Cabinets

How to choose cabinets

• Depth for the job: hanging clothes need a cabinet at least about 50 cm deep, because a hanger is about 45 cm wide. Folded clothes fit in about 35 cm, and shoes and books need even less.
• Doors for the space: hinged doors need free floor in front. Sliding doors suit tight spots, such as next to a bed.
• Fixing to the wall: the European standard EN 14749 tests storage furniture for stability. At home, fix every tall cabinet with the wall fitting supplied.
• Wall type: brick, concrete and plasterboard all need wall plugs. Only a wooden stud, an upright beam inside the wall, takes a screw directly.

Common mistakes when choosing cabinets

• Heavy things at the top: put the heaviest items in the lowest drawers and shelves.
• Forgetting the doors: a hinged door needs free floor in front, about as wide as the door itself. Check that it can open fully.
• Letting children climb: never let children climb or hang on drawers, doors or shelves.
• Not measuring the route in: a cabinet that fits the room may still not fit the stairs. Check the box sizes.

What size cabinet for a small room?

Choose sliding doors where a door swing would block the way. Our slimmest one-door storage cabinets are narrower than any wardrobe. In a hallway, a drawer shoe cabinet is only 23 cm deep. Leave enough room in front to walk past.

Dimensions and materials

• Wardrobes: about 50 cm to almost 270 cm wide.
• Storage cabinets: 40 to 120 cm wide.
• Shoe cabinets: about 23 to 35 cm deep.
• Washing machine cabinets: about 68 cm deep.
• Materials: mostly particleboard, with MDF (wood fibreboard) on the washing machine cabinets, dressers and bedside tables.
• Finishes: white, oak, grey and anthracite (dark grey), beige, and a few in sage green or red.

Caring for your cabinet

Wipe the cabinet with a dry or slightly damp cloth, and avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners. Do not leave water on the surface. For a stubborn stain, use mild soapy water and dry it well.

Our range of cabinets

• Wardrobes: hinged or sliding doors, some with a mirror.
• Storage cabinets and shoe cabinets: closed storage for the bedroom, office or hallway.
• Washing machine cabinets: a tidy laundry corner in white or anthracite.
• For a child's room: bookcases, dressers and bedside tables.
• Open storage: cube storage and wall shelves.

Why buy cabinets from Maci Home?

• Everything in one place: wardrobes, storage cabinets, shoe cabinets, bookcases and washing machine cabinets.
• One finish through the home: white and oak finishes run across our wardrobes, storage cabinets and shoe cabinets.
• Trusted brands: mostly Interiax, with Rousseau, and Vipack for children's furniture.

Goes well with

• A white children's room: our white dressers and bedside tables match the white children's wardrobes.
• A complete laundry wall: our washing machine cabinets share one depth, so they line up neatly.
• A bed: to finish the bedroom, see our beds.

Frequently asked questions

How high are cabinets?

Our wardrobes go up to about 230 cm, and storage cabinets are 148 to 184 cm. Check the height under a sloping roof.

How big a cabinet do you need for a washing machine?

Ours leave about 64 cm of width and depth inside, which suits a standard 60 cm machine. Measure your machine before you order.

Which material should you choose for a cabinet?

Most of our cabinets are particleboard with a white, wood-look or coloured finish. Washing machine cabinets, dressers and bedside tables are MDF.

Which colour should you buy a cabinet in?

Ours come in white, brown oak looks, beige, grey and anthracite, and a few in red. White and light oak suit most rooms.

How do you choose the right cabinet?

Start with what it needs to hold, then measure the wall. Hanging clothes need a wardrobe, folded things a storage cabinet.