Smart Storage, the Eclipse of Beige, and Other News from EuroCucina 2024

With over 361,000 visitors, EuroCucina 2024 provided a fascinating glimpse of the décor ideas and storage trends that are sure to be making their way to these shores.

A team of local, and international Blum representatives had the chance to see the direction other European manufacturers and designers are taking.

Here are some of the takeaways:

Colour is back

If you’re bored with beige and looking to move on from off-white, EuroCucina 2024 had good news: Colour is making a comeback. Sandy, earthy hues such as terracotta, powder pink, ochre and salmon were much in evidence, often deployed to complement rich materials such as timber and stone.

We were particularly impressed with the way warm or soft palettes were paired with dark furniture fittings such as onyx black CLIP top BLUMOTION hinges or carbon black LEGRABOX drawers.

Thinking beyond the kitchen

While kitchens remain the key zone for innovative storage, there’s a surge of interest in making the most of other areas. Multi-functional homes to suit different living situations will be a key trend going forwards. Creative takes on wall units and reinterpreted storage solutions open up new ways of using space, with drawers and cabinetry slotting into bathrooms, bedrooms and laundries.

Designers are embracing multifunctional spaces that serve the desire for open-plan living. The slide-in REVEGO pocket system was a big hit, providing a stylish way to open and close off living spaces from more functional zones.

A purely mechanical solution with no motors or power supply, REVEGO offers simplicity when you want to make the most of the available space in a residential or commercial fit-out.

New Zealand can lead the way

While Europe provides ongoing inspiration in materials and colours, as well as superbly-engineered hardware solutions, the larger spaces and one-off designs common in New Zealand projects provide a stage for more innovative thinking.

Combining the local love of airy spaces and unconventional layouts with European sophistication, New Zealand designers are creating solutions that are anything but cookie-cutter.

More design inspiration available from EuroCucina

Blum have collated the details into an online report that expands on the themes above, plus a lot of extra detail. Visit www.blum.com/explores or contact your Blum Representative to discover more trends and inspirations.

Images as seen at EuroCucina from ARAN Cucine, Arrex, Aster, Cesar and Novello.

REVEGO duo — Pocket System for Double Doors

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Enhance the versatility and functionality of living spaces with Blum's REVEGO duo pocket system for double-door applications.

Kitchens, laundries, home offices, entertainment units, commercial spaces and other living spaces
Can be used as a standalone product, or combine it to create REVEGO duo + duo or REVEGO uno + duo in any configuration
Mounting width 900-1500mm
Internal width within the application up to 1350mm
Pocket width 150mm
Front height 1800-2980mm

CLIP top BLUMOTION in onyx black

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CLIP top BLUMOTION in onyx black fits discreetly into cabinet interiors.

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

Motion Technologies

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

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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

MOVENTO Pull-Out Shelf Lock

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Pull-out shelf lock for MOVENTO keeps pull-out shelves locked in place while fully extended.

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

Use with the MOVENTO runner system
40kg, 60kg or 70kg weight loading
Nominal lengths 270–550mm 40kg
Nominal lengths 500–600mm 70kg
Nominal length 700mm 60kg
BLUMOTION as standard
TIP-ON BLUMOTION optional
Variable widths up to 1200 mm

ISO 14001, 50001, 9001

BLUMOTION: Soft-close. Technology for silent and effortless closing
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

AVENTOS HF — Bi-fold Lift System

Blum

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AVENTOS HF is the right solution for overhead wall units with bi-fold fronts in kitchens and living areas.

Lifemark Product Partner

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

Ideal for large overhead cabinets, often used with high stud
Requires a minimum of 278mm internal cabinet depth
Customisable from 480-1080mm high
Customisable up to 1800mm wide
Angle stop available for 83° or 104°

Lifemark Approved
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

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