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Timeless kitchen - classics for eternity

    08/10/2025

    5 min.

    Archisoul Architects/Tom Ferguson Photography | Plan3/modulbüro - Alexander Görg | Kusiak Pracownia Stolarska/PION Przemysław Nieciecki/Basia Kuligowska | werkhaus küchen | Orea/André Herger

Individually planned kitchens fulfil your wishes for functionality and design to perfection - and should stay that way for as long as possible. Timeless kitchens are characterised by a classic, understated aesthetic that goes beyond trends and trendy details. We reveal which materials, styles and accents you can use to create a timeless kitchen.

What is a timeless kitchen?

Thinking about tomorrow today - this also applies to the choice of kitchen design. A timeless kitchen will not go out of fashion any time soon. Thanks to reduced shapes, a restrained colour scheme and sophisticated functionality, both the look and the practical value are retained for many years. These are typical features of classic kitchens

  • High-quality, robust materials that look like new for many years

  • Restrained colours such as white, cream or grey

  • Kitchen cabinets in clear, simple designs for visual calm

Which kitchen style is timeless?

Many a kitchen outlasts trends and trendy details. When fussy designs meet durable materials, the result is looks that are here to stay. Do you want a modern, classic kitchen and would like to know which kitchen cabinets never go out of fashion? Which colour for kitchen appliances is timeless and suits your new dining area? We reveal tips for the harmonious design of timeless kitchens

    The light-coloured classic kitchen - the game changer for small spaces

    A timeless kitchen in white and cream tones makes the room appear larger and brings light into dark areas. Let these design ideas inspire you:

    • The cream-coloured fronts with a matt look go well with a worktop made of dark natural stone. The combination provides a natural touch and skilful contrasts. Wall units with glass inserts and open shelves liven up the overall look. 

     

    • High-gloss surfaces reflect the light and suggest expanse. A worktop in wood tones creates a warm, natural touch. 

     

    • Speaking of wood: Wooden fronts radiate warmth and cosiness - and the material is one of the favourites for harmonious, homely rooms. Kitchen units in a light oak look can be perfectly combined with a granite worktop

     

    Tip: Kitchen appliances in delicate pastel shades create harmonious accents with light-coloured surfaces. 

      Classic elegance with dark fronts

      Panelled doors are typical of the country house style - and absolute classics. If you would like to integrate a touch of rustic style into your timeless kitchen, you can do so with an elegant arrangement of dark coffered fronts, for example in anthracite or midnight blue, and classic brass handles

       

      Tip: The combination blends wonderfully into spacious old-style kitchens with high ceilings. 

      Classic eat-in kitchens - ready for the island

      Island kitchens combine a classic line with an additional central block in the centre of the room. This is often where the hob or sink is located. Alternatively, you can use the island as a dining area. An island kitchen is ideal for combining two subtle colours: For example, choose a light cream or sand colour for the kitchen cabinets and design the island in a soft blue shade. 

       

      Tip: A timeless kitchen can also tolerate a splash of colour or two. Colour accents really stand out, especially on XL surfaces: 

      • An open wall shelf in a signal colour creates contrasts with a wow effect. 

       

      • Pictures draw attention to the walls, while the classic kitchen serves as a visual haven of peace. 

       

      • At the dining table, home textiles such as colourful tablecloths, placemats and flower arrangements in striking vases catch the eye. 

       

      • Curtains provide cosiness and colour variety. 

       

      • Pendant lights in round and oval designs, made of glass, ceramic or metal, emphasise the uncluttered design. 

        Skilful contrasts: When classic meets modern

        Handleless fronts are evolving into modern classics. They radiate calm, remain discreetly in the background and offer practical functionality. For more variety, they can be perfectly combined with cupboards with striking handles as well as open shelves and storage units.

        Go for timeless tiles in the kitchen:

         

        • Large, rectangular versions emphasise a calm overall appearance.

         

        • Metro tiles, small, rectangular tiles with a retro look, harmonise perfectly with timeless kitchen designs. 

         

        • With their rough, irregular texture, slate-look tiles add excitement to the timeless look. 

         

        • Choose neutral colours such as white, grey or black. 

         

        • Gentle colour gradients, subtle marbling and graining create an elegant twist. 
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          Timeless kitchen: what to look out for?

          Durability and simplicity in combination with a clever room layout: That's what makes kitchens timeless. How to create kitchens for eternity: 

           

          • Subtle colours allow for creative combinations with changing accessories. Kitchen appliances in eye-catching colours or trendy retro looks set aesthetic accents. 

           

          • A modern, timeless kitchen practises restraint: Innovative cooktop extractors, such as the BORA Classic 2.0, take the place of classic extractor bonnets. 

           

          • Sophisticated lighting concepts with a central pendant light, under-cabinet lights and accent lights create a classic feel-good atmosphere. 

           

          Tip: When planning, also consider kitchen ergonomics for comfortable working and optimum functionality. 

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