Vandaag of morgen in huis
Kwaliteit gegarandeerd
Welkomstaanbiedingen ontgrendelen: GRATIS bezorging | Tot 80% korting | Gratis 30 dagen JoyPlus-proefperiode
Download de app
A storage cabinet can quickly bring order to your bedroom, hallway, bathroom or home office. But in product photos, a cabinet can look more spacious, sturdier and easier to assemble than it is in real life. If you only look at the colour and price, you could end up with too few shelves, unsuitable materials or a cabinet that won’t fit through the door.
This buying guide helps you compare the key features of a chest of drawers, wardrobe, bathroom cabinet, shoe cabinet, filing cabinet and other storage furniture. Our recommendations are based on verifiable product specifications, including dimensions, materials, load capacity, assembly and mobility.
An 80 cm-wide cabinet won’t necessarily give you lots of usable storage space. Thick side panels, runners and doors all take up room inside. So check more than just the external dimensions. Look at:
For a small student room, a narrow chest of drawers may be a better choice than a wide wardrobe. In a hallway, depth is especially important to keep the walkway clear.
Marketing copy often uses words such as sturdy or robust without specifying a clear load limit. Instead, look for the stated maximum load capacity. Check the difference between:
A cabinet for lightweight clothing has different requirements from a filing cabinet for documents, a tool cabinet or a mobile storage cabinet with a printer on it.
Self-assembly is common with affordable cabinets. Before you buy, check the estimated assembly time, how many people are needed and whether tools are included. A tall cabinet, chest of drawers or cabinet with a narrow base should be secured to the wall using the supplied anti-tip fittings, as instructed. Choose fixings that are suitable for your type of wall and follow the instructions.
Chipboard and MDF are commonly used for home furniture. They’re suitable for normal indoor use, but prolonged direct contact with water can cause damage. So, if you’re choosing a bathroom cabinet, check that it’s designed for bathroom use and that the pipes will fit.
Steel is a practical choice for an office, garage or workshop cabinet. Check whether it has adjustable shelves, ventilation, a lock and anti-tip fittings. For jewellery, accessories and small items, MDF, glass and fabric compartments may be more convenient.
A bedroom cabinet can be especially useful with drawers for underwear and accessories. A shoe cabinet needs enough height and depth for the type of shoes you own. In an office, smooth-running drawers and a stable work surface matter more than a decorative finish.
Measure the available space in three places: width, height and depth. Leave extra room for assembly and opening the doors. For a mobile storage cabinet, check whether the castors can be locked. A castor with a brake stops the cabinet from rolling away during use, but it doesn’t replace wall fixings if the instructions say they’re needed.
Why it suits this buyer: This compact chest of drawers has three drawers and measures 73 x 48 x 78 cm. It’s suitable for clothing, accessories or household items in a bedroom or hallway.
The product specifications state a maximum load capacity of 80 kg and an assembly time of around 30 minutes for one person. There’s no soft-close function, which is worth bearing in mind before you buy.
Three drawers, steel drawer runners, a chipboard construction and indoor use. The stated statutory warranty is at least two years.
Why it suits this buyer: This model combines a mirror with separate jewellery storage, making it a good fit for a bedroom or dressing room where floor space is limited.
The layout is clearly specified, with five shelves, two drawers, 32 hooks and several compartments. Before buying, check your door thickness: the supplied hook is designed for doors up to 1,7 inch thick.
Measures 10 x 37 x 120 cm, with a choice of wall or door mounting and six LED lights. The lights take three AAA batteries, which aren’t included.
Why it suits this buyer: This mobile storage cabinet is designed for offices, studios and workshops where documents, drawings, tools or materials need to be moved regularly.
The specifications list five drawers, castors with front locking brakes and a total maximum load of 50 kg. If you’re storing heavy items, always check the load capacity of each drawer.
Measures 40,5 x 40,5 x 65,5 cm and combines chipboard and steel. Its castors make it easy to move around beside a desk or workbench.
We’ve put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and current European safety regulations.
Place the cabinet on a level surface and use the supplied anti-tip fittings as instructed. Use plugs and screws suitable for concrete, brick or plasterboard. A cabinet with doors or drawers must not be able to tip over when one is opened.
Its lifespan depends on the material, load, moisture, assembly and frequency of use. Stick to the maximum load capacity, keep heavy items low down in the cabinet and clean board materials with a slightly damp cloth. After assembly, check that the screws and joints are still secure.
A mobile cabinet doesn’t need electricity when you move it by hand. However, models with lights, such as a jewellery cabinet with LED lights, need batteries, which are an ongoing expense. Also check that the castors are suitable for your floor, and use the brakes when the cabinet is stationary.
