The household cabinet is indispensable in household, office, any industrial premises, garden. It is designed to store cleaning or garden tools and small household items. Convenient, reliable and practical cabinets have an acceptable cost, are reliable and durable. A large selection of designs allows you to successfully fit them into the design of the room.
Description and features
The utility cabinet is made of powder-coated sheet steel, has one or two doors in its design. It can have several sections for storing different items. Such cabinets come with reliable mounting hardware that will not sag from the weight. Self-tapping screws are used to assemble the structure. Products for specialized institutions are equipped with safe locks.
Purpose and Benefits
Metal utility cabinetconvenient for storing tools for apartment renovation, cleaning and sports equipment, detergents and cleaners. In a country house, garden tools, chemicals for treating plants from pests, and work clothes are stored in it. In pharmacies and hospitals, such cabinets are equipped with a safe lock and store medicines belonging to the A and B list (strong and toxic substances) in them.
Metal cabinet for household equipment has a number of significant advantages. It is compact on the outside but roomy enough on the inside. Shelves can be arranged arbitrarily or remove some of them. The light steel structure can be moved to another location.
These cabinets are practical to use and will last for many years. Anti-corrosion coating will keep the surface from rust.
Varieties of cabinets
The choice of the size and design of the cabinet depends on how much free space in the apartment and what you want to store in it. There are several varieties of utility cabinets:
- Freestanding. The simplest models, their installation does not require redevelopment and any other construction work. There are different designs: with hinged or sliding doors, many are supplemented with mezzanines. A vacuum cleaner, a folding ironing board, a dryer can be placed in a large closet. To save space, you can also use the inside of the door if you fix an organizer with pockets for small things on it.
- Built-in. Sometimes for household needs a separate section is allocated ina large closet or build a structure in a niche of a large corridor, which will be in harmony with the overall interior. The small depth of such cabinets is not a minus. It is quite enough to place household items that will always be at hand.
- Retractable. The most optimal option for arranging a cabinet for household equipment, but you need to think about it even at the stage of interior planning. Looks aesthetically pleasing and saves space.
- Open module. Fans of open modular systems will like this option, because it is easier to find something from the content if everything is in sight. And unsightly cleaning equipment can always be placed in a box, organizer or basket.
- Hozblok under the stairs. This space is convenient for storing overall household items. A door is equipped in a niche under the stairs (you can close it with a roller blind) and shelves are hung.
Tips for choosing a model
Despite the fact that utility cabinets are versatile and have a simple design, there are still some nuances when choosing a model. The first thing you need to pay attention to when buying is the size of the cabinet. It is necessary to plan in advance where the furniture will be installed. Then make accurate measurements and, based on this, select the right model.
It is recommended to give preference to double-leaf wardrobes, they are more spacious. If the area does not allow you to put a large cabinet, you can buy two small ones and place them in the corners that usually remainidle.
If the furniture has a permanent place and is not planned to be moved, it is better to choose a welded structure. For those owners who like frequent permutations, a collapsible option is suitable.
Some cabinets are equipped with ventilation holes, they are designed to store substances that emit strong odors (powders, toxic substances, household chemicals). It is necessary to foresee in advance for which items the cabinet is being bought.
If you plan to store large items in the closet (buckets, household appliances for cleaning the room), you should give preference to more spacious furniture.
