High-end kitchens: discover the greatest European brands
Discover the most prestigious brands, combining craftsmanship, design and technical innovations.
Hart Design Selection opens the doors to exceptional kitchens. Between contemporary minimalism, artisanal warmth and functional innovations, high-end kitchen manufacturers compete in creativity to enhance the most vibrant space in the home.
Solid woods, satin lacquers, noble stainless steel, sculptural islands… Luxury in the kitchen is not limited to appearance: it is also expressed through ergonomics, precision of assembly and bespoke service. Discover the reference brands, as well as some lesser-known but equally refined houses.
ULTRA LUXURY SEGMENT
€100,000 and above
The absolute pinnacle of culinary art. These brands create kitchens that systematically exceed six figures, true bespoke works where exceptional craftsmanship meets architectural vision.
Obumex: Belgian quiet luxury
Less known but ultra-refined, Obumex creates sober, elegant and resolutely contemporary kitchens. Far from trends, it focuses on durability and artisanal excellence. Patinated woods, matte finishes, natural stone: luxury without ostentation. Its Signature kitchens, created with the world’s greatest architects (Pawson, Dirand, Moinard, Schuybroek), are produced in ultra-limited editions and represent the pinnacle of bespoke craftsmanship.
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Style: Belgian quiet luxury, artisanal refinement, timeless elegance.
Signature: Signature kitchens with Pawson, Dirand, Moinard, Schuybroek, couture approach.
Particularity: artisanal manufacturing in Staden, limited architect editions, absolute bespoke.
Price: standard kitchens from €50,000, Signature kitchens from €150,000 to €250,000+.
Smallbone of Devizes: English tradition and sculpted woods
Exceptional British manufacturer, Smallbone perpetuates the tradition of grand English kitchens. Hand-sculpted precious woods, artisanally painted finishes, details worthy of royal palaces: each kitchen is a work of cabinetmaking art. Far from contemporary minimalism, Smallbone embraces classic, warm and timeless luxury. Aristocratic clientele and exceptional residences constitute its core market.
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Style: English tradition, classic luxury, cabinetmaking art.
Signature: hand-sculpted woods, artisanal paintings, royal palace details.
Particularity: kitchens for aristocratic residences, craftsmanship passed down through generations.
Price: from €70,000, frequently exceeding €200,000 for exceptional projects.
Xavier’z: Sculptural creativity and bespoke boldness
Bold French brand, Xavier’z offers extraordinary kitchens at the crossroads of art and architecture. Raw concrete, rare marbles, gold leaf finishes or natural pigments: each kitchen is conceived as a sculptural work. Xavier’z favors a strong aesthetic, made of contrasts and sublimated raw materials. Here, no budget limit: each project pushes the boundaries of possibility.
Style: sculptural boldness, radical aesthetic, functional art.
Signature: raw concrete, rare marbles, gold leaf, natural pigments, contrasting materials.
Particularity: each kitchen is a unique work, artistic rather than decorative approach.
Price: from €80,000, frequently between €150,000 and €300,000+, no upper limit.
Hardy Inside: French high cabinetmaking
Haute-Savoie workshop of excellence, Hardy Inside distinguishes itself through 100% French artisanal manufacturing. Each project is unique, conceived in close connection with the architecture of the place and client expectations. Noble woods, manual finishes, perfect appliance integration: bespoke in all its nobility. Hardy Inside is the quintessence of discreet luxury. Large-scale projects regularly exceed six figures.
Style: discreet Alpine luxury, exceptional French craftsmanship, natural elegance.
Signature: 100% French manufacturing in Haute-Savoie, local noble woods, manual finishes.
Particularity: unique project in dialogue with architecture, perfect appliance integration.
Price: upon request only, generally between €60,000 and €150,000+ for complete projects.
PREMIUM LUXURY SEGMENT
€50,000 – €100,000
Confirmed excellence. These iconic brands offer exceptional kitchens with impeccable finishes, where designer creation and artisanal craftsmanship reach summits.
Boffi: Total art of living
At Boffi, the kitchen becomes one with furniture and architecture. Through prestigious collaborations (Piero Lissoni, Patricia Urquiola…), the Italian brand reinvents living spaces with pure lines, noble materials and absolute luxury in every detail. Complete residential projects can reach budget summits.
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Style: total art of living, kitchen-architecture fusion, refined minimalism.
