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Many of today’s homeowners are acquiring advanced abilities in the kitchen, embracing pro-style ranges and recipes that hone their cooking skills. This prowess has led to the need for more powerful ventilation to whisk away odors, grease and smoke. This is especially true for open-plan designs, where kitchens share space with great rooms and living areas.

In addition to cooking byproducts, the proper kitchen ventilation can promote healthier breathing, a top-of-mind concern for today’s wellness-minded clients. The ability to remove impurities from the air, and doing it quickly and efficiently, is a must for homeowners looking for a kitchen upgrade.

In keeping with the demands of customers, kitchen ventilation now comes in all shapes, styles and sizes. Whether the design calls for a canopy, island hood, cabinet inset, ceiling flush-mount or downdraft, manufacturers have a product to fit the bill.

Here are just a few of the trends in kitchen ventilation.

Gaggenau’s 400 Series Vario Downdraft Ventilation System is designed to draw odors and steam down into the countertop with reduced noise and optimized air management. The system eliminates the need …

Falmec’s new Alba kitchen ventilation system, which merges contemporary design and ventilation innovation, has been introduced to the North American market. A clear-cut perimeter encases the design, and the installation’s seamless …

Fisher & Paykel’s Classic Range hoods, available across the company’s Classic Category colors – Red, Black, White and Stainless Steel – are offered in 30″ and 36″ models with three …

Built to seamlessly pair with compatible Dacor cooking products through integrated SmartThings technology, the company’s range of ventilation hoods include Auto-On Heat Sensors that activate and modulate the intensity of …

Zephyr’s Lift Downdraft is a space-efficient ventilation solution that rises to vent cooking fumes with the touch of a button. Featuring Tri-Capture Zones and Four-Way Ducting, Lift is designed with …

Signature Kitchen Suite’s 36″ and 48″ range hoods offer users the ability to monitor and control air movement, operate the dual-level LED lights and turn the hood on and off …

The Miele 30″ downdraft ventilation hood with optional external or internal blower offers a booster setting and a 15-minute automatic blower run-on. The hood can be vented or recirculating, and …

BlueStar’s newest 36″-high hood, Ridgeline, fits with 9′ ceilings without requiring an additional duct cover. Incorporating three exhaust settings and a boost feature, the hood includes push-button controls, dimmable LED …

New from Fotile is the 42″ Island Range Hood, which is engineered to cover a larger cooking surface. It features capture shields on both sides and can open up to …

Imperial Kitchen Ventilation has been handcrafting range hoods in California for over 60 years, and models include inserts, island, wall, under cabinet and UL-approved outdoor hoods. All hoods are made …

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