Say goodbye to bulky kitchen hoods and hello to Fisher & Paykel's minimalist integrated cooking surface with a vent built right into its surface.

Amongst the many design solutions previewed at this year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), one appliance feature that left an impression upon us as a potentially game-changing option for kitchen layout, design, and air quality while cooking was a downdraft ventilation system. Built alongside an induction cooktop, the setup essentially eliminates the need for a traditional overhead hood, resulting in a sleek and minimalist layout capable of pulling in steam, smoke, and odors created while cooking ? an ideal complement to a kitchen technology already improving air quality within the hearth of the home. An example of this style of kitchen appliance is Fisher & Paykel’s newest 36? Induction Cooktop with Integrated Ventilation. Designed for flush or raised counter installation, the Fisher & Paykel’s 4-zone induction cooktop boasts the aid of a 9-speed fan that matches nicely with the appliance’s 9 levels of induction heating.
Positioned in the middle of the cooktop, the extraction system is capable of pulling in everything from a gentle plume of steam to a boiling pot of water to smokier particulates created while searing meats or grilling vegetables.
Without a large traditional hood overhead, the kitchen’s sight lines, available natural light, and overall layout improve, wit...