Unlike standard cabinets, wall cabinets are mounted directly on a wall and can even be mounted from a ceiling. They provide excellent storage space and can expand the amount of available space in a kitchen, bathroom or garage.

Types of Wall Cabinets

Wall cabinets can be made of wood, particle board, metal or laminate. They are often sold in standard stock sizes, although they can also be found in semi-custom and custom cabinetry forms.

Stock wall cabinets are often readily available at home improvement centers and come in standard sizes and shapes. Stock cabinets are the least expensive option for wall cabinets.

Semi-custom wall cabinets require placing an order and have elements such as door shape or hardware that is customized to order specifications.

Custom wall cabinets are completely custom made for the homeowner and usually require several weeks to construct and install.

Wall cabinets can contain shelving, but they can also be constructed to contain sliding file space or pull-out drawers that are used to store items like office supplies, files or other items. Also, cubicles can be placed in the wall cabinets to keep items organized.

Wall Cabinet Uses

Wall cabinets are frequently used in kitchens and bathrooms to create additional storage space for items such as plates, cups, towels or other things. Wall cabinets allow for uniform design that also includes shelving cabinets and base cabinetry. Sometimes wall cabinets can be spaced to allow for wardrobe shelving or hanging clothes.

In a garage, wall cabinets can be especially useful in creating extra space that is up off the floor and out of the way. This cabinet space can be used to store tools, gardening supplies or items that need to be out of the reach of children.

Wall cabinets can also be especially useful in a home office or supply room. Home offices are often created in bedroom spaces that have very little inherent storage space. By placing wall cabinets along a wall, an entire work area can be created that keeps items such as files, office supplies or other items out of the way and out of sight, keeping the work area tidy and organized.

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