Discover the Latest Modular Kitchen Chimney Designs

By Consumer Advise Team
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Today’s modular kitchens are becoming more aligned with the house’s innate activities and are a place for culinary explorations. There are many modular kitchen chimney designs. It would be best if you fit a well-designed auto-clean chimney to make your modular kitchen fashionable without compromising the suction performance.

The primary purpose of a chimney is to suck up all the oily particles, and smoke that is released during cooking and exhaust it outside. It leaves our modular kitchen clean, fresh, and pollution-free. The best kitchen chimney also prevents the kitchen tiles, walls, and modular cabinets from getting greasy. Hence, the chimney is sometimes referred to as “the heart of the kitchen.”

Modern Modular Kitchen Chimney Designs

Modern Modular Kitchen Chimney Designs

In this section, we present you with a thoughtful guide to choosing a stylish chimney design for your modular kitchen at a reasonable price. In general, there are three types of design based on the chimney’s mounting-

  • Wall-mounted chimney
  • Island chimney
  • Built-in chimney

While there are many variants of wall-mounted chimneys, island and built-in chimneys do not have many types. These chimneys are suitable for all kitchen shapes; however, G-shaped, L-shaped, and U-shaped kitchens look more vibrant.

However, wall-mounted chimneys are not adequate for an open kitchen. You need an island chimney for such a purpose. Here are the trendy kitchen chimney designs with a modern outlook suitable for modular kitchens.

Angular Chimney

angular chimney in modular kitchen

If you want both style and efficiency, angular chimneys are worth investing in. These kitchen chimneys are both long-lasting and have an efficient performance making it one of the best chimneys for your modular kitchen. 

In addition to removing oily fumes and unhealthy strokes, angular chimneys also improve the aesthetics of your modular kitchen. They are elegant, durable, and can fit into any kitchen interior and size and hence can make their way into any modular kitchen. 

Owing to their excellent suction power, these chimneys are ideal for kitchens that use a lot of spices, oil, and other ingredients. This is an all-in-one chimney for your modular kitchen as it is suitable for both small and large kitchens.

Angular chimneys come with a 3-speed motion sensor touch control and a heat auto-clean facility. The only drawback of the angular chimney is that they are a little pricey.

Advantages

  • Most attractive modular kitchen chimney design.
  • High suction power.
  • Touch and gesture control.
  • Excellent auto cleaning.

Disadvantages

  • Expensive price.

Curved Glass Chimney 

Curved Glass Chimney in modular kitchen

As the name suggests, these chimneys have a curved glass design that increases the surface area of the kitchen chimney and improves the visuals inside your modular kitchen.

Its suction power is commendable, due to which the curved glass chimney is the way to go if you cook food with a lot of oil or love deep frying. Also, these chimneys produce comparatively less noise. 

Aside from the functional benefit, it is stylish and provides lighting to provide illumination, which adds to the look of your modular kitchen. It is suitable for small and large-sized kitchens and is cost-effective. 

Advantages

  • Stylish design.
  • Suitable for both small and large kitchens.
  • High suction performance.
  • Low noise.
  • Inbuilt LED lamps.

Disadvantages

  • Gesture control is not available in all curved glass chimneys.

Straight Glass Chimney

Straight Glass Chimney in modular kitchen

If your kitchen space is less, then a straight-glass chimney is there for your rescue. Straight glass chimneys are designed mainly for semi-modular kitchens and provide adequate ventilation for the cooking space. 

A straight glass chimney operates flawlessly, and provides a smoke-free cooking experience by sucking a huge amount of oil and smoke from the cooktop and the other areas of the kitchen.

Straight glass chimneys, also known as straight-line chimneys, provide focus lighting on the stove and offer extra overhead storage space to store additional items. It is straightforward to clean and maintain due to the removable filters.

However, the designs available for this type of chimney are not as appealing as an angular, island, or straight glass chimney. 

Advantages

  • Good-looking.
  • LED lamps to watch cooking.
  • Reasonable suction power.
  • High performance.

Disadvantages

  • Not as attractive as curved glass or angular chimneys.

Island Chimney

Island Chimney in modular kitchen

As the name implies, an island chimney is located in the center of the kitchen in alignment with the gas stove. These chimneys are suspended from the ceiling rather than attached to the wall, adding a chic finish to your kitchen. 

An island chimney is the most elegant part of the kitchen and has a variety of technologies like – touch control, baffle or cassette filter, energy-efficient led lamps, and many other amenities.

