Handleless Kitchen Cabinets For Sleek, Modern Style

What Exactly is a Handleless Kitchen?

The name speaks for itself, really. Essentially, this is a kitchen design where the units and cabinets do not feature any handles.

How does that work then? There are different styles, but one of the most common options is the J-pull handle, where there’s a curve at the top of the cabinet doors, used to pull the door open. These are usually the most affordable types and are quite convenient for some people, but others may find the groove too shallow or uncomfortable. A level up is the true handleless kitchen. They feature a grip ledge at the back or the side of the cabinet door, allowing it to be easily opened. The maintenance of these types of handleless kitchens is easier and they give your home a sleek stylish look.

Why would you choose a Handleless Kitchen?

If you have little children or pets at home, a handleless kitchen may be a perfect solution from a safety point of view. The absence of handles means less opportunities for injuries in the kitchen. Also, young children may not show interest in opening the cabinet doors if there are no obvious handles to use.

Another reason to choose a handleless kitchen is its timeless design. If you want your home to never lose its modern and sleek look, these kitchens are the absolute right choice. White handleless kitchens have always been in fashion, however, the current kitchen design trends feature colours closer to nature such as light gray, deep green, yellow or navy blue.

In addition, minimalists and those who prefer simplicity will truly enjoy a handleless kitchen. These designs have been around for over 40 years, and they keep gaining popularity till today with the introduction of smart handleless kitchen cabinets, which you can open with just a touch.

Is there a downside to Handleless Kitchens?

In our opinion, the benefits of handleless kitchens outway any small negative factors. We want you to love your kitchen so we'd rather point our small things that may surprise you once your beautiful kitchen is installed.

It is true that dust may gather in the groove at the top if your handleless style has one. Wiping frequently will prevent kitchen moisture from making this sticky. It's no more effort than keeping shiny handles clean.

You may need to consider your kitchen appliances. If you want them to be integrated in the design you should probably go for the true handleless kitchen, rather than a J grip one. Sometimes the vacuum on a fridge means that you do need some grip to open the door. Try this out in our showroom to see what we mean.

One last thing to keep in mind is the cost. Although very beautiful, convenient and timeless, handleless kitchens can be a bit more expensive than a plain fronted door with the handle. This shouldn’t be a deal breaker for someone who values impeccable quality, but it’s worth mentioning.

Have you made up your mind? Perhaps you need a real life demo of how a great handleless kitchen looks and works. Visit our showroom at Milton Keynes and explore the different options of incredible, high quality german kitchen designs we have to offer.