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The kitchen is increasingly blending seamlessly with the rest of the interior. At the Küchenmeile in September 2026, we’ll see this reflected in warm colors, natural materials, rounded shapes, and meticulously crafted details. At the same time, manufacturers are working on practical improvements, ranging from energy-efficient refrigeration and freezing to a more comprehensive product lineup for kitchen specialists. As we tour the various exhibits, these developments all come together.
Although this Küchenmeile can’t necessarily be called a major newsmaker, we as the editorial team have had a great few days. It seems more like a year of putting the finishing touches on things, and that can be incredibly valuable. A major strength of this Küchenmeile lies in bringing products together. It’s easier to evaluate a new cabinet front color when it’s incorporated into a complete kitchen. The same goes for a unique countertop edge or an appliance that blends seamlessly into a wall of cabinets. The displays thus give kitchen specialists ideas that go beyond a single new product. They show how colors, materials, and functions can enhance one another.
Throughout our tour, the focus is less on major, sensational breakthroughs and more on refining and expanding existing possibilities. This results in a wealth of practical developments: more choice in materials, better-crafted details, and solutions tailored to everyday use.
The presentation environment also plays a role. At Liebherr’s Architekturwerkstatt in Löhne, the showroom has been completely remodeled. The much more open layout is immediately noticeable and gives the space a different feel. It provides a better overview, and the appliances have more space. This makes it easier to discover the differences and possibilities in refrigeration and freezing.
Within this redesigned environment, one area of focus is freezers that adapt to usage patterns. With TruAdapt, Liebherr is introducing a technology that monitors usage patterns and environmental conditions and adjusts the appliance’s operation accordingly. The system operates in the background. Starting in 2027, TruAdapt will be available in freestanding NoFrost freezers with energy efficiency classes A through C.
In addition, making the most of available space remains an important issue. The FNXa 522i with BluRoX uses Liebherr’s insulation technology, which combines a vacuum with perlite. According to the manufacturer, this results in approximately 30 percent more usable capacity than in appliances with the same exterior dimensions, while maintaining energy class A. Capacity, space utilization, and energy efficiency are thus combined.
While Liebherr focuses on its own area of expertise, Nolte is expanding its product range. The kitchen manufacturer offers a selection of appliances, sinks, and faucets under its own brand name. This allows retailers to plan more components of a kitchen within a single brand universe. Colors, proportions, and design are coordinated with the kitchen cabinets. This addresses the need for design cohesion and clarity in the product lineup.
Nolte also seeks that sense of cohesion in its furniture. The new Pistachio color adds a soft green hue to the VELLUTO collection and the FOCUS and PORTO frame-style fronts, among others. In addition, the manufacturer is introducing the PRIMO veneer fronts in Eiche Crema and Eiche Chocolate. The MANHATTAN collection is being expanded with the warm wood finish Eiche Cognac.
New front extensions make it possible to largely conceal the base of an island from view. Connections that extend all the way to the ceiling give cabinet walls a more cohesive overall look. The transition between the kitchen and living area is thus defined through color and cabinet design.
We also see this focus on the overall interior design at Gut Böckel. There, Jetstone is exhibiting alongside its trusted trade show partners, Keller Keukens and Caesarstone. The displays range from a spacious kitchen-diner to a gin bar and a cozy sitting area. They demonstrate just how much the combination of furniture and countertops influences a design.
At Jetstone, warm, natural tones remain prominent, but materials with a blue, pink, or green base are also given prominent feature. The gin bar, featuring a green marbled back wall, draws the eye. The brown composite Petra Brown, used for the kitchen table, also demonstrates how a material can lend character to a space. Together with Espresso Macchiato, it provides a warm foundation for various interior styles.
In addition to color, Jetstone uses edge finishes as a stylistic feature. Rounded profiles, combined soft finishes, and the outward-sloping Hollywood bevel give countertops a distinctive look. Rounded shapes and smooth transitions enhance that effect. Caesarstone is also introducing new materials from the ICON series, including Taj Whisper and Organic Dune.
The way it complements kitchen cabinetry creates a natural connection to Keller Kitchens. Under the theme “The Art of Combination,” the manufacturer emphasizes the freedom to combine colors, materials, and cabinet options. The collection offers kitchen specialists various starting points for tailoring a design to the customer’s taste, home, and budget.
Along with this freedom of choice, the range of biobased products is also growing. Enduura® elba has been available in ten colors since July 2026 and will be expanded to twenty colors starting in January 2027. The collection includes cabinet fronts, cabinets, and shelves, and received a Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026.
This expansion makes biobased designs accessible for a wider range of color preferences. It is precisely when presented alongside countertops that the sheer number of possible combinations becomes clear. This allows for a responsible choice of materials to be translated into a variety of kitchen styles.
Probewa is also showcasing how biobased materials are being used more widely. At Art of Kitchens in Kirchlengern, the company is presenting five new kitchen layouts, four of which feature the SmartCollection. The biobased material line is getting new designs. In addition, there are new wooden frame fronts and aluminum glass frames in various trendy colors.
A fully biobased kitchen extends the choice of materials into an adjacent room. This aligns with the trend of designing the kitchen as part of a larger interior. It also gives kitchen specialists the opportunity to incorporate the design of that additional space into their plans.
With Materya, Composit adds its own interpretation of form, proportions, and the experience of materials. The model was on display earlier this year at EuroCucina and is now being featured in Probewa’s presentation. In this way, Art of Kitchens brings together different approaches to kitchen design.
At Dekker Zevenhuizen, several lines from this collection come together. Quiet Balance revolves around organic shapes, warm natural tones, and calm surfaces. Sculpted Space showcases distinct stone textures and more powerful architectural forms. Both trend worlds demonstrate how material choices shape the overall look of an interior.
There’s also a lot going on beneath the surface. Ceranuovo combines a ceramic top layer with a base made of recycled PET and a protective PP design edge. According to Dekker, this construction helps absorb shocks and impacts.
As such, the material aligns with the spirit of this Küchenmeile: carefully refined solutions that give kitchen specialists more options for blending aesthetics with everyday functionality.