Island chimneys are highly expensive as several ducts and pipes are required to exhaust smoke and fumes. It is an appropriate choice for open-plan kitchens.

Advantages

  • Most stylish design.
  • Easy to clean and maintain.
  • Excellent suction capacity.
  • Powerful performance.

Disadvantages

  • Costly.
  • Not suitable for small kitchens.
Also Read: Modular Kitchen Gas Stove Designs

Box type chimney

Box type chimney in modular kitchen

If cleaning your chimney is a major concern for you, then the box chimney is perfect for your modular kitchen. These chimneys have a dust-resistant surface that does not allow dirt to stick to their surface, keeping them tidy all the time. 

The quality of glass and steel used in manufacturing improves the chimney’s appearance and increases its durability and strength, thereby attracting customers. However, these chimneys may seem bulky in appearance. 

Box-type chimneys generally come with baffle filters that use panels to catch oil particles and smoke. It is also effective in removing odor from the kitchen.

Advantages

  • User-friendly operation.
  • Duct pipes can be hidden inside the modular box cabinets.
  • Most suitable for semi-modular kitchens.
  • Budget-friendly price.

Disadvantages

  • The design is less attractive.
  • Most box-type chimneys do not have gesture control.

Pyramid Chimney

Pyramid Chimney in Modular kitchen

If electricity consumption is your primary concern, then a pyramid chimney is an ideal choice for your kitchen. A pyramid chimney is in the shape of a pyramid which is ideal for a semi-modular kitchen. It has an inbuilt baffle filter that traps all the fumes and smoke from the cooking space. It is built with rust-resistant stainless steel and is highly durable.

Pyramid chimneys are one of the most popular types of modular kitchen chimneys and are very easy to operate with push control buttons. However, the heat auto clean technology is not present in these chimneys and they are a little backward than the previous types of chimneys. 

Advantages

  • Ideal for traditional kitchens.
  • Pyramid chimneys are priced affordably.
  • High durability.
  • Easy to use.

Disadvantages

  • It does not have a modern design.
  • All pyramid chimneys do not have an auto-cleaning system.
  • Cleaning can be troublesome.

Built-in Chimney

Built-in Chimney for modular kitchen

A built-in chimney has a space saver modular kitchen chimney design. It is installed underneath the countertop, or hidden inside the cabinet within a safe distance from your hob. When in use, they rise directly next to your hob and blend in with the countertop when not in use, making them an ideal choice for creating a minimalist space in your modular kitchen. 

A downdraft chimney(advanced built-in chimney) is far more intelligent and expensive as they are mechanically controlled with touch buttons and much quieter when compared to other chimneys.

Mesh and Charcoal filters are installed in this chimney which quickly removes the smell, oil, grease, and smoke from the air of your kitchen. If the space in your modular kitchen is relatively small, then a downdraft chimney is the perfect fit for you. 

Advantages

  • As the chimney is not viewable from the outside, it saves space.
  • It is effortless to use.
  • Smart operation control.
  • High quality and durability.

Disadvantages

  • Less suction power than curved glass and angular chimneys.
  • Expensive product.

Ductless Chimney

Ductless Chimney in modular kitchen

Ductless Chimneys do not require ducting, making them relatively simple to install, and do not require any additional construction and installation charges. 

As there is no ducting, the air sucked is passed through the baffle and carbon filters to remove oil, smoke, and odor and then recirculated into the kitchen. As a result, it is also referred to as the recycling or circulating chimney. Its eco-friendly nature makes it one of the best options for your kitchen.

However, it does suffer certain drawbacks. It is less efficient than ducted chimneys and is suitable mainly for small modular kitchens. The condensation build-up inside the kitchen due to the heat and smoke circulated back. It increases the need to replace charcoal filters regularly. Thus, this chimney requires a lot of maintenance. 

Advantages

  • Zero installation cost.
  • Easily portable to a new location.
  • Its carbon filter removes the foul smell.
  • Easy to use.

Disadvantages

  • Less suction capacity.
  • Heavy cleaning and maintenance.
Also Read: Ductless Vs. Ducted Chimneys

Best Chimneys for Modular Kitchen

Here are some well-designed chimneys suitable for a modular kitchen. The cost of one such chimney in a modular kitchen lies between ₹10000 to ₹30000.

