Alno - A passion for quality
A kitchen like this will last for at least 20 years. For the sake of quality, Alno prefer to have control over every stage of the process – that is why ALNO kitchens are “made in Germany”.
Alno have had a passion for building good kitchens for over 80 years, and they know what’s important: first-rate materials, skilled craftsmen, technical precision. They check carefully every stage in the creation of each ALNO branded kitchen, from receipt of goods to final assembly. Unit base panels are tested for resistance to bending. Hinges are tested for long term durability. Surfaces have to pass the abrasion test and prove their resistance to chemicals. Their quality management system, which has been perfected over the years, ensures a high level of production. And some pieces of furniture are even finished off by hand.
ALNO branded kitchens stand up to daily use - regardless of how much strain you put on them.
Ergonomics
Everyone is different. To make your ALNO kitchen a relaxed and comfortable working environment, it should be designed precisely according to your personal requirements.
Getting the right working height is an important part of the design process. It must be adjusted to your body size. ALNO makes this possible with four different standard plinth heights and a variety of unit heights. Different heights within a run of units make ergonomic sense. The ALNO base units are based on a 13 cm modular system and are available in five module heights for the lowered cooking area and in six module heights for food preparation and washing up. The ideal niche height is 48 cm.
Is it important to you to have short work surfaces and therefore only short distances between work zones? If so, the best place for the dishwasher is next to the unit where you keep your crockery. Electrical appliances built in at a higher level make things easy on your back, and the storage space should be comfortable to use as well: Drawers and pull-outs in base units that can be pulled out fully provide easy access to the furthest corner of the units. Wall units with folding, lifting and flap doors mean that there is nothing in the way of your head even when they are open.