The Best Cabinet Sets
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Our Picks For The Top Cabinet Sets
Made from P2 MDF plywood with metal hardware, this 2-piece set of two-door cabinets looks great and is easy to install. The white cabinets have a wipe-clean finish and multiple holes so you can adjust shelving heights. The middle and bottom shelves can hold up to 28.7 pounds each.
Adjustable ShelvesEach attractive, easy-to-maintain storage cabinet in this 2-piece set allows for adjustable shelving heights.
With two adjustable shelves and one fixed shelf behind each door, this 71.22 inch-high, 35.35 inch-long storage cabinet is designed to sit on your floor against a wall. You get extra storage in one swing-out door, which can be assembled either on the right or left. Choose from different finishes.
Floor CabinetThis full-length cabinet with swing-out doors is designed to stand on the floor for wardrobe-style storage.
Available in multiple color options, this slim, lightweight, modern-styled cabinet is perfect for storing smaller items. It assembles in minutes and can be purchased as part of a matching set. Choose from different wood finishes over composite; a multi-colored one is available as well.
Compartment-Based StorageIn this contemporary-styled cabinet, you get five compartments designed for storing smaller items.
With this 18-inch cabinet, you get two file drawers that easily fit letter-size hanging file folders, along with a smaller storage drawer on top for accessories like cables, pens or tablets. The top two drawers lock. Easy-roll casters on the bottom make sure you'll always have your files handy.
Rolling StorageWith easy-roll casters, this cabinet is perfect for placing in an office to hold letter-size hanging files.
Buying Guide
Sometimes it seems like you never have enough storage. Sure, you have closets and kitchen cabinets, but you also seem to own a whole slew of extra items that you’d like to tuck away somewhere. For that, you can buy storage cabinets that you hang on a wall, set freestanding on the floor or place in a corner.
Before you start looking for a cabinet, though, you’ll need to first measure the space where you want to set it up. You’ll then be able to narrow down the options, since cabinets come in a wide variety of sizes.
Also, consider the type of finish you want your cabinet to have. You’ll find they come in a range of materials and colors. You might wish for a wood finish in a natural color, or perhaps you prefer white for a bright yet neutral look. You can also choose colorful painted hues like red and green. You’ll want to match your room’s current decor, so keep that in mind.
You’ll also want to determine how much capacity you need. This varies from one cabinet option to another, of course, but most cabinets come with some shelving. It can help to choose one with adjustable shelves so that you can move them around as your storage needs change.
You should also keep assembly in mind as you’re ordering. Unless you’re having cabinets custom-built, chances are you’ll have to put them together yourself. Some can be quite complicated. Make sure your cabinet of choice has well-written instructions to walk you through the steps as well as the hardware you need.
What to Look For
- Don’t just pay attention to the wood when you’re buying a cabinet. The hardware is also important. High-quality handles can go a long way.
- You’ll want your cabinets to look spotless, even if they’re lighter in color or in a high-use area like a laundry room or kitchen. Look for a cabinet with a finish that you can easily wipe clean.
- The capacity of the shelves inside your cabinet is also important. If you plan to store heavier items like books, you’ll need to check to make sure each shelf can handle the weight.
- You may choose a cabinet that needs to be mounted to a wall. For this, make sure you have the hardware and tools you’ll need to install it. You may also want to recruit help as well, to assist you with lifting it into place and holding it there while you work.
- If your cabinet sits on the floor, it might be prone to tipping over — particularly if you have little ones running around. You might need to consider an anti-tip bracket to keep it in place.
More to Explore
Unless you’re planning an upscale cabinetry installation, medium density fiberboard (MDF) will likely be the material used in the cabinets you put together. MDF has become popular in recent years, with some builders choosing to work with it over wood for certain light carpentry projects. One of the biggest benefits of MDF is that it has a smooth surface free of knots and grains, making it easy to cut and manipulate as you’re working.
To make MDF, industrial milling manufacturers take advantage of all the leftover shavings and sawdust created during their daily operations. These particles are first dehydrated and then mixed with resin and wax to create panels, at which point they’re compressed under high heat and pressure. This makes a rigid, lightweight, smooth board made from a wood composite that can be used for products like cabinetry and tables.
However, you should know that some moving companies do not recommend moving furniture made from regular MDF (like items from IKEA). That’s because they lack durability and can get easily damaged when bumped or when exposed to water. Movers recommend disassembling your furniture first if you want to take an MDF piece with you to a new home.