Tall kitchen storage with Blum SPACE TOWER

Blum SPACE TOWER larder with internal pull-outs
The original Blum SPACE TOWER illustration shows internal pull-outs behind a tall cabinet door.

A tall larder can bring food storage into one place, but it needs to be easy to see and use. Blum SPACE TOWER uses internal pull-outs behind cabinet doors, allowing individual levels to be opened separately. Its value depends on where it sits in the kitchen, what it contains and how comfortably the doors and drawers can move.

Start with the contents and access

Think about the food, bottles and appliances you want to store before deciding the cabinet width and internal divisions. Frequently used items need convenient access. Taller packets and containers need enough clearance above them, while small items can be easier to organise in shallower levels.

Blum's SPACE TOWER overview explains the system's independent pull-outs. The original demonstration video remains available as a visual introduction.

  • Everyday provisions
    Group frequently used food where it can be found without moving several other items.
  • Drawer heights
    Set the divisions around the actual packets, bottles and containers rather than equal spaces by default.
  • Cabinet position
    Consider the route between the larder, worktop, fridge and cooking area.
  • Door movement
    Check that the opening angle allows the internal drawers to extend freely.

Compare a larder with other useful storage

A tall cupboard is one part of the kitchen. Deep drawers near the hob may be more convenient for pans, while crockery may suit a run near the dishwasher or dining area. Allocate the contents across the room before placing everything in a single large cabinet.

Deep drawers beside the cooker, shown open for access to cookware.
Open drawers in the completed Huddersfield oak kitchen show another way to keep contents visible and accessible. This project photograph is not a SPACE TOWER product illustration. Explore the project.

The Huddersfield project combines solid oak doors with oak-veneered plywood cabinetry and a range of storage arrangements. Our kitchen storage guide helps compare tall larders, drawers and other cabinet uses.

Specify the fittings for the intended load

The load rating belongs to the chosen runner or drawer system and configuration. There is no single safe load to assume for every SPACE TOWER cabinet. Agree suitable fittings for the proposed contents, with the manufacturer's instructions followed for the complete assembly.

Adding several individual drawer ratings together does not establish a whole-cabinet rating. Cabinet construction, fixing, drawer dimensions and installation remain part of the specification. High-quality plywood provides our preferred premium cabinet construction, with the internal fittings planned alongside it.

Manufacturer photograph of a wide SPACE TOWER larder
The second original manufacturer photograph shows the larder arrangement; exact fittings and capacities are confirmed for the proposed specification.

Choose the opening arrangement with the fronts

Visible handles, mechanical push-to-open and electrically assisted opening have different requirements. Select the door and drawer arrangement as a compatible system. Our Blum hinge guide explains the distinction between soft closing and opening assistance, while SERVO-DRIVE introduces electrical opening.

The fronts also contribute to the room's appearance. In the Matlock plywood kitchen, tall furniture is planned within a U-shaped arrangement with natural plywood fronts and a green FENIX worktop. It offers a real example of fitting substantial storage into the room rather than choosing the larder in isolation.

Questions about tall larder storage

Does SPACE TOWER pull out as one complete unit?

Its internal pull-outs can be used individually behind the cabinet doors. Confirm the exact arrangement in the project specification.

Should all the internal drawers be the same height?

Not necessarily. The useful arrangement depends on the intended contents and the space needed above each level.

Is a larder always better than base drawers?

They serve different purposes. Consider the contents, available space and access before deciding how to distribute storage.

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