TOP SOFT Selection Oxide Red and BALI Oak-Truffle Black: the red kitchen—bold and relaxed
Just be more courageous
This kitchen dares to be different. TOP SOFT Selection in a bold oxide red meets wood textures in BALI Oak-Truffle Black, held together by clean, straight cabinet fronts. The result is a look that’s both modern and cozy.
Oxide Red is the shade that defines this kitchen: earthy, warm, and matte. It adds a touch of flair to the tall cabinet and sideboard, while the countertop in dark oak finish provides a calm foundation. This balance allows the color to make an impact throughout the entire room.
Häcker’s concept130 product range showcases the many color options available in this line—take your time to find inspiration there.
Oxide red: a red with hints of rust and terracotta
Oxide Red has distinct rust and terracotta undertones: an earthy, warm red with a matte finish and no sheen. It draws from the same color palette as brick and fired clay, and thus creates a calm atmosphere in the room.
The color is part of Häcker’s Selection range. These shades are designed to complement wood and natural tones—which is why it pairs so well with the dark oak finish rather than clashing with it.
The cabinet front is TOP SOFT Selection with direct lacquer: The lacquer is applied directly to the front, with no film or imitation layer in between. This keeps the surface uniform and allows the bold red to appear consistent. The two-door tall cabinet, spanning two levels, features Oxidrot on the largest contiguous surface in the kitchen.
Oak-Truffle Black: the understated foundation of the kitchen unit
The straight kitchen unit ties the design together. It is designed with BALI in Truffle Black Oak, a dark oak finish with a distinct grain. The surface is a deep brown-gray in which the wood grain remains clearly visible. It is a reproduction, not real wood.
The countertop is half a shade warmer: Truffle Brown Oak Reproduction. It’s from the same wood family but a shade lighter—this gives the kitchen unit a defined edge without creating a break in the material.
Black 745 handle strips and black faucets extend the design. A shelf in the same finish as the countertop runs along the top of the cabinetry, keeping oil, spices, and everything else you need while cooking within easy reach.
Planning with Two Colors: Where Color Belongs
The concept behind this kitchen can be applied to any floor plan: a calm base and a bold accent. You decide which element plays which role—with concept130, every cabinet front can be customized in any color, from the countertop to the tall cabinet. Here, the choice is a tall cabinet and a sideboard, so that the oxide red makes an impact in the room without overwhelming it.
To find out which other colors can be combined and how much color a room can handle, check out the magazine article on colorful kitchens.
The Counter: A Spot for a Quick Cup of Coffee
At the end of the row is a side table with a slanted skid base—a narrow top in truffle-black oak resting on light-colored, angled skids. Add a bar stool, and that’s all you need.
It’s deliberately neither a full-fledged dining table nor a counter. It’s the spot for a quick coffee, for prep work, or for a glass of water in between tasks. It doesn’t divide the room and takes up hardly any floor space—especially in smaller apartments, that’s the key difference.
To find out when a kitchen counter is the better choice and what dimensions apply, read the article on kitchen counters.
Compact layout, clear workflows
The sink, cooktop, and tall cabinet with the oven are all aligned in a straight line. This keeps the distances short: whoever is prepping, cooking, and cleaning up stays within a few meters.
The base cabinets feature pull-out shelves that extend all the way—so you can see what’s at the back, too. Pantry items and appliances are stored in the tall cabinet, keeping the countertop clear.
The design includes a cooktop with an integrated range hood. This means nothing hangs over the countertop to obstruct the view into the room. The oven is from Blaupunkt, Häcker’s in-house brand. You can read about the basics of planning a kitchen for small spaces in the kitchen magazine.
The closet in the same style: custom-designed
What works in the kitchen also works in the entryway. The same BALI cabinet front in truffle-black oak can be customized into a made-to-measure coat closet—using the same cabinet bodies and the same interior organization.
The layout is designed around everyday life rather than standard furniture dimensions: a closed tall cabinet for jackets and coats that don’t need to be on display. An open compartment with a clothes rod and shelf for items used daily. A shelf with open compartments for baskets and boxes. And a wall-mounted unit with two drawers, whose countertop holds keys, mail, and small items.
This is precisely where it differs from ready-made furniture: height, width, compartment layout, and front design are all customizable. A niche, a sloped ceiling, or a narrow hallway is therefore not a problem, but rather the starting point for the design. The light-colored interior of the open compartments contrasts with the dark finish and makes the contents visible. You can find more about furniture from the kitchen collection in Häcker’s kitchen furniture section. Simply feel more at home.
concept130: Selection Colors and Lacquers in the Lineup
The Selection colors include Eucalyptus, Emerald Green, Gentian Blue, Oxide Red, and Caramel. A kitchen in green or blue is therefore simply a choice from the standard lineup—not a custom solution. Lacquer has been a standard feature of concept130 from the very beginning, including in the Selection colors.
This is made possible by the consistent design logic: All cabinet fronts, finishes, and colors can be combined with one another—here, lacquer with a wood finish—and extend beyond the kitchen to include the sideboard and coat rack. Three cabinet heights—71.5, 78, and 84.5 centimeters—determine the countertop height, while whisper-quiet Metro pull-outs glide smoothly inside.
Behind concept130 stands a family-owned business that has been in operation since 1898 and is now run by the fifth generation. The products are manufactured in Germany. You can create an initial sketch of your space using the kitchen planner.
Oxide Red, planned for specialty stores
A Häcker dealer near you can advise you on colors, wood finishes, and planning.
