Handleless is our best-selling kitchen. We design, supply and fit Nolte Küchen handleless kitchens from our showroom on Dalhousie Road in Broughty Ferry, for homes across Dundee, Angus and north east Fife. We have been trading here since 1994, and every kitchen we sell is fitted by the same trusted fitting teams.
A Nolte MatrixArt handleless kitchen in Cuba Walnut, designed and fitted by our team.
A handleless kitchen has no visible handles. Doors and drawers open with a recessed grip rail, or with push-to-open or touch-to-open mechanisms. The result is a calm, uninterrupted run of fronts that suits open-plan rooms, and it is easier to clean, with no handles to catch dust or fingerprints.
One honest point: handleless only looks right if the gaps between the fronts are consistent. It is unforgiving of imprecise cabinetry, and a cheaper carcass will drift out of line within a year. That is the main reason we specify German cabinetry for handleless kitchens rather than trying to make a cheaper carcass do the job.
Nolte MatrixArt: The Handleless System We Fit
Around 95 per cent of what we fit is Nolte Küchen or Nolte Neo, so we know the system properly rather than knowing several ranges loosely. Nolte’s MatrixArt handleless system uses integrated grip profiles, running horizontally or vertically, in grey, white or lava.
Engineering you notice in year five. Cabinet backs are thicker, carcasses more rigid, and hinges and runners are rated for far more cycles than a typical UK carcass. That is what keeps a handleless run true after a decade of family use.
Factory-fitted LED lighting. Fitted at the factory rather than stuck on afterwards, dimmable, and adjustable from cool to warm — which matters in a north-facing Scottish room.
Custom carcass sizes for more storage and better ergonomics than stock widths allow.
Made in Löhne, Westphalia, and PEFC and FSC certified.
Finishes Our Customers Choose
Textured woodgrain, such as Cuba Walnut — warmth against the clean lines
Matt graphite and deep charcoals — modern and fingerprint-resistant
Gloss white — reflects light around the room
Stone and concrete effects — suit industrial-style schemes
Two-tone combinations — a bold colour set against a quiet neutral
Matt and satin finishes suit most Scottish rooms better than high gloss: they are softer under grey daylight and show fingerprints far less. And dark fronts read very differently under showroom lighting than in a north-facing room, so take samples home and look at them in daylight and at night before you decide.
Where Handleless Works Best
Handleless is not only for new builds. A restrained handleless scheme often sits more comfortably in a Victorian or Edwardian property in the West End or Broughty Ferry than a reproduction traditional kitchen, because it does not compete with the cornicing and shutters. It works equally well in:
New-build homes and extensions
Open-plan kitchen and living spaces
Compact kitchens, where uninterrupted fronts make the room feel larger
If you want a hob in an island, a Bora downdraft extracts at the hob and keeps the sightlines clear — we have one running in the showroom.
See Handleless Kitchens Working in Our Showroom
Handleless kitchens are hard to judge from photographs. What separates a good one from an average one is how the drawers run and how the fronts sit against each other, and you can only tell that by opening them. Our kitchen showroom on Dalhousie Road has five fully working kitchen displays and a utility display, with over thirty fully working Neff appliances built in. Taps run, ovens work, extraction is connected.
60 Dalhousie Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 2UB Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday closed Call 01382 731560 — or just call in. No appointment needed to browse, and no hard sell.
How a Project Runs
Design consultation. In the showroom or at your home. We ask how you cook and use the room before drawing anything.
Survey. We measure your room ourselves rather than working from your figures.
3D design and itemised quotation. Cabinetry, worktops, appliances and installation listed separately, so you can see what drives the cost and adjust it.
Installation. By the fitting teams we use on every job, managed by us. We remove your old kitchen and coordinate electrics, plumbing and tiling. A full renovation typically takes two to three weeks, and you get a specific schedule at the design stage.
Aftercare. Appliances registered, guarantees issued, and the same people come back if anything needs putting right.
What Our Customers Say
From start to finish, Classic Design Kitchens were professional and friendly. The quality of the Nolte kitchen is outstanding, and we love the handleless design.
Karen, St Andrews
Ardle and the team helped us design the perfect layout. The handleless look is stunning, and the installation was flawless.
From start to finish felt like we were in great hands . Whilst we bought ex display , the layout and design looks like it was made for our kitchen .
Workmanship / timekeeping were exemplary , really could not be happier with the finished product .
Ardle and the team were fabulous to work with , being very flexible and open to small tweaks to make the kitchen simply perfect .
Thanks again .
Steve & Clare
We recently used Classic Design Kitchens to carry out a substantial transformation of our existing Nolte kitchen, and we are extremely pleased with the result.
As a Nolte supplier, they were able to source new units to match our existing kitchen, allowing us to enlarge and completely redesign the island while retaining the look and quality of the original installation. The work also included new island decorative panels and end panels, replacement plinths to match, new worktops throughout, a new sink and a new induction hob.
What particularly impressed us was that Classic Design Kitchens took responsibility for the whole project as a turnkey installation. They coordinated the worktop supplier/ fitter, electrician and plumber, and organised the removal of the old worktops and the various stages of installation. Everything was well managed and coordinated, which made what could have been quite a disruptive project remarkably straightforward.
