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How could requirements for kitchen use change in 20 years?
A lot can happen in 20 years. Physical changes also lead to changes in kitchen use. This in turn leads to new requirements for the kitchen. Because a kitchen is often very difficult to alter after installation, it is important to consider these possibilities and potential requirements before the kitchen purchase. But how can one know today what one's requirements might be tomorrow?
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The AGE EXPLORER - gives us an extra insight into possible customer requirements
The AGE EXPLORER is a suit that is used to simulate physical limitations. Its wearer has first hand experience of these limitations when applied to kitchen work. The result is an increased understanding of the special requirements that can arise.
At Blum, the AGE EXPLORER is used for research that enables us to develop and test products today to determine whether or not they will continue to offer ergonomic advantages to kitchen users for the long-term.
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Our research results thanks to the AGE EXPLORER
Retrieving objects from a shelf in the base cabinet is a difficult task for all kitchen users. Deep bending is often required, the view of items is poor and you often have to remove part of the cabinet contents to get to items that you want at the back.
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That's why you should plan full extensions in base cabinets
Full extensions such as TANDEMBOX offer an excellent view of the entire cabinet contents as well as optimal access. No more kneeling or uncomfortable bending.
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Everything in sight with full extensions instead of single extensions
Full extensions are much better than single extensions for a better overview and optimal access. This is also doubly verified by the AGE EXPLORER tests.
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Use SPACE CORNER as a carousel unit corner solution
Tests with the AGE EXPLORER have confirmed that it is difficult to get kitchen utensils out of a carousel unit. Deep bending and stretching to reach an item way in the back takes a lot of effort, not to mention the lack of organisation.
That's why Blum recommends SPACE CORNER as a corner solution. Bending is not required, objects are well-organised and easy to remove.
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Easy opening thanks to the electrical opening support system
When you have decreasing muscle strength, opening heavy pull-outs is hard work. An electrical opening support system such as SERVO-DRIVE makes opening simple and easy.
Because SERVO-DRIVE can be opened with the hand as well as the knee or foot, drawers can be opened without effort or bending.
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More head clearance in the wall cabinet area
Because of a limited field of vision, as is simulated by the AGE EXPLORER, doors sticking out into the room can quickly become a hazard.
Lift systems such as AVENTOS offer several advantages here:
The lift system is easy to open
It swings upward out of the way
It always remains in the desired position
And it is just as easy to re-close
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Inner dividing systems provide organisation
Tests with the AGE EXPLORER have shown that taking items from a drawer with no inner dividing system is difficult. There is no overview.
Items organised in the ORGA-LINE inner dividing system are easier to remove thanks to the curved shape of the containers. Everything is well organised and easy to find.
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DYNAMIC SPACE
