Miele wall mounted cooker hoods fix to the wall above the hob and come in two distinct looks. You can have brushed stainless steel in 60 cm and 90 cm widths, or an Obsidian Black finish at around 90 cm. Each one can be ducted outside through a 150 mm duct or run in recirculation mode with an optional charcoal filter. That means they work whether or not you can vent through an outside wall.

The stainless steel models keep things simple. They have EasySwitch push buttons, two speeds plus a booster and an A energy rating. The Obsidian Black hoods add a third speed and touch-style controls. They are also quieter in normal use, at around 50 to 53 dB compared with 62 dB for the steel models, although they have a B energy rating. One black model has a head-free design that leaves more room above the pans. It also has edge extraction, which draws air in around the edges of the hood, and connects to Miele@home. Every hood has a booster for bursts of steam, along with 10-ply stainless steel grease filters that you can wash rather than replace.

Start with your hob width: the 60 cm hood suits a standard hob, while the 90 cm models cover wider hobs. Next, decide whether quieter running and a dark finish matter more to you than a higher energy rating. Check the minimum fitting height too, because gas hobs need more clearance than electric ones. If a wall hood isn't the right fit, compare Miele chimney cooker hoods or Miele canopy cooker hoods, or browse all Miele cooker hoods.