For many years we have supplied Blum products for all rooms of the home. Blum are widely regarded as the market leaders for hinges, drawer runners and other essential components we use everyday in cabinet making.
With the advent of our upcoming new showroom displays I've been looking deeper into the Blum catalogue to find some innovations that we can incorporate to improve the functionality of our designs.
I've picked out three stand-out products that have numerous practical applications, see what you think...
1. Blum Pull Out Shelf Lock
This mechanism works in tandem with Blum drawer runners. Once the shelf is pulled out it locks in place while you carry out the task at hand. Then with a simple lifting action it glides back into position in a soft closing motion.
From the images you can see just a few of the possibilities with this product, it is fantastic for improving the ergonomics of a design. It can bring your heavy items forwards to an accessible position from hard to reach places, as well as reducing the amount of bending or lifting we need to do in the course of daily responsibilities.
2. Blum Space Step
Increasingly in our bespoke kitchen, utility room and bedroom plans we are being asked to maximise the amount of storage within a room. One of the best ways to do this is to make use of the full ceiling height, but this can present a problem - what if you can't reach?!
The Blum Space Step is a perfect solution to this issue. The step hides away behind a frontal that matches the rest of your furniture. It can be low enough that it fits into the plinth void so that no storage capacity is lost. It can either work with a handle, or on a push to open system. Once it is open, and you have stepped onto the base, you are supported by a steel frame which locks safely into position. When you have finished just push it back and the soft-closing runners will prevent it from slamming shut.
This is an affordable and ingenious way to make the absolute most of the space you have.
3. Blum Smart Furniture
Blum Smart Furniture is not actually available at the time I write this. It is the upcoming range which is still in development and is Blum's vision for the future. Many of their Smart Furniture concepts and prototypes have been featured internationally at some of this years leading trade shows.
One particular highlight I can't wait to make use of is the USB charging drawer. This is an accessory add on to any Blum drawer which gives it the facility to charge your devices whilst also providing storage for unsightly cables and organisation for lesser-used accessories.
Technology and devices are increasingly important to our day to day lives and I imagine this being a great feature to add to kitchen islands, media units or even bedside tables.
Be sure to request extra information on Blum and how their products can improve your home when you visit us to discuss your design.
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