Surfaces appeal to our senses: The beautiful aura of anodized aluminum, velvet-soft lacquer work, the fine interaction of color and grain in the veneers. Our appreciation of the integrity of materials and our passion for detail are clearly evident throughout every aspect in the manufacturing of bulthaup products. Though processed by machine, our surfaces are then hand finished by bulthaup trained craftsmen producing a quality machines are unable to produce.
The material's unique colors change with the light. The result is an array of new impressions in the room, whether you use the aluminum in your kitchen or in your living area. The process of anodizing aluminum, creates the degree of resilience required of the material and produces a nuanced palette of lighter and darker shades.
Every material tells its own story. Stainless steel tells a story of standing up to tremendous technical and functional demands, such as the kind made of it in professional kitchens. Stainless steel also recounts the personal story of your kitchen. It develops traces of use over time, creating an individual patina and unique character.
Upon seeing our personal objects mirrored in a lacquered front, we realize the effect that materials can have. Mirroring in brilliant lacquer makes the room look bigger.
The appearance of matt lacquer is calming to the eye and to the spirit. The material recedes, creating space and scope for the life that plays out in the kitchen.
The material confounds popular expectations of a lacquered surface. Instead, it surprises us with a visual and tactile experience. Our fingers experience a velvet-soft surface. Our eyes appreciate the warm elegance.
A bulthaup b3 veneer front is a custom-made, one-of-a kind-creation made from a unique trunk. The bulthaup veneer master craftsman selects exactly the right veneers for each kitchen. He puts the veneers together by hand to create a harmonious surface. The result is a homogeneous unit in your living space.
For bulthaup, wood is so valuable that it is used with very specific intentions in mind. The solid wood fronts are 13 mm thick, making them as strong as they need to be yet as delicate as possible. A total of five layers: Three solid wood layers, sandwiched together with two fine aluminum layers, create an attractive edge.
bulthaup materials must be experienced with all the senses to truly appreciate their excellence. Experience them for yourself at a showroom near you.