Overview of models of office cabinets, selection tips

In the process of registration of the workplace and the office as a whole, the main task is the rational use of space. The bulky and not always functional cabinets were replaced by a practical and compact office cabinet, ready to accommodate the working documentation and the necessary office equipment. The modest size of this element will complement any concise interior with its conciseness.

These designs are of several types, each of which will certainly satisfy the requirements of any office employee. Be it an esthetician who is tired of seeing mountains of papers on his desktop, or there may be a pedant who, even in the smallest matters, strives for organization and does not tolerate chaos. Properly selected office furniture can easily solve these problems and save valuable working time. Consider the main types of this furniture:

• the cabinet for the desktop is designed to store important documents or the office and be always at hand for quick access to necessary things. It consists of several drawers, one of which must be locked. It is also mounted on ordinary legs and on wheels. It is often placed under the desktop, however, without binding to it, it can be located on the right or left, depending on the user's requirements;
• a mobile pedestal, equipped with castors for ease of movement, with drawers, is separate from the desktop, also intended for storage of various documentation or stationery;
• The office side table is often selected to the desktop according to the style of execution and height. Its surface can continue the surface of the table. It is designed to perform the same tasks as for the desktop, and is located in any desired location. The side table for documents is equipped with shelves or drawers;
• if the bedside table that is not included does not fit, the built-in bedside tables will work just fine. Option standard equipped with drawers, however, the lack of the ability to move them is a minus. The positive side is the low price of the table with a built-in stand than the set separately;
• a non-mobile, very strong, stable design is selected for office equipment. A side table is also suitable. It is equipped with a large compartment with a door for storing clean paper, and several open compact shelves for placing new cartridges, stationery or draft copies in them. The height of the cabinet should be sufficient so that when working with equipment, employees do not have to bend down or stand on their toes. To store large volumes of paper, a strong drawer platform is organized in the cabinet, where clean print material is loaded;
• a cabinet with a door without dividing shelves can be used to store large things. Often, a water cooler is installed on such products, and disposable tableware, tea, coffee or snacks are stored inside.

Non-standard office cabinets are found in modern high-tech styles. Such elements here serve as the basis for coffee tables (side tables), poufs, and have non-standard access systems inside. There are also options for corner designs.

Like the complex of all office furniture, office cabinets used by employees of any company must meet a number of requirements. Introducing the main ones:

• the material from which the office cabinet is made must be environmentally friendly and harmless to the health of employees. This will avoid undesirable consequences, both for employees themselves and for management. Wooden products are perfect for this role;
• Today, wood fades into the background, therefore, a cheaper option is often purchased, this is furniture from certified MDF panels glued with veneer or PVC film;
• the cost of this type of furniture, as well as other filling elements, should be justified. Do not chase the cheapest products in the hope of savings, but opt ​​for quality furniture that is ready to last for many years without breakdowns or inconvenience. In addition, high-quality furniture will have a pleasant appearance, which will positively affect the overall attractiveness of the interior. Such species as a side table or a side cabinet are always in sight, therefore their design and execution are very important for employees;
• structural strength is very important, especially when it comes to cabinets for office equipment or those that hold water coolers. This criterion depends on the quality of materials and the assembly of the structure;
• the dimensions of the cabinet should correspond to the level of the tasks assigned to it, this means that the product intended for storing documents must have shelves and drawers in which it will be possible to easily fit the required amount of paper or office. If the cabinet holds a large xerox on itself, then space should be provided on its surface so that users have where to place the copied material;
• the curbstone should correspond to the general design of the room and be in harmony with the interior.

If an office rolling cabinet is selected, then it must be truly mobile. In this issue, the main role will be played by the established videos. Often, a rolling cabinet stands near the desktop, so it automatically turns into another type - a side cabinet, but already on wheels. It is better to choose cabinets with removable shelves mounted on shelf holders. Such parts are easier to replace if they become unusable. Drawers often come with a lock.

The variety of designs presented on the furniture market is very rich, so any, even the most experienced designer will be able to choose something suitable for himself. There are basic rules that will help you choose the most suitable option quickly and without errors:

• a rolling cabinet or a side cabinet should match the color scheme to the main set of office furniture. Fortunately, there should not be any difficulties in this matter - the color palette of materials and coatings offered by sellers is very diverse;
• build quality should be at the highest level. When it comes to installing expensive equipment on printer furniture, it should be ready for the weight of the heaviest MFP. The surface should not bend under pressure, and the frame of the structure should be reinforced;
• material safety must comply with generally accepted standards. This can be confirmed by certificates that the seller must provide upon request. The most common material for the manufacture of office furniture today remains MDF board. Protected by the necessary layers of coatings, they do not pose a threat to human health, and are also relatively cheap;
• accessories and working mechanisms are selected from high-quality metal or plastic. Rolling cupboard equipped with wheels must be made in accordance with all standards. Moving parts in normal condition work quietly and smoothly, therefore, extraneous noise or intermittent movements should alert the buyer. It is preferable to buy furniture with aluminum parts, but its price increases from this. The most common are steel parts;
• the surface coating on which the water cooler will be installed in the future should be waterproof. MDF panels are covered with PVC cloth, otherwise, after constant wetting, the upper countertop swells and quickly becomes unusable;
• Before acquiring elements, such as a side table, measurements are taken of the places where this furniture will be installed;
• you should check with the seller for the availability of spare parts. Wheels in "roll-out" type furniture often break due to stress.

A huge selection of this type of furniture and accessories will allow company management to choose the appropriate set for themselves and their subordinates in the office. Office cabinet - a necessary part of the filling of the workspace, designed to make life easier for its users. Adhering to simple recommendations, the choice will be easy and quick.

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