AV 6065 Oak-Elegant and AV 6085-GL Oak-Elegant with a Viennese wickerwork look: a wood kitchen you can touch

Simply Create a Cozier Home

Whoever makes coffee here in the morning starts the day feeling relaxed. This kitchen thrives on its natural feel: light oak with a subtle grain, light-colored natural stone on the island, and mineral-toned walls. Everything feels organic, clean, and inviting. And then there’s a detail that only reveals itself upon a second glance. A relief pattern, inspired by the woven look of classic Viennese coffeehouse chairs, is incorporated into the tall cabinet fronts. You hardly notice it—but you’ll never forget it. This wooden kitchen doesn’t show off. It prefers subtlety over flash. You can see just how deep the design possibilities of this premium line go in Häcker’s systematproductworld. 

Woven Look: The Viennese Coffeehouse as a Design Reference

The relief on the tall cabinet fronts echoes the woven pattern of Viennese coffeehouse chairs—a motif that has remained popular for over 150 years. Here, it is given a modern interpretation: not applied as a separate layer, but incorporated into the surface of the veneer. The uniqueness of the Viennese weave is particularly evident on large surfaces. A solid wall of tall cabinets can quickly look like a wall itself. However, the relief gives it depth and a texture that can be seen and felt, without dominating the space. For this front design, Häcker received the 2025 Best of Design Award from Schöner Wohnen. The award recognized precisely what defines this kitchen: a real wood veneer front that translates a classic motif into a contemporary surface. 

Real Wood Veneer: A Grain You Can See and Feel

Real wood veneer means: natural wood, cut wafer-thin and applied to a substrate. For the surface, this means that each cabinet front displays its own unique grain pattern. The kitchen’s character emerges from the material itself, not from a print. Side by side, the difference becomes tangible: the smooth framed front on the island, the relief on the tall cabinets. You can see it—and feel it as soon as your hand glides over the front. The lighting plays its part. Subtly integrated lighting glides over the surfaces, bringing the grain to life rather than illuminating it flatly. The article on kitchen lighting shows how the various lighting levels can be combined in a kitchen. 

Open shelves, display cases, and the coffee station

A niche remains open between the tall cabinets. Lighted shelves, a countertop, and storage space below make up the coffee station—the place where everything is within easy reach in the morning without the machine taking up space on the countertop. Appliances that aren’t meant to be permanently visible can be stowed away in the cabinet using a swing-out mechanism and pulled forward when needed. They’re then ready at counter height and disappear again afterward. Next to it, glass display cabinets with an interior in natural fine oak repro and vertical light strips showcase favorite pieces. And along the row, a grooved back panel with indirect lighting draws a warm line through the room. This creates the balance that matters most in an open-concept kitchen: visible elements that tell a story, and closed surfaces that keep the rest calm. You’ll find the right combinations for your lifestyle in the kitchen styles at Häcker. 

The kitchen island as the centerpiece

The island extends the clean lines of the kitchen while also providing most of the storage space. A shelf is recessed into the natural stone countertop: bowls, carafes, and spices have their place there, while the countertop next to it remains clear. A cooktop with an integrated range hood is installed. The vent is located within the cooking area, leaving the view above the island unobstructed—a ceiling fan would work just as well in this spot. To learn how much space an island requires in the room and where it makes sense to place connections, read the article on kitchen islands. It’s worth clarifying these questions early on—they determine traffic flow, not aesthetics. 

systemat: Where Quality Is at Home

Two cabinet fronts in the same finish, two surfaces, one look: that’s individuality you can plan. At systemat, it stems from the range of materials—real wood veneer in several finishes, genuine natural stone, and coordinated cabinet body colors. Add to that the dimensions. Each kitchen is custom-built; base cabinets are available in three heights, wall cabinets in six, and tall cabinets in eight. This allows you to divide a wall precisely rather than simply filling it. The same high standards apply to the interior as well. The SDL pull-out features the narrowest frame on the market. The frame supports the front panel: the narrower it is, the more interior space you have. Add to that a cabinet depth of 61 centimeters instead of the standard 56—that’s about ten percent more storage space in the base cabinets. Behind this premium kitchen is a family-owned company that has been in business since 1898 and is now run by the fifth generation. Production takes place in Germany, at two locations across five plants. Häcker offers a 5 plus 5-year warranty on systemat.