Blum India, Hyderabad Hardware open new Experience Centre

05 Jun 2025 CW Team

Blum India has launched a new Experience Centre in Hyderabad, in collaboration with Hyderabad Hardware. Located in Sri Nagar Colony, the centre offers visitors an immersive space to explore Blum’s globally acclaimed fittings, including soft-close hinges, lift systems, and silent drawers.

The centre was inaugurated by Nadeem Patni, Managing Director, Blum India, and Pavan Kumar Kanodia, owner of Hyderabad Hardware. It is Blum’s second experience centre in the city, aimed at expanding reach and offering customers tactile engagement with its product range.

“This centre gives customers another avenue to experience Blum’s quality of living,” said Patni. Kanodia added, “It brings global design closer to home and showcases the blend of form and function.”

The space caters to both homeowners and design professionals, highlighting practical innovations that enhance everyday living. With Hyderabad’s growing demand for premium home solutions, Blum strengthens its local presence while fostering community and design-driven dialogue.

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