Hettich UK sheds new light on kitchen storage

When it comes to family life and entertaining, the kitchen has taken centre stage in the British home. Kitchen design today must speak volumes about the home owner’s style and way of life.

But the kitchen is still a place for storage, preparation and, yes, doing the dishes. It needs to perform on a practical level while delivering the desired visual impact.

It’s a conundrum which continuously exercises minds at Hettich, resulting in some gamechanging solutions.

One of which is LightTower – a new take on tower unit larder storage featuring the exceptional AvanTech YOU platform drawer system but with the addition of internal lighting. What’s really special about the lighting aspect is that it is hassle-free, with no connection required. LightTower illuminates each drawer automatically when the drawer is opened. Delivery of the even, 4000K light requires no complicated connections because a practical rechargeable battery pack simply adheres to the rear panel.

For kitchen manufacturers it is ideal – a straightforward way to add practicality and value for customers in an eye-catching package. But retrofit is also an inspired application for LightTower – adding a transformational element to any project.

The package

LightTower comprises five pre-assembled drawer boxes, with runners and internal fronts, in a choice of widths, each individually illuminated. Smooth, effortless drawer opening and closing is assured thanks to high-quality 30 kg runners, and installation is easy. LightTower comes with a jig to help mark up the cabinet for fitting the runners with precision.

Hinges are an additional option where existing hinges do not provide the zero protrusion required for the drawers to slide open unobstructed.

These are times when home-owners need reassurance about investing in their main asset. Will their purchase stand the test of time in style, functionality and quality? Does it represent good value. Does it add value? LightTower certainly ticks all of these.

Now you see it, now you don‘t

The increasing tendency to replace compartmentalised living with multi-functional spaces means a creative bonanza for kitchen designers. All eyes are on their designs – all the time. It calls for a fresh approach to kitchen presentation and a focus on how to ensure a living space can adopt different modes for its diverse roles across the day.

This, according to Hettich, is where sliding and folding doors come into their own.

Hettich‘s WingLine folding door systems, for example, enable the production of cabinet fronts with a push/pull-to-move opening mechanism which provides access to a cabinet or defined area with just one movement of the hand – ideal for room dividers, or concealing a kitchen in a multi-functional living space.

Scene change

Sliding solutions, such as SlideLine M, enable a complete scene change in the living space by alternately concealing and revealing functional objects such as crockery and glasses during the day, and more decorative items or photos and books when the mood changes to relaxation or entertaining.

Between them, Hettich’s full range of sliding and folding door systems for full height and smaller fronts, provide the opportunity to impress customers with tailored and flexible door solutions for highly individual living spaces. With its innovative storage solutions such as LightTower and WingLine/SlideLine, Hettich is making a major contribution to interior solutions which embrace contemporary living. www.hettich.com

Hettich’s support for flexible manufacturing via its platform models, allows manufacturers to offer customized furniture for the real world, both in the way it looks and the way it performs. End users will surely appreciate the opportunity to get involved and creative with their own ideas and achieve living spaces which align with their aspirations.

As one of the biggest fittings manufacturers in the world with more than 8000 employees, Hettich has the presence to support customers with the best products and service. Hettich’s renowned product quality stems from a policy of continuous improvement.

From a technical point of view, Hettich’s products of utmost reliability, dependability and attention to detail are supported by rigorous testing and industry-leading, sustainable manufacturing processes and materials, with ISO 9001 quality management.

Hettich UK’s headquarters, next to Media City in Salford, offers a hub for the full Hettich experience with hands-on product displays and knowledgeable staff to support every need.