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  Are you tired of drawers that slam shut or are hard to open? Upgrade to Unico Components combined Soft Close and Push to Open Drawer Slides for a smoother, more convenient experience. These drawer runners, built to a high standard by GTV, are an ideal replacement or upgrade for your kitchen, bathroom, or office drawers.   Key Features:   ·         Push to Open & Soft Close Mechanism: Prevents drawers from banging shut and allows for easy, push-to-open functionality. ·         Full Extension: Provides complete access to the drawer's contents, even items at the back. ·         Smooth Operation: Steel ball bearings ensure a smooth and quiet glide. ·         Easy Installation: Features a release lever for quick and simple fitting.   Specifications:   ·        ...

The Best Items to Maximise Bedroom Space Are you tired of a cluttered bedroom with limited cupboard storage space? Do you find yourself struggling to fit all your clothes, shoes, and belongings neatly? Our pull-out storage solutions and pull-down rails are designed to immensely improve the way you organise your bedroom space, offering convenience and functionality. Pull-Out Storage Solutions If you are looking to streamline your daily routine and make it easier to find what you need when you need it, then you need pull-out bedroom storage solutions . These bedroom furniture fixtures are crafted to utilise every inch of your wardrobe space efficiently, offering smart design and practicality and are perfect for bedrooms of any size. Here’s why they’re a game-changer: Features: 1. Space Optimisation: Our pull-out storage solutions are designed to maximise space, ensuring that no corner goes unused. This means you can store more items without sacrificing accessibility.   2. Versatil...

What to do if your replacement espagnolette lock has gone out of production Espagnolette locks are a catch! These locks are easier to fit than to pronounce or spell! The meaning of espagnolette is literally “a catch”. The mechanism uses long rods or bars the length of the door, to secure the top and bottom of the cabinet as well as the option of securing the middle. Operating the handle or lock rotates the rods employing the catches, in turn securely closing the cupboard or door. Replacement espagnolette locks It can be a relatively common occurrence that when replacing an espagnolette lock, you find that the fitting has been updated by the manufacturer or discontinued altogether. If you are replacing an espagnolette lock but are struggling to find your particular lock, then contact us to find a suitable alternative . Remove the lock and note the measurements written on the lock or measure all the parts so we can suggest an alternative from our range. For example, espagnolette locks m...

Fitted wardrobes and bedroom storage space has to be high up on everyone’s priority when it comes to planning or designing a bedroom. Even if we are not working with a big room, it is still possible to create surprisingly efficient storage space. At Unico we supply many items for use in building perfect fitted wardrobes. Consider incorporating some of the following items into your custom wardrobe designs: Items for hanging To help organise a wardrobe and especially if space is limited, we supply a range of pull-down and pull-out options for hanging clothes , including trousers , ties, and belts. For shoes, bags and linens Include pull-out storage for shoes  to make the most of lower spaces. Add shelves above for storing bags and linens. Cupboards and drawers Keep items out of sight and give a room the appearance of being neat and tidy. For extra luxury and quality, consider soft close hinges for cupboards and soft close and push to open drawers. This kind of investme...

Despite the challenges of the last year, the furniture manufacturing industry never ceases to amaze in its ability to adapt, while also continuing to make a significant contribution to the nation’s economy. We looked at some of the recent changes we particularly have observed, as a supplier of fixtures and fittings to the furniture manufacturing industry. Home Working Home working has increased the need for home office furniture as the WFH (Work From Home) movement takes a strong hold on the workforce. People are willing to invest in WFH spaces seeing this transition as a permanent one. Not just a decent ergonomic chair, but dedicated workspaces rather than utilising the kitchen table or breakfast bar as a desk. More People are Renting As it becomes increasingly difficult for younger people to get onto the property ladder, the option of renting also offers lower commitment and the freedom to relocate with less headache. The challenge for the furniture industry is to supply lower ...

Soft Close and Push to Open Drawer Runners Of course we get excited about all our product launches, but this is a first! We have not previously supplied a runner with the two functions of soft close and push to open combined.  These runners conveniently accommodate the trend for drawers without handles which alludes to modern minimalist style along with the luxury and quality of the fitting itself: providing simplicity and style with functionality. Where can we use them? These side fix runners are normally used in a bedroom or living room. There is no reason they can’t be utilised in kitchen drawers as well. The big appeal is preventing banging when closing, and the soft glide mechanism is a pure delight.   Noise is reduced as drawers close silently and gently every time and can never be slammed shut. All that is needed is a gentle touch which engages the mechanism that fully closes or opens the drawer. Replacement, upgrade and new design These side mounted drawer...

Soft close drawer runners mean quality cabinetry with longevity... This type of soft close drawer is in high demand with consumers these days because it has become one of the hallmarks of high quality in cabinetry.  If you are fitting a new wardrobe system, bedroom storage or office furniture, you want to be sure it includes soft close drawers. But w hat are they exactly and what are the main benefits?  Soft close drawers are a premium feature allowing drawers to close silently and smoothly. Just before it is completely shut, the soft close mechanism of the drawer takes over, and gently pulls the drawer closed the rest of the way. What are the advantages of a soft close drawer? Drawers with soft close cannot be slammed shut, ensuring they close gently and silently every time. A soft close drawer is safer because fingers cannot get accidentally crushed in the closing drawer. Drawers with soft close tend to last longer, because the mechanism endures less stress. Drawers that ar...

Are you are looking at starting a home DIY project to better utilise the space in your bedroom? Maybe space is not the main issue, but you just want to organise better. Or are you a tradesman working on a project such as building wardrobe space for student accommodation, where space is compact?  Consider incorporating these genius wardrobe fittings while being able to utilise and organise every inch of available space. Maximise a wardrobe with bespoke design and create that feeling of order and organisation which brings calm to a bedroom, our place of rest and relaxation.   Pull out storage solutions Pull down wardrobe rail One of our top selling items in the wardrobe fittings range, which utilises a higher space where normally hanging clothes wouldn't be practical. Pull the rail towards you with the pole for this impressive storage solution. Provides easy access to space which could not normally be considered. A good quality product supplied from leading manufacture...