Rangehoods
Choosing a rangehood comes down to three things: how much space you have, how it sits in your kitchen, and how it looks once fitted. Here's what to check before you buy.
Types of rangehoods
- Box chimney, A visible canopy that mounts to the wall, with a straight or angled chimney flue running up to the ceiling. Suits open kitchens where the hood is meant to be seen.
- Integrated insert, Slots inside a matching overhead cabinet so only the front panel and controls show. Suits a streamlined, built-in look.
- Slide out, Tucks under an overhead cabinet and pulls forward when needed, then slides back out of sight. A budget-friendly option for smaller kitchens.
Sizing to your cooktop
Match the rangehood width to your cooktop, not the other way round. As a rule:
- 60cm cooktop → 60cm rangehood
- 90cm cooktop → 90cm rangehood
A rangehood the same width as (or slightly wider than) your cooktop captures steam and odours properly. Going narrower leaves gaps in coverage.
Finish and colour
Stainless steel is the standard choice and works with most kitchen colour schemes. Black finishes suit darker benchtops and cabinetry, or kitchens going for a moodier look. Check the finish against your existing appliances so everything reads as one set, rather than mixing brushed and matte tones.
Ducted or recirculating
Ducted models push air outside through ducting, which is more effective at clearing steam and smoke. Recirculating models filter air and return it to the room, useful when external ducting isn't possible (such as in an apartment or an internal kitchen). Check your existing ductwork or renovation plans before deciding.
Mounting and clearance
Most rangehoods on this page are wall mounted, sitting above the cooktop on the splashback wall. Before ordering, confirm:
- The mounting height recommended by the manufacturer (usually 65 to 75cm above the cooktop)
- Ceiling height, if you're choosing a box chimney style with a fixed flue length
- Cabinet dimensions, if you're fitting an integrated insert model
