Sockets & charging stations in the kitchen
There can actually never be enough sockets in the kitchen. Refrigerator, coffee machine, microwave, toaster, hand blender – a lot of appliances quickly add up here. You might also want to charge your smartphone or tablet while cooking.
To ensure electricity flows exactly where you need it, consider already during planning what you would like to plug in. You will probably be surprised at the solutions available to you. Because firstly, you don't have to limit yourself to walls. And secondly, sockets in the kitchen are far more sophisticated than you might think.
Multiple socket
Especially in rented apartments, there are often only a few isolated sockets. Where outlets are insufficient, people often resort to using a distributor. It only becomes annoying when the multiple socket outlet lies around in the way and the cable gets tangled up. Therefore, in a well-planned kitchen: cables are concealed and sockets are installed to save as much space as possible. If multiple sockets are used, they are permanently installed. The installer attaches them, for instance, onto the worktop or vertically in a corner.
Hidden sockets
As an alternative to surface-mounted elements, socket strips can also be concealed inside the base cabinet and pulled out when needed by lightly pressing on the cover. This solution offers many advantages: You gain even more space on the worktop. The open surface is easier to clean, and the sockets themselves are protected from dirt when not in use. Then there is also the bonus in kitchen-living rooms and open spaces: Each element that remains invisible contributes to a tidy, homely overall look.
To accommodate the individual conditions in the kitchen, variants of this solution are also available. For example, a housing containing multiple sockets that can be pulled out can also be wall-mounted. Alternatively, you can opt for a flush-mounted, rotatable element that requires less installation depth and is positioned above the drawers – unlike the retractable strip.
Sockets with USB connection
If you took a close look at the previous image, you probably noticed that the rotating strip is not only equipped with conventional sockets. Of course, because in the kitchen there are devices with completely different plugs, too! Smartphones and tablets, for example, which can be charged via USB.
That's why at Nolte Küchen you will also find a wide selection of power sockets for the kitchen, equipped with USB ports type A or type C. And that's not all! Some devices can even be powered completely without cables. For this, we offer charging stations – either in combination with USB and a "conventional plug" or solely as a round induction surface for wireless charging, which can be conveniently integrated into the worktop.
Sockets for front panels & side panels
The space under the hob or the downdraft extractor usually remains unused. Instead of a drawer, there is only a front panel here. With a flat socket specially designed for this area (which, by the way, is also optionally available with a USB port), you can efficiently upgrade this space. If you like, you can also position the discreet power source in a side panel. This way, you also utilize the cabinet sides, for example in islands, gaining even more flexibility in positioning electrical appliances.
Sockets for the drawer
Another option is to equip drawers with sockets. For example, you could choose the drawer where you store smaller handheld appliances. This way, they are powered directly at their storage location, and the power source remains invisible when not in use.
Furniture elements with sockets
Some furniture elements are already equipped with their own socket. This is especially the case when they are intended for storing small appliances. An example of this is our lift column, designed for corner usage. A kitchen appliance fits perfectly here and can be raised at the push of a button – otherwise hidden.
Sockets for musical enjoyment
You read correctly! Nowadays, sockets in the kitchen can even be combined with a small sound system and integrated, for example, into the niche or space-savingly in the plinth area. You don't even need separate speakers. Simply pair the bar equipped with various sockets with your smartphone or tablet and enjoy your favourite music while cooking, listen to a podcast or have your recipes read out loud to you. It hardly gets more convenient than this!
Planning sockets in the kitchen with checklist
We won't leave you alone when planning! Our brochure „Meine Küche“ guides you through the preparation phase. With a checklist, you'll be optimally prepared for your visit to the kitchen studio, as well as for questions about cooking preferences, favourite appliances, and the associated socket requirements.
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