The first handleless kitchen cabinets were designed over 50 years ago. The rediscovery of handleless design represents a current trend. Modern kitchens, in particular, use this style element to achieve a minimalist look. Clean lines and simple fronts are essential for a contemporary handleless kitchen concept. At Möbel-Peeck, we would be happy to show you in this blog post how a handleless kitchen in Mannheim and Worms can be implemented.
What needs to be considered?
When purchasing a kitchen, there are usually several options for the handle style of the kitchen cabinets. Some kitchen handles can be exchanged, allowing the appearance to be adjusted. With handleless kitchens, such adjustments to the appearance cannot be made. Therefore, it is important that the desired look is precisely defined in advance.
Advantages and disadvantages of handleless kitchens
Without handles, a kitchen appears modern, minimalist, and clean. It is primarily aesthetic reasons that lead to the decision for handleless kitchens. On the other hand, a kitchen can also be aesthetically pleasing and individually designed with stylish kitchen handles.
Various systems are available for implementing the handleless concept, each associated with different advantages and disadvantages. No matter which concept or style you choose, we will support you in purchasing your kitchen in Mannheim or your kitchen in Worms.
Which system should I choose?
For handleless kitchens, there are several systems associated with different operating methods. Therefore, before purchasing a handleless kitchen, you should consider which operating method best suits your individual needs.
1. The "true" handleless kitchen and recessed handles/handle strips
There are various solutions for manually opening cabinets and drawers. If the kitchen front has no cutouts, it is referred to as a "true" handleless kitchen. A recess is milled into the cabinet carcass to accommodate a grip channel. This means that you have to grasp the drawer or cabinet door from the side to open it.
There are also solutions that include recessed handles or handle strips. Handle strips made of stainless steel or aluminum are particularly popular options. These can be attached in various ways. Most commonly, a recessed handle is milled into the top of the kitchen front. To ensure that the fronts appear visually even, the recessed handles are painted.
2. Tip-on mechanism
With the tip-on mechanism, no handles are attached to the kitchen front, creating a seamless unit. The door opens by tapping it at a specific point. It can be closed again by simply pressing it shut. The doors are held closed by small magnets. Due to these magnets, the system cannot be damaged, as they always cushion the closing of the doors. Furthermore, it is not uncommon for both hands to be full, especially when cooking. In this case, the cabinets can be conveniently opened with any other body part (forehead, shoulders, etc.).
3. Electric mechanism
Drawers and kitchen cabinet doors can be opened with a light finger pressure via sensitive sensors. Usually, with this type of opening mechanism, it doesn't matter which part of the front door is touched. A light tap sends a signal to the mechanism, which then extends the drawer.
Disadvantages of the electric mechanism are the complex installation and high costs. It should also be noted that the system will no longer function in the event of a power outage.