Signature: collaborations with Lissoni, Urquiola, Fukasawa, complete bathroom-kitchen integration.
Particularity: global habitat approach, total aesthetic coherence.
Price: from €50,000, complete residential projects up to €180,000.
SieMatic: Technical innovation and timeless elegance
German manufacturing excellence, SieMatic combines technical innovation and timeless design. The PURE collection, with its handle-less surfaces and invisible assemblies, represents the summit of functional purity. Hand-crafted finishes, noble materials and ingenious interior organization system make SieMatic a reference in discreet Germanic luxury.
Style: German timelessness, functional purity, discreet luxury.
Signature: PURE collection without handles, hand finishes, invisible assemblies.
Particularity: MultiMatic interior organization system, total customization.
Price: from €50,000, up to €160,000 for premium configurations.
La Cornue: French excellence and cooking ranges
Mythical French manufacturer founded in 1908, La Cornue is famous for its iconic cooking ranges but also offers complete kitchens integrating its craftsmanship. Patinated coppers, polished brass, colored enamels: French craftsmanship in its finest expression. La Cornue kitchens combine technical performance and timeless aesthetics. Complete projects with Château range can easily exceed six figures.
Style: French excellence, luxury craftsmanship, cooking range tradition.
Signature: integrated Château ranges, patinated coppers, customizable enamels, polished brass.
Particularity: French manufacturer since 1908, total color customization, professional performance.
Price: range alone from €15,000, complete kitchen from €60,000 to €180,000.
LUXURY SEGMENT
€40,000 – €60,000
Entry into true luxury. Prestigious brands offering exceptional design, noble materials and impeccable manufacturing quality.
Bulthaup: Minimalism and architectural precision
Global reference in German kitchen design, Bulthaup focuses on absolute purity. The B3 model, true icon of contemporary interior architecture, combines configuration freedom and goldsmith details. Built to last, their kitchens blend anodized aluminum, solid wood and cutting-edge technology. Luxury according to Bulthaup is the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality.
Style: radical German minimalism, industrial precision, “werkhaus” philosophy.
Signature: iconic b3 system, invisible assemblies, raw materials (stainless steel, solid oak).
Particularity: kitchen designed as work workshop, absolute ergonomics, total modularity.
Price: from €40,000, up to €150,000 for ultra-complex configurations.
Poggenpohl: Heritage of German craftsmanship
Founded in 1892, Poggenpohl is the oldest kitchen brand in the world. Its creations combine German rigor and cutting-edge design. The +VENOVO system embodies this alliance with its baseless, light, mobile furniture, as if suspended. Design becomes an experience.
Style: centennial heritage, German rigor, avant-garde design.
Signature: +VENOVO system without visible base, suspended furniture, visual lightness.
Particularity: dean of luxury kitchen manufacturers (1892), constant innovation for 130 years.
Price: from €40,000, up to €150,000 for bespoke +VENOVO systems.
Poliform: Milanese elegance and sophistication
Ambassador of Milanese style, Poliform (Varenna division for kitchens) embodies contemporary Italian refinement. Collaborations with prestigious designers, impeccable lacquered finishes and harmonious integration with living furniture characterize this house. Poliform kitchens stand out for their discreet sophistication and ability to fuse with interior architecture.
Style: Milanese elegance, contemporary sophistication, Italian refinement.
Signature: Varenna system, perfect lacquered finishes, total furniture integration.
Particularity: collaboration with great designers, kitchen-living room aesthetic continuity.
Price: from €45,000, up to €140,000 for exceptional projects.
Arclinea: Surgical precision and noble stainless steel
Italian stainless steel specialist, Arclinea elevates this material to art. In collaboration with Antonio Citterio, the brand creates kitchens where every detail is treated with surgical precision. Mirror-polished stainless steel dialogues with precious woods and natural stones to create spaces of absolute technical elegance. Sublimated industrial luxury.
Style: industrial luxury, surgical precision, nobility of stainless steel.
Signature: Antonio Citterio collaboration, mirror-polished stainless steel, sublimated technical details.
Particularity: absolute mastery of stainless steel, flawless mirror finishes, professional ergonomics.
Price: from €45,000, up to €140,000 for bespoke projects.
HIGH-END SEGMENT
€25,000 – €50,000
Confirmed high-end. Refined design, noble materials and quality finishes for kitchens that combine aesthetics and functionality.
