The AVENTOS HS is Blum's lift mechanism for overhead cupboard doors that swing upwards rather than opening outwards. This set provides the core lifting mechanism for two doors, designed to work with Blum's soft-close and power-assisted opening systems.

Where It Fits

You'll find this mechanism in wall-mounted cupboards where you want the door to lift up and stay open above your head. It works in kitchens where standard outward-opening doors would hit your head or interfere with worktop activities. The mechanism suits cupboards between 350mm and 540mm high, and from 300mm to 1800mm wide.

How It Works

Two lift mechanisms mount inside your cupboard frame and connect to the door. When you push the door upwards, the mechanism takes the weight and holds it in the raised position. The system handles doors weighing between 2kg and 12.5kg, covering most standard kitchen cupboard doors.

Why It Matters

Upward-opening doors keep your workflow clear. You won't knock your head on an open door while working at the counter below, and the door won't swing into walkways or interfere with other cupboard doors opening nearby.

Design Consideration

This mechanism works well when you have sufficient ceiling height above the cupboard. You need your cupboard to be at least 264mm deep internally, and at least 350mm high internally. Consider whether you actually prefer the upward motion, some people find reaching up to close overhead doors less comfortable than pulling them towards you.

Build Quality

The mechanism is built to Blum's engineering standards with a five-year warranty. It mounts with chipboard screws into your cupboard frame, and the included fixings handle the lifting loads properly when installed in suitable cabinet construction.

This is the basic lift mechanism. You'll need to add Blum's BLUMOTION for soft-close action, or SERVO-DRIVE for power-assisted opening if you want those features. The mechanism works across Blum's range of compatible hinges and mounting plates for different door thicknesses and overlay requirements.