5 Reasons Why German Kitchens Are The Best
Germany’s reputation in manufacturing is exceptional, and has stood strong over many decades allowing Germany to retain much of it’s primary and secondary industries over countries like the USA and UK who import most manufactured goods.
The reason for this is simple: quality.
Whilst Japan and China specialise in making goods affordable and easy to manufacture, Germany has firmly stuck to it’s roots and built a unique reputation for being one of the best quality manufacturers in the world. This applies to its automotive and tech industries as well as kitchens.
Beautiful in design, durable in build.
So why are German kitchens considered the best? What makes them so popular and are they worth the cost? Let’s find out.
5 reasons why German kitchens are the best are:
Long-term affordability
Extensive customisation
Knowledge and experience
Their competitors
No flat packing
However, in order to make a firm decision on your kitchen manufacturer it’s important to understand if these reasons relate to what you’re trying to achieve and the home you are trying to build.
1. Long-term affordability
Now, “affordability” or “cheap” aren’t words often associated with German goods, and that’s important in retaining their high-quality status. However, German kitchens last longer and offer more durability than any of their international counterparts.
Durability saves you money
This quality derives from the very start of the manufacturing process - the materials. Using timber grown and nurtured in Germany, only the best and most durable wood and metal is used to create German kitchens.
This durability matched with timeless style means that you won’t be needing to replace or repair your kitchen for decades, saving you money in the long run.
Equally, German kitchens are some of the best at storage. For example, narrow spice cabinet drawers were first found in German kitchen designs, allowing even the smallest spaces to offer deep storage. More storage means no need for kitchen extensions or expansions as you can make the most of your space.
At Cwtch Haus, our German kitchen renovation plans are unique and entirely bespoke to suit your lifestyle and needs. Book your free home measure today to find out how we can aid your home renovation today.
2. Extensive customisation
One of the best luxuries of having kitchens built to fit is complete customisation. This means no limitations on counter tops, cabinet colours, materials and handle combinations. Your kitchen is yours to design.
A German kitchen can be customised to suit your diet, family size and hobbies.
This is exactly why we’ve partnered with Nobilia who offer completely made-to-fit, space saving and completely customisable kitchen cabinets.
Kitchens to suit your lifestyle and personality
We aim to take kitchen renovation to the next level by allowing you to have a kitchen suit your personality and lifestyle, German kitchens offer exactly that with their completely customisable kitchens.
3. Knowledge and experience
Take it from a bespoke kitchen designer, kitchen trends change every year as new innovation and new style trends take the UK by storm. As one of the oldest and longest service kitchen producers in the world, Germany know how to make traditional kitchen suit modern tastes.
When it comes to kitchen technology this also means Germany are at the very forefront of delivering the best cooking and cleaning gadgets.
When education meets experience
Due to their impeccable colleges and well-paid apprenticeship schemes, Germany produces some of the most talented and dedicated engineers in the world. When you pair that education with decades of experience, you naturally produce some of the best kitchens on the market.
For example, Nobilia have been creating kitchens for 75 years, and this kind of age is not uncommon for a German kitchen manufacturer. Put simply, education and experience are indisputably the most important factors in producing quality.
4. Their competitors
The best German kitchen manufacturers are commonly clustered together. For example, Lohne in the city of Hanover is commonly known as the ‘metropolis of kitchens’ with a wealth of kitchen manufacturers over one small area.
Competition drives innovation
This means competition is fierce, and much like the tech industry where Apple, Google and Samsung battle to produce the most innovative hardware, this applies all the same to kitchen manufacturers.
For example, the German kitchen appliance manufacturer ‘Bora’ were the first innovators of the integrated extraction fan in kitchen hobs. This means kitchens could be installed without an overhead extractor fan allowing kitchens to follow an even more minimalist style.
An integrated extractor allows for more headroom and a more minimalist space.
Before long, kitchen appliance manufacturers around the world were adding integrated fans into their hobs.
5. No flat packing
Move aside Ikea. Unlike their Swedish neighbours, German kitchens are almost never flat packed with kitchen units being made-to-measure meaning the dimensions are sent to the manufacturer, the pieces are individually measured, made and assembled before installation in your home.
Less stress, less screwdrivers and more time to enjoy your storage-efficient, smart and highly durable new German kitchen.
Still not convinced? Visit our kitchen showroom in West Wales and leave our experts to guide on the best German kitchen to suit your space and budget.
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After 15 years of working for national KBB companies, Cwtch Haus was established by Martin Jones in 2018, with a mission to deliver top quality products and bespoke kitchen, bathroom and bedroom design at an affordable price point.
Cwtch Haus dedicates time and attention to understand our customers’ lifestyles and habits to create a space that is perfectly tailored to their needs. We work to ensure that your space is not only beautiful, but practical for your everyday use.
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Written by Aled Nelmes for Cwtch Haus.