Leicht: Innovation and bespoke simplicity
Leicht captivates with its ability to offer elegant kitchens with infinite customization possibilities. Known for its timeless lines, the German brand integrates smart solutions like sliding panels concealing appliances and storage. A sober yet refined design that fits equally well in urban lofts and country estates.
Style: timeless lines, accessible elegance, Germanic sophistication.
Signature: ingenious sliding panels, exceptional matte lacquers, millimeter-precise assemblies.
Particularity: infinite customization, intelligent storage solutions, stylistic versatility.
Price: from €25,000, up to €100,000 depending on complexity.
Pedini: Eco-responsibility and sensuality
Since 1957, Pedini designs kitchens with strong aesthetics, emphasizing sustainable materials and eco-responsible innovation. The “Materika” model embodies this philosophy, with mineral facades, recycled glass countertops and ultra-contemporary minimalist style. Pedini’s environmental commitment appeals to a clientele sensitive to quality and impact.
Style: assertive design, contemporary aesthetics, environmental commitment.
Signature: “Materika” model with mineral facades, recycled glass, sustainable materials.
Particularity: pioneer of eco-responsibility in luxury, environmental certification.
Price: from €30,000, up to €110,000 for premium ranges.
Schiffini: Italian elegance and rational design
Schiffini embodies the very essence of Italian design. Founded in La Spezia, the house stands out with a sophisticated minimalist approach, blending architectural precision and Mediterranean emotion. Collaborations with great design names like Vico Magistretti or Alfredo Häberli have given birth to iconic models, such as “Cinqueterre” in brushed aluminum. High-end finishes, attention to detail and noble materials make Schiffini a timeless reference.
Style: sophisticated Italian minimalism, architectural precision, Mediterranean emotion.
Signature: brushed aluminum, collaborations with great designers (Magistretti, Häberli).
Particularity: iconic “Cinqueterre” model, balance between rigor and sensuality.
Price: from €35,000, up to €120,000 for bespoke projects.
Valcucine: Transparency and innovation
Pioneer of eco-designed kitchens, Valcucine combines high technology and visual poetry. Its “Artematica” model with recyclable glass facades and glue-free aluminum structure remains a reference. Translucency, modularity and longevity: innovation serving beauty.
Style: eco-designed innovation, poetic transparency, design-driven technology.
Signature: “Artematica” model in recyclable glass, glue-free aluminum structure.
Particularity: pioneer of sustainable design, total disassembly, 100% recyclability.
Price: from €35,000, up to €120,000 depending on configuration.
ACCESSIBLE HIGH-END SEGMENT
€15,000 – €35,000
For those seeking excellence without reaching six figures, several brands offer very high quality kitchens at more controlled prices. Refined design, noble materials and impeccable finishes: accessible luxury exists.
Cuisinella Premium: French design for everyone
Democratic French brand, Cuisinella offers in its upper range kitchens with current design and honorable finishes. Less prestigious than ultra-luxury brands, it nevertheless offers good value for money for those seeking contemporary style without sacrificing quality. Regularly renewed collections, professional site follow-up.
Style: accessible contemporary, updated design, democratic elegance.
Signature: Signature range, trendy matte finishes, wide choice of colors.
Particularity: maximum accessibility, extensive network, complete support service.
Price: from €15,000, up to €28,000 for complete Signature ranges.
Scavolini: Italian quality for all
Italian kitchen giant, Scavolini excels in offering quality design at studied prices. With varied ranges from classic to contemporary, the brand attracts through its versatility. Models like “Diesel Social Kitchen” or “Baccarat” demonstrate real stylistic ambition, with prestigious collaborations and noble materials.
Style: Italian eclecticism, classic to contemporary, democratic design.
Signature: collaborations with designers (Diesel, Nendo), extensive style range.
Particularity: significant customization, controlled industrial production, global network.
Price: from €15,000, up to €32,000 for premium ranges.
Rational: Affordable German precision
Rigorous German manufacturer, Rational embodies Germanic quality without ostentation. Impeccable finishes, durable materials and thoughtful ergonomics characterize this discreet but effective brand. Rational kitchens focus on intelligent functionality and longevity rather than spectacular effect.
Style: German rigor, elegant functionalism, assumed discretion.
Signature: soft-close drawers, quality matte finishes, optimal interior organization.
Particularity: exceptional value for money, exemplary durability, efficient after-sales service.
