In terms of surface finishes, a trend is starting to emerge that couldn't be a bigger contrast to the long prevailing gloss white surfaces: black. In future, kitchen furniture and electrical appliances will be adorning themselves with classy black surfaces. And increasingly, furniture interiors are also taking on a dark look. One item, though, is going against the flow: the refrigerator! In standalone form, it's moving into the focus, sporting bright accent colours. Consumers themselves now even have a say in creating its surface design. In its immediate surroundings, metallic surfaces, stone and concrete looks signalise high material quality and lasting value. Timbers, above all oak, are increasingly conjuring a sense of warmth and homeliness – sometimes with a vibrant grain, sometimes with an even texture.

Black

Black is "beautiful" again:

Black returning as a striking design element. At times silky matt, at times highly polished. Combined with bright accent colours, this produces lively, stunning contrasts. Refrigerators are climbing the career ladder: they are advancing to become autonomous design objects and can even be styled in any chosen way.

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Stone and concrete look

Stone and concrete look

Surfaces finished in stone and concrete effect give kitchens a modern look.

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leather

leather

Entire furniture fronts in leather look conjure an utterly unique finish.

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Matt & shiny

Matt & shiny

The combination of matt and gloss surfaces creates an exciting interplay with the reflection of light.

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Metallic finishes

Metal

Metallic surface finishes in gold, silver and copper bring an aura of class to the kitchen.

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Glass

Glass

Framed glass doors create a light and airy look and let you see decorative pieces inside.

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green

green

Green adds refreshing colour statements, is a good-mood maker and conjures feel-good ambience.

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Timbers

wood

Timbers remain right on trend – for more warmth and homeliness.

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Black

Stone & concrete

leather

Metal

Glass

wood

Matt & shiny

green

We thank the following companies for the photographs they have made available.

  • Ballerina Küchen
  • Beeck Küchen
  • Brigitte Küchen
  • Häcker
  • Nobilia
  • Nolte Küchen
  • Pronorm
  • Rotpunkt Küchen
  • Sachsenküchen