1. Faber Hood Zenith Angular Kitchen Chimney

Faber Hood Zenith Angular Kitchen Chimney in modular kitchen
  • Model No: ‎Hood Zenith FL SC AC BK 60
  • Design Type: angular chimney
  • Mount Type: wall-mounted
  • Dimension: 37 x 60 x 90 cm
  • Size: 60 cm for 2-4 burners stove
  • Suction Capacity: 1350 m³/hr
  • Control Type: touch and gesture
  • Lamps: 2 LED with 1.5 watts power
  • Noise Level: 58 dB
  • Price: ₹21414

It is an angular chimney with filterless technology that ensures zero cleaning hassles. As the oil is collected in the oil collector, its life duration is extended. With a single touch, the auto-cleaning system aids in the removal of oil and grease particles which in turn prevents clogging of the chimney’s suction power. It makes the consumable and maintenance cost negligible. 

Faber auto-clean angular kitchen chimney has a high suction capacity of 1350m³/hr, allowing you to cook your food peacefully while the chimney removes oil and grease particles from your kitchen. The motion-sensing ability controls the chimney without direct physical contact.

The Faber Hood Zenith chimney is best for a modular kitchen because of the elegant design, low space requirement, color matched for modern interiors, high suction performance, and the next-generation control panel.

2. Faber Orient Xpress Curved Glass Kitchen Chimney

Faber Orient Xpress Curved Glass Kitchen Chimney in modular kitchen
  • Model No: ‎HOOD ORIENT XPRESS HC SC BK 90
  • Design Type: curved glass chimney
  • Mount Type: wall-mounted
  • Dimension: 50 x 90 x 60 cm
  • Size: 90 cm for 3-5 burners stove
  • Suction Capacity: 1200 m³/hr
  • Control Type: Touch
  • Lamp: 2 LED lamps
  • Price: ₹14160

The Faber Orient Xpress Chimney features a motor with a suction power of 1200 m³/hr, which removes dust and smoke from the kitchen and ensures healthy food. It is a curved glass chimney suitable for a 3-5 burner stove.

Equipped with motion sensing and touch control technology, it allows for a simple operation with a wave of your hand, making it an easy-to-use product. It also has an attractive modular kitchen chimney design. 

The standout feature of this chimney is the thermal auto-clean feature which removes oil and other residues without manual intervention. As there are no filters, this auto-clean chimney guarantees no cleaning inconveniences, making it almost maintenance-free. So, it is an ideal choice for a small to medium-sized modular kitchen.

3. Elica 60 cm 1200 m³/hr Filterless Auto Clean Chimney

Elica 90 cm 1200 m³hr Filterless Auto Clean Chimney in modular kitchen
  • Model No: ‎WDFL 606 HAC MS NERO
  • Design Type: curved glass chimney
  • Mount Type: wall-mounted
  • Dimension: 60 x 41.2 x 44.2 cm
  • Size: 60 cm for 2-4 burners stove
  • Suction Capacity: 1200 m³/hr
  • Control Type: touch and gesture
  • Lamp: 2 LED lamps
  • Noise Level: 58 dB
  • Price: ₹14300

This chimney from the house of Elica enhances the decor of your modular kitchen with its black matte finish, premium features, and elegant design. Combined with its suction capacity of 1200m³/hr, this chimney makes less noise, requires less maintenance, and is energy-efficient. It is the best alternative to the previous Faber chimneys.

Elica 60 cm 1200 m³/hr chimney has motion-sensing technology, which means you can turn on the chimney by waving your hand to the right (and increase its speed) and turn it off by waving your hand to the left (and reduce its speed).

It has a baffle filter that removes greasy and unhealthy smoke substances from your kitchen, thus increasing its utility. This chimney is equipped with many other premium features for a modular kitchen like heat auto-clean technology, a touch control panel, two high-efficiency LED lamps, and an oil collector.

4. Hindware Nadia Auto clean Kitchen Chimney

Hindware Nadia Autoclean Kitchen Chimney
  • Model No: ‎C100221
  • Design Type: curved glass chimney
  • Mount Type: wall-mounted
  • Dimension: 50 x 88 x 56.3 cm
  • Size: 60/90 cm for 2-5 burners stove
  • Suction Capacity: 1200 m³/hr
  • Control Type: touch and gesture
  • Lamp: 2 LED lamps
  • Noise Level: 32 dB
  • Price: ₹11300 to ₹13500

Hindware Nadia Kitchen Chimney is a wall-mounted chimney made of steel having a maximum noise level of 32 dB. It has a three-speed touch control system for the smooth operation of the chimney. 

