Vide Drawer Inlay System
COMPARTMENTO introduces the Vide system, an adaptable drawer inlay bringing precision, material refinement and flexible organisation to kitchen interiors.
Within contemporary kitchens, attention is increasingly turning to what lies beneath the surface, particularly in relation to how our spaces are organised. For architects and designers, concealed elements such as innovative drawer and internal systems present an opportunity to extend the language of design beyond the visible to see storage as its own form. Within this space, COMPARTMENTO introduces the Vide dividing system, a considered approach to kitchen organisation that prioritises precision, adaptability and restraint.
Developed over two years and designed to sit seamlessly within standard cabinetry, the Vide inlay system responds to a longstanding gap in the market – a need for drawer organisation that remains unobtrusive while also charming the design-led heart. Available in a series of calibrated sizes, each inlay is engineered to accommodate internal drawer widths ranging from 400 millimetres to 1,000 millimetres, and is supported by a subtle winged-edge detail, ensuring a secure, tailored fit.
At the core of Vide is its reconfigurable logic. Each inlay is accompanied by a series of magnetic dividers, designed to be repositioned with ease. Rather than prescribing a fixed layout, the system invites ongoing adjustment, enabling users to adapt compartments according to changing needs. Smaller zones can be framed within larger sections, accommodating everything from cutlery to specialised utensils, while maintaining a sense of order and intention.
The result is an organisational system that operates with clarity and flexibility. It suggests a way of storing without enforcing it, offering guidance while leaving room for interpretation. For designers, this introduces a layer of customisation that extends beyond joinery, allowing internal configurations to be tailored with the same rigour as external finishes.
Materiality is central to the experience. Crafted from a refined, velvety silicone, Vide introduces a softness that contrasts with the typically hard surfaces of the kitchen. The material enhances tactility and stabilises contents, allowing all kinds of utensils to remain in place. This sense of refinement extends to the visual language, with a palette of three base tones paired with six divider colours, offering a total of 18 combinations. Whether expressed through tonal restraint or quiet contrast – a charcoal hue paired with blush perhaps, or oak with teal – the system allows degrees of personalisation without overwhelming the drawer interior.
Founded by Charlotte Riggs, whose background spans fashion, beauty and interiors, COMPARTMENTO is informed by a cross-disciplinary sensibility valuing aesthetic refinement and practical function. With Vide, this approach distils into a product reframing the role of drawer organisation – no longer an afterthought, it becomes an integral component of overall design.
In bringing together precision engineering, adaptable form and a quiet material presence, the Vide system offers a new perspective on kitchen storage – one that aligns seamlessly with the evolving expectations of contemporary living.