The attention to detail was excellent, particularly in matching and integrating the new Nolte cabinetry with the existing kitchen. The finished result looks as though the enlarged island and new units were part of the original design.
We are delighted with the transformation and very happy to recommend Classic Design Kitchens. It is also particularly nice to be able to support a local company providing this level of personal service, project management and workmanship.
We were recommended Classic Design Kitchens for our new build and absolutely delighted with the quality and design.
Ardle thanks for your suggestions and ideas. I came in with a fixed idea of what appliances I wanted and changed my mind to two fitted ovens and an induction hob which I absolutely love. It was also great to be able to see a computerised image of what the kitchen would look like.
It's good to support local business and highly recommend Classic Design Kitchens
Thanks Val
Great service from start to finish.
Very helpful providing design guidance, and responding to all our queries.
All work implemented on time and to spec.
Oh, and we love our new kitchen! 🙂
We had a complete kitchen refit including, floors, doors and ceiling. The team at Classic Design were excellent. Ardle and Mark were great on the design side and Nic, Aaron and the rest of the tradesmen were meticulous and professional, and we could not be happier with the result. 10/10 would recommend
I had a new kitchen fitted and the workmanship is outstanding. The team are friendly approachable and very knowledgeable and I could trust them completely. Nothing was too much hassle and they went above and beyond to provide an excellent service.
Having had a kitchen from Classic Design in our previous home, we had no hesitation in returning to Ardle in Classic Design for our kitchen in our newly renovated home. He came and looked at the kitchen site and designed it, and he gave us some great ideas and suggestions to suit what we required. He was very patient when we couldn't make decisions on our choice of units, appliances or worktops. He worked with our builder, plumber, and electrician around timescales that suited all. It is the main feature of our home and a great cooking, eating, and living area. Nik carried out the fitting of the kitchen and he did a fantastic job doing that. We would have no hesitation in recommending to anyone Classic Design for designing and fitting a kitchen. Fantastic job thanks to Ardle, Mark and Nik.
Ardle and his team are a delight to work with. From the minute we stepped into his showroom, he was welcoming and attentive. He brought the vision we had in mind for our kitchen to reality, and we are beyond happy with the final result. His team work tirelessly to ensure that we are more than happy and satisfied with the design and the final product. Mark is an excellent kitchen designer who provided us with different options and designs to help us put together our dream kitchen. We went back and forth with different colour schemes and worktop ideas, but in the end, we couldn’t have selected a more perfect and beautiful kitchen than what we have, for our home. Ardle’s whole team is fantastic. They make you feel comfortable and are exceptionally friendly. With two very young children in our home, we couldn’t have been happier with the friendly service they all provided. They worked around our schedule are were more than accommodating. But more than anything, they are all great people and their work speaks for itself. Nik is a fantastic kitchen fitter. His joinery skills are second to none and we are blown away by the final result. Thank you to all at Nolte. We are over the moon with our beautiful kitchen!
Great experience with Ardle from Classic Design Kitchens in Broughty Ferry. Right from the offset, Ardle understood clearly the theme we were aiming for in regards to our kitchen design and within days he got to work working his magic on incorporating all the ideas we had said and he had suggested. We went back a few days later to amend the design only to find we actually liked his first design better. He accommodated a few last min requests for dimensions for other trades really well and popped by a few times to double check measurements before hitting order. On the day Nik who is probably one of the best kitchen fitters in Dundee came to spend a week with us dry fitting the kitchen. No detail missed and Ardle on the phone immediately when the skirting on the island didn’t look correct and him and Nik made the decision to make it extended & different. Overall the kitchen is absolutely fantastic, well fitted and excellent designed, hopefully to last decades to come. If you’re in the market for a kitchen and don’t want the usual rubbish, this man and his showroom is the place to visit. Thanks again to all involved in our project.
We can’t recommend the team at Classic Design enough! From the minute we walked into the showroom to the completion of our kitchen we felt professionally supported at all times. Ardle’s friendly and sociable character makes you feel at ease and the depth of his experience is palpable with all parts of our renovation moving swiftly and smoothly. From the fit right through to the flooring the end result is super sleek and the quality of the kitchen speaks for itself. If you are looking for a high quality kitchen that will be timeless and will get so many compliments from your guests look no further than Ardle and the team at Nolte classic design.
From the outset the entire crew at Classic Design Kitchens were a complete pleasure to work with. Mark listened patiently and we discussed the kitchen design thoroughly. I was delighted with the outcome. The fitter, electrician and plumber were top notch and very easy to communicate with. They made sure everything was as tidy as possible and clean at the end of each day.
I can recommend this company for their sheer professionalism and incredible design abilities.
This is the second project we have undertaken with Classic Design Kitchens. This one was a major renovation and refit. They are a pleasure to work with, enthusiastic and innovative in all of their approaches. We are absolutely delighted with our most recent renovation. They designed and installed, kitchen, pantry, laundry and boot rooms as well as our walk in wardrobes, amongst other areas, all of which have turned out to be fabulous. They more than met our expectations. I would never hesitate to use them again. Ardle and Mark and their whole fitting team are excellent, and all are. Just great people to work with. They understood our design goal and were thoughtful in designing to achieve our ideas helped bring to life our dream home.
Five fully working kitchen displays, a utility display and over thirty fully working Neff appliances at 60 Dalhousie Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 2UB. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm.
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