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Kitchen Canopy/Mantle

6 years ago

Hi all

We're trying to finalise our kitchen design our new home. Last decision is around where to home our extractor fan. I always wanted a mantle style but we're a little tight on space (wall space is 2.5 metres). What do you think re attached options?

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6 years ago

Absolutely definitely the first one for the way it looks, the only problem is it cuts down your counter top space. The third option gives you more storage and counter top.

May be you could go for a smaller version of number one / number 2, so that it doesn't fill the whole wall. The hob and oven underneath are a lot less wide than the canopy above.

Something like this??

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Worsley Woodworking
6 years ago
I personally like the first option. Third option will be handy for extra cupboard space, option 2 & 4 are too heavy for my taste....
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Stainless steel hood in image keeps things more open & spacious whereas builtin mantle may reduce your worktop space which I would prefer to keep. May I suggest another option in image below - a very simple canopy (may be called something else in kitchen speak) which extractor is fitted into, this can also be fitted with lights as per image. This is a good compromise between both ideas as it is contemporary, still a feature but less obtrusive perhaps as doesn't interfere with light or worktop space? Good luck & would love to see image when completed.
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Sarah W
6 years ago
Or something like this?
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User
6 years ago
Sarah W has what i imagined in her first pic. That gives the cupboards and the counter space.
minnie101
6 years ago
Stylewise I prefer the first one but feel it's too heavy for the room, awkward in the corner and as said before reduces counter space. I like option 2 but a narrower version as I'm not as keen on the cupboard versions visually against the windows height. If you want a traditional look I'd look at Sarah's 2nd pic but again something narrower than option 2
Daisy England
6 years ago
Option 1 is the best but to a certain degree it's also down to the design of the door. A mantle shelf is more suited to a traditionally designed kitchen.
Option 2 is dreadful. Big and bulky.
Laura Thomas
6 years ago
I like option 1 the best visually, but I'm not sure about how it will look in the corner nearest the window - perhaps it would be better to widen it - up to wall and end of counter and have nooks for herbs/spice jars on the insides.

I have found an image that combines 2/3 and the cupboards either side appear to lessen the bulk of the extractor section.

My own extractor is more like option 2 to allow more space on the worktop, but mainly limit the light being blocked from the neighbouring window. It is bulky, but have tried limiting this by painting units and walls in one colour.
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DIY Kitchens
6 years ago
Option 1 looks very clean and sleek.

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