Every living area has different requirements regarding the form and function of cabinetry.
Cabinets and fittings are the heart of furniture and it is important to choose high-quality, functional fittings to implement current trends. Here, Eclipse, sole agents of Blum in South Africa, share four of the latest trends in cabinets and fittings.
Handle-less
Furniture without handles is a strong current design trend. Handle-less furniture requires suitable fittings for ease of use. Without handles, you don’t want opening or closing to be difficult. Modern motion technologies are available as mechanical or even electrical systems. With these motion technologies all you need is a light touch on the drawer or cabinet front.
Wide
“Wide” is fashionable. Wide drawers and wall cabinets not only look good, they also create valuable storage space. While load-bearing limits previously stood in the way of extra-wide solutions, modern innovative fittings enable completely new design options. Concealed runners with smooth running action add to the overall aesthetic. Runners and lift systems need to have suitable stability and it is imperative to choose the correct fitting solutions so that they do not fail under load. Lift systems are an especially ergonomic solution for lifting wide fronts of wall cabinets. The door opens upwards and out of the work area, maintaining easy head clearance.
Electric
Electric opening and smooth closing excites more than just gadget lovers. Electric opening provides immense support in daily life. Heavy pull-outs are easy to operate. A press with the foot, knee or hip is all that is needed if your hands are full. The front always closes smoothly and quietly irrespective of the door weight and content. This suits the waste bin drawer, as even when your hands are full, the drawer can easily be opened by lightly pressing with the hip, knee or foot and you can access the bin with extreme ease. Wall cabinet fronts can be closed easily at the press of a button.
Large
Large furniture fronts are becoming increasingly popular. Sophisticated fittings systems support the ideas of architects and designers, e.g. large and gap-free fronts. Not only do they have a visual effect, they also help to make good use of valuable storage space. With lift systems, large wall cabinets can be created without this resulting in restrictions on the ease of use.
For further information contact any of the four Eclipse stores nationwide in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth on 0861 325 4773 or visit eclipsegroup.co.za.