GOYA Selection Gentian Blue and TESSIN-GL Natural Walnut: the blue kitchen with a calm, cozy feel

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There are colors that dominate a room, and colors that complement it. Gentian blue belongs to the latter category: a medium, muted blue with a hint of gray, finished with a matte lacquer and completely free of sheen. In this kitchen, the GOYA Selection in Gentian Blue defines the cabinetry and island—yet still exudes a sense of calm. The kitchen is complemented by wood. The tall cabinets in natural walnut take the chill out of the blue and lend the room warmth. A modern Scandinavian look with mid-century accents that brings together natural elements and color, rather than choosing just one or the other. Häcker’s concept130productline showcases just how many color schemes this collection offers—take your time to find inspiration there. 

Natural Walnut: the warm counterpart to blue

The tall cabinets are designed in TESSIN-GL in natural walnut, a warm walnut finish with a distinct grain. Important to note: This is a wood-effect finish—that is, a reproduction with a melamine coating—not real wood. For everyday use, this means a low-maintenance, durable surface that’s easy to wipe clean.

Nevertheless, it has the look and feel of wooden furniture: the wall of tall cabinets exudes warmth and tranquility, serving as a counterpoint to the colored surface across from it. It is precisely this combination—muted blue, warm wood, simple shapes—that defines the mid-century character of this kitchen, with a subtle Scandinavian touch.

Anyone planning to use a color on this scale should factor in how much light alters it. Wall color, flooring, and the window’s orientation noticeably shift every shade of blue—facing north, gentian blue appears cooler; facing south, it appears softer. The lighting conditions in your room should therefore be discussed during the planning phase before the color is finalized.

The countertop is deliberately understated: “Feinstruktur-hell Repro,” a light, finely textured stone-look finish that bridges the gap between color and wood. 

The compact island with an attached table: cooking, eating, working

The practical centerpiece of this kitchen is the island with a built-in cooktop. It’s compact in design, yet it’s where most of the kitchen work takes place. Attached to the island is a table with a natural walnut top. This is what sets it apart from a bar: in this layout, you sit on regular chairs, not stools. People eat breakfast here, do their homework, or open up their laptops. Whoever is cooking can keep an eye on everyone sitting at the table. For the design, this means: the counter height and table height are two different measurements, and the transition between them needs to be defined. Add to that the walking space around the island and table—about 1.20 meters is a good guideline to ensure that chairs and pull-out drawers don’t get in each other’s way. You can read more about this in the magazine article on kitchen islands. Simply share more joy. 

concept130: Color expertise that brings everything together

The Selection colors include Eucalyptus, Emerald Green, Gentian Blue, Oxide Red, and Caramel. They are all coordinated with wood, natural, white, black, and graphite tones—so you can change the color without having to reinvent the combination.

This is possible because the design philosophy of concept130 is consistent throughout: All fronts, finishes, and colors can be combined with one another—here, a matte lacquer finish with a wood grain pattern. Three cabinet heights—71.5, 78, and 84.5 centimeters—determine the working height, while whisper-quiet Metro pull-outs operate inside. In the living area, the kitchen can be extended with a sideboard that echoes the same design language.