A versatile highlight in any kitchen: worktops

Thick or thin, decor, stone or natural wood

Even subjected to everyday impacts and hot and cold temperatures, it still looks good: the worktop is one of the main highlights in any kitchen. Whether an extravagant eye-catcher or classically elegant, together with the kitchen front it gives the room character and adds an important visual accent.

Above all, two different factors come into play here: the worktop material and its thickness. The wide choice and the pros and cons of different worktop thicknesses and the benefits of the corresponding worktop materials all play a role in kitchen planning and need to fit in with individual ideas, demands and living situations.

Whether with a pattern or classic plain colour - worktops make a kitchen.

Slim but sturdy: thin worktops are in demand more than ever

Classic worktop thicknesses range from a slender 10 mm to 60 mm for those who like a thicker worktop. The right selection depends on personal taste and opinion on the one hand, and on the chosen material on the other. The trend is currently leaning towards thinner worktops, sometimes just a few millimetres thick.

Why? Kitchens have become the hub of the home. For a long time now, we have used it for more than just cooking; we also dine there in the evenings or get together with friends over a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. Here, thin worktops are reminiscent of classic living room furniture, look more elegant and blend into the overall picture.

Thin worktops are a real highlight and impress with their elegant understatement.

An example of a perfect material for thin worktops is quartz or glass. The graceful, fragile elegance of this material is perfectly captured by a lower worktop thickness, which at Systemo is just 12 mm for quartz stone and 13 mm for glass. A 16-mm-thick SensiQ worktop also fits in with the trend towards more homely, elegant worktops.

Worktops made of versatile quartz stone are available in different thicknesses.

Captivating and vibrant – thicker worktops

Thicker design of worktops embody strength and rawness. They are suitable for creating skilful contrasts in the kitchen, but can also blend well into the kitchen space to match the front.

Natural and stone products in particular, as well as solid wood or imitation wood, can also look good as thicker worktops. This perfectly conveys the robustness and grandeur of the product and creates a successful contrast to the fronts. Alternatively, it is also possible to make a worktop appear even thicker by using different edges.

The natural strength of the solid wood is optimally transported by a thicker worktop.

Decors as a popular worktop material

The different materials not only vary in terms of the optimum worktop thickness and associated effect, but also in their special features, practical functions and unique advantages. Those who are looking for a classically sleek alternative need look no further than laminate. This is available at Schüller in four different styles ranging from wood, stone and steel decors to a monochrome design.

There is a wide selection of top-quality Schüller wood decors (wood effect) to choose from. From classic wild or old oak to more unusual finishes like walnut and ash, our wood effects cover all manner of tastes. Extremely similar in appearance to the natural product, they boast countless attractive features. Not only are they scratch-proof, they also stand out for their high resistance against liquids and extreme temperatures.

You can read more here about the pros and cons of wood decors, veneers and solid wood as a material in the kitchen.

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Schüller’s stone decors also come with similar functional features and a clean look. A total of 13 patterns in a variety of concrete, slate, marble and ceramic looks combine the inherent nature of stone with practical properties that make them perfect for everyday use. A further option provided by Schüller is the steel decor in steel dark effect – a stylishly modern worktop decor that oozes a cool elegance. Last but not least, we have the classic all-rounders in the three calm, subtle solid colours crystal white, onyx black and lava black, which can be perfectly combined with a range of materials and front colours.

Concrete quartz grey effect with Natural walnut, oiled

Slate sand effect

Marble Arezzo effect

Shell limestone grey brown effect

Discover the variety of worktops: more than just a surface to work on!

For those who want to make a statement with their worktop, steel decor effect designs are a good choice. Perfect for aficionados of timeless styles: stone decor effect worktops. Our wood decor worktops bring a warm, primitive feel to the kitchen and create a pleasant atmosphere. For those who like things to be a bit more mellow, monochrome designs are a good choice. Combined with fronts and support panels of the same colour, harmonious, contemporary kitchens can be planned.

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More inspiration for you

Plain colours, decor imitations or natural products, thinner or thicker - the worktop is a valuable design element that essentially determines the character of a kitchen

MATERA with fronts in seashell white matt AFP and matching worktop in seashell white texture

CLASSIC MATT in agate grey velvet matt with a stone decor worktop in alvaro slate effect.

Colourful MATERA kitchen in pebble grey matt and MATERA COLOUR in the matt shades of steel blue, eucalyptus green and orient red with worktop in pebble grey texture.