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When designing a kitchen, not a single detail can be overlooked. It is necessary to add value to each and every space: from food preparation to the positioning of utensils, appliances or supplies, and evaluate the choice of finishes in terms of resistance, practicality and aesthetics. Taking all these factors into consideration, Atim has enriched the offering of one of its most successful furnishing systems.

Oplà Folding allows the installation of a pull-out shelf inside an equipped tall unit. When open, it alligns flush with the fixed shelf, expanding the work surface as needed. It contributes to the aesthetics of the environment and, at the same time, makes the most of the space by increasing the functionality and practicality of the piece of furniture.

Oplà Folding, which is part of Atim’s exclusive Trasformabili collection, is now available in three new versions equipped with worktops, ready to be installed in the kitchen, according to the preference of each person and the style of each project.

High-quality and high-performance surfaces

Stainless Steel, Stoneware and Wood. Solid and compact materials, but light and versatile, resistant and practical to clean. Combined with the lightness, strength and functionality of Oplà Folding’s aluminum guides, they create a sophisticated worktop that can be pulled out when needed. Furthermore, from an aesthetic point of view, they can be easily integrated with other interior finishes, offering a truly wide range of aesthetic options.

The three new finishes chosen for the Oplà Folding worktops translate the trends of high-design kitchens, where the choice of each surface respects the delicate balance between captivating aesthetics and high-level technical performance.

The exceptional performance of Porcelain Stoneware

In addition to being fireproof and unalterable under the action of both heat and cold, a stoneware surface does not change color over time nor does it deform, keeping an intact beauty for years and years. It’s also resistant to everyday use scratch, to stain and mold.

Combined with the ease of use and resourcefulness of the Oplà Folding system, the stoneware-covered worktops become the perfect solution for a functional kitchen of exceptional elegance.

Stainless steel, the choice of the great chefs

The most used material in the professional kitchens of exceptional chefs, Stainless Steel has become a real must-have in domestic kitchens too, both for its aesthetic appeal and for its excellent technical characteristics: it is resistant to stains, to heat, corrosion, bacteria, giving total hygiene to the surfaces used to prepare recipes or consume food.

Oplà Folding with stainless steel tops adapts to kitchens of all kinds, giving the space a professional touch and great personality.

Wood finishes for a lively and welcoming kitchen

Wooden details add a homely warmth to any kitchen, whether its traditional or modern, rustic or high-tech, large or small. A material that recalls nature and vitality, welcoming and intimate like no other.

That’s why it couldn’t be missing from the refined finishes of the new versions of Oplà Folding: the wooden-covered tops are extremely durable and resistant.

Enhance your next project with your favorite version of Oplà Folding equipped with Stainless steel, Stoneware or Wooden tops.

Contact us for further technical and commercial information.

Whether it’s a house by the sea, in the mountains, by the lake or in a beautiful city, a Vacation Home should be furnished to create that sort of refuge in which to spend your moments of tranquillity, a place to welcome guests or even tourists interested in a short-term rental.

In these spaces, functionality becomes even more important: vacation homes are often smaller than our official homes (which means that optimizing space can be a big deal) and are cleaned less regularly, given that they may remain closed for a long time .

This is why, when thinking about furnishing a holiday home, it is advisable to choose furniture and furnishing solutions that are not only easy to use and to maintain, but which also last over time.

Of course its looks are also essential and contribute in large part to that homely feeling. So we have gathered below some suggestions of solutions that perfectly balance aesthetics and functionality. Here are many ideas for those who want to improve the appearance and live memorable vacations in their holiday homes.

Furniture that transforms and optimizes the spaces of the vacation home

Concealed furniture solutions are as creative as they are practical for several reasons. The first is to optimize spaces, ça va sans dire. With solutions such as Brunch, just open the front of a standard drawer to pull-out a large table for breakfast or dinner. Once you’re done eating, fold up its hinged tops in a snap and put the entire system back in the drawer, out of sight. Voilà: the spaces become larger, free to accommodate other activities.

In addition to optimizing space, it is important, however, to consider furniture that facilitate cleaning. Holiday homes can remain closed for a long time. A table installed inside a drawer or even a cabinet, for example, will be protected from dust and other substances which can damage it over time.

Furniture that use the Party or Evolution systems offer an alternative to those who want a table with legs and with an great load capacity, up to 100kg. These too remain hidden in a drawer, or behind a cabinet door.

