Handle-less kitchen units- yay or nay?

7 years ago

Handle-less kitchens have been steadily gaining popularity due to their modern, sleek look. Homeowners often opt for this style for a wide range of reasons but usually to compliment a contemporary kitchen, or to allow other design features to be the focus.

But does the modern aesthetic compromise practicality?

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Grahams Hi-Fi Ltd

7 years ago

In my opinion it depends on the size of kitchen. Small kitchens with lots of floor and wall units look awful with handles (a sea of handles!).

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Colin Miles Designs
7 years ago
They look aesthetically pleasing but one thing to consider is that if you use touch release catches and light coloured doors, the doors can get a bit grubby from constantly being pushed
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McEvoy & Rowley
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
We see plenty of customers opting for both, it depends on the style of the house and the customers personality of course! However, the white handleless (as pictured) creates lots of light and clean lines, beautiful.
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maria55667
7 years ago
Those of us with long finger nails can sometimes struggle with these.
hapiak
7 years ago
I love them mainly because I'm terrible at choosing handles
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Vin-Dec Professional Refurbishment Ltd
7 years ago
Handless kitchens look amazing!
esta1977
7 years ago
yay
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Roberts Kitchens and Bathrooms
7 years ago
I think they can look fabulous in a bright contemporary property however, there are some fabulous handles available to dress your kitchen and create a great look.
Penny Coppin
7 years ago
I think the ones with a continuous groove along the top of the units are the best compromise - no handles but no grubby finger marks either and still a very streamline look.
Olena Tkach
7 years ago
Depends on how they are actually engeneered. I've seen pretty good ones, but there are some where my fingers just stuck when I tried to open them. I must admit, lots of handles do that too, so actually it's not about having or not having handles per se, it's definitely about engeneering that with real people in mind, not good looks only.
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Walrow kitchens
7 years ago
We've manufactured some lovely units with 'touch open' and slow close drawers which have worked extremely well and look fantastic. I also love the streamlined drawer handles which are 'barely there', like these:
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The Wood Works
7 years ago
Some of our clients recently have been loving a modern take on traditional which sees a traditional style door like a shaker with a touch release catch.
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pincroftwizard
7 years ago
I agree with Olena above depends on how they are engineered. My 30 year old German handle-less doors are brilliant. They are bull nosed, streamlined aesthetically pleasing and convenient. I would like new units but cannot find any as good. Hate the silly little grooved doors of today.
angelboyman
7 years ago
They look unfinished to me and an example of another 'trend' that will soon be replaced with then next thing - which will probably be some kind of iPhone based opener and closer - 'look, my trendy kitchen is powered by my iPhone' - YUK!. The last thing I want is a drawer or cupboard full of dirty finger marks from the kids opening and closing the cupboard all day. I can't wait for all the people complaining with 'finger strain' on their joints after pushing to open and pushing to close! I'll stick with handles thanks very much.
angelboyman
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
....and it's funny how the picture that has been chosen shows a 'handle-less' kitchen, but it has to be balanced out with the dresser to the left with the oldest and most common type of wooden turned handle there is - make up your mind kitchen people!
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Rymus Ltd
7 years ago
We've just completed an integrated handle project, and accented it with an LED strip light. It's subtle, and extremely effective.
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User
7 years ago
Definitely in favour and definitely look good. Plenty of options available!
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Yeo Design
7 years ago
Handle-less is definitely in at the moment. We personally see it being more practical, no handles to be broken or come lose and also leaves the kitchen open to the possibility of having handles added on in the future, if trends change.
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Wabi Sabi Furniture and Joinery
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Why have a handle on view when you can hide it? Visual distractions if you ask me.
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Essex Kitchens & Bedrooms
7 years ago
Handle-less kitchens are a great contemporary style--very modern.
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Presiman Designs
7 years ago
I think it all depends on the style of kitchen and the style of house and the overall effect you want
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56 North
7 years ago
Handle less kitchens work fine but its all down to the runners used.
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Studio G Interiors Ltd
7 years ago
Over this past two handle-less kitchen have become increasingly popular with our clients, they love the simple, easy to clean minimalist look.
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Impressions(Nottm) Ltd
7 years ago
Not a fan as you leave marks on the door face.
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Hunt Architects
7 years ago
Great for photography, however most of my customers have preferred handles.
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MOOi Architecture
7 years ago
We prefer handle-less or recessed handles! #MOOi!
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Morfus
7 years ago
We love the minimal feel of no projecting handles- see our credenza unit for a great example!
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User
7 years ago
we have been offering this style of kitchen for a few years now and it is getting more and more popular.
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Colinton Furniture
7 years ago
We love the handle-less Kitchen look! Our own office kitchen has it, getting very popular now! Only issue is depending on the material you are using for the cabinets you may be able to see fingerprints/marks, however there are ways to work around this!
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7 years ago
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Handle-less kitchen units- yay or nay?

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