using space well

Easy access is the hallmark of good storage systems anywhere. In the residential environment visibility and design is equally important. It is a market segment where innovation, new options and new materials are constantly brought to market. We asked our leading suppliers for their latest incarnation of some of these storage options, from cutlery drawer organisers, to portable racks for cleaning products, to pantry pull out options, and options to maximise use of the kitchens deepest darkest corners

Ergonomic access to space

We’ve seen a distinct move away from cupboards and towards drawer-based storage in recent years, to the point where, even if the visible cabinet panel is a hinged door, often you’ll find a stack of drawers installed behind it. And this makes sense; drawers make the most of the cabinet interior and provide accessible, ergonomic access to contents.

What’s the next step? Surely, it’s organising within each drawer not just to maximise space, but also to minimise noisy content movement and to reduce clutter, thus aiding fast retrieval of items.

Divider Panels

Harn Ritma® System

Movable divider panels and lateral dividers to fit the Harn Ritma® soft close drawer system make it so easy for your clients to set their drawer spaces up exactly as they wish; creating plate stack spaces, slots to keep those pesky plastic lids in one place, or keeping various sorts of foodstuffs together.

Drawer Insert Options for all price points

When it comes to drawer trays, you, or your client, may be after a top of the line stainless steel system, budget-friendly plastic trays or a designer, flexible arrangement. Whatever the preference, Fit has options to suit:

Open Space is a flexible drawer organizing system that utilises plastic profiles, steel dividers and wooden boxes in a freeform manner. Black plastic profiles, trimmed to fit from 1200mm lengths, sit at the front and back of the drawer. Steel dividers, in 2 height options, fit into pre-cut slots in these profiles; the taller ones are perfect for creating plate stack spaces. Wooden boxes, available in two sizes, nest within the dividers. Mix and match components to create your own customized drawer layout.

Impala Inoxa. Functional and durable, this stainless-steel drawer organiser system is completely modular so you can create the perfect cutlery drawer or utensil drawer configuration. It's also removable; ideal for easy cleaning and carrying to table or BBQ. Fit have a huge range of pre-assembled kits, or you can customise from the individual components. And, for maximum convenience, it's also dishwasher safe.

Impala Plastika. Elegant yet functional, these drawer organiser trays are made for Fit in Germany, by an ISO-9001 accredited company established in 1993. They’re made from high-quality plastic, which is selected for its suitability for this use.

Multiple sizes, easy clean surface and inserts for spice bottles and drawer knife block inserts make this system a great way to maximise kitchen drawer organisation and minimise frustrating, time consuming clutter.

For the budget conscious, Fit also offer practical, economical cutlery trays, utensil trays and spice bottle organisers. Also very popular is their anti-slip drawer matting in black, grey and white; excellent for preventing glasses and crockery from slipping and sliding in drawers, with the added benefit of helping to reduce noise.

Contact your Fit rep, phone 0800 852 258 or email sales@fit-nz.co.nz to discuss your drawer organising requirements.

These products are all featured in Fit’s brand new 2020 issue of their general storage project book – Making Your Space Work, which covers, drawer and door systems, wardrobes systems and drawer organisers. Contact Fit to order hard copies or download a copy from https://www.fit-nz. co.nz/fit-cataloguesand-downloads

DISPENSA - Offering a clear view of the contents from either side.

Trays and baskets can be individually hung at heights to suit the contents,