Häcker Küchen GmbH & Co. KG has been honored with the Best of Design 2026 award by German home and lifestyle magazine Schöner Wohnen for its AV 3050 granite-effect laminate front from the Systemat product range. Last year, Häcker also received the coveted design award for its AV 6085-GL wood veneer front in a rattan-inspired design.
The award-winning AV 3050 HPL front, which was added to the Systemat range in 2024, expands the product line with a new generation of high-quality stone finishes. The granite reproductions impress with an innovative interplay of visual and tactile qualities: partial gloss effects are precisely matched to the underlying decorative pattern and create sophisticated accents that open unique design possibilities. At the same time, the front impresses with a distinctive tactile feel, allowing the authentic stone-like appearance to be experienced through touch as well.
With the dark gray granite and beige granite finishes, the AV 3050 front offers versatile design possibilities. While beige branite, with its subtle, gentle nuances, exudes harmonious elegance and cozy warmth, dark gray granite offers a high-contrast texture that radiates modern elegance and self-assured clarity. In both variants, the finish captures the characteristic texture of real granite and impresses with its excellent aesthetic appeal. To complement these, turquoise granite effect is available as an additional worktop finish, whose color accents can be combined superbly with both subtle gray and beige tones and more intense color shades.
The AV 3050 combines the appeal of natural stone with the practical advantages of modern HPL surfaces. The high-quality finishes enable sophisticated design concepts with the refined look of real granite. At the same time, the surfaces impress with their high durability and valuable anti-fingerprint properties in the predominantly matte areas.
With this product range, Häcker demonstrates how design, materiality and functionality can be combined to create a contemporary approach to surface design. The Systemat fronts in HPL material reflect current interior design trends and offer an exclusive yet practical solution for modern kitchen planning.
“This award from Schöner Wohnen confirms our commitment to combining exceptional design with high functionality and a compelling material aesthetic,” said Karin Padinger, head of marketing and interior design. “With this award, the jury is recognizing a front that interprets the aesthetics of granite in a contemporary way whilst bringing high-quality kitchen design to life for a wide variety of design concepts.”
For Häcker, the award is further proof of the company’s high level of design and innovation expertise. Last year, the AV 6085-GL wood veneer front in a rattan-inspired design was also honored with the coveted Best of Design award from Schöner Wohnen. Since 2022, the award has honored products that, in addition to their compelling design, also meet criteria like functionality, sustainability and ergonomics. A three-member expert jury decides on the winners.
With more than 1.5 million readers interested in design and interior décor, as well as around 1.8 million unique users, Schöner Wohnen is one of the brands with the widest reach in the European home and interior design sector. The award, presented in collaboration with market research partner Globis Consulting, recognizes products that impress with their outstanding design and high quality while offering consumers guidance on current home and design trends.
