Downdraft extractor or over-hob?

[Lincolnshire Ian]

Hiya

We have started designing our kitchen and have faultered at the design of the hob extractor. 

We have a MVHR system, but want a supplimentary hob extractor. The kitchen has a vaulted ceiling which means a "traditional" design over-hob extractor can't butt up against the ceiling for a clean design. We also aren't planning to have any wall cupboards so an extractor built into an over-hob cupboard wouldn't work either. 

We have looked at venting hobs but are worried that they won't have enough umphh to control the steam and are massively overpriced. 

Any help would be appreciated particularly with over-hob extractors which look nice "free-standing" on a wall with no cabinets or vented hobs. 

Thanks 

[JohnMo]

1 hour ago, Lincolnshire Ian said:

control the steam

Your MVHR will do that on its own. We only use the extractor on rare occasions now (smelly stuff and only on low) MVHR does a good if it on it own. A house with MVHR isn't the same as a normal house with intermittent fans. House feels and act differently.

 

Anything else is a design thing down to personal preference.