This is Blum's Pinello base pull-out unit, a storage system built around clean-lined shelving that fits into narrow base cabinets. The unit includes a dedicated tea towel rail and comes complete with non-slip matting, magnetic dividers, and a bottle partition to keep contents organised.

Where It Fits

The Pinello works in 300mm wide base cabinets, making it ideal for those awkward narrow spaces that often end up wasted. Your cabinet needs to be at least 520mm deep internally and 525mm high, though you'll need 712mm height if you want to use the optional fourth shelf in the high position.

How It Works

The unit pulls out on Blum's Legrabox soft-close runners, bringing the entire contents within easy reach. You can choose between soft-close operation or push-to-open for handleless designs. The shelves themselves are part of Blum's LIRO system, with magnetic dividers that let you create compartments exactly where you need them.

Why It Matters

Those 300mm cabinets often become black holes where things disappear at the back. The pull-out action means you can see and reach everything, while the tea towel rail keeps damp cloths separate from your dry goods. The non-slip matting stops jars and bottles sliding around as the unit moves, and the magnetic dividers mean you can reconfigure the storage as your needs change.

Design Consideration

This works particularly well in galley kitchens or anywhere you're trying to maximise storage in a compact space. The white finish suits most kitchen styles, and the clean lines don't compete with your cabinet doors. However, at 40kg maximum load, you'll need to think about what you're storing. It's perfect for lighter items like oils, vinegars, and cleaning supplies, but less suitable if you want to pack it with heavy preserves.

Build Quality

The frame is steel with a white powder-coated finish. Blum's Legrabox runners are among the most reliable in the industry, rated for thousands of opening cycles. The LIRO shelving system uses 6mm thick material, giving you the option to customise with different shelf materials later if you want to change the look.

Options

You get three shelves as standard, with the option of a fourth shelf that can be positioned high or low depending on your cabinet height. The unit comes with four magnetic dividers and includes both bottle partitions and the tea towel rail. If you're planning a handleless kitchen, you can specify the push-to-open mechanism instead of standard soft-close.

This makes sense if you have narrow base cabinets that aren't working hard enough, particularly if you need somewhere dedicated for tea towels and cleaning supplies. The key is making sure your cabinet dimensions work with the minimum requirements.