Open-plan cream island kitchen with oak tall units and glass display cabinet

The brand

Nolte kitchens — Nolte Küchen in California

Nolte Küchen has built kitchens in Germany since 1958. NOVAHAUS Design in Glendale is the only Nolte dealer in California listed in Nolte’s dealer locator: plan, compare and order your Nolte kitchen here, and we confirm which fronts and colors are available for US orders.

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01Since 1958

The Nolte kitchen story

Nolte Küchen began in 1958 in East Westphalia with around 60 employees. Today the company is still owned by the Nolte family, employs more than 1,400 people at its headquarters in Löhne and its second factory in Melle, opened in 1974, and builds more than 800 kitchens a day. Every Nolte kitchen is made in those two German plants, and 36 percent of production is exported to more than 60 countries.

Nolte offers 36 current front ranges spanning wood decors, lacquer laminates, genuine matte and gloss lacquer, real veneer, cement, acrylic glass and — in the nolteneo line — real stone. One carcass system carries them all, so the same planning quality is available at very different budgets.

See how the range fits our wider offer on the German kitchens overview, or start with luxury kitchens for the nolteneo end of the spectrum.

Dark kitchen with book-matched marble wall, glass cabinets and brass tap — Nolte Küchen design

02Quality

Made in Germany, and tested to prove it

Nolte kitchen furniture carries the RAL quality mark “Goldenes M” of the German furniture quality association DGM, tested to RAL-GZ 430 for durability, stability, safety, health and environment. The collection also holds the RAL “Möbel Made in Germany” mark and the RAL emission label in Emissions Class A.

Over 99 percent of Nolte’s wood-based materials come from certified forestry, with PEFC and FSC chain of custody, and Nolte states that its wood-based materials meet both EU formaldehyde rules and the US TSCA criteria — a useful point for California buyers. Nolte offers a five-year warranty on its kitchen furniture under EU terms; ask us about warranty terms for US orders.

03Price groups

Nolte price groups PG1–PG9 at a glance

PG1: MANHATTAN wood decors, MANHATTAN UNI plain colors, LUCCA concrete look
PG2: FEEL matte and LUX gloss lacquer laminate, VELLUTO matte, ARTWOOD and ARTLINE wood decors, STONE
PG3: PERFECT PLUS with Anti-Fingerprint 2.0, LEAF synchronized-grain decor, FOCUS and PORTO frame fronts
PG4: SOFT LACK genuine matte lacquer, CHESTER and FLAIR; nolteneo begins with neoPURE
PG5: ALPHA LACK and SIGMA LACK genuine lacquer with integrated handle groove or trim
PG6: NOVA LACK gloss lacquer; EVORA, RAVENNA, TORINO and WINDSOR LACK frame fronts; PRIMO veneer; PORTLAND cement
PG7: LUGANO LACK ash, ELEGANCE gloss frame, PEARL acrylic glass; nolteneo neoLODGE and neoMIRROR
PG8: nolteneo real-wood veneers: neoFLAT, neoLINE, neoSLIM, neoNATURE
PG9: nolteneo neoSLATE, a real slate veneer about 1.5 mm thick

04Two lines

nolte Küchen and nolteneo

Two kitchen lines share one carcass system and one planning grid; they differ in materials and attitude.

nolte Küchen
The core range from PG1 to PG7: decors, laminates, genuine lacquer, frame fronts, real veneer and PEARL acrylic glass — the widest choice of fronts and colors.
nolteneo
The design line from PG4 to PG9 with real-wood veneers, slate, mirror glass and metallic fronts, black aluminum plinths and exclusive visible sides.
Matrix150 planning grid
All units align on a 150 mm grid with carcass heights of 750, 800 and 900 mm (29.5, 31.5 and 35.4 in) for consistent joints.
MatrixArt handleless
Recessed, optionally LED-lit handle profiles; in the nolteneo line also MatrixArt ONE and fully push-to-open MatrixZERO.
Matte lacquer concept
Twenty coordinated matte lacquer colors shared by six slab and frame fronts, with a matching lacquer handle.

05Recognition

Awards for Nolte design and planning

Nolte’s Matrix800 carcass, the third carcass height that allows symmetrical base-unit layouts, received the Kitchen Innovation Award 2025 as “Best of the Best” and as an award-winning planning concept. In 2026 the matte lacquer concept won the Kitchen Innovation Award with the “Best of the Best” seal, and the SCHÖNER WOHNEN Best of Design Award 2026 went to the matte lacquer concept with EVORA LACK and to the nolteneo real-wood concept with neoSLIM.

An ARTLINE decor also received the German Design Award 2024. Awards show where Nolte invests: in planning systems and in surfaces you touch every day — see them on our lacquer cabinets and transitional kitchens pages.

Taupe island kitchen with hosts preparing dinner for guests — Nolte Küchen design

06Your Nolte dealer

Why buy a Nolte kitchen through NOVAHAUS

Nolte kitchens are sold through specialist dealers, and Nolte publishes no retail prices. Its official dealer locator lists seven dealers in the United States; NOVAHAUS Design at 614 W. Colorado Street in Glendale is the only one in California (as of October 2026). In NOVAHAUS’s own words, it is the first and only official representative of Nolte Kitchens in California. We plan nolte Küchen kitchens and can tell you which nolteneo designer fronts can be ordered for your project.

You plan directly with the people who order your kitchen: we specify every unit and fitting, check US appliance and electrical details, and coordinate delivery with your contractor. Start with a design consultation or sketch your room in the kitchen configurator.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Still deciding? Call +1 (213) 776-0000 or send us your plan.

Ask a designer

Where can I buy a Nolte kitchen in California?

Nolte’s official dealer locator lists NOVAHAUS Design in Glendale as its only dealer in California (October 2026). Visit us at 614 W. Colorado Street or contact us to book a consultation.

How much does a Nolte kitchen cost?

Nolte publishes no prices; dealers quote each plan. The price depends mainly on the size of the kitchen, the front price group (PG1–PG9), interior fittings, lighting and worktop. Use the configurator for a ballpark band, then we prepare an exact quote.

What is the difference between nolte Küchen and nolteneo?

nolte Küchen is the core range (PG1–PG7). nolteneo is the design line (PG4–PG9) with real-wood and slate veneers, mirror and metallic fronts, black aluminum plinths and neoBOX drawers. Both use the same carcass system and are planned together.

Does the Nolte warranty apply in the US?

Nolte offers a five-year warranty on kitchen furniture (excluding handles) under its EU terms. Terms for US orders can differ, so ask us about warranty and service terms for your project before you order.