Distribution 2020 - Richelieu Division: mini-spaces, maxi-solutions

Article published in Le Soleil - La Vitrine

September 21, 2018

Small spaces are definitely popular in housing. From tiny houses to micro-condos, these confined spaces require functionality and innovation, in order to store everything without compromising the comfort of its occupants. Mini-spaces that can also offer maxi-possibilities.

However, these multiple functional systems are not reserved only for restricted spaces, assures Anne Michaud, general manager of Distribution 2020, a division of the Richelieu Group. Many owners of single-family homes or large apartments install them in order to better organize their layout and, as a result, their daily lives.

“A smart living space requires innovative furniture and accessories that allow space to be maximized with the utmost comfort,” she says.

To optimize everyone's comfort, the vast Quebec City store offers more than 110,000 hardware products, ranging from simple retractable shelves to the most sophisticated and automated storage systems. “We certainly have a solution for every problem and for every budget!”

The T-ABLE extendable table is ideal for small kitchens.

A functional kitchen

First step: the kitchen. This fall, it's the decluttering operation in the kitchen! No more rounds of plastic dishes; the clutter of utensils and glasses piling up for lack of space. Well-compartmentalized cupboards and drawers increase storage capacity.

“The choice of kitchen hardware and storage systems is surprising in the market. We make sure to offer products that are ergonomic, functional and have proven their worth,” says
Mrs Michaud. Among the most popular, Straightline's drawer storage range makes it easy to stack plates, bowls and other containers while utensils store side by side, as do spice jars, coffee capsules and all accessories that we like to have close at hand.

Trolleys that slide under the counter and retractable kitchen tables, large or small, are also gaining in popularity. Among the innovations offered at Distribution 2020, the slide mechanism for the Milo system is turning heads. This lunch counter hides under the workspace.

Transform your living room into a bedroom with the Cielo mechanism that incorporates a shelf and a sofa.

Make his bed

Tired of making your bed every morning? Close it! Murphy beds have come a long way in recent years. No need to remove the bedding in the morning, the bed closes with one hand.

Distribution 2020 offers a wide selection of frames and mechanisms for multifunctional beds, wall beds, kangaroos (with integrated storage) or sofa beds. Whether for a guest bed or for the main bed of the occupants, the different models adapt to the needs and daily life of all customers. There are even superimposed models for children or for the visit to the chalet!

Once raised or folded up, they can be transformed into a desk, a sofa or simply blend into the decor, leaving a floor space free for children to play, for example.

The kitchen hides completely behind the sliding doors of the HAWA system.

An optimized wardrobe

Do you dream of a large walk-in closet to store all your clothes and shoes, but space is limited? No need to break down the walls! A suitable storage system, like the Panasonic for the closet, can easily double or even triple the number of objects stored in the same area by using valet rods, retractable baskets and adjustable shelves. “We are light years away from conventional wardrobes with a single rod,” says Anne Michaud.

For work or to play a game of chess with the family, the Versoto III table unfolds under the TV stand.

Open wide!

Whether for a closet, a closed vestibule or a room, sliding doors also save space. Forget about the old models that 'landed' from the rails all the time: the new mechanisms are not only more resistant and functional, but they also support doors of standard size and weight.

These systems offered at Distribution 2020 allow smooth, regular and stable rolling, in addition to completely clearing the doorway by moving the door(s) onto the adjacent wall. The opening is thus completely unobstructed, giving free access to the room or the wardrobe, for example. In a rustic, classic or industrial style, these exposed systems thus become a design element for the door and for the whole room.

“These are just a few examples of solutions to save space and organization. Come and see us in store to see all of our products,” invites Anne Michaud.