HISTORY
Kuhlmann (formerly RWK) was founded in 1923 by brothers Robert & Wilhem Kuhlmann as a joinery company. Walter Kuhlmann took over in 1945 and through the 60's and 70's, steered the business more towards the manufacture of fitted kitchens.
2012 saw RWK become simply Kuhlmann, with sales still rising and a factory move to Löhne, for increased production and exhibition space.
In early 2025, Kuhlmann joined the Brigitte family. This exciting integration provides new and exciting opportunities for restructure and growth. With an all-new specification and wider range of finishes than ever, the brand continues to innovate.
MATERIALS
With hundreds of door finishes spanning over 25 ranges, there is a Kuhlmann kitchen to suit every home. This includes modern and traditional offerings in matt and gloss variants, structured wood grains and specialist embossed finishes, anti-fingerprint HPL materials, matt lacquered shaker style doors and real wood veneers, to name but a few.
These are paired with rigid-built German cabinetry including soft-close hinges and Blum Legrabox as standard, with a real focus on quality and value.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Kuhlmann offer a host of unique features and clever solutions, perfect for incorporating into designs to highlight these kitchens with a difference.
Hinged units with 11 degree angled fronts, as well as the innovative multi-level, 3-way opening drawer system in handled and handless, are just two of these. With 780mm high base units and 350mm deep wall units as standard, maximum storage is achieved.
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CUSTOMISATION
In addition to the special features detailed above, Kuhlmann's newly extended FREE range includes 191 melamine door finishes, spanning matt colours, wood grains, metal and stone textures. Access to samples is quick and easy as all finishes are supplied by Egger.
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Kuhlmann also have the ability to supply kitchens to suit all tastes by offering the full range of RAL & NCS colours in a matt or gloss lacquer.
ACCESSORIES
An expanding host of accessories is available, to add the finishing touches to the kitchen. Alongside Orion-Grey Blum Legrabox as standard, TA’OR drawer boxes are available as an upgraded option, in over 100 colour combinations including melamines and wood veneers.
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Cutlery inserts, spice racks and towel rails, Le-Mans corner pull-outs, Servo-Drive units, pocket door systems and a full range of 17mm, 39mm and 76mm laminate worktop options, along with various integrated lighting options, are also available to order and can be found in the most recent price guide.