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How do I Choose the Best Cube Organizer?

Tara Barnett
Tara Barnett

Choosing the best cube organizer is a matter of thinking about the amount of space needed and the dimensions of the product. Most cube organizers are made in very similar designs, but some have more additional features than others. When choosing a cube organizer, it is important to make sure that the organizer will fit in the space you would like to put it, whether that is against a wall or freestanding as a room divider. There are also different materials from which this type of organizer can be made, which should be a consideration both for strength and appearance.

A cube organizer is a storage device that resembles a number of stacked cubes. It can be made