Evoke Opens Ireland’s First next125 Store in Waterford

Evoke Kitchens has inaugurated Ireland’s inaugural dedicated next125 Concept Store in Waterford, representing the most significant expansion in the independent firm’s 12-year timeline. The 250-square-metre exhibition space, available to visitors by appointment on Friday 23 October, displays the high-end German kitchen label across six distinct kitchens and ten design zones.

The showroom was created in partnership with the next125 design team based in Germany and presents the latest collections, merging modern architecture, upscale materials and practical design. The installations feature natural wood, refined veneers, glass and ceramic surfaces, complemented by sophisticated hues and tactile finishes. Additionally, the exhibits include LavaTech surfaces crafted from glazed volcanic stone harvested from Mount Etna.

The hallmark 125 mm design grid of the brand supplies a modular skeleton for cabinets and components, granting layout versatility while preserving uniform proportions. Integrated storage options, ergonomically designed work zones and built-in internal systems also feature prominently in the concepts.

The opening marks a major step forward for Evoke Kitchens. The company, established in Waterford by Declan Furlong together with his father Colm, has collaborated with next125 and its parent Schüller since 2017.

“Having next125 place its confidence in us to create Ireland’s first dedicated Concept Store is a huge moment for Evoke,” said Declan Furlong, managing director of Evoke Kitchens. “We have spent 12 years building our business in Waterford, and this is the next chapter for the team at Evoke.”

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He added: “What makes next125 so special is the balance between design and practicality. The proportions are beautiful, the materials are exceptional, and there is real intelligence behind how each kitchen works.”

The firm explained that the exhibition area was arranged to let patrons interact directly with the brand’s materials and finishes, with the setups staged to unveil each kitchen in a sequential manner. Waterford was selected as the site to draw clientele from throughout Ireland, rather than concentrating the concept solely in Dublin. Evoke already caters to clients in the South East, Dublin, the Midlands and Cork, and seeks to reinforce its role as a nationwide hub for high-end kitchen design.

The exclusive next125 venue occupies the full upper floor of the building, featuring dark trim, mood lighting and a hidden entrance that distinguishes it from the current Evoke showroom.

The debut introduces another global interior-design brand to the Irish market, aimed at homeowners, architects and interior designers looking for premium kitchen solutions that fuse German engineering with contemporary aesthetics and functional practicality.