Focus on hybrid and compact spaces

Ideas for integrated cabinetry with Blum South Africa’s Shelf Lock and Aventos HL lift system.

Hybrid interior spaces with the need for adaptability and comfort are changing the way designers approach furniture and the space within it should function. Cabinetry that is designed for clever storage whilst being integrated is a top priority.

Designing spaces for our daily activities, be it a coffee station for our morning cuppa joe or a cocktail from our gin bar to wind down after a long day, is becoming increasingly more popular. What about dedicated home office space for our Zoom meetings? Or a place to sort and fold laundry? Quality of living is not only determined by design but also by convenience.

One of the biggest challenges, however, is to find enough work surface for our daily activities. That is why Blum South Africa has developed a practical pull-out shelf lock with full extension. The discreet and space-saving mechanism securely holds the pull-out shelf in place when open. Small appliances can be placed directly onto the shelf for easy accessibility, or the pull-out shelf can be used as an extra work surface.

The popularity of a drinks cabinet is growing. Whether you are a connoisseur or enjoy entertaining guests, a cabinet for storing and serving drinks is a must-have. It can be a dedicated cabinet with glass fronts to display your collection or discreetly hidden in a section of existing furniture. Soft-close Blum South Africa hinges in onyx black blend into dark materials adding elegance to glass fronts.

Consider a minor upgrade or addition to your TV cabinet or dining room server if space is limited. Add a pull-out shelf with Blum South Africa’s Shelf Lock in the upper cabinet to have a convenient pouring station. Combine it with Blum South Africa’s Aventos HL parallel lift system to hide it while not in use.

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Your hybrid home office should be a space where you can be productive during working time but should ideally be out of sight during leisure time. Having a dedicated home office in a separate room is not always possible. With Blum South Africa’s pull-out shelf lock and runner systems, you can create a custom mobile workstation. Combine deep pull-outs for filing documents with shallow drawers for stationery. Everything integrates back into the compact station and can be stored away when not in use.