The AVENTOS HS top is Blum's lift system for cabinet doors that swing up and over, rather than opening outwards. Instead of hinged doors that project into your kitchen space, this mechanism allows large cabinet fronts to lift up and tuck back over the cabinet, giving you complete access to the interior without any door in your way.

Where It Fits

This system works particularly well for wall cabinets where you want full access without doors swinging into your workspace. It's especially useful in kitchens with cornice or crown mouldings, as the upward motion works around these architectural details. The system handles cabinet heights from 350mm to 800mm and widths up to 1800mm, so it suits both compact and large wall units.

How It Works

When you lift the door, the mechanism guides it up and back over the cabinet in a smooth arc. The door stays in the open position without you holding it, and when you're ready to close it, a gentle pull brings it down with Blum's BLUMOTION soft-close technology controlling the final movement. The system calculates the exact power factor needed based on your door's weight and dimensions, ensuring the mechanism is perfectly balanced for your specific cabinet front.

Why It Matters

In narrow kitchens or busy cooking spaces, doors that don't project outwards make a real difference to how you move around. You won't find yourself working around an open door or accidentally catching it with your shoulder. For tall wall cabinets, this also means you can access the full interior without a door blocking your view or limiting your reach.

Design Consideration

This system works best where you have adequate ceiling height above the cabinet, as the door needs space to swing up and back. It's particularly good for modern, clean-lined kitchens where the upward motion feels natural and uncluttered. However, if your wall cabinets sit very close to the ceiling, a traditional hinged door might be more practical.

Build Quality

The mechanism is engineered for symmetrical use, meaning the same components work whether fitted left or right. It handles both solid wood fronts and frames with glass or other materials. The BLUMOTION soft-close is integrated into the lift mechanism itself, not added as an afterthought. Blum provides a five-year warranty on the system.

Options

The system comes in dark grey and includes everything needed for installation: the lift mechanism, front fixings, lever arms, cover caps and cross stabilisation rail. You can also specify it with SERVO-DRIVE, Blum's electrical assist system that opens the door with just a touch. This is particularly helpful for heavier doors or for anyone who finds lifting cabinet doors difficult.

Closing Guidance

Consider this system if you're looking at wall cabinets in a compact kitchen or anywhere you want unobstructed access to cabinet contents. The upward motion suits contemporary kitchen designs particularly well, but check you have sufficient ceiling clearance before specifying it.