This is Blum's Pinello base pull-out unit, designed specifically for narrow base cabinets where storage space is at a premium. The system combines clean-lined LIRO shelving with practical accessories including a chopping board holder, making it particularly suited to smaller kitchens where every centimetre counts.
Where It Fits
The unit fits into 300mm wide base cabinets with a minimum internal depth of 520mm. This makes it ideal for those awkward narrow spaces beside your hob or sink where traditional storage solutions don't work well. It suits both handleless and handled kitchen designs.
How It Works
The entire unit pulls out smoothly on Blum's LEGRABOX runners, bringing everything within easy reach. You can choose between soft-close operation or push-to-open for handleless designs. The shelves are held in place by a simple click-fix system, and the whole unit carries up to 40kg.
What makes this system particularly clever is the included accessories. The chopping board holder keeps your boards organised and accessible, while magnetic dividers let you configure the shelves exactly as you need them. Non-slip matting prevents items from sliding around as you open and close the unit, and there's a bottle partition for storing oils and vinegars upright.
Why It Matters
In narrow base units, storage often becomes a frustrating game of reaching into dark corners. This pull-out system brings everything to you instead. The chopping board holder is particularly useful as it keeps boards separate from other items and allows air to circulate around them.
Design Consideration
The white finish integrates well with most kitchen colour schemes, but the system works best when your storage needs match its organised, compartmentalised approach. If you prefer to store items more loosely or need flexibility for very large items, traditional shelving might serve you better.
Build Quality
The steel construction and Blum hardware provide the reliability you'd expect. The LIRO shelving system has clean, uncomplicated lines that won't date, and the magnetic dividers stay put during daily use.
Options
The system comes in 3 and 4 shelf versions. If you choose the 4-shelf option with the extra shelf in the high position, you'll need a minimum cabinet height of 712mm. The standard version works with the more common 525mm internal height.
Closing Guidance
This system makes most sense if you have a narrow base cabinet that currently frustrates you, and if you value organised, accessible storage over maximum volume. The chopping board holder adds genuine daily convenience, but only if board storage is currently a problem in your kitchen.
