Before doubling down on a layout or plan for a kitchen comes the even trickier part of identifying what you like and what you’re looking for – is it a contemporary kitchen for a house of character? A rustic kitchen for a mid-century townhouse or perhaps an industrial style for a modern apartment? Singling out a preferred style is a starting point for narrowing down your choices – and a task in its own right, as many homeowners will attest.
Within the expansive showroom of JoinwellFxb in Qormi is a choice of kitchen brands that ticks all of the above. From Cesar’s highly customisable and design-oriented kitchens and Arrex’s versatile and innovative solutions to German brand Häcker’s enduring and elegant combinations, there’s something to suit all tastes. Below, we’ve delved into the most sought after kitchen styles, and what each of these brands can offer.
Contemporary
The beauty of contemporary kitchens is their fluidity, capable of reflecting current styles with a timeless sensibility. German brand Häcker, for instance, is all about design rooted in workmanship and sustainability, where elegance and geometric uniformity ensure each product offering withstands the test of time – with all the practical solutions you could imagine at your disposable. Similarly, Italian kitchen brand Arrex has been evolving with current demands since 1973, combining technology and style to deliver models that last – just as contemporary design demands.
Classic
Despite the cyclical nature of trends, some design styles, such as this one, endure the passage of time and constant change in a way few others do. Häcker, for instance, relies on creating kitchens that deliver long-lasting pleasure with a sense of purist elegance that ensure they’re built to last, while seamlessly blending into any living concept. From models Curry to Intesa, Arrex excels at creating spaces that usher a whimsy, contryside feel with solid wood doors and eye-catching details and accessories designed to age well.
Modern
Clean lines, minimalism and high functionality distinguish modern kitchen design, often featuring flat-panel cabinets and integrated appliances for a pared back aesthetic, such as Häcker’s AV 7070 that combines metallic lacquered surfaces with various other finishes, including laminated wood and matte surfaces. The result is a striking interplay of materials that feels current and innovative.
Cesar, one of JoinwellFxb’s premium Italian kitchen brands, excels at manufacturing modern kitchens that deliver high design in every detail, such as the Tangram model that can be adapted to build kitchen islands with striking shapes, rounded sides or solutions that wrap around corners, making them anything but ordinary.
Industrial
With industrial kitchens, a sense of raw functionality takes centre stage, alongside predominantly neutral colour choices complemented by metal accents, rugged wood and open shelves. Cesar’s Unit model, designed by Garcia Cumini, presents the kitchen as a space where practicality dominates over decoration, underpinned by an unapologetically bold design. Arrex’s AL32 range is designed for outstanding performance, equipped with an eco-friendly and resistant aluminum frame to which panels available in six different types of materials and in 70 variants can be applied – a fitting choice for home owners who love to cook and entertain.
Rustic
The appeal of a rustic kitchen is defined by its warmth, cosiness and lived-in aesthetic with an emphasis on raw materials and earthy tones for a charmingly imperfect space. Häcker’s concept130 Bristol, seen here in a soft shade of eucalyptus, boasts coffered ash surfaces and structured wall panels, paying homage to the country-style kitchen tradition – a suitable choice for a renovated old building that’s all about charm, homeliness and harnessing the beauty of tradition.
Main image: Cesar
