2020-01-23
Which extractor hood for a kitchen with living room? Check out 4 arrangements
Which Hood to Choose for an Open Kitchen with Living Room? Discover 4 Arrangements
An open kitchen-living room is the heart of the home. It’s where family members gather most often—cooking, dining, and spending time together. To keep this space in desired cleanliness and hygiene, explore which hood for an open kitchen-living room to choose.
Which Hood for a Kitchen with Living Room and Island?
An open kitchen-living room often includes a kitchen island. This is especially common in family homes, where the kitchen workspace and appliances are seamlessly connected with the living area, fostering family bonds and social gatherings.
Our recommended hood for an open kitchen with living room is the GLOBALO Cylindro Isola island hood. This model is available in several popular colours: white, black, and silver, but also in more innovative designs like copper, gold, and rose gold. If another colour better suits your interior, simply let us know, and we’ll provide the hood in any colour from the RAL palette.
Tube-shaped hoods work well above a kitchen island because they are compact and take up minimal space. Their slim shape and small diameter (39 cm) give the kitchen-living room a more spacious feel.
An important aspect for an island hood in an open kitchen is its capacity. Open kitchens are usually large spaces, so the hood must have a high extraction rate to filter the air effectively. Cylindro Isola’s capacity is 537 m3/h, and with the boost option, it increases to 742 m3/h.
Which Angled Hood for a Kitchen with Living Room?
Angled wall-mounted hoods are increasingly popular. But why is this the case?
Firstly, because manufacturers compete to deliver new designs and functionalities. Secondly, these hoods are sleek and convenient. With their tilted design, they look fantastic above the hob, mounted on the wall between the top cabinets.
A hood for an open kitchen with a living room is essential for several key reasons. Here are the most important ones:
- removes humid steam from the air – this prevents moisture from penetrating walls and other kitchen equipment
- filters unpleasant odours, keeping them from lingering in fabrics (carpets, curtains, upholstery, clothing)
- protects flat surfaces (furniture, worktops, window sills) from greasy build-up (try checking the tops of cabinets in any kitchen without a hood – a mix of grease and dust creates a rather unpleasant sight)
Can you imagine relaxing on the sofa with a book, only to be surrounded by the strong smell of cooked cabbage? Exactly. The angled GLOBALO Wrotma hood will prevent that. With a maximum capacity of 645 m3/h, it meets all the requirements for an effective hood in a kitchen-living room space. On its first setting, it operates at just 48 dB, ensuring quiet air circulation while cooking. For even quieter operation, simply connect the hood to an external motor.
Which Ceiling Hood for a Kitchen with Living Room?
A ceiling hood is an ideal choice for minimalists. Why? Mainly because it’s barely visible! Yes, ceiling hoods are installed directly into the ceiling, often resembling sleek, flat rectangular panels that look like modern lights or screens.
The GLOBALO Bardot ceiling hood is a great example. Made of high-quality lacquered steel and tempered glass, this model measuring 100 cm is perfect for a kitchen-living room. Each unit comes with an intuitive remote control, allowing you to easily operate and adjust the hood’s settings.
A key advantage of the Bardot hood is its discreet design – mounted flush with the ceiling above the hob, it creates a seamless surface (depending on installation method). This model can also be paired with an external motor, installed in a separate space to keep the kitchen-living room quiet and comfortable.
Which Built-in Hood for a Kitchen with Living Room?
Look at the photo above – you’ll see an attractive kitchen open to the living room, wooden furniture, a bright floor, and a cosy seating area. But do you see a hood?
Exactly! The GLOBALO Senturo built-in hood is practically invisible at first glance. It’s an example of a built-in hood. These models are compact and discreet yet effectively filter and eliminate moisture and unpleasant odours.
The built-in hood is installed within a cabinet (or other fixture) above the hob. During cooking, simply press a button, and the rotating fan will draw in steam and greasy particles. The grease is captured by the metal filter, while the remaining impurities:
- are neutralised by a charcoal filter (for odours) if the hood is set up as a recirculating model
- are removed outside through a ventilation duct (for an extractor fan setup)
This ensures clean, healthy air in your open kitchen-living space.
Which Hood to Choose for a Kitchen with Living Room?
Above all, make sure it’s a powerful and quiet hood. These two qualities will improve both your cooking experience and the air quality in your home.
The rest is a matter of design and style.