Kitchen in line with eco and smart trends

Thanks to modern solutions and technological progress, a smart kitchen can be created as easily as an eco kitchen. Companies such as Häfele follow global trends to meet our requirements.

Eco and smart are global trends that have been heard about every day for several years. Taking care of the natural environment and improving its quality is one of the priority tasks of the authorities, communities and individuals. On the other hand, it is difficult to imagine modern life today without smart technology. Many want to live in harmony with ecology. Eco and smart trends have become an inseparable part of today's world, inseparable elements of economic, social, political and production life.

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The ecological attitude and smart solutions have reached many homes, including the kitchen.

- If we think ecologically, we should not limit ourselves to everyday activities, such as not using plastic packaging or sorting waste. We need to look more broadly, also at the objects that surround us every day - emphasizes Michał Kichler, an expert in Häfele kitchen fittings.

Furniture and the solutions and systems used in them can also be eco-friendly. In what sense? Manufacturers point out that when choosing furniture as a whole, thinking about ecology, we should be guided by their quality, so as to use them as long as possible and rarely replace them.

- When buying furniture, pay attention to the materials it is made of and what fittings are used in its production. Branded products guarantee reliability for years, and at the same time - which is extremely important - comfort of use - emphasizes Michał Kichler.

With ecology in mind

The first solution that comes to mind is a waste sorter - an inseparable element of every kitchen.

– Nowadays, even kitchen furniture, clothes, tents, flowerpots can be made of recycled materials thanks to segregation. That is why we encourage segregation. There are many systems available on the market, such as our Ninka, which make it easier - encourages an expert from Häfele.

It is best to choose containers that can be arranged according to current needs. You can find those in which each element is autonomous and has a folding handle. The sorter lid can be used as an additional shelf. Michał Kichler reminds you that it is worth choosing a segregation that gives maximum flexibility.

- Ninka 1dwa4 is such a system. Thanks to the mat with insets and buckets dedicated to it, we can freely configure and set them, also choosing from several heights. Thanks to this, we can, for example, easily bypass the siphon by placing lower containers under it - notes the expert.

Of course, sorting is supposed to be as simple as possible. The size and easy access to the containers are essential. It is also worth paying attention to the Unico sorters from Häfele, put into a drawer (e.g. Moovit). Thanks to this, the containers extend beyond the outline of the body. Depending on the width of the cabinet, two or three containers can fit. Their capacity is 6 liters or 15 liters.

Ecology plus smart solutions

Another friend of kitchen ecology is lighting, which nowadays is an integral part of many furniture.

- With ecology in mind, we should choose LED lighting that will work without any problems for many years and consume little electricity - indicates Michał Kichler. Responding to the trends and expectations of household members, Häfele offers fifth generation lighting in the form of the Loox LED system. - It is a reliable product with a five-year warranty and efficient diodes. A unique feature is the ability to control the light via the BLE module, thanks to which we can, among other things, set the time at which the lighting is to turn off - distinguishes Michał Kichler.

Such functions are of course a nod to people who need smart technology at home. They expect technological innovations that are easy and intuitive to use, and innovative systems such as the Mesh Connect System meet them. Technological progress now makes it possible to combine modular furniture lighting systems with ceiling lighting, household appliances, and even integrate it with existing systems, e.g. intelligent home management, security, heating, ventilation systems, etc.

- Everything is operated using an intuitive mobile application. This is a bright future, which we entered in 2019, setting the direction for further development - announces Michał Kichler.

The fifth generation Loox LED 5 lighting system is also a response to the clearly noticeable increase in interest in furniture lighting. Lighting has become not only an important aspect in the context of functionality, economy and smart, but also the main topic in the discussion about design. This is why it is occupying an increasingly important place in the catalogs of manufacturers such as Häfele. Manufacturers of furniture systems are aware of the need to meet the requirements of users and market requirements that change along with dynamic technological progress. In order to best respond to the needs of customers, we introduce new solutions that are in line with current trends.