Open Kitchen: Why Ventilation Matters in a Premium Kitchen

A premium kitchen is defined by more than beautiful materials and carefully selected appliances. It is about how every element works together to create a space that feels refined, comfortable and effortless.

This becomes even more important in an open kitchen, where cooking, dining and living take place within the same visual environment.

Here, ventilation is not simply a technical necessity. It is part of the design.

In an open-plan kitchen, heat, steam, grease and cooking aromas can easily move into surrounding areas. Effective extraction helps manage these elements at their source, keeping the atmosphere of the home more pleasant while you cook.

But a premium kitchen demands more than effective extraction. The ventilation system should also belong naturally within the interior.

This is where Elica offers different interpretations of the same idea: ventilation designed around the kitchen, rather than the kitchen designed around ventilation.

For kitchens where the island is the centre of attention, the hood can become part of the architecture.

Elica Adéle Island combines a distinctive geometric form with black glass and stainless steel details, creating a strong visual presence above the cooking area. With extraction capacity of up to 1,000 m³/h, it brings together a bold aesthetic and powerful ventilation.

For a softer material expression, Elica Bio introduces natural oak detailing to the hood, allowing it to relate more closely to contemporary cabinetry and warm interior finishes.

Not every premium kitchen needs a visible hood.

For minimalist interiors where clean sightlines are essential, Elica NikolaTesla Fit integrates induction cooking and extraction into one surface. This eliminates the need for a conventional hood above the island while maintaining a streamlined appearance.

The NikolaTesla Libra takes integrated cooking a step further, combining induction, extraction and weighing functionality within its sophisticated black-glass surface.

These solutions demonstrate that ventilation does not have to dominate the room. Sometimes, the most luxurious approach is to make technology almost disappear.

There is no single formula for a premium kitchen.

A sculptural island hood may complement one interior, while an integrated extractor may be better suited to another. The right choice depends on the architecture, cooking habits and the visual language of the space.

With Elica, ventilation becomes part of that decision whether it is designed to stand out, blend in or disappear entirely.

Because in a truly considered kitchen, every detail has a purpose.

Explore Elica’s collection at our MMK showroom to discover ventilation solutions created for kitchens where design, functionality and everyday living come together, or contact us at‪ 087789693888; our team will be happy to assist you.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @mmk.indonesia for the latest product updates, design inspiration, and exclusive showroom content

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