How you can make your dream kitchen come true with personal kitchen planning and other useful information that you should know in advance about kitchen planning is available to you in this article.

What should a modern kitchen have?

A modern kitchen is characterized by a clear line with straight surfaces and shapes of furniture. More and more surfaces with a metal look can be found in modern kitchen planning. Stainless steel and unusual colors are also available in the design of modern kitchens that deviate from the traditional country house style or the typical wood look.

Instead of tiles, many modern kitchens have floors made of easy-care laminate or vinyl floors with a wood or stone look. New kitchen appliances with high energy efficiency classes and indirect lighting also give the dream kitchen a modern look.

The right cuisine for every taste

With a personal kitchen planning specialist and a kitchen configurator, you will receive a custom-made solution for your dream kitchen. That means: The entire kitchen equipment including all kitchen furniture, the worktop, the sink, and the electrical appliances is designed to suit your room.

In addition to simple kitchen units, there are also, for example, L-shaped kitchens or U-shaped kitchens, kitchens with a kitchen island within the room as a workstation or two kitchen units opposite. Details such as lighting are also included in the kitchen planning.

Variety of designs in kitchen planning

Kitchen Cabinets

The cabinet surfaces of the furniture are called kitchen fronts. Built-in appliances such as dishwashers and refrigerators can be integrated into the kitchen front using the kitchen configurator. Kitchen fronts are available in different materials: melamine resin, foil, lacquer, or glass. You can match them to the design of your windows and flooring.

Kitchen Countertops

Worktops are usually made of chipboard with a surface coating or natural stone. Both of these make your worktop resistant to abrasion and impact. The worktop should be robust and easy to clean. Worktops are available in a single color, with a wood look, stone look or individually printed.

The materials of a kitchen not only influence the look and the overall impression, they are also decisive for whether you can easily keep your kitchen clean. By combining different materials, exciting kitchens can be designed.

Tip: In addition to the visual aspects, a well-planned kitchen also focuses on the areas that are most stressed by daily use. These areas should be particularly stable through the use of robust materials. Because beautiful materials that are used in the wrong place can be damaged within a short time and look unattractive.

Wood, which is popular due to its numerous properties, is recommended for the natural design of your kitchen. For example, balances the humidity in your kitchen and gives every kitchen an individual and lively character thanks to the unmistakable wood grain. It is often used in the country house style in particular.

Concrete is characterized by its changeability and individuality – since concrete is poured and then hardens, you can use it to create a wide variety of shapes. The air bubbles and color gradients created in the course of casting make each piece unique. In addition, concrete is durable and extremely robust. Nowadays there are kitchen countertops, lamps or even furniture made of concrete. The material is often used in modern styles such as the industrial style.

A classic in the kitchen is stainless steel, which is particularly popular in modern kitchens. Because it creates a seamless unit of sink, hob and worktop, with no edges or edges. This exact design language of stainless steel cannot be implemented so easily with other materials. Whether worktops, electrical appliances, sinks or faucets – stainless steel can be used to create good contrasts in the kitchen.

Diverse organizational options

Organization plays a major role in comfort when working in the kitchen. Organization systems help not to lose track of things in the kitchen. With cutlery inserts, which are available in many elegant designs such as beech or other types of wood, the cutlery you are looking for is always within reach.

Inner drawers are also practical, in which not only kitchen utensils, but even kitchen appliances such as bread machines or toasters can be stowed. Special sensors, through which kitchen cabinets can be opened automatically with a touch mechanism, are also helpful – because anyone who has their hands full is very grateful for this function.

Tip: If you want to make the most of the space in the kitchen, you can also use corner cabinets. Corner cabinets offer storage space in areas that are otherwise mostly unused.

Kitchen sinks

Even if the dishwasher does the dishes, you still need a sink in your kitchen. Sinks are mainly offered round or square and in a wide variety of colors and materials, such as stainless steel, composite materials or ceramics. Stainless steel sinks are widespread because they are heat-resistant, robust and durable. They can also be cleaned easily, are food safe and very hygienic. Composite sinks are also often used.

In addition to different types of material, you can also choose from different types of installation. The traditional installation is done from above. There is also the visually more appealing flush-fit installation as well as undercounter sinks that are mounted on the worktop from below. The kitchen fittings, which are available in countless designs, should also blend in with the overall appearance of the kitchen.

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