KITCHEN STORAGE
Häfele UK on pull out vs swing larders I
n an age when kitchen space is a premium, designers are relied upon to
advise how homeowners can maximise their storage options and make the most of every inch available. Installing a pull out or swing out larder is one way of maximising space, while also giving a kitchen an extra stylish feature. But which should you recommend: pull out or swing? Before recommending a larder it’s important to
think about the environment the storage is going into to ensure the user has the right system for their needs and will be able to access the items within it as easily as possible Pull out larders, which bring a layered basket
Comment by Adeline Baker
Category Manager – Furniture Equipment, Häfele UK
system out to the user from a cupboard, are great for kitchens where you want to maximise space, as they can fill slim gaps in between other cupboards. In a galley kitchen however, these designs can cause a challenge due to a lack of space, so here a swing out larder – which pulls a
set of stacked drawers toward the homeowner, with the door of the larder swinging out to lean against the cupboard next to it – might be best to use instead. For either system to perform at its best,
designers need to consider the whole kitchen space and layout. For example, it isn’t recommended to put swing out systems – which open to 160 degrees – next to any appliances, in case they get damaged by continuous opening of the door. This is especially true for items like fridges and ovens, which have protruding handles. Pull out larders, meanwhile, generally require more space directly in front of the unit. As well as the 500mm needed to bring the system out of the cupboard, you’ll also need to allow an additional 400mm-500mm to allow the homeowner to easily move around it. For more advice on planning and maximising
storage for your customers, visit
https://www.hafele.co.uk/kitchen-storage
Grass Nova Pro Scala available from Häfele UK W
hile consumers often have to weigh up a choice between
drawers or larders, innovative products like the Grass Nova Pro Scala Stack Tower available from Häfele UK means it no longer has to be one or the other.
The Nova Pro Scala Stack Tower combines
a larder unit design with pre-assembled drawers that pull out independently to different depths so users can find exactly what they need with ease. Each drawer features fully synchronised runner technology and integrated soft-close. Designed to maximise storage, the Nova
Pro Scala Stack Tower has straight inside narrow inner sides and a slimline outside construction, plus each drawer can hold up to 40kg in weight. The Nova Pro Scala Stack Tower is available
in a range of heights and widths, including a 300mm slimline size and a vast 1000mm option. Customers can also choose from stone or silver colourways, available as a standard 90mm height drawer or as a deeper pan drawer option with rectangular rail, glass or solid side drawers. For fast fitting and easy adjustment, the tower
has integrated height and side adjustment and the internal drawer fronts can be fitted and removed without tools. For more information, visit:
https://www.hafele.co.uk/grass-novapro
0800 171 2907
www.hafele.co.uk
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