Extraction where the steam starts.
BORA venting hobs for kitchens in Manchester and Cheshire
Why BORA works so well in open-plan kitchens
A BORA cooktop draws steam and cooking smells down through the hob, before they have a chance to rise into the room. With no hood hanging over the island, the view across an open-plan kitchen stays clear. In our Knutsford kitchen, the brief was to keep the ventilation out of sight, so we fitted a BORA vented hob flush with the worktop.
The BORA cooktops we've fitted
BORA makes cooktops, hoods and downdraft systems. These are the cooktops we've fitted in recent client kitchens. When you book a showroom visit, tell us you're interested in BORA and we'll let you know what you can see on the day.
BORA Pure
Fitted in the Larch kitchen in Altrincham, part of a new extension, and in the Withy barn conversion alongside Dekton worktops.
BORA Pure X
Fitted in the Godolphin kitchen, set into a Corian worktop alongside handleless Fenix cabinetry.
Venting hob or ceiling extractor?
A venting hob suits islands and open-plan rooms, where a hood would block the view. The alternative is a ceiling extractor set flush into the ceiling, like the one we built into a structural coffer in our Macclesfield kitchen. That can be the better answer when there's no practical duct route from the island, or when you'd like the drawers under the hob kept at full depth.
Ducted or recirculating?
A ducted BORA system takes steam and smells outside through BORA's Ecotube ducting and a 3box wall sleeve. It removes moisture as well as smells, but it needs a clear route to an outside wall. Recirculation cleans the air through activated charcoal filters and returns it to the room, which suits passive houses and low-energy homes. The filters need replacing from time to time, so factor that in.
Planning the duct route before the floor goes down
With a venting hob on an island, the duct usually runs through the plinth or under the floor, so it needs planning early. In an extension, that means before the screed is laid. Our 40-point check confirms the ventilation route, the outside wall position and the power supply for your chosen model, so nobody discovers a joist or a steel in the way on fitting day.
Kitchens we've fitted with BORA
BORA hobs feature in kitchens across Altrincham and Cheshire. You'll find a flush BORA vented hob in Knutsford, BORA Pure in the Larch extension and the Withy barn conversion, BORA Pure X in the Godolphin kitchen and a BORA extraction hob in a bright Wilmslow galley. Open any project to see how the extraction fits with the rest of the design.
Handleless Keller kitchen with Calacatta Gold worktops in Knutsford
A light, airy Keller kitchen where a flush BORA vented hob keeps the ventilation out of sight.
See the project: Handleless Keller kitchen with Calacatta Gold worktops in Knutsford
Keller kitchen with a matching dining-room pantry in Altrincham
A Keller kitchen in a new extension, with a matching pantry in the dining room that was high on the family's wish list.
See the project: Keller kitchen with a matching dining-room pantry in Altrincham
Dark Keller kitchen in a barn conversion in Bowdon
Dark matt handleless Keller units and an 80mm live-edge oak table give this barn conversion a rustic, industrial edge.
See the project: Dark Keller kitchen in a barn conversion in Bowdon
Fenix and graphite handleless kitchen with a BORA Pure X hob
Rational Tio cabinetry in self-healing Fenix nano and graphite, paired with a BORA Pure X hob.
See the project: Fenix and graphite handleless kitchen with a BORA Pure X hob
White and light oak handleless galley kitchen in Wilmslow
Light tones and warm oak detailing give this handleless galley kitchen a soft, modern finish.
See the project: White and light oak handleless galley kitchen in Wilmslow
Black and pearl grey Keller kitchen in a Prestwich extension
Repeat clients who moved house wanted a kitchen like their last Suga one, designed from the architect's plans for their new extension.
See the project: Black and pearl grey Keller kitchen in a Prestwich extensionQuestions about venting hobs
See all FAQsDoes a venting hob work as well as a cooker hood?
For everyday cooking, a well-planned venting hob draws steam and smells down at the pan before they spread, and it's a popular choice for islands, where a hood would block the view. If you'd rather keep full-depth drawers under the hob, or there's no practical duct route, a hood or ceiling extractor may suit you better. Your designer will talk you through both.
Should my extraction be ducted or recirculating?
Ducted extraction takes steam and smells outside, so it removes moisture as well as smells, but it needs a route to an outside wall. Recirculation cleans the air through activated charcoal filters and returns it to the room, which suits passive houses and low-energy homes. The filters need replacing from time to time. Danil checks what's possible in your room on his survey.
Do I lose drawer space under a venting hob?
Usually some, because the fan and ducting sit in the cabinet below the hob. How much depends on the model and the duct route. Your designer will show you the drawer sizes on the drawings, so you know exactly what you'll have before anything is ordered.
Can I see appliances working before I choose?
Yes. Our showroom in Timperley has working appliances on display, including NEFF. When you book your visit, tell us which appliances you're interested in and we'll let you know what you can see and try on the day.
Other appliance and worktop brands we fit
NEFF
German ovens, hobs and dishwashers, including Slide&Hide ovens. We're a NEFF 5 Star MasterPartner [CONFIRM: still current].
Explore NEFFMiele
Dishwashers that dose their own detergent, self-cleaning ovens, and hobs that talk to the hood.
Explore MieleQuooker
Boiling water from the tap, with chilled and sparkling water if you want it.
Explore QuookerBlanco
Sinks, taps and bins planned together, so the cupboard under the sink works properly.
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