Modern Kitchens
Modern kitchens designed for clean lines, integrated appliances, and contemporary living. Our collection includes handleless and J-pull profiles, supermatte and gloss finishes, and German-built engineering from Häcker. Browse the ranges below or visit our Surrey showroom to see how each finish looks under real lighting — every kitchen is bespoke designed for your space, with free survey and finance options.
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Häcker — German-manufactured · Häcker systemat
Vertical Grain Veneer (AV 6082)
A brushed real-wood veneered slab with the grain running vertically down the door, in wild oak or walnut. With handles or ART handleless.
Häcker — German-manufactured · Häcker concept130
Top Soft
Top Soft is Häcker's directly lacquered matt slab door and the entry point into the concept130 collection, available with handles or as an ART handleless kitchen.
Häcker — German-manufactured · Häcker concept130
Top Brillant
Top Brillant is the gloss counterpart to Top Soft — the same directly lacquered slab door in a high-shine finish, with handles or ART handleless.
Häcker — German-manufactured · Häcker systemat
Textured Oak Veneer (AV 6084)
A real-wood veneered slab in three heavily characterful oak and reclaimed-timber finishes, edged in veneer on all sides. With handles or ART handleless.
Häcker — German-manufactured · Häcker systemat
Stone Veneer (AV 7030)
A genuine stone-veneered door — a wafer of real stone bonded to an MDF core, finished with black matt edging. Available with handles or as ART handleless.
Häcker — German-manufactured · Häcker systemat
Reeded Veneer (AV 6023-GL)
A reeded real-wood veneered slab door, brushed and framed by a plain veneer surround. Supplied as an ART handleless kitchen only.
Frequently asked questions about modern kitchens
- What defines a modern kitchen?
- A modern kitchen typically features clean lines, minimal ornamentation, integrated appliances and a focus on functionality. Common signatures include flat-front doors, handleless or J-pull profiles, mixed materials (wood with matte finishes, glass with metal), and engineered surfaces like quartz worktops. Modern doesn't always mean stark — warmer wood tones and softer matte finishes have made modern kitchens feel less clinical than the all-white aesthetic of the early 2010s.
- Are modern kitchens always handleless?
- No — many modern ranges include slim bar handles, recessed pulls or finger-pull profiles. Handleless is currently the most popular look for modern kitchens because it gives the cleanest visual flow, but a thin handle in matte black or brushed brass can look just as contemporary. We can show both options at the design stage so you can compare in person.
- What's the difference between matte and gloss kitchen finishes?
- Gloss finishes reflect light and make small kitchens feel larger and brighter, but show fingerprints and surface marks more readily. Matte finishes (especially supermatte and soft-matte) absorb light, hide marks better, and give a softer, more contemporary look — Häcker's PerfectSense matte even includes an anti-fingerprint coating. Matte is currently the more popular choice in our showroom.
- How long do modern kitchens last before looking dated?
- A well-designed modern kitchen built with quality materials should look current for 15–20 years. The materials matter more than the style — solid carcasses, German hinges, soft-close mechanisms and engineered worktops outlast trends. Where modern kitchens date is in colour choices, so we usually recommend neutral tones for cabinetry and adding personality through worktops, tiling and lighting — those are easier to refresh in a few years' time.
- Are modern kitchens easy to clean?
- Yes — flat-front doors with no handles or moulding leave very few crevices for grease and dust to collect. Matte and supermatte finishes wipe clean with a microfibre cloth and warm soapy water, and integrated appliances leave fewer awkward gaps to clean around. The biggest cleaning factor is your worktop choice — quartz and ceramic are the lowest-maintenance, while solid wood and concrete need more care.
What our customers say
“I cannot thank Becky and Michael enough. It is a stressful time living without a kitchen, but all little difficulties were swiftly resolved and I now have the kitchen of my dreams. It is aesthetically beautiful and greatly admired by my friends and visitors!”
“Garrett’s have helped me achieve my dream kitchen. They have been with me every step of the way in what can be a painful and stressful experience. They looked after me very well even when I changed the design several times — Becky has the patience of a saint.”
“Becky was very knowledgeable and super helpful in helping me design my ideal kitchen, working with the space to get the most out of it, and numerous changes to the plans. Very happy with the quality and all decisions made.”