Our annual trip to the Häcker factory in Germany is always a hotly anticipated event on our yearly calendar here at Kitchen Design Centre. Kitchen design has always been a very fast-moving industry, so the trip is extremely important to us, as it provides us with a valuable opportunity to keep our knowledge and skills up to date with all the latest kitchen design trends and technologies. This is what enables us to provide you with the very latest kitchen designs, many of which you can see displayed in our exquisitely crafted showrooms and real customer kitchens!
Häcker is one of the most prestigious manufacturers of kitchen furniture in the world, and one of our key partners here at Kitchen Design Centre. If you take a look around any of our kitchen showrooms dotted around the North West, you’ll be able to see with your own eyes just how influential the German giant has been in the design process behind each of our displays.
Given that we make this trip every year, we’ve come to expect big things from Häcker, and it’s safe to say that we weren’t disappointed by what we saw. This year’s exhibition definitely put an emphasis on bold statements, with dark colours and moody designs taking centre stage. Many of the kitchen prototypes featured deliciously dark colour worktops with luxurious hues like azure and burgundy. These eye popping colour schemes were coupled with Häcker’s unrivalled knack for cutting edge technology, making for an experience that felt like part art exhibition, and part tour of a kitchen from the future.
You can be sure that you’ll definitely be seeing some Häcker inspired kitchen creations coming to a Kitchen Design Centre near you soon. Designers from all of our showrooms took part in the trip to Germany, and all have spoken very highly about how they hope to work elements of the Häcker displays into their own kitchen designs.
Our experienced designer Simon Thomas was extremely impressed with the “free thinking designs which offered both flexibility and availability.” The bold, earthy designs are a real sign of things to come in the world of kitchen design, and there’s a real emphasis on not being afraid to experiment with bold statements and colours. As Simon would say, “less is not more, more is more!”
Of course, there’s plenty more we can say about our trip to Germany, but if we went into exhaustive detail you’d be here forever! As always, we got plenty of inspiration from our Häcker visit, so if you want to find out how we’re putting it into practice, why not pay a visit to one of our designer kitchen showrooms?
We’ve got locations in Blackburn, Manchester, Liverpool and Barrowford, so wherever you live in the North West you’ve never got far to go before you can sit down and have a chat with one of our friendly, talented designers, every one of whom is deeply passionate about helping you to make your dream kitchen a reality!
The kids are in bed, the wine is perfectly chilled… this is what I call a little luxury. 🍷
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Little kitchen decisions that make everyday life SO much easier 🙌🏼
We positioned the dishwasher right beside the drawers where we keep our plates, bowls and cutlery, and honestly… it’s made unloading so much quicker!
It might seem like a small detail when planning your kitchen, but getting the layout right can make such a difference to how your kitchen works day to day.
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Introducing Beth Ainsworth to our Blackburn showroom. Beth brings fresh ideas and plenty of enthusiasm to kitchen design. Off the clock, I’m most likely in the gym.
We’re passionate about tailoring our designs to fit your lifestyle, so whether you want a space to entertain or a family-centric kitchen to spend quality time together, our designers know exactly how to make your dream kitchen a reality.
When you book an appointment, you’ll be introduced to your personal kitchen designer, who will sit down with you in our dedicated meeting space to discuss what you want for your dream kitchen. Then, when you’re happy with the final design, they’ll become your dedicated project manager as they oversee every aspect of the installation, guaranteeing exceptional customer service as we deliver the kitchen of your dreams.
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AS SEEN ON GEORGE CLARKE’S BEAUTIFUL BUILDS: FROM DATED LAYOUT TO DREAM ENTERTAINING SPACE
When Katherine and Andrew purchased their property, they always knew a full renovation would follow.
With both the outdated kitchen and untouched garden requiring significant transformation, the project soon became part of Channel 4’s George Clarke’s Beautiful Builds – it was an opportunity they felt perfectly aligned with their vision for the property.
While searching for a local kitchen specialist, Kitchen Design Centre immediately stood out thanks to its long-standing reputation, glowing customer reviews and welcoming showroom experience.
The brief focused on creating a sleek, contemporary kitchen that would feel open, social and highly functional, while complementing the wider architectural renovation of the home.
The finished design delivers a beautifully balanced space that combines clean lines with luxurious detailing.
One of the standout features is the striking worktop design. The waterfall edge peninsula creates a bold focal point within the room, while the continuation of the material across the side panels introduces a seamless, premium aesthetic.
Functionality was equally important throughout the design process, with carefully considered storage solutions and high-quality appliances helping to simplify everyday living. Among Katherine and Andrew’s favourite additions is the Neff oven, praised for both its versatility and pyrolytic self-cleaning function.
The completed result is a sophisticated contemporary space that completely transforms how the home looks, feels, and functions, perfectly reflecting Katherine and Andrew’s original vision from the moment they moved in.
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