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What Are Modular Cabinets and China Cabinets ? What Are Modular Cabinets Modular cabinets are household or business cabinets that are designed to stack or link in some manner to create an ideal storage unit. Cabinets of this type may be used in such diverse settings as a kitchen, a den, a supply or storage area, or an office. In general, the installation of modular cabinets takes very little time and is a great way to maximize the use of linear and horizontal space.

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What Are Modular Cabinets and China Cabinets ?

What Are Modular Cabinets

Modular cabinets are household or business cabinets that are designed to

stack or link in some manner to create an ideal storage unit. Cabinets of this

type may be used in such diverse settings as a kitchen, a den, a supply or

storage area, or an office. In general, the installation of modular cabinets

takes very little time and is a great way to maximize the use of linear and

horizontal space.

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A common example of this type of cabinet installation is in the kitchen.

Modular kitchen cabinets can be cut to measure and secured in place with the

greatest of ease. The units can be stacked to create a general storage area

within the kitchen, or be attached to float above and below a kitchen counter.

Because of the uniform sizing of the cabinetry, modular cabinets for kitchen

remodeling can save a great deal of money while also offering a wide range of

styles and colors.

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In addition to use in kitchen design, modular cabinets can also be used to

create an ideal entertainment center in a den. Stacking cabinets can be

arranged to create perfectly sized sections for a television, DVD player,

speakers, and any other audio-visual equipment that is desired. Available in

all types of wood grains or other finishes, the modular units can easily be

rearranged when and as necessary.

Businesses can also make use of modular cabinets. Because the units can be

stacked, it is possible to make better use of limited floor space in areas where

machine parts and supplies are stored, rooms where important files are kept,

or even in work spaces such as cubicles or offices. Modular cabinet installation

requires very little effort, other than making sure the stacked units are securely

attached to each other and that each column of units are in turn secured to the

wall, making it unlikely for the cabinets to fall once put into position.

Modular cabinets may be composed of wood, metal, resin products, or a

combination of the three. The cabinets can be designed with drawers and

compartments of varying sizes. If is not unusual for the modular units to be

designed with movable shelving in each cabinet unit, making it very easy to

customize the units for just about any storage need.

In terms of cost, modular cabinets are often a less expensive option than other

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storage options, while offering more versatility. Replacement of a damaged

cabinet is also much simpler and cost efficient than replacing more traditional

styles of cabinetry, and will easily provide just as many years of continual

usage as other cabinet options.

What Are China Cabinets?

In general, there are few true differences between a cupboard and a cabinet.

The two terms are almost synonymous, though some people consider the

difference between them to be the presence of shelves within the unit:

cupboards have shelves, while cabinets do not. This is a loose distinction,

however, and some people consider a more accurate distinction to be the

primary use of the item: cabinets are a broad term for storage units, while

cupboards are used specifically for displaying cups, plates, and other flatware

by using doors with glass panes.

A cupboard and a cabinet can be a freestanding unit or a wall-mounted unit,

and very often no physical differences are apparent between the two. Many

people will label a cupboard as a cabinet with a wood and glass door that

allows a person to see into the unit to view the contents; some cupboards

even feature no doors at all, revealing the plates and cups within. A cabinet

can be more multi-purpose, and storing items in a cabinet can be done with or

without shelves. Pots and pans, for example, are often stored in lower

cabinets beneath a countertop.

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Some freestanding units will combine a cupboard and a cabinet. The higher

cupboards may be used for display purposes, while the lower cabinets can be

used for storage of heavier items or less attractive items that the owner does

not want to show off. Kitchens also often feature several wall-mounted

cupboards as well as wall-mounted cabinets for storage of different kitchen

tools and cooking items. Another distinction between cupboards and cabinets

lies in this kitchen configuration: some people contend that cupboards are

used for storing foods, while cabinets are used for storing cooking tools such

as pots and pans.

Regardless of the true distinction a cupboard and a cabinet will serve generally

the same purposes, and it is up to the owner to decide how the cabinets or

cupboards are used. Many people convert cupboards and cabinets into spaces

for storing dishwasher units, trash compactors, and other common kitchen

tools that can be otherwise unsightly. The cupboards and cabinets are very

often made from wood, but other types of materials can be used; stainless

steel is a popular choice for durability and aesthetics, and composite materials

have become more popular for cost savings, durability, and resistance to water

damage.

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