Equipped with a powerful motor of 1200m³/hr suction capacity, it is ideal for modular kitchens. The motion sensor enables simple operation by waving your hand. Like the previous chimneys from Elica and Faber, it features auto clean technology, which removes oil and residue built up with a single touch from the stainless steel oil collector.

A screen is present between the motor and blower assembly to prevent contact and provide optimum suction. Overall, it is a good alternative to the precious chimneys for modular kitchens.

5. Glen 1050m³/hr curved glass Kitchen Chimney

Glen 60 cm 1050m³hr curved glass Kitchen Chimney in modular kitchen
  • Model No: ‎CH60CTACBL60FL
  • Design Type: curved glass chimney
  • Mount Type: wall-mounted
  • Dimension: 60 x 47 x 43 cm
  • Size: 60/90 cm for 2-5 burners stove
  • Suction Capacity: 1050 m³/hr
  • Control Type: touch and gesture
  • Lamp: 2 LED lamps
  • Noise Level: 58 dB
  • Price: ₹11500 to ₹14000

Glen 60 cm chimney is a filter-less chimney with an external oil collector tray for collecting oily and greasy substances directly. Endowed with a 150 watts powerful motor and a 1050 m³/hr suction capacity, the chimney ensures efficient performance and whisks away all the traces of fumes. This makes your modular kitchen odor-free and the walls free of grime.

Having a curved glass chimney in your modular kitchen with heat auto-clean and innovative motion-sensing technology will allow you to operate the machine with a simple wave of a hand. It also has an LED lamp that illuminates the cooking area. Glen curved glass chimney has a touch sensor that allows you to choose between three speeds, light, and an auto-clean function, making it an essential part of your modular kitchen.

Frequently asked questions

Does the modular kitchen include a chimney?

All the modular kitchen manufacturers do not include a chimney in their package as it costs a large amount of money. We can often notice some brands are experts in modular kitchens, and others are for chimneys. So, you cannot always expect quality on both sides. In that case, you need to buy a suitable chimney for your modular kitchen separately.

How to choose a chimney design for your modular kitchen?

To fit a chimney in your modular kitchen, first, you have to consider the interior and aesthetics of your cooking space. If your kitchen has a modern design with light color, considering an angular or curved glass chimney with dark color would be the best choice. On the other hand, if your kitchen is more traditional, you can also consider pyramid, box-type, or straight-glass chimneys. After choosing a suitable type, find a qualified chimney compatible with your gas stove/HOB dimension, which has a high suction capacity and low noise.

How to install a chimney in a modular kitchen?

Before installing the chimney, check its dimension and the available space in your modular kitchen. Use a water level indicator to align the hood horizontally after choosing a suitable position according to the standard heights. Next, you have to drill holes in the wall (except for island kitchens) to fit the chimney’s bracket and fasten it. After that, position the kitchen chimney on the frame and connect it to a nearby electrical plug point.

How to clean a modular kitchen chimney?

Cleaning a modular kitchen chimney is no different from the standard procedures for other types. The modern chimneys come with a heat auto cleaning system that just needs a single press of a button to clean them automatically. Others come with baffle/mesh/carbon filters and an oil collector that needs draining when nearly full. Read this article to know the most accepted detailed procedure to clean a modular kitchen chimney.

How to conceal chimney pipe in a modular kitchen?

You can install a separate cabinet, use columns and soffits, paint, or use various accessories to conceal the chimney pipe in the modular kitchen. There are several methods to hide the duct pipe. The DIY creative ways are best to hide the pipe in your modular kitchen.

How modular kitchen chimney works?

A modular kitchen chimney contains a powerful motor that acts as a blower to suck the air from its inlet. When cooking, the smoke generated from the oily food gets trapped in the chimney’s filters. As a result, no unwanted fume or gases spread in the kitchen, providing you with clean, pollution-free air every time.

Modular Kitchen Chimney Design - Final Verdict

Modular Kitchen Chimney Design – Final Verdict

We all want our kitchens clean, tidy, and odor-free. A chimney with a cover sucks up all the harmful gases, smoke, and odor from our kitchen and vents it outside your cooking space. Thus, a well-designed chimney is necessary for every kitchen household to function satisfactorily. 

If you have an open kitchen space, always go for a chimney with higher suction power. A chimney with low suction capacity will leave the smell of your food items and make your kitchen walls dull and greasy. A ductless or straight glass chimney is ideal for you if you small-sized modular or semi-modular kitchen. 

In conclusion, choose a chimney that meets your needs, is budget-friendly, long-lasting, and excellently designed for your modular kitchen.


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