How to create striking design elements that optimise space in any home, including rolling ladders, secret doors and bi-fold barn doors

With rising interest rates, increased rent and mortgage payments and more pressure on household budgets, more and more people are looking into smaller space living or making an extra income through holiday rentals. Smaller homes require clever design and planning to optimise living spaces and add storage options at the same time. The Tiny House movement is gaining supporters from across the globe.

While larger homes have more space, it doesn't necessarily mean that the space is functional and working for the homeowner. In fact, many areas in the home end up being underutilised despite having incredible potential.

Ram Hardware Products came up with smart design and storage solutions including rolling ladders, secret doors and stunning barn door hardware that will add a ‘wow’ factor to any home – large or small. Hard-wearing and unique, the hardware guarantees quality products with longevity.

The hardware supplier works alongside homeowners, architects and builders to ensure beautiful and functional spaces in homes and offices.

Ladders are not just for bookshelves or libraries; they add form and functionality to any kitchen, living area with a mezzanine, walk-in wardrobe, or basically anywhere where overhead storage needs to be accessible.

With different options available from rolling and non-rolling ladders to different hardware finishes and wheel designs, Ram Hardware Products ensures that each order is customised to the client’s requirements.

Who doesn’t like a secret? With their hidden doors, Ram Hardware Products makes creating secret spaces a breeze. These doors, disguised as bookshelves, can hide anything from laundries, linen cupboards, children’s toys, and walk-in robes to butler’s kitchens or pantries. A design feature that made it on House Rules.

“The best thing about the Hidden Door Hardware is that it not only gives your home that ‘wow’ factor, it also adds storage, ”says Keri Sainty, Sales Manager at Ram Hardware Products.

Rolling barn doors are clever space savers, as they do not open up into a room and are a perfect alternative to hinged doors.

“You can put the rolling doors pretty much anywhere to save space – hallways, ensuites, or as a separation between the dining and living room,” says Keri.

For those who love a barn door but only have minimal space, Ram Hardware Products recently launched the bi-fold barn door. In addition to the aesthetic of the traditional barn door, this clever invention only uses a portion of the space. A perfect design feature for hallway coat closets, bedroom and laundry cupboards or pantries.

“The hardware is easy to install, comes in two different mount styles and three different rail lengths to fit your desired space,” explains Keri.

What’s best about the rolling hardware is the patented Quiet Glide technology, which makes the hardware run smoothly and silently without jeopardising functionality or the beauty of the design.

Furthermore, Quiet Glide products have been tested through 100,000 cycle checks to ensure the technology can withstand a lifetime of use.

“This 100,000 cycle test tests not only the rollers but also the bearings, powdercoating, rails and brackets,” shares Keri.

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