I installed this 52cm CIARRA integrated hood in my kitchen in Leeds, and after a couple of weeks of daily use I’m genuinely impressed. It fits perfectly into the cabinet and doesn’t take up visual space, which is ideal for a smaller kitchen like ours.
In terms of use, it’s very practical. The gesture control is actually more useful than I expected – when I’m cooking bacon or frying, I don’t have to touch anything with greasy hands, just a quick wave and it turns on or adjusts the speed. The touch buttons also feel responsive and not cheap.
Extraction is solid for normal home cooking – it clears steam and cooking smells quickly, especially when I’m doing pasta or pan-frying. What I really appreciate is how quiet it is compared to my old cooker hood. I can still have a conversation or keep the TV on without turning the volume up.
The LED light is bright enough to properly see what I’m doing on the hob, which sounds basic but makes a difference day to day. Also using the charcoal filter mode at the moment, and it’s doing a good job with odours.
Overall, it’s a well-designed, no-fuss cooker hood that actually improves the cooking experience.
