About Chloe Thacker
Marketing Director, Häfele UK.

[edit] Ideas that reimagine function and bring innovation to the everyday.
Häfele believes that the perfect home is about more than just great looks. It is also about creating a space that perfectly combines style with function, and is tailor made to suit you and your lifestyle.
This is the Häfele ‘ideas for living’ philosophy. Creating individual, inspiring, functional spaces that have a positive impact on the way you live. Together with our Studio Partners, we have the knowledge and expertise to make your home smart, well organised, flexible and future proof. Simply a better place to be.
[edit] Improving homes for over 90 years.
Our family business has been helping people to make more of their homes for over 90 years. Established in Germany and now operating all over the world, the name Häfele is famous for innovation, quality and engineering. Our fittings, hardware and systems improve the way that kitchens work in every way possible.
In choosing Häfele you are benefiting from decades of specialist knowledge and experience brought to life through ideas that will enhance your experience of your home every day – and for many years to come: ideas from Häfele are built to last.
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