BATHROOMS & KITCHENS
KITCHEN DESIGN IT ' S ALL IN THE TOUCH
There is something instinctive about running your hands across the surfaces in a kitchen. With more than 17,000 touch receptors in our hands, texture plays an important role in how we experience the spaces around us.
From cool ceramics to softly textured woodgrains and patterned glass, tactile finishes are becoming one of the defining trends in kitchen design. German kitchen brands next125 and Schüller are embracing the movement with surfaces designed to engage both visually and physically.
CERAMIC TAKES CENTRE STAGE WITH NX960 FROM NEXT125
The nx960 range from next125 pairs ceramic fronts and side panels with matching Systemo worktops, creating a seamless and highly tactile kitchen design.
Available in 22 ceramic finishes, the collection can be tailored to feel bright and understated or dark and dramatic. Combined with next125’ s new LumiQ lighting system, the space can transition effortlessly from daytime functionality to evening ambience.
THE RISE OF FLUTED KITCHEN FINISHES
The grooved surfaces of the Lineo kitchen range from Schüller combine durability with the appearance and texture of natural oak grain.
The appeal of the design lies in its careful layering of materials and finishes.
Super-soft satin lacquer fronts in sand yellow are paired with slim pebble grey worktops featuring a subtle texture, while reflective wall and floor tiles help bounce light around the space.
PATTERNED GLASS ADDS SUBTLE TEXTURE
Texture does not always have to be physical. New honeycomb and diamond glass-patterned glass finishes from Schüller appear richly textured while remaining smooth to the touch.
The subtle patterns reference early 20th century wire-mesh cabinets, traditionally used in pantries to keep food fresh and safe from flies before refrigeration became commonplace.
Combined with integrated lighting, the cabinets become illuminated display features that add depth and atmosphere to the kitchen.
www. next125. com or www. schueller. de
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