Kitchens are the heart of the home, and becoming a key social space for hosting. If you have space for planning an island or peninsula in the kitchen, they can provide an open and inviting atmosphere, allowing you to face into the room and engage with your guests while you cook. NEFF offer innovative island cooking solutions, such as a venting hob which combines a sleek induction hob with powerful ventilation. Other surface based options are available, such as our Glass Draft hood, which comes up from the counter when in use and creates a sleek look combined with an induction hob.

• Our Venting Hobs combine an induction hob with an integrated ventilation system that pulls steam and pollutents down and through the filtration system
• We offer Venting Hobs in different sizes ranging from 60cm to 80cm, framed and frameless
• Includes features such as Frying Sensor which maintains optimal cooking temperatures on your Venting Hob.

• Our Glass Draft Hoods function similarly to the Venting Hob by extracting downwards and removing the need for an overhead extractor
• They are purchased separately but are compatible with all NEFF induction and ceramic hobs
• Compatible with Home Connect and include features such as Climatecontrol Sensor which automatically adjusts the extraction rate when necessary.

Firstly, you need to think about how you will use your kitchen island. Having a kitchen island is not just about aesthetics. It needs to be incorporated as part of your kitchen triangle, meaning your main appliances should be positioned in a way that represent an efficient kitchen workspace. Therefore your kitchen island needs to consider the other elements within your kitchen design, so that there is an optimal blend between aesthetics and functionality.

The next step is to think about size, shape and colour. First of all, ensure your kitchen island isn't too big or too small and is proportionate to the rest of your kitchen design. This reduces the amount of wasted space within your kitchen, and also ensures there is adequate space between your kitchen island and other appliances.

Shape and colour are also important, as your kitchen island needs to compliment the kitchen design rather than dominate it. Therefore, while you can definitely add shaping and colours that add complexity, try to consider the bigger picture, which is the kitchen look and feel as a whole.

Kitchen islands bring you closer to your friends, family and your cooking. Your kitchen island often becomes the creative centre of the kitchen.The secret to creativity is to keep the focus on cooking, using our quiet but powerful extraction hood to ensure no blockers including noise or steam.