All you need is space

Blum discusses its mission to transform and maximise storage solutions in the home.

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To quote the entrepreneur, futurist, and New York Times bestselling author, Peter Diamandis: “Space is an inspirational concept that allows you to dream big.” This is certainly true of Blum – the furniture solutions manufacturer founded in Höchst, Austria in 1952. From humble beginnings, Blum has become a globally renowned manufacturer of hinges, lift, drawer, runner and pocket door systems, as well as state-of-the-art motion technologies. Through the development and application of these products, the company has made it its mission to explore the living space of the future – maximising and transforming storage, bringing order and harmony to our homes and lives.

More space in places you never thought possible
The continuing shift towards smaller space living means that it is more important than ever to optimise every available inch. This has inspired Blum to create storage in spaces you would have never thought possible. For example, using Blum’s standard LEGRABOX and TANDEMBOX components you can add some useful storage around your sink, with a u-shaped drawer that slides neatly around the bowl. By utilising this often unused space, you can keep brushes, detergents and other washing up items to hand, with the added bonus of keeping worktops clutter-free. Plus, with the addition of Blum’s SERVO-DRIVE electrical opening system, accessing this extra storage is simple. Simply touch the front with your knee or hip and the drawer opens by itself – particularly useful when your hands are full, wet or dirty.

Similarly, Blum’s pull-out shelf lock solution is not only determined by design but also convenience. In this design, Blum has developed a practical lock-open stop for pull-out shelves which can extend fully, thanks to the combined actions of the MOVENTO and TANDEM runner systems. The mechanism’s discreet, space-saving design allows for maximum storage with a secure hold, making the Pull-out shelf a practical solution for organising and optimising space in any setting.

Transforming even the tightest gaps
Even the narrowest spaces pose no problem. And Blum’s SPACE TWIN solution turns tight gaps into the ideal place to keep bottles, chopping boards and baking trays. Diagonally offset runners create a clever additional storage space, without compromising stability or quality of motion. While Blum’s adaptive BLUMOTION technology requires minimal opening force and delivers a featherlight glide and soft, effortless closing. Once again, the fact that SPACE TWIN cabinets can be fully extended ensures clear and easy access to all the contents within.

Let’s talk SPACE TOWER
Taking things to another dimension, SPACE TOWER is Blum’s ultimate solution for larder units. An award-winning design with impressive capacity, SPACE TOWER is available in all heights, widths and depths, to suit everyone’s unique storage needs. Featuring inner pull-outs that can be configured individually, this gives clear visibility and access to items from all three sides – left, right and front. And as with many of Blum’s space-maximising solutions, these pull-outs are fully extendable. They also boast an impressive load bearing capacity of up to 70kg, giving SPACE TOWER the capability to safely hold even the heaviest items.

Furthermore, the pull-outs also give you a clear view from above, so contents can be located quickly and selected with ease, while the addition of inner dividing systems give you the extra assurance that stored items won’t tip over.

Taking the next step
Blum is focused on opening up the possibilities outside of the kitchen. As such, all its space-maximising solutions are designed to work just as beautifully in other living and working spaces, from bathrooms and bedrooms to home offices and beyond.

Take the amazing SPACE STEP. Effectively two solutions in one, it’s designed to create extra storage in the normally unused void behind cabinet plinths, while also providing easy access to wall cabinets and higher units. This neat, practical solution opens effortlessly, with a tap of the foot activating the built-in SERVO-DRIVE opening support system. Then with equal ease, the BLUMOTION technology ensures the softest of closes.

Activated by a weight of just 8kg, SPACE STEP can be used by all ages, whether helping children reach worktops and washbasins, or older people safely reach items at height. Plus, for added peace of mind, an anti-slip system securely locks the SPACE STEP in position while in use.

Over to you…
Bringing things full circle, this feature will hopefully inspire you to dream big and explore the exciting possibilities of Blum’s space solutions. Demonstrating its commitment to moving ideas, they typify how Blum inspires fresh approaches to furniture design and manufacture; improving our quality of living and make things better for all.