Now available in New Zealand, Blum’s SPACE STEP provides extra storage where a kickboard would usually be. At the same time, it’s a retractable step, facilitating access to the top shelves of wall cabinets. At a stroke, two design and accessibility issues are solved.

Children can now step up to help at the kitchen workbench. Items can be easily accessed from cabinets above eye level, with no need to drag out a separate stool or step ladder. And homeowners gain a bonus drawer at floor level, which comes in handy when storage space is at a premium.

Fully integrated with the cabinetry design, SPACE STEP is visually unobtrusive. Activated by a weight of just eight kilograms, the Blum integrated safety feature locks SPACE STEP in position. It’s engineered to bear up to 150kg of weight, and for extra safety, there’s an anti-slip surface.

SPACE STEP is versatile — designed to be integrated into the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or general storage systems. Partner it with Blum’s SPACE TOWER to create vertical storage with a tiny footprint. It can be specified with flush, recessed and recessed low toe-kicks, and it works with Blum’s tried and tested motion technologies — SERVO-DRIVE, BLUMOTION and TIP-ON BLUMOTION.

With SPACE STEP, designers can build in more storage and improve accessibility in one easy step.