bulthaup book (kitchen and living space systems)
85Pages

Life’s most precious moments are spent in a place of perfection.

The place where you feel at home bulthaup kitchen and space systems allow us to focus on what really matters: people. Time spent together around the table is precious. Values such as family and friendship are rediscovered. All because of our wish to shift away from the hectic world we live in to one of the senses and tactile experiences. Longing for a world of moments when everything just comes together is what drives us on. And in these moments, we truly feel at one with ourselves. We enjoy every sensation, we feel completely at home. The place where we feel at home is the heart of where...

Design, quality, passion. bulthaup begins where machines can go no further. That’s when people with passion bring the finishing touches to your bulthaup kitchen. We believe in authentic materials and genuine quality. But we also believe in employees who, each day, work with enthusiasm, care and craftsman-honed skills to make your kitchen something unique and very special.

Perfection comes from craftsmanship People are able to create things that even the most sophisticated technology cannot We understand through touch. Anyone who has ever run their hand over the edge of a bulthaup worktop will understand that the human hand can do far more than any machine. bulthaup begins where machines leave off. When we see our personal objects mirrored in a hand-crafted lacquered front, we realize the effect that materials can have. We call this material depth. It is then that we understand why the experience and dedication of the human hand are needed to create...

“Using this high-quality wood as a veneer and not as a solid piece means protecting resources. After all, it is a rare material, at least in the quality we demand. Veneer sheets are seamlessly joined together using a veneer bonding machine in order to achieve perfect grain patterns. At bulthaup, veneered surfaces therefore look like they came from a single piece.” Johann Paintmeier, Veneer Craftsman

Pictures clockwise from top left: Before the individual items of furniture are packaged and shipped to you, they undergo one final, stringent check. — The front is carefully examined even before it is attached to the body of the unit. — Young colleagues are trained by our skilled craftsmen in the care needed when processing our materials. — The specialist in high-gloss surfaces works on all four sides of the fronts by hand. — The last moment of four checks to ensure the perfect grain of the veneers.

“At the bulthaup factory, the very same employee produces all of the fronts, side panels, and worktops for an entire kitchen. This is because each craftsman creates their own angle when beveling edges. The angle on the corner therefore differs very slightly from craftsman to craftsman. That’s craftsmanship. And expert eyes notice it.” Benedikt Heimerl, Cabinetmaker

Form, function, material. A bulthaup kitchen is the stage for the lives acted out there. This is why all of its formal elements are simple and clear, and all of its functions carefully thought through to the tiniest detail. All of the materials used are authentic and perfectly finished.

Space through clarity and simplicity How a living space is created from subtle simplicity and pure sensuality We look with our eyes. They continually show us a new choreography of sculptural forms and varying proportions depending on our perspective. Exciting rhythms constantly develop and evolve. Only a design with lasting meaning can produce such a visual ballet. Left page: bulthaup b3 laminate laser edge. Seamless joint between the worktop and the edge. Shown here is a bulthaup b3 recessed front version. Previous pages 16 – 19: bulthaup b3 front in brilliant flint lacquer in stainless...

The bulthaup b3 multi-function wall structures the room and supports wall-hanging units, panels and other functional elements. Horizontal panels in sand beige aluminum with functional gap into which functional elements can be hung. Previous double page: Simple and clear form and handle. The angled shape of the bulthaup b1 front also serves as a handle.

Wall-hanging bulthaup b3 sideboard, designed in flint-colored high-gloss lacquer in front of walnut panels. Form and function merge to create a single entity in the bulthaup b2 workbench in stainless steel. The seamlessly finished stainless steel can endure even the harshest treatment during food preparation and takes on a beautiful patina over time.

“The challenge is ultimately to simplify everything and that’s where the difficulty lies: making something very simple or reducing it to the point at which its essence is exposed. We work down to the finest detail, but we do not highlight it.” bulthaup design Right: Island in flint laminate with clear vertical structuring of the fronts. The bulthaup mixer faucet continues the harmony of form. — The bulthaup b2 workbench with stainless steel plates in front of the b2 tool cabinet in solid walnut. The angled stainless steel legs indicate the workbench.

Function creates quality of life How the kitchen becomes a personal living space Cooking doesn’t just mean feeding the body. It also means nourishing the mind and soul. The ritual is expressed through all five senses: taste, color, smell, touch, the sound made by stirring with a spoon, the gentle or rapid chopping of a knife. Sitting together, talking and listening around the table changes perspectives. Conversation follows the fork and the senses take over. The kitchen table becomes a venue for comedy and tragedy. Left page: An aluminum shelf and hook are hung in the functional gap between...

Form and function merge to create a single entity. The horizontal structure of the planning continues inside. The anthracite steel drawer is equipped with functional prisms that can accommodate various accessories. The bulthaup b3 pocket door unit provides space for appliances such as the oven or dishwasher, internal drawers and a host of provisions and utensils. As a result, they leave the formal calm of the kitchen design undisturbed when closed. When the doors are folded in, they create no obstacles while working. Previous pages: bulthaup b2 workbench with stainless steel cooking module...