Price: from €16,000, up to €30,000 depending on configuration.
Nolte: Accessible innovation
Innovative German brand, Nolte offers contemporary design kitchens integrating latest technologies at measured prices. Electric opening systems, integrated LED lighting, intelligent storage: technical innovation serving daily life. Finishes, without reaching absolute luxury, remain very qualitative.
Style: functional modernity, integrated technology, current design.
Signature: innovative opening systems, sophisticated LED lighting, ingenious storage solutions.
Particularity: advanced technologies at accessible prices, frequent collection renewal.
Price: from €17,000, up to €33,000 for technological models.
Snaidero: Accessible Italian design
Major Italian design player, Snaidero democratizes transalpine elegance since 1946. The brand offers kitchens with strong style, with careful finishes and particular attention to details. Collections like “Loft” or “Way” embody warm minimalism where wood, lacquer and composite materials blend harmoniously.
Style: contemporary Italian design, accessible elegance, clean lines.
Signature: “Loft” and “Way” collections, quality lacquered finishes, precise assemblies.
Particularity: excellent value for money for authentic Italian design.
Price: from €18,000, up to €35,000 for complete configurations.
Mobalpa Premium Collections: Accessible French excellence
French kitchen flagship, Mobalpa offers in its premium collections (Harmonie, Essentiel) kitchens with refined design and quality finishes. French manufacturing, wide choice of materials, advanced customization: accessible bespoke. Latest collections integrate collaborations with designers to elevate aesthetic level.
Style: accessible French elegance, stylistic diversity, democratized bespoke.
Signature: Harmonie and Essentiel collections, French manufacturing, careful finishes.
Particularity: significant customization, dense network in France, premium customer service.
Price: from €18,000, up to €32,000 for most elaborate configurations.
Team 7: Ecology and Austrian solid wood
Committed Austrian manufacturer, Team 7 defends a radical ecological approach: 100% natural solid wood, without glue or solvent, strict environmental certifications. Kitchens in oak, walnut or elm breathe authenticity and warmth. Discreet luxury rooted in respect for nature and artisanal craftsmanship.
Style: Austrian naturalism, solid wood warmth, assumed ecology.
Signature: 100% natural wood without chemical treatment, vegetable oils, traditional assemblies.
Particularity: total environmental commitment, wood traceability, exceptional durability.
Price: from €20,000, up to €35,000 for noble species and complex configurations.
Warendorf: Refined German design
Confidential German brand, Warendorf offers kitchens with refined minimalism, halfway between Bulthaup and more accessible brands. Pure lines, noble materials (oak, walnut, aluminum), precise finishes: the spirit of Germanic design without exorbitant price. A credible alternative for purity lovers.
Style: Germanic minimalism, accessible purity, discreet elegance.
Signature: pronounced horizontal lines, integrated handles, noble materials (wood, aluminum).
Particularity: credible alternative to ultra-luxury German brands, impeccable assembly quality.
Price: from €22,000, up to €35,000 for bespoke projects.
CONCLUSION
From the ultra-luxury segment where kitchens become true works of art exceeding €100,000, to the accessible high-end offering excellence starting at €15,000, the world of exceptional kitchens meets every ambition. Whether it is Bulthaup’s radical minimalism, Hardy Inside’s French craftsmanship, Obumex’s Belgian quiet luxury, or Valcucine’s eco-responsible innovation, each brand defends a unique vision of excellence.
Luxury in the kitchen is not measured solely by the budget invested, but by the coherence between your aesthetic aspirations, your lifestyle, and the craftsmanship involved. A perfectly thought-out €30,000 Scavolini kitchen can offer as much daily satisfaction as a €200,000 Smallbone creation, if it corresponds to your real needs.
The key? Choosing a brand whose values resonate with yours: sustainability for Team 7, innovation for SieMatic, tradition for La Cornue… Because an exceptional kitchen is, above all, one that elevates your daily life for decades.
What about you? Do you have a dream kitchen, an exceptional craftsman to recommend, or an experience to share? Tell us in the comments, or explore our future brand dossiers to find inspiration.
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Digital entrepreneur and craft artisan, I use my unconventional background to share my vision of luxury design and interior decoration — one enriched by craftsmanship, history, and contemporary creation. Since 2012, I have been working daily in my workshop on the shores of Lake Annecy, creating bespoke interiors for discerning decorators and private clients.
