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• The drawers are generally sturdy. However, some do not run smoothly and cause unpleasant noises when opening and closing.

• The Tocco fronts are really great. They are very durable and, above all, easy to clean without leaving any residue.
• The Ikono fronts are also good. Since they have a slightly textured surface, cleaning is not quite as easy as with the Tocco fronts.

• We chose a simple but very large stainless steel sink from Blanco.
• The size is fantastic.
• Although stainless steel scratches easily and seldom stays spotless, it is easy to clean.
• The faucet from Villeroy & Boch is excellent; we especially appreciate the spray function.

• The induction cooktop performs well; there is little to complain about.
• The extractor works brilliantly. We never imagined that this downdraft extractor would suction as effectively as it does.
• The controls are problematic. The circular slider is difficult to operate precisely, so the wrong setting is often selected. This is not too bad in itself, but there is no "back" button. You have to wait until the control reverts to the previous position. This is very frustrating and makes it impossible to quickly adjust heat and ventilation. In our opinion, the control concept is poorly thought out.

• We are satisfied with the refrigerator. The 0°C (32°F) zone keeps meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables fresh for a long time. The rest is somewhat unremarkable 🙂

• Unfortunately, the oven developed a fault within the first year. Bosch service was excellent, and our unit was ultimately replaced. We just had bad luck.
• We love the oven. For us, the integrated microwave is very convenient.
• The automatic programs produce great results. Highly recommended.

• The XXL dishwasher offers plenty of space due to its height.
• The cutlery drawer is very practical for us.
• The cleaning results are not always satisfactory.
• It often happens that dishes are still wet after the wash cycle.

• The sink and cooktop are flush-mounted.
• The material is really enjoyable. We place hot pots or casserole dishes directly from the oven onto the surface.
• Cleaning is very easy.
• The appearance is convincing.

ivenh0 schrieb:

Here is a brief report with some pictures of our kitchen. It is a LEICHT Contino with a Dekton countertop. Appliances are from Bosch, Miele, Bora, Blanco, and Villeroy & Boch.

We have been living in our house for over a year now and use the kitchen daily. I think this experience allows me to give a well-founded review.

During our house planning, the kitchen played a central role. We wanted it to be the focal point of the open living area. In retrospect, the kitchen island was the right choice, although we do actually miss a small sink. An aircraft carrier-size kitchen would probably have been a better option.

Well, let’s get to the review of our kitchen.

Cabinetry
Drawers

• The drawers are generally sturdy. However, some don’t slide completely smoothly and cause unpleasant noises when opening and closing.

Fronts

• The Tocco front is really fantastic. It is very durable and, above all, very easy to clean without leaving residues.
• The Ikono front is also good. Since it has a slightly textured surface, cleaning is a bit more challenging compared to the Tocco.

Sink and Faucet

• We chose a simple but very large stainless steel sink from Blanco.
• The size is excellent.
• Even though stainless steel scratches easily and rarely looks flawless, it is easy to clean.
• The faucet from Villeroy & Boch is great, especially the spray function, which we really appreciate.

Appliances
Bora Basic BFIA

• The induction cooktop performs well; there is little to complain about.
• The extractor works brilliantly. We never expected the downdraft vent to be so effective.
• The controls are a disaster. The round slider is only roughly adjustable, often leading to incorrect selections. This isn’t too bad by itself, but there is no "back" button. So, you have to wait until the control panel resets. This is extremely annoying and makes quickly adjusting heat and extraction impossible. In our opinion, this is not a well-thought-out user interface.

Miele K 37683 iDF

• We are happy with the refrigerator. The 0°C (32°F) zones keep meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables fresh for a long time. The rest is rather unremarkable 🙂

Bosch HNG6764B6

• Unfortunately, the oven had a defect within the first year. Bosch service was excellent and ultimately replaced our unit. We just had bad luck.
• We love the oven. The integrated microwave is very practical for us.
• The automatic programs deliver great results. Highly recommended.

Bosch SBV68TX06E

• The XXL dishwasher offers plenty of space due to its height.
• The cutlery drawer has proven very practical for us.
• Cleaning results are not always satisfactory.
• It happens repeatedly that dishes still come out wet after the wash cycle.

Countertop
We didn’t want to compromise on the countertop and therefore chose 12mm (0.5 inch) Dekton.

• The sink and cooktop are flush-mounted.
• The material is really enjoyable. We place hot pots or casserole dishes directly from the oven onto the surface.
• Cleaning is very easy.
• The look is impressive.

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DASI90 schrieb:

We are currently planning a LEICHT kitchen as well. Would you choose to install one from LEICHT again? After your comment about the furniture, I can’t quite tell whether you are ultimately satisfied with the kitchen cabinets or if the drawers bother you that much?