LET'S TALK… Handleless kitchens

Sleek, clean and fuss-free, handleless kitchens bring a streamlined and contemporary edge to your space. Here’s all you need to know

- TALLULAH RUSHAYA

Defined by its clean, streamlined appearance, the handleless kitchen is a great choice if you’re after a contemporary scheme. The simplicity of the design acts like a blank canvas that you can build any style into, be it Scandi, industrial or even rustic. The design is especially popular for open-plan spaces, as the look is somewhat less kitchen-y than designs such as the Shaker; the minimalist style blends easily into the background so that other features, namely your dining area, can take centre stage. From fun and colourful to ultra modern, we’ve compiled some of the best design ideas for your handleless kitchen, for a space that’s simple, sleek and inviting.

Oak modern A key way to go handless while maintaining a sense of texture and depth is to choose exposed wood cabinets. Without shiny handles to steal the show, the natural grain of wood can stand loud and proud. While these island cabinets differ in colour and material to the rest of the kitchen, the handleless design unites the scheme for a cohesive space. Stamford Kitchen, from £10,000, Naked Kitchen

Bold tones Electrify your cabinets by using vivid colours to create a colour block space. You might find the concept of mixing bold colours in a kitchen daunting, but the result is a space that’s bright and inviting – who wouldn’t feel happy coming home to this every day? Birch plywood cabinetry with Ritzy, Market Mustard, and Lynette laminate fronts and square recessed handles, from £15,000, Pluck