How to Choose the Right Cooker Hood for Your Kitchen
When designing or updating your kitchen, choosing the right cooker hood makes all the difference. It’s not just about style — the right hood improves air quality, protects your cabinets, and enhances your cooking experience. At Kaiser, we offer a wide range of premium cooker hoods to suit every kitchen layout and aesthetic. Here’s what to consider:
Style: Modern or Classical?
Start by considering your kitchen’s style.
If you’re designing a traditional space, the Empire collection (available in Ivory, Black, and Bordeaux Red) and Belle Epoque collection (available in Ivory and Black) offer timeless charm with modern functionality.
For a more contemporary look, our Avantgarde Pro, La Perle Noire and Grand Chef collections provide sleek, minimalist designs with advanced features.
Size and Fit
Your cooker hood should match the width of your hob or range cooker.
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Standard sizes include 60cm, 90cm, and 100cm.
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For range cookers, a 90cm or wider hood is ideal to ensure good coverage.
You’ll find full product dimensions on every Kaiser listing to help with planning.
Wall-Mounted or Built-In?
Most of our cooker hoods are wall-mounted, pairing perfectly with freestanding cookers and built-in ovens.
We also offer built-in models, ideal for smaller kitchens or where a more discreet look is desired.
Performance: Extraction Rate
A key factor is how effectively your hood extracts air. This is measured in cubic metres per hour (m³/h).
If you cook regularly, look for higher extraction rates. For example, our Empire 60cm and 90cm Wall Mounted Cooker Hoods, and Belle Epoque 60cm Classic Cooker Hoods, deliver an impressive 910 m³/h airflow — ideal for busy family kitchens or open-plan spaces.
Features to Look For
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Extraction or recirculation: All Kaiser hoods can be used in either mode. Recirculation is ideal where external venting isn’t possible.
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Perimeter suction: Many models use this for quieter, more efficient extraction.
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Lighting: Bright, energy-efficient LED lighting is standard across the range.
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Easy-clean filters: Stainless steel or aluminium filters ensure low maintenance.
Matching with Other Appliances
For a cohesive kitchen look, many customers choose one of our appliance bundles. Pair your cooker hood with a matching oven or hob for a professional finish.
You can explore our oven and cooker hood bundles here.
In Summary
Choosing the right cooker hood means balancing style, size and performance for your kitchen. Whether you’re after a bold, traditional statement or a sleek, modern design, there’s a premium option in the Kaiser range.
Browse our full collection of wall-mounted cooker hoods and discover the ideal fit for your space.
FAQs
What size cooker hood do I need?
Match the width of your hob or cooker — typically 60cm, 90cm or larger.
Do cooker hoods need to be vented outside?
Not necessarily — all Kaiser hoods can operate in extraction (vented) or recirculation mode.
How high should a cooker hood be mounted?
Generally 65–75cm above the hob, but always follow your model’s manual.
