Choosing The Right Office Cabinets
Office cabinets for
Office cabinets for
storage and filing purposes are vital in today"s small office spaces. It is essential to
select office cabinets that optimize storage and at the same time match your office
dcor. . Here are some tips to help you choose better.
Vertical or Lateral
Office cabinets are primarily of two types, lateral and vertical. Each style has its
own utilities and should be used according to the available space and
requirements.
Vertical cabinets-These cabinets are more common. They occupy minimal floor
space, are taller and have more depth. This results in larger storage capacity.
Although compact, these office cabinets however need more space to open. For
example, when a drawer (to store hanging files) is open it occupies a space equal to
the drawer length of 29 inches. So at least that amount space should be available so
that the entire drawer space can be utilized and the drawer can be opened fully.
A traditional vertical drawer has two to four drawers, and big enough to hold legal
size documents. These kinds of office cabinets are a long term investment as they
can store large amount of data and can be easily transported due to its
compactness.
Lateral Cabinets- These too have drawers, but instead of being tall and narrow,
they are short and wide. The drawers in these kinds of office cabinets are placed
side by side instead of top to bottom. Here, you have a choice in how you want to
stack your files in the cabinet. You can stack them from left to right with the files
facing the sides of the drawer, or they could be arranged back to front in multiple
rows. You can also place smaller box files in these cabinets.
These office cabinets can also be used as a workspace. The top surface of the
cabinet can be converted to a desk such that you get the benefit of both storage and
workplace in a single piece of furniture. Since the drawer does not take up much
space when opened, it does not require as much walking space. By opening the
drawer a little, you get access to a lot of files. However, these benefits are offset by
storage capacity when compared to vertical cabinets.
Materials used
Steel is the popular choice when it comes to selecting
office cabinets. Since office cabinets are used frequently by
different people, it is subject to heavy wear and tear. Steel is durable and can
withstand abuse.
Some people opt for wooden cabinets to match their existing tables or dcor. .
However, these are ideal for offices which do not use the cabinets as extensively.
Wood is obviously not as durable as steel to tolerate the daily wear and tear, so it is
imperative to choose your cabinets accordingly.
To summarize, proper storage helps keep employees organized ad work flowing
more efficiently. It is necessary to plan ahead and select the appropriate office
cabinets to store your documents safely as well as ensure mobility around the
office. Please go through our different collections to locate the right office cabinets.
by: Mahmayi Office Furniture
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