Hettich and Miele Present the Future of Compact Living at Milan Design Week 2026

How can one achieve a rich life in a limited space without compromising on quality or comfort? At Milan Design Week 2026, Hettich and Miele introduced the 'Miele Compact Living: Kitchen Unit Powered by Hettich'.

In the first living scenario, 'Work Mode', Hettich's lifting system, LegaDrive, adjusts the tabletop to an ideal height for work, providing an organized workspace while maintaining access to essential features like a coffee machine.

In the second scenario, 'Cooking Mode', the worktop rises to an ergonomically optimal height via LegaDrive. Through FurnSpin, built-in appliances rotate into view, and cooking utensils stored in AvanTech YOU drawers become accessible.

In the third scenario, 'Dining Mode', the built-in appliance unit disappears from sight as FurnSpin rotates, transforming the area into a tranquil dining space.

This concept employs Hettich's furniture hardware solutions, including FurnSpin for rotating and pivoting entire furniture elements, LegaDrive for stepless height adjustment, and AvanTech YOU drawer systems for easy access to storage. These technologies allow for seamless transitions between an open functional space and a refined environment free of noise.

Hettich views furniture hardware not merely as functional components, but as a technology that transforms space itself. This concept study proposes a new way of living that refuses to compromise on comfort or design, even in limited spaces.