Black cooker hoods – which one will you choose?

Are you looking for a black island hood? Or a black wall-mounted hood?

BEST has a wide selection of black extractors. There’s a downdraft extractor in black glass, too! (more…)

9 island cooker hoods for 90cm hobs (plus two alternatives)

You’re having a kitchen island with a 90cm hob, but you’re not sure how to choose your cooker hood? It’s important that you choose an island hood with sufficient extraction power – 600m3/h is really the minimum you should look for. If your kitchen is larger than 5 by 6 metres, or if you do a lot of griddling or wok cooking, then a minimum extraction rate of 700m3/h…

Island cooker hoods for high ceilings – what are the options?

Many period houses have high ceilings, so what do you do if you need a hood for your cooking island?
Here are some options… (more…)

The Phobos ceiling hood has won a design award!

We are pleased to announce that the Phobos ceiling hood has received a Gold Award from the Designer Magazine!

The Phobos concept challenges the idea that an extractor requires a noticeable presence above the hob area. The design is so minimalist that only a subtle sculpted form is visible and the hood appears to be integrated in the overall architecture of a kitchen. (more…)

3 questions about cooker hood extraction rates

Isn’t the main purpose of a cooker hood extracting smells and grease from the kitchen? The extraction rate of the hood indicates how effectively this can be done. (more…)

6 essential questions about recirculation cooker hoods

Most cooker hoods have two modes: recirculation-only and ducted out. Here we answer the frequently asked questions about cooker hoods in recirculation mode. (more…)

6 important points to consider before ducting out your cooker hood

Ducted hoods are vented through an outside wall, removing air from the kitchen. If possible, it is preferable to duct out (rather than use a cooker hood in recirculation mode) because ducted hoods recirculate more air and they remove condensation and steam from the kitchen. For new build kitchens or extensions, it is a requirement that you are able to remove steam from the kitchen. (more…)

Kitchen extractors – 4 reasons why you really need a kitchen extractor

Did you think about the kitchen extractor when you were designing your last kitchen? Most people don’t really consider it. Why is an extractor important? (more…)

5 cooker hood types for low ceilings

Most cooker hoods are designed for ceiling heights of 2.3 to 2.7 metres (7.5 to 9 feet). Many kitchens, however, have ceilings that are lower than 2.3 meters. What do you do if your ceiling is lower? Here are a few options: (more…)

Downdraft extractors – 10 things you need to know before buying a downdraft extractor

Downdraft extractors are a relatively new type of cooker hood. They are hidden away below your kitchen work surface when they are not in use. Here we answer the most frequently asked questions about downdraft extractors… (more…)