Scientific Observation by Blum Reveals How Kiwis Use their Kitchens

Blum manufactures thousands of kitchen hardware products, which are sold in over 120 countries. To ensure innovation suits each market, the company undertakes a rigorous programme of user experience studies.

Ten typical New Zealand households were selected to take part in Blum’s Kitchen Observation studies. First, each kitchen was measured and the contents of its drawers and cupboards were documented. Then homeowners were asked to perform common tasks such as making a meal. Each session was recorded on video and the results were analysed. Finally, follow-up interviews were conducted with users to explore the findings.

The resulting data confirmed some unique features of local kitchen usage. Kiwis have large kitchens by international standards, along with a greater than average number of freestanding appliances. They also have many small appliances, from toasters to slow cookers. Pantries with inner drawers or pull-outs are common, as are bench-level bin modules (most countries opt for a bin drawer below the sink). All these factors are examples of the tailored considerations architects, kitchen designers and cabinetmakers integrate for their clients.

The insights from Blum’s Kitchen Observations will inspire new product innovations and inform the global research team as to how New Zealand end users experience kitchens.

AVENTOS HK top — Stay Lift System

Blum

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AVENTOS HK top is a sleek hatch-style stay lift for single panel overhead cabinets.

Lifemark Product Partner

Kitchens, laundries, bathroom vanities, entertainment units, wardrobes, offices, commercial, schools, university, hospitality, shop fit-outs and other interior cabinetry

Requires a minimum of 261mm internal cabinet depth
Customisable from 205-600mm high
Customisable up to 1800mm wide
Built in variable angle stop

SERVO-DRIVE for AVENTOS is a Lifemark Approved Product
ISO 14001, 50001, 9001

BLUMOTION: Soft-close. Technology for silent and effortless closing
SERVO-DRIVE: Electronic opening support system for lift systems, box systems and integrated appliances
TIP-ON: Push-to-open and push-to-close. Mechanical opening support system for handle-less AVENTOS HK top, AVENTOS HK-XS and doors
TIP-ON BLUMOTION: Push-to-open and soft-close. Mechanical opening support system with silent and effortless closing for handle-less drawers and pull-outs

TIP-ON BLUMOTION for LEGRABOX

Blum

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TIP-ON BLUMOTION for LEGRABOX combines the advantages of the TIP-ON mechanical opening support system with reliable BLUMOTION dampening for silent and effortless closing.

Kitchens, laundries, bathroom vanities, entertainment units, wardrobes, offices, commercial, schools, university, hospitality, shop fit-outs and other interior cabinetry.

Ideal for handle-less applications

ISO 14001, 50001, 9001

BLUMOTION: Soft-close. Technology for silent and effortless closing
SERVO-DRIVE: Electronic opening support system for lift systems, box systems and integrated appliances
TIP-ON: Push-to-open and push-to-close. Mechanical opening support system for handle-less AVENTOS HK, AVENTOS HK-XS and doors
TIP-ON BLUMOTION: Push-to-open and soft-close. Mechanical opening support system with silent and effortless closing for handle-less drawers and pull-outs

SERVO-DRIVE for LEGRABOX

Blum

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Ergonomic and efficient thanks to SERVO-DRIVE, a quick press is all it takes to open and closing is always silent and effortless with BLUMOTION.

Lifemark Product Partner

Kitchens, laundries, bathroom vanities, entertainment units, wardrobes, offices, commercial, schools, university, hospitality, shop fit-outs and other interior cabinetry.

Ideal for handle-less applications, assisted opening, heavy pull-outs, very large drawer fronts and rubbish solutions

SERVO-DRIVE for LEGRABOX is a Lifemark Approved Product
ISO 14001, 50001, 9001

BLUMOTION: Soft-close. Technology for silent and effortless closing
SERVO-DRIVE: Electronic opening support system for lift systems, box systems and integrated appliances
TIP-ON: Push-to-open and push-to-close. Mechanical opening support system for handle-less AVENTOS HK, AVENTOS HK-XS and doors
TIP-ON BLUMOTION: Push-to-open and soft-close. Mechanical opening support system with silent and effortless closing for handle-less drawers and pull-outs

ISO 14001, 50001, 9001

BLUMOTION: Soft-close. Technology for silent and effortless closing
SERVO-DRIVE: Electronic opening support system for lift systems, box systems and integrated appliances
TIP-ON: Push-to-open and push-to-close. Mechanical opening support system for handle-less AVENTOS HK, AVENTOS HK-XS and doors
TIP-ON BLUMOTION: Push-to-open and soft-close. Mechanical opening support system with silent and effortless closing for handle-less drawers and pull-outs

LEGRABOX pure — Box System

Blum

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Experience elegance with the latest innovation in box systems. A linear and sleek design, combined with high-quality materials, characterises the appearance of LEGRABOX.

Lifemark Product Partner

Kitchens, laundries, bathroom vanities, entertainment units, wardrobes, offices, commercial, schools, university, hospitality, shop fit-outs and other interior cabinetry.

Compatible with AMBIA-LINE inner dividing system and kitchen accessories
40kg or 70kg weight loading
270–550mm nominal length
N. M, K, C and F height sides
For drawer widths 275–1400mm wide
For inner drawer widths 275–1200mm wide

SERVO-DRIVE for LEGRABOX is a Lifemark Approved Product
AMBIA-LINE steel design for cutlery and utensils are Lifemark Approved Products
AMBIA-LINE kitchen accessories are Lifemark Approved Products
ISO 14001, 50001, 9001

BLUMOTION: Soft-close. Technology for silent and effortless closing
SERVO-DRIVE: Electronic opening support system for lift systems, box systems and integrated appliances
TIP-ON: Push-to-open and push-to-close. Mechanical opening support system for handle-less AVENTOS HK, AVENTOS HK-XS and doors
TIP-ON BLUMOTION: Push-to-open and soft-close. Mechanical opening support system with silent and effortless closing for handle-less drawers and pull-outs

CLIP top — Hinge System

Blum

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CLIP top, sleek sophisticated engineering providing ease of motion.

Kitchens, laundries, bathroom vanities, entertainment units, wardrobes, offices, commercial, schools, university, hospitality, shop fit-outs and other interior cabinetry.

ISO 14001, 50001, 9001

BLUMOTION: Soft-close. Technology for silent and effortless closing
SERVO-DRIVE: Electronic opening support system for lift systems, box systems and integrated appliances
TIP-ON: Push-to-open and push-to-close. Mechanical opening support system for handle-less AVENTOS HK, AVENTOS HK-XS and doors
TIP-ON BLUMOTION: Push-to-open and soft-close. Mechanical opening support system with silent and effortless closing for handle-less drawers and pull-outs

AMBIA-LINE — Inner Dividing System

Blum

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AMBIA-LINE inner dividing system is kitchen organisation at its best.

Lifemark Product Partner

Kitchens, laundries, bathroom vanities, entertainment units, wardrobes, offices, commercial, schools, university, hospitality, shop fit-outs and other interior cabinetry

Available to suit M height nominal lengths of 450, 500, 550mm
Available to suit C and F height nominal lengths of 270-550mm

AMBIA-LINE Steel design for LEGRABOX and MERIVOBOX are Lifemark Approved Products
ISO 14001
ISO 50001
ISO 9001

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