Undermount ventilation that disappears into the cabinetry

Fitted beneath overhead cabinets rather than hanging below them, this 60cm rangehood keeps sightlines clear while still moving 740 cubic metres of air an hour. For anyone searching for a kitchen rangehood that performs without becoming a design feature, this is the brief it answers.

Two stainless steel anti-grease filters trap airborne fat before it settles on splashbacks and cabinetry, and the intensive function pushes airflow to maximum when searing or frying calls for it. Smeg has tuned the fan, motor and housing to reduce turbulence, so the unit runs quietly at everyday extraction settings rather than forcing a choice between ventilation and conversation. LED back-lit controls give clear feedback on speed and function without adding visible switchgear to the underside of the cabinet.

Finished in brushed stainless steel, it reads as considered rather than utilitarian, and the undermount format suits handleless and minimalist kitchens where overhead joinery needs to stay uninterrupted. Installation is flexible — duct externally through 150mm ducting or recirculate depending on your build — so it fits both new kitchens and renovations without extra structural work.

Buy this if…

• You want a rangehood concealed within overhead cabinetry, not hanging below it
• Your kitchen design depends on clean, uninterrupted lines
• You cook often and need genuine grease and odour control, not just background extraction
• Quiet operation during meals matters as much as performance
• You need ducting flexibility between external venting and recirculation