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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 at hand. Wall cabinets are valued primarily for their space-saving properties. With a light, floating wall cabinet, you also prove that you have a sense for aesthetics. For example, hanging cupboards with metal decorations or high-gloss finishes create an exciting accent in the kitchen. There are wall cabinets in different styles and designs from country house to classic to ultra-modern and stylish.

You should keep this in mind when planning wall cabinets and wall cabinets

Before you decide on a particular wall cabinet, you should think about its size and design. In the nobilia range you will find cupboards in various sizes from 30 cm to 100 cm. With several staggered cabinets, you can also customize your kitchen - depending on your taste, style and room size. Basically, you should always choose the size and width so that the closet doesn't look too bulky - rule of thumb: large room, large closet, small room, small closet. Since some upper cabinets with doors can only be opened to the side, you should also plan enough space for the cabinet door to be opened easily. Also important: the decor of the closet should harmonize with the color and style of the other 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 interior 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 cupboards above the worktop, cupboards 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 cabinets on the wall - this looks particularly elegant. You can use the top of the cabinet as a shelf for cans, decorations and other things - provided the cabinet height allows it. The best way to store fine porcelain is in a cupboard with a transparent glass door. In this way, you always have the good crockery at hand and can proudly present it to your guests with a single movement of the hand. For a harmonious overall impression, you should ideally use a round corner shelf to close off the wall. You can store herbs and spices in it, for example. When choosing your cabinets, you should also make sure that the individual pieces of furniture go well together - not only in terms of size, but also in terms of appearance and style. You should avoid too sharp contrasts - especially with the colors. so as not to disturb the harmonious overall picture. Incidentally, at top-shelf.de you will also find the right intermediate panels and filler strips in the wall cabinets category - such as the Alpinweiß filler strip for an optimal wall connection.

Closets in the bathroom, living room and hallway

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 reach into the wall unit 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 appear 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 storing representative wine glasses, for example. In the hallway, closets are mainly used as an addition to the open wardrobe. With the matching shoe cabinet and a pretty chest of drawers, you get a beautiful ensemble for the entrance area of ​​your apartment.

What types of hanging cabinets are there?

Kitchen wall cabinets and base cabinets are divided into different categories depending on their design. For example, there are cupboards with sliding doors, cupboards with glass doors and cupboards with lift-up flaps. If you are looking for a simple wall cabinet, you should not choose a model with a flashy decor. In the nobilia range from top-shelf.de you will always find the right wall cabinet - no matter what decor and 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 unit, you should take a closer look at the cupboards with lift-up flaps in the nobilia kitchen cupboard range. This type of wall cabinet takes up even less space than a folding wall cabinet, since the flap can be pulled vertically upwards (= lifted up).

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

Cabinets with fold-up flaps or folding lift doors are a particularly elegant solution. In the range of nobilia kitchen cupboards you will find, for example, this robust example for your plates and cups: nobilia folding lift wall cupboard 60cm & 90cm .

Fold-down wall cabinets and cabinets with lift-up flap

You can also find kitchen wall cabinets with fold-up doors at top-shelf.de. This type of kitchen wall cabinet is particularly suitable for people who are tall. Even if your kitchen is rather narrow, folding wall cabinets are an option.

Wall cupboards with door or cupboards with doors

Hanging cupboards with a door - so-called door cupboards - are also among the modern classics in the kitchen, bathroom, hallway and living room. When making your selection, you should always consider the dimensions of the room so that you have enough room to move even when the door is open.

Wall cupboards with glass door

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

Sliding door wardrobes for bathrooms, living rooms, hallways and kitchens

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

Open cupboards

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

short hanging cupboards

The short hanging cupboard is a short wall cupboard that is often chosen to complement other cupboards hanging on the wall. It takes up less space, not only looks good in the kitchen, but is also a popular decorative element in many living rooms.

How do I properly care for and maintain wall cabinets?

Caring for your nobilia base cabinets is extremely easy. All you have to do is wipe out the closet at regular intervals with a damp cleaning cloth. Two to three times a year you should take a little more time to care for your closet, including the decor. Clear everything out, wipe carefully, disinfect if necessary, put everything back in - done. You don't have to worry that something could break, because: The wall cabinet is typically 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 if you treat the hinge with a little oil.

How are hanging cabinets assembled and hung?

Kitchen wall cabinets can be easily 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, you should make sure that the height of the cabinet fits. As a rule of thumb, the bottom wall of the closet should be about 120 cm off 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 part of the scope of delivery of your nobilia wall cabinet. Note: Installation is easy for laypeople to do and only takes a few minutes. Have fun with your new piece of furniture!

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

So that you can enjoy your nobilia kitchen for a long time, every nobilia elements wall cabinet has consistently high-quality equipment, regardless of whether it has doors, a flap or a folding lift door . For example, all wall units with doors have automatic concealed hinges and door dampers from Hettich. These ensure that the door of the glass wall cabinet closes quietly. A microwave oven is also equipped with a high-quality Blum Aventos stay flap fitting, which closes gently and quietly with its BLUMOTION SoftClose function.