Two weeks ago on Better Homes and Gardens, I first heard about DYNAMIC SPACE, by Blum. This led to my visit to the Blum show room on Ferntree Gully Rd, Mount Waverley this week. The visit left me feeling very excited about the prospects this kitchen could have for many people who are finding kitchen tasks at home harder than it used to be. Rachael, the welcoming Showroom Consultant there, showed me through so many product designs that I immediately applied to many of the clients I have seen in the past. Most impressive were:
Dynamic Space: Blum can take you through the 5 kitchen zones and assist you in planning 'zones' that will save time and energy in the kitchen. It's all about workflows and making tasks in the kitchen so much easier! They can move bits around based on the measures you take along.
The Tip on and Servo drive draws: no more handles to bump your thighs into. And no more pain if you have Rheumatoid when pulling a draw open. Simply push a lower draw with your knee and it glides effortlessly open. Let me apply a real life example. My Mum is 60 something (she is a bit delicate about her age, so lets just leave it at that). She has just had a total hip replacement and she has severe arthritis in her hands, wrists, feet and knees. I just rearranged her cupboards so that she could reach most frequently used items during her recovery from surgery. She is also just about to go through a kitchen reno. She lives by herself. She may have at least another 20 years in her own home, where she is adamant she wants to stay. She is smart, she is putting in draws in her new kitchen. But, once these are full (especially with plates) they can take a deal of effort to open. A servo drive draw (just on the heavier/fuller draws) might be a great option. Note to self: must ring Mum!
The Space Corner with Synchro motion: anyone who needs to reduce strain to the back, has difficulty kneeling/crouching could benefit from this. And, no more lost saucepan lids/containers!
Blum have distributors in Victoria: Lincoln Group http://www.lincolngroup.com/ and Wilson and Bradley http://www.wilbrad.com.au/. (Make sure you see my next post as these are the Distributors of Blum products but not the makers of Kitchens!) If you are looking for a kitchen that will last you a lifetime of changing physical abilities, then this could be a great option. I am not sure yet on price, but I will have one of their distributors come and quote on my own kitchen - watch this space!!!
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