Design cabinets – how to find the right model for your home
1. Types of cabinets for every room
A cabinet is a piece of furniture no home should be without. Designer cabinets don't just look good – above all, they store things you'd rather not have on display, that quickly gather dust or that need to be kept in the dark. Everyday items without a decorative purpose, which you need but don't want to see all the time, are also best kept in a designer cabinet.
Classic cupboard/wardrobe (1)
As the name suggests, a designer wardrobe is mainly for storing clothes, accessories and shoes. That's why its natural place is the bedroom or children's room. But in the hallway, too, a wardrobe can stand in for a coat rack. A wardrobe for clothes hangers needs to be at least 50 cm deep, as hangers are between 36 and 46 cm wide.
Display cabinet (2)
With their transparent doors, display cabinets are a special type of cabinet. They're ideal for anything you want to show off while protecting it from dust, such as tableware, books or home accessories. Depending on what's inside, display cabinets look best in the dining room, living room or guest room.
Tall cabinet (3)
With their stylish designs, tall cabinets are perfect for anything you'd rather not display but want to store attractively. Besides the dining room, living room and guest room, they are typically found in the hallway or study.
Wall cabinet (4)
Like a tall cabinet, a wall cabinet is a particularly attractive way to store things you don't want everyone to see straight away. The key difference is that a wall cabinet is mounted on the wall. As well as suiting the same rooms as a tall cabinet, this makes it a good choice for the children's room.
Different interior layouts suit different uses – a wall cabinet can, for example, become a stylish shoe cabinet.
"You don't always need a classic wardrobe to store clothes. In children's rooms especially, wall cabinets have the advantage of looking light and airy; you can extend them as needed and they fit in anywhere. As most clothes are stored folded on shelves, the cabinet doesn't necessarily have to be at least 50 cm deep." – Viktoria, interior expert
Cabinet systems
If you find it hard to decide, a cabinet system is the right choice. These systems are particularly flexible and adapt to any room and any use. You can also extend and reconfigure them at any time.
2. The material defines the cabinet design
The material has a decisive influence on the look of a design wardrobe. A classic wooden cabinet gives you sturdy, long-lasting and generous storage that is particularly timeless and fits into any interior.
A cabinet with woven inserts is right on trend. Their semi-transparency gives these cabinets a light, airy character, so they also work in the living room alongside display cabinets and sideboards.
A cabinet in mixed materials, such as wood combined with metal, is particularly interesting thanks to its different textures, structures and reflections of light. A combination like this is usually very sturdy and hard-wearing. Paired with sliding doors or tambour doors, it's the perfect choice for narrow passageways.
3. Summary – what to look for when buying a designer cabinet
- With its generous storage space, the classic wardrobe is perfect for clothes, accessories and shoes, while tall cabinets and wall cabinets are a particularly decorative way to find a home for the little things in everyday life. With its transparent doors, the display cabinet is a special type of designer cabinet, ideal for showing off books, keepsakes or tableware.
- With a cabinet system, it's easy to adapt your furniture to any room and to extend or reconfigure it whenever you like.
- Design cabinets get their distinctive character from their material. Wood is timeless and robust, natural weaves are particularly on trend, and cabinets in mixed materials look modern and interesting.
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