The Best Ceiling Cooker Hoods – Ideal For Kitchen Islands
A fantastic choice for any home with an island or peninsula kitchen layout, ceiling cooker hoods are unobtrusive and powerful extractor fan options.
Fitting neatly in the ceiling over your hob. A powerful electric motor, usually installed in between the joists above, helps extract excess moisture, grease and strong cooking aromas.
Some models fit flush with your ceiling for a clean, integrated look while others hang down a little, but not nearly as much as a chimney cooker hood. Making them a great choice for low ceilings or if you don’t want anything hanging down and blocking your view.
And for those struggling for enough space in the ceiling joists, you can build a box dropping down from your ceiling to house the cooker hood. So you still have a flush look, but with a nifty design feature added.
I’ve picked five of my favourites ceiling cooker hoods below, so let’s get cracking and dive into each one!
In a hurry? Check out my top picks below:
BEST OVERALL | BEST BUDGET | BEST DESIGN |
 |  |  |
AEG DCE5260HM | Elica CLOUD-SEVEN-DO | Elica Skydome H30 |
Venting Type: External / Recirculation | Venting Type: External only / Recirculation only | Venting Type: External / Recirculation |
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Kitchen Island Cooker Hoods – Everything You Need To Know
Can You Get A Recirculating Ceiling Cooker Hood
Yes, you can get recirculating ceiling cooker hoods.
Different manufacturers offer varying models. Some ceiling cooker hoods are recirculating only or ducted-out only, while others can be either-or.
However, with models that can be either recirculating or ducted-out, you may need to purchase additional kits and filters to use in recirculation mode.
Always check which extraction method you want and if you need any additional items with your purchase.
Top tip: Installing ducting will be easier if your joists run so that the ducting can go straight alongside them to an outside wall without cutting through the joists. Have a look and plan ahead.
– The Best Ceiling Cooker Hoods –
AEG DCE5260HM 120cm Ceiling Cooker Hood
Venting Type: External / Recirculation
Max Extraction Rate: 710 m³/hour
Max Noise Level: 63 dB
Energy Rating: A
Key Features: Hob2Hood / Boost mode / Six filters
Let’s start with my best overall pick, which gives you everything you could ask for in a ceiling cooker hood. Measuring in at 120 cm wide, it’s a perfect fit for large hobs and range cookers, not to mention the extraction rate is equally as impressive.
Even more impressive is the Hob2Hood feature that uses wireless technology to keep your kitchen steam-free. With a compatible AEG hob installed, the hood automatically adjusts its fan speed based on the hob’s cooking settings. There’s also a boost mode feature when you need to remove unwanted cooking fumes quickly. Perfect for steak night!
With six filters, the AEG also boasts the most comprehensive filtration of any ceiling cooker hood on my list. Overall, it’s a well-rounded pick for just about any kitchen.
Check out the latest prices and availability at:
AO
Appliance City
Elica CLOUD-SEVEN-DO 90cm Ceiling Cooker Hood
Venting Type: External only / Recirculation only
Max Extraction Rate: 760 m³/hour
Max Noise Level: 61 dB
Energy Rating: A++
Key Features: Excellent extraction rate / Two boost modes
Elica’s latest budget-minded model proves that a ceiling cooker hood doesn’t have to break the bank. At 90cm wide it’s still big enough to fit over large hobs and range cookers, it also tackles cooking smells with impressive efficiency.
When you really need to clear out overpowering odours, just select one of the two available boost modes and watch as the Elica puts its 760 m³/hour maximum extraction rate to work.
Occasional cooker hood clean-up is made easier with Elica’s washable grease filter. Simply pop it into the dishwasher and you’re all set.
In all, this model’s an ideal pick if you don’t want to pay a whole lot for a great ceiling cooker hood. Which is why it gets my ‘best budget‘ pick!
The model pictured above is set up for ducting only. However, there’s a separate recirculating model available if you’re not able to duct out. Just check the links below.
Check out the latest prices and availability at:
AO -Ducted Model
AO – Recirculation Model
Appliance City – Ducted Model
Appliance City – Recirculation Model
Elica Skydome H30 100cm Ceiling Cooker Hood
Venting Type: External / Recirculation
Max Extraction Rate: 770 m³/hour
Max Noise Level: 66 dB
Energy Rating: A
Key Features: Dimmable lighting / Boost mode
For anyone craving a svelte form with exceptional function, the Elica Skydome H30 is the one to choose. Designed as part of Elica’s architectural lighting project this gorgeous ceiling hood replicates a ceiling lightwell.
The completely flush design is a marvel to behold regardless of your kitchen décor, plus it has another trick up its sleeve – dimmable and colour temperature changing LED lighting you can use to illuminate your kitchen space however you desire.
The Skydome H30 also comes with a handy remote control. So you can go from bright white task lighting to soft warm mood lighting with the click of the remote.
A beautiful appearance, packed with features makes this my ‘best design‘ pick! I love it.
Check out the latest prices and availability at:
AO
Appliance City
Siemens LF16RH560 100cm Ceiling Cooker Hood
Venting Type: Recirculation (carbon filters included)
Max Extraction Rate: 850 m³/hour
Max Noise Level: 72 dB
Energy Rating: N/A
Key Features: LED lighting / Boost mode
This stainless steel ceiling cooker hood from Siemens boasts the most powerful extraction rate of any model on my list. A whopping 850m³/hour makes it one of my favourite go-to’s for budding chefs. Especially with its boost mode for purging particularly stubborn cooking odours in a hurry.
Not only does it feature a remote for handy control, but you’ll also get soft-touch button controls to manage the neutral white LED lighting and extractor speeds.
The downside – it’s recirculating only, no ducted-out version. On the plus side, it does mean it’s easier to install.
Overall, this ceiling cooker hood makes a great pick that matches your love of cooking with prodigious air-clearing power.
Check out the latest prices and availability at:
AO
NEFF N50 I95CAQ6N0B 90cm Ceiling Cooker Hood
Venting Type: External / Recirculation
Max Extraction Rate: 459 m³/hour
Max Noise Level: 56 dB
Energy Rating: A
Key Features: Quiet operation / SoftLight controls / Wi-Fi connectivity
If silence is golden in your kitchen, then you can’t go wrong with this whisper-quiet ceiling cooker hood from Neff. With a maximum noise level of 56 dB, the Neff N50 offers a quiet operation that won’t interrupt conversations or annoy others nearby.
It also features LED illumination you can adjust to your heart’s content, which makes it especially handy for evening meal mood lighting.
This model also comes equipped with wireless connectivity, meaning you can link it with any compatible hob and control extraction speeds directly from the hob.
The only trade-off is this model’s reduced extraction rate, making it best suited for medium-sized kitchens.
Check out the latest prices and availability at:
AO
Appliance City
Final Thoughts…
There you have it! The best ceiling cooker hoods – Ideal for kitchen islands.
With a perfect balance of features, performance and price, the AEG DCE5260HM is my best overall pick.
If you’re on a tighter budget then the Elica CLOUD-SEVEN is a fantastic choice you can’t go wrong with. Just make sure you pick the correct model for the venting option you need.
However, if you don’t mind spending a little bit more to get something incredibly stylish then the Elica Skydome is the one for you. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
What do you think? Will you go for a ceiling cooker hood in your next kitchen?
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Michael is a kitchen designer from the UK. He's been designing and project managing new kitchen installations for around 10 years. Before that, he was an electrician and part of a team that fitted kitchens. He created Kitchinsider in early 2019 to help give people advice when it comes to getting a new kitchen.