Extendable tables to welcome all guests

During the vacations we allow ourselves more time to spend with our family or friends, to have memorable dinners and barbecues in good company. But keeping a large table specifically to host everyone for dinner can compromise a considerable space. Fortunately, there are extendable tables of different types and formats, which are of great help.

Make a huge table with the Surprise system, which transforms a space-saving console into a large table, where more than 10 people can seat.

Multiple solutions for functional furniture

These are just some of the many useful and practical solutions to design or refurbish a vacation home.

Atim Trasformabili mechanisms can be easily applied to any piece of furniture, old or new. With a technology developed in almost 30 years and constantly updated, these solutions offer unmatched ease of use and stability. Atim’s systems are made of aluminium, a material which guarantees them lightness and great resistance.

Get in touch with us to find your local dealer and request further information: marketing@atimspa.com

We are thrilled to announce that Atim has received two prestigious awards for the quality and design of Universal Box. Universal Box received the Interzum Awards for “Hight Quality Product” and the International Hardware Fair Italy’s Product of the Year Award in the “Design” category.

Our project was chosen by the committee of judges of Koelnmesse, the trade fair organization responsible for the main trade fairs in the sector of components and supplies for the furniture industry, such as the Interzum in Cologne. A jury made up of experts from the world of design and architecture to select the best products from the international furniture components industry. These awards testify to our ongoing commitment to always striving for the top quality and motivate us to continue to innovate and improve.

More reasons to choose Universal Box

Universal Box is an innovative and multifunctional system that creates a worktop equipped with a cutlery drawer. Designed to increase the use of vertical furniture in the kitchen, it is a solution for those who want to simplify both organization and the use of small appliances.

Like the other solutions in the Trasformabili collection, this mechanism is made with the aluminium guides that distinguish Atim: resistant, light and with the particular bronze stainless steel finish, which guarantees maximum smoothness and give an extra touch of a sophisticated design. Besides, Universal Box can be supplied with its special beech drawer, or allow customers the freedom to create it independently with the most suitable material and finish for their project.

For further details on Universal Box or other information, write to marketing@atimspa.com.

Choose your favorite among a variety of practical pull-out worktops that will revolutionize your interior decor

The perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality of the furnishing elements is key in any interior design project, we all know it. In the kitchen, beating heart of any home, this balance is even more important.

Perhaps for this reason, equipped tall units are gaining more and more space in the latest interior design trends. They add that extra touch of design to the room and offer an intelligent way to organize containers, small appliances and worktops in vertical modules.

Atim, leader in the creation of innovative high-performance furniture components, offers various solutions from its Trasformabili line to increase the functionality of these furniture units.

Oplà: a complete range of pull-out extensions to expand your worktop

The many models of Oplà systems are perfect for creating an additional workstation with a pull-out top inside a tall unit. Oplà is positioned flush with the fixed shelf and can be easily pulled out with a single hand.

The mechanism creates an immediate solution to enjoy an additional surface in any home or work environment. A practical system to increase the available space of any furniture at people’s convenience.

This clever solution allows the extraction of an extension installed underneath the desired worktop or even the kitchen countertop. With a single movement, Oplà is pulled out and positioned flush with the above surface. It is equally easy to reinsert Oplà in its compartment, thus completely transforming the use of the surrounding environment.

Atim has developed a complete range of Oplà models, each one with special technical features, which allow designers to choose the most appropriate solution for each project:

Multiply the space and the functionality of your furniture with Universal Box

It’s also possible to opt for multifunctional solutions. The new Universal Box allows to pull out a top equipped with a practical cutlery container. It was created to offer more freedom of movement when using small appliances, such as a coffee machine, a toaster or juicer.

The aluminum slide system of Universal Box offers two important benefits: it gives the lightness necessary to open or close the entire mechanism with one hand and, at the same time, guarantees the resistance and stability necessary for a capacity of 60kg.

Oplà gains new models at Interzum 2023

One of the most appreciated solutions of theTrasformabilicollection gains new ready-to-install versions:
Oplà will now be available fully equipped with tops in three different finishes.

Come and see them for the first time at Interzum in Cologne!

Visit our stand from 9 to 12 May: Hall 8, Booth B047

A well-planned kitchen layout can allow a smooth workflow and provide a comfortable space for preparing the ingredients and cooking the most delicious dishes. Before even considering its materials, colors and appliances, the essential concern of any interior designer is to individuate the best solutions that will organize and optimize the use of the available space.

