Canopy Hoods Ireland

Hidden Ventilation That Keeps Your Kitchen Fresh

Why You'll Love Canopy Hoods

• Invisible once installed - The entire appliance fits within your cabinets. No chimney stack, no protruding metalwork. Your kitchen design stays uninterrupted from one end of the cabinetry to the other.
• Extraction that handles real cooking - Mid-range models deliver 400–600 m³/h, enough to remove steam and grease from daily frying, boiling, and roasting. Higher-spec units reach 780 m³/h for households that cook frequently at high heat.
• Compact footprint - Canopy hoods occupy space inside existing wall units. Kitchens where square footage is tight benefit because no additional wall or ceiling real estate is consumed by the extractor.
• Controlled noise levels - At lower fan speeds, many models operate around 45–55 dB. Even at maximum settings, noise levels average 60–70 dB, comparable to a running dishwasher.
• Built-in LED lighting - Most canopy hoods include integrated LED lighting that illuminates your cooking surface. Common specs sit around 4000 K colour temperature, providing cool white light with enough brightness to see clearly while you cook.

What Makes Canopy Hoods Different

Wall-mounted chimney hoods and island hoods are designed to be seen; they serve as visual anchors in a kitchen. Canopy hoods take the opposite approach.

Discreet by design. Where a chimney hood projects outward from a chimney breast or wall, a canopy hood recedes into your cabinetry. The result is a sleek, minimalist look suited to modern and minimalist kitchens where clean lines matter.

Ducted or recirculating, your call. Every model in our range supports ducted extraction (venting air outside) or recirculating mode with charcoal filters. External venting removes moisture and cooking odors from your home entirely, delivering higher capture efficiency. Recirculating mode lets you install where ducting outside isn't practical, keeping your kitchen fresh by filtering air and returning it to the room.

Designed to fit standard kitchen units. Canopy hoods slot into overhead cabinets built to standard widths (52 cm, 60 cm, 70 cm, 90 cm). Models like the Cata UBSCAN52BK suit compact spaces, while wider units cover larger hob surfaces.

How Canopy Hoods Work

1. Installation inside wall units The hood body slides into your overhead cabinet. A typical niche requirement is around 34.5 × 67.6 × 26.4 cm (Bosch DLN series as reference). Ducting connects to a 150 mm outlet; 120 mm adapters are often included. For recirculating setups, charcoal filters fit inside the unit in place of an external duct connection.

2. Activation during cooking Switch the extractor on using push-button, slide, or touch controls. Most models offer 2–4 fan speeds plus an intensive or boost setting. The extraction fan draws contaminated air upward through the filters and into the ductwork or recirculating system.

3. Filtration and extraction Filters inside canopy hoods trap grease particles, preventing them from settling on surfaces, walls, and cabinets. Aluminium grease filters handle the initial capture; in recirculating mode, a second layer of charcoal filters absorbs odours before clean air returns to the room. Ducted systems vent everything outside, which is why ducting outside is recommended for maximum extraction efficiency, especially for households doing heavy cooking.

Technical Specifications

Canopy hoods range from 52 cm to 90 cm wide. Choose a width that matches or exceeds your hob; a hood narrower than your hob loses extraction coverage at the edges.

Installation height requirements:

• A minimum distance of 75 cm is required above gas hobs
• Electric hobs require a minimum distance of 65 cm

A canopy hood requires correct sizing and positioning to effectively capture cooking fumes. Mounting too high reduces the appliance's ability to catch rising smoke and steam before they disperse.

Performance by category:

Specification

Budget (52 cm)

Mid-range (60 cm)

Premium (70–90 cm)

Extraction rate (ducted)

168–300 m³/h

400–600 m³/h

700–780 m³/h

Noise at max speed

~60 dB

63–67 dB

Up to 70 dB

Energy rating

B

A–B

A–B

Lighting

2 × 2W LED

LED, ~4000 K

LED, ~400 lux

The Siemens LB75565GB, for example, spans 75 cm to suit wider hobs while maintaining a discreet profile inside standard cabinetry.

All models in our stock include dishwasher-safe aluminium grease filters. Charcoal filters for recirculating operation are sold separately.

Perfect For

Homeowners renovating kitchens who want invisible ventilation that doesn't compete with their chosen style. Canopy hoods are ideal for modern and minimalist kitchens where the extractor should disappear.

Compact kitchen layouts where wall space is already allocated to cabinets, shelving, or windows. Because the hood sits inside an existing unit, it creates no additional footprint.

Open-plan living areas where a visible hood above the hob would break the visual flow between kitchen and dining or living space. Canopy hoods are designed to be both functional and blend into kitchen design, allowing you to maintain aesthetics without compromising on air quality.

Properly designed canopies help control heat and humidity while improving air quality in kitchens. Canopy hoods also improve working conditions by reducing airborne grease and the risk of fire; this principle is why they are commonly found in restaurants, hotels, and institutional kitchens, where commercial versions are designed to cover entire cooking lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can canopy hoods work without external ducting? Yes. Canopy hoods can operate in ducted or recirculating modes. In recirculating mode, air passes through charcoal filters that absorb cooking odours before the cleaned air returns to the room. Ducted systems typically provide higher capture efficiency, so if your kitchen allows external venting, that setup is recommended.

How often do filters need cleaning or replacement? Regular maintenance of metal grease filters is essential for efficient operation of canopy hoods. Wash aluminium grease filters every 2–4 weeks; most are dishwasher-safe. Replace charcoal filters every 3–6 months, depending on how often you cook. Neglected filters restrict airflow and reduce the extraction rate.

What sizes are available? Canopy hoods range from 52 cm to 90 cm wide. The right width depends on your hob size. A 60 cm hood suits a standard four-burner hob; wider models (70–90 cm) are recommended for range cookers or larger induction surfaces. Check our Hoods Buying Guide for sizing help.

What brands does Mullen Domestic stock? We carry canopy hoods from Bosch, Siemens, Neff, AEG, Hotpoint, Franke, and Cata, among others. View the full range on our canopy hoods collection page, or visit our showroom to see models in person. We also stock stainless steel and black finishes to suit different kitchen styles.

Ready to Upgrade Your Kitchen Ventilation?

Stop compromising between kitchen design and effective extraction. A canopy cooker hood gives you powerful performance hidden inside your existing cabinets.

Visit our 10,000 sq ft showroom at Lackaboy Industrial Estate, Enniskillen to view models from Bosch, Neff, Siemens, and more. We offer free local delivery across Northern Ireland and expert installation services.

Call 02866325278 for advice on finding the right model, or email sales@mullendomestic.com. Our team will help you find a canopy hood that fits your kitchen, your hob, and your budget.