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Furnishing Idea is the portal dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, designed to bring together different professionals such as architects, designers, carpenters, furniture makers and manufacturers active in the furniture market who represent the reference point in terms of innovation and quality of the product offered. On the other hand, the portal aims to provide a valid information service focused on products, projects, events and fairs and everything that revolves around the world of components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry.

 

The portal is divided into different sections where you can explore the different products according to different categories, get in touch with manufacturers, download catalogues to keep up with industry trends and watch videos of interviews with the best professionals and manufacturers.

 

In the articles section you can find all the information about the most innovative product technologies, such as furniture materials, furniture accessories and systems, furniture machinery, furniture hardware, manufactured by manufacturers with a solid experience in the field. In the companies section there is an overview of the manufacturers registered on our portal, divided by product category, where you can contact us for any request. Our portal also has a special catalogues section to allow professionals and operators in the sector to view in a practical way all the catalogues relating to the various products (furniture hardware, upholstery materials, furniture paints, etc.). In addition, to allow easy consultation of the products, our portal has reserved a product section, organized by categories, where you can find out about the technical characteristics, materials and functionality of each product. The video section, on the other hand, presents numerous video interviews given by professionals and manufacturers that report news, insights and informative content on the best technologies in the sector.

 

In addition, to keep you constantly informed you can also consult our Journal section which contains all the Furnishing Idea magazines dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, such as the edition dedicated to Sicam or Interzum, two of the most important trade fairs in the sector. The magazines can be consulted from the portal or easily downloadable in pdf format.

 

Thanks to the trust placed in us by many manufacturers, our portal is now recognized both nationally and internationally. In fact, there are already many internationally recognized and established companies in the sector, including the AIPEF group (Italian Flexible Expanded Polyurethanes Companies) which promotes scientific information on the use of flexible polyurethane foam in the sectors in which it is used.

Technology innovations offered by top drawer slide companies are featured here.

Drawer slides provide the best solutions for reliable and convenient opening and closing of drawers for furniture of all levels. Many types of slides are currently available on the market: drawer slides, invisible slides, roller guides, ball bearing slides, slides for pull-out tops, and full or partial extension slides.

Drawer slide companies invest heavily in research and technology to offer high quality, functional and aesthetically pleasing products. In this section, you will find the latest news and technological breakthroughs of drawer slides and drawer runners, and you can view their products and catalogs of drawer slide manufacturers; you can get in touch with the companies directly through the contact form or through the relevant contact information in the custom tab.

Practical applications of drawer slides

Drawer slides can be applied for different types of drawers. We report some more common applications:

  1. Kitchens: they simplify access to utensils, dishes and cookware, ensuring smooth opening of drawers;
  2. Desks: optimize storage space for documents and office supplies, improving organization;
  3. Nightstands: ensure quiet opening of drawers for easy access to personal items.
  4. Bathroom furniture: promote easy use of drawers for toiletries and towels;
  5. Living room furniture: can help design furniture with special openings or small spaces.

 

 

 

Types of drawer slides

Several types of drawer slides are produced in the market, each with unique features suited to specific needs:

  • Ball bearing slides: offer superior smoothness, ideal for drawers that must support heavy loads;
  • Full-extension slides: allow the drawer to be fully extended for complete access to its contents;
  • Soft-close guides: provide cushioned closure, reducing noise and increasing safety.

 

Features of drawer slides

The choice of drawer slides when designing furniture is very important.

Multiple architects and designers carefully analyze the characteristics of drawer slides specified by various manufacturers:

  • Quality materials: steel or aluminum for strength and durability;
  • Load capacity: indicates the amount of weight the rail can support without compromising performance;
  • Ease of installation: the best rails are designed to be installed easily, so as to facilitate the design and installation steps.
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Actro 5D drawer slides from Hettich: high performance and long-term reliability

Stability and sliding comfort for large wooden drawers
Category: Drawer runners
Publication date: 01/09/2020
Company: Hettich Italia

Full extension slides for Quadro Compact refrigerator and freezer drawers from Hettich

Comfort even in the drawers of refrigerators, freezers and basins thanks to easy and ergonomic access
Category: Drawer runners
Publication date: 17/02/2020
Company: Hettich Italia

Omge Industries: an innovative and versatile line of accessories

Solutions that satisfy the furniture industry and others industries.
Category: Drawer runners
Publication date: 13/05/2019
Company: OMGE SPA

"Omge Industries": machineries and solutions for furniture industry

Runners, drawers and sliding systems, where innovation is also design
Category: Drawer runners
Publication date: 02/11/2017
Company: OMGE SPA

System for drawers Avantech of Hettich

Perfect technic and aesthetic
Category: Drawer runners
Publication date: 06/10/2015
Company: Hettich Italia

Here we present the technological innovations offered by the best manufacturers of drawer runners. The drawer runners provide the best solutions for reliable and practical drawers opening and closing for every level furniture. There are many types of runners currently available on the market: runners for drawer, invisible runners, roller guides, sphere runners, retractable shelves runners, total or partial extraction runners. Manufacturers of drawer runners invest a lot in research and technology to offer high quality products and functionality and aesthetically pleasing. You'll find the best producers of drawer runners and you can view their products and catalogs; you can contact directly the companies through the contact form or on the personal page.

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