Innovative furniture components, such as sliding countertop systems, are a smart solution to add an extra touch of functionality and design to the environment. They not only enhance the kitchen’s usability by creating a much-appreciated extra surface, but also add up to the space’s organization and neatness by completely or partially covering the worktop when it’s no longer being used.

Over the last 26 years, Atim’s invented and perfected its furniture solutions, becoming a reference in the production of innovative components that quickly transform units according to the activities and needs of each moment.

Recently, our company launched its new generation of sliding top systems, which move smoothly using Atim’s exclusive set of aluminium runners. The new models of the Trasformabili collection, Twice Top and Corner, not only maintain the high performance standards of the line, but also reduce considerably their production costs, expanding their reach to a much wider audience.

Open up a practical snack corner for the next meal

Twice Top creates a practical sliding top for the kitchen island or peninsula. With a simple gesture it is possible to open the worktop, expand the unit’s area and use it both when preparing meals or when enjoying delicious dishes in good company. Once it’s not being used anymore, Twice Top covers the kitchen worktop, hiding burners or even the sink under it and giving the kitchen a clean and modern design.

The application of Twice Top makes it a versatile solution that also acts as a link between the kitchen and the living area depending on the convenience of each moment.

Explore new directions with Corner’s diagonal movement

Thanks to its diagonal opening, Corner increases the available surface in an unconventional way. On top of that, its exclusive set of aluminum guides gives Corner a wide variety of dimensions, which allows the application of this solution not only on kitchen islands, but also on linear kitchens.

No matter the project at hand,  Atim’s Trasformabili sliding top solutions are the perfect ally to improve the use of space, combining practicality with the “wow” effect of a design kitchen.

Visit us at Interzum 2023!

We have an appointment at the leading international trade fair for the furniture supply industry and interior design.

We’ll be waiting for you from 9 to 12 May at Interzum 2023 in Cologne, at Hall 8, Stand B047.

Come and try out the models of the Trasformabili line and the new technologies that we put at the furniture industry’s disposal to create projects of the highest design standards.

Contact us for more information: marketing@atimspa.com

As we approach the end of 2022 it is inevitable to take a moment to take stock of what was lived and built during the last year.

First of all, I would like to thank all the customers and partners who believe in our product and offer it in different parts of the world. I also thank, in a special way, our collaborators who contribute every day to the growth of Atim with their work and are the engine that keeps our company alive.

The achievements of 2022

2022 has been a year of great challenges and changes.

After its acquisition in 2020, we concluded the transfer of Pm Aluproject to its new headquarters in Settimo Milanese and on November 1st we completed its merger with Atim. We are now, officially, a single company and a single team.

Speaking of teams, this year we welcomed with great pleasure and joy new salesmen and new distributors who will support us in many national and international territories, bringing Atim solutions to markets that did not yet know us. We have also welcomed several new workers who joined the company, increasing our team with their skills.

With great satisfaction we achieved an extraordinary result in terms of turnover, which grew by more than 15% compared to 2021. We continued to expand our production capacity, with the renewal of our warehouses, and to invest in our production line. These are proofs of Atim’s great solidity, especially in the difficult economic and political scenarios that not only our sector, but all of Europe and many other markets are currently facing.

Prospects for 2023

I wish you Happy Holidays and a peaceful start to 2023!

Stefano Del Prete
CEO Atim

2. Utilize closet space

If you have a small rental home, don’t worry – big home office dreams can still happen in small spaces. “Hook” your next client as you set up shop in your coat closet. Add a drop-down desk, some lighting, and shelves, and hang those coats on hooks by the door. 

Closets aren’t just for clothes anymore. Save space and build a desk, shelves, or whatever else your home office needs inside your closet. This way, it’s hidden away when you have guests, but you’d be surprised how much you can build inside a closet. Paint it a fun color and leave the doors open – you’ll get tons of compliments. 

3. Keep your space clutter-free

For ultimate productivity, always keep your desk and work area clean and free of dust and clutter. Arrange your work area efficiently by keeping items you use frequently like your printer, phone, inbox, and working files within easy reach. Personalize your home office space by adding a few family photos and plants, but don’t go overboard as your goal is to keep your work area professional, orderly, and clutter-free. 

4. Maximize your office storage with a tall bookshelf

Add decorative storage boxes to hold printer paper and supplies, a desktop file box for important papers, and an inbox for incoming papers. This frees up your desk (or dining table) for work and helps create a system for handling paper in your home.

5. Choose simple decor

When designing an office space in your apartment, consider placing your desk in front of or by a window. This maximizes productivity and improves focus. While it might be tempting to fill this space with all manner of mementos and knickknacks, sometimes these items can compete with our attention and create unnecessary clutter. Instead, furnish your office space with a single inspiring quote, air-purifying plants, and an oil diffuser to reduce stress. 

6. Invest in ergonomic equipment

Comfort is important and ergonomics is equally as important. Spend a little extra on ergonomics; a good chair that has your back, a combination of an ergonomic keyboard and mouse (even when using your laptop), and a standing desk are all great investments. And as a productivity hack, get a second monitor — it’s worth its cost.

7. Choose multi-functional furniture

It’s rare for people to have enough space to reserve an entire extra room to be an office. The trick? Furniture that transforms or hides what’s inside.

Have you ever thought about pulling a whole workstation out of a bookshelf? Or keeping a whole table inside a standard drawer?

Transformable furniture is an amazing way to grant more versatility to any home environment. They are much more than space-saving: they’re a functional, smart, and elegant way to make our homes more resourceful and able to support our different daily activities. 

8. Find the perfect location

When designing a home office in an apartment, consider the location carefully. Will you enjoy sitting in this space all day? Consider how you orient the desk for both comfort and productivity. And last but not least, don’t allow your home office to be the dumping ground for clutter. Clutter negatively affects your focus, making you less productive. 

9. Personalize your space

Pick a statement item such as wallpaper, a unique light, or a fun piece of furniture, and build off of it!

Click here to check out more tips and ideas on Redfin’s blog!

Besides Atim, also Porvata, Ohmeohmyblog, Das Keyboard, Office Skills, Smallish Home, Caroline Solomon, Indefinite Loop, Pixies Did It, Simply Enough, Simple Modest Mom, Home Style Harmony, Midwest Commercial Millwork Inc., Artful Agenda contributed to the original article. 

How to choose the right furniture for a small apartment? Here are some ideas, tips and advice on how to furnish small spaces. Find inspiration with many examples and photos of space-saving furniture solutions.

Light colors, adequate lighting and the application of mirrors certainly work well to make spaces feel wider, but it is furniture the key element to make rooms actually more spacious, functional and well organized.

The golden rule for furnishing a small house or a small apartment is to take advantage of every useful corner to make it highly functional, as well as aesthetically satisfying. Using space-saving furniture equipped with transformable solutions is the ideal solution to have a more versatile home, able to quickly change, transform and adapt to the dynamism of modern life.

Tips for furnishing small houses

The right furniture to create a space-saving Home Office

Medwood 2022, the leading furniture component fair in Greece, ended this Monday (April 4). The eighth edition of the event was Atim’s first as an exhibitor, with a dedicated stand and team to personally present the potential of top quality transfomable furniture to hundreds of people.

Medwood was a great opportunity not only to get to know new customers but also our Greek team, who excitedly presented the Trasformabili solutions to manufacturers coming from all the country.

The surprise of discovering what was hidden inside each drawer – a countertop, an extension to the top or even an entire dining table – struck the visitors, who gathered around the stand to see how ease it is to use the Trasformabili mechanisms and Atim’s extendable tables.

In addition to Atim’s booth, it was possible to find other Trasformabili in the stands of partners who have already embraced the technology and design of Atim mechanisms: Glycos exhibited Top 33, while Lygnos applied a Snack Top to its peninsula.

We are very proud of the team that made it all possible and we want to heartly thank Athanasio, Maria, Vasiliki and Drielle, who presented Atim for the first time in Greece. With enthusiasm and sympathy, they welcomed all visitors and demonstrated the versatility of the Trasformabili solutions to each and everyone, making Atim’s presence at the fair a great success!

Medwood officially marks the start of our collaborations in the Greek and Cypriot markets, in order to offer surprising furnishing solutions, of the highest Made in Italy quality, with that extra touch of design even to the most demanding customers and manufacturers.

If you want to find Atim solutions in Greece and Cyprus, write a message to marketing@atimspa.com.