nobilia wall cupboards

Wall cabinets: space-saving with plenty of storage space on the wall

Whether in the bathroom, in the kitchen, in the children's room or in the living room - wall cabinets ensure that you have all the things that are important to you immediately to hand. Wall cabinets are valued primarily for their space-saving properties. With a floating, light wall cabinet, you also prove that you have a sense of aesthetics. For example, hanging cabinets with decorations made of metal or with a high-gloss look set an exciting accent in the kitchen. The wall units are available in different styles and designs from country house to classic to ultra-modern and stylish.

You should keep this in mind when planning wall cupboards and wall units

Before you decide on a particular wall cabinet, you should think about its size and design. In the nobilia range you will find cabinets in different sizes from 30 cm to 100 cm. With several, offset-mounted cabinets, you can also design your kitchen individually - depending on your taste, style and room size. Basically, you should always choose the size and width so that the closet does not look too bulky - rule of thumb: large room, large closet, small room, small closet. Since some wall cabinets with a door can only be opened to the side, you should also plan enough space for convenient opening of the cabinet door. Also important: The decor of the closet should harmonize with the color and style of the rest of the furnishings and, above all, with the color of the wall. Apart from that, the following applies: Since most nobilia wall units are characterized by a timelessly beautiful, simple design, there are no limits to the imagination when it comes to room design.

How do I use wall cabinets in the kitchen?

Every nobilia wall cabinet is a high-quality piece of furniture that ideally fits harmoniously into the interior of your kitchen. Depending on the size and nature of the kitchen, you can choose from different models - such as cabinets above the worktop, cabinets under the worktop or special sink cabinets. With an artistic decor, you round off the furnishing ensemble in your kitchen perfectly. If you have enough space, you can also place shelves between two cupboards on the wall - this looks particularly elegant. You can use the surface of the cabinet as a storage space for cans, decorations and other things - provided the cabinet height allows it. It is best to keep fine porcelain in a cupboard with a transparent glass door. In this way, you always have the good crockery to hand and can proudly present it to your guests with a single movement of the hand. For a harmonious overall impression, you ideally use a round corner shelf as a finish to the wall. You can use it to store herbs and spices, for example. When choosing your cabinets, you should also make sure that the individual pieces of furniture match each other well - not only in terms of size, but also in terms of appearance and style. Too sharp contrasts - especially with the colors - should be avoided. so as not to disturb the harmonious overall picture. By the way, at top-shelf.de you will also find the matching intermediate cheeks and fitting strips in the wall cupboards category - such as the Alpine white fitting strip for an optimal wall connection.

Wall cabinets in the bathroom, living room and hall

At top-shelf.de you will not only find nobilia kitchen cabinets, but also wall-mounted cabinets for the bathroom, living room and hallway. Wall-mounted cabinets are extremely practical, especially in narrow bathrooms. They are preferably installed above the toilet or next to the mirror and offer you enough storage space for everything you need in the bathroom. Whether toothpaste, bathroom textiles or cosmetics - a handle in the wall cabinet is enough and you have the desired object in your hand. Wall cabinets are also often used in the living room. With their floating light appearance, they are less overwhelming than classic living room cabinets standing on the floor. Instead of closed wall cabinets, you can also use showcases with glass doors - for example for storing representative wine glasses. In the hallway, wall cupboards are mainly used as a supplement to the open cloakroom. With the matching shoe cabinet and a pretty chest of drawers, you get a wonderful ensemble for the entrance area of your apartment.

What types of wall cabinets are there?

Kitchen wall cabinets and base cabinets are divided into different categories depending on their design. There are, for example, cabinets with sliding doors, cabinets with glass doors and cabinets with lift-up flaps. If you are looking for a simple closet for the wall, you should not choose a model with an eye-catching decor. In the nobilia range from top-shelf.de you will always find the right closet - no matter which decor and which design you prefer. Here is an overview of the individual types:

Upper cabinet with swing-up flap or swing-up fitting

If you are looking for a particularly space-saving and at the same time practical and attractive wall cabinet, you should take a closer look at the cabinets with flap in the range of nobilia kitchen cabinets. This type of wall unit takes up even less space than a folding wall unit, as the flap can be pulled vertically upwards (= lifted up).

Wall cabinet with fold-up flap or fold-lift door

Cabinets with a folding flap or a folding lift door are considered a particularly elegant solution. In the range of nobilia kitchen cabinets, for example, you will find this robust specimen for your plates and cups: nobilia folding-lift wall cabinet 60cm & 90cm.

Folding cupboards and cupboards with a flap

You can also find wall-mounted kitchen cabinets with flip-up doors at top-shelf.de. This type of kitchen wall cabinet works especially well for people who have grown tall. Folding cupboards are also an option if your kitchen is rather narrow.

Wall cabinets with door or door cabinets

Hanging cabinets with doors - so-called door cabinets - are also among the modern classics in the kitchen, bathroom, hallway and living room. When choosing, you should always consider the dimensions of the room so that you have enough freedom of movement even when the door is open.

Wall cabinets with glass door

The wall unit with a transparent glass door is undoubtedly one of the classics. It can be used in the kitchen for storing dishes or food cans. Advantage: You can always see exactly what is in the closet. 

Sliding door wardrobes for the bathroom, living room, hallway and kitchen

A sliding-door cabinet takes up significantly less space compared to cabinets with a door that opens to the side. This means that they can also be used without any problems in rooms with narrow dimensions.

Open cupboards

If you are looking for a closet that is open, you will also find it at top-shelf.de. For example, this is very popular open wall shelf in the size 30 x 30 cm from nobilia.

Short wall cupboards

The short wall cabinet is a short wall cabinet that is often chosen as an addition to other wall cabinets. It takes up less space, not only looks good in the kitchen, but is also used as a decorative element in many living rooms.  

How do I properly care for and maintain wall cabinets?

The care of your nobilia base cabinets is very easy. All you have to do is wipe the closet with a damp cloth at regular intervals. Two to three times a year you should take a little more time to look after your closet, including the decor. Remove everything, wipe carefully, disinfect if necessary, put everything back in - done. You don't have to worry that something might break in the process, because: Typically, the wall unit is made of materials that tolerate moisture without any problems. Special decorative foils also ensure that the material underneath is not damaged. If the door of your closet squeaks, it is usually sufficient to apply a little oil to the hinge.

How are wall cabinets installed and hung?

Kitchen wall cabinets can easily be attached to most walls. Before you hang up your kitchen wall cabinet, you should still check the condition of the wall. It must not be porous or have cracks. Most nobilia kitchen cabinets are attached to the wall with dowels. Before you drill holes in the wall, make sure that the height of the cabinet fits. As a rule of thumb, the bottom wall of the cabinet should be around 120 cm above the floor. For the attachment itself, it is best to use special cavity dowels with a length of eight to ten centimeters. All other components - such as fittings and screws - can be found in the fittings bag. This is usually included in the scope of delivery of your nobilia closet. Note: The assembly can also be done by laypeople without any problems and only takes a few minutes. Have fun with your new piece of furniture!

What is the quality of the nobilia kitchen wall units from the nobilia elements range?

So that you can enjoy your nobilia kitchen for a long time, every nobilia elements wall cabinet, whether with doors, has one Flap or a folding lift door consistently high-quality equipment. For example, everyone has Upper cabinets with doors Automatic concealed hinges and door dampers from Hettich. These ensure that the door from Glass hanging cabinet closes quietly. Also a Microwave cabinet is with a high quality Blum Aventos Flap fitting equipped with his SoftClose BLUMOTION function closes gently and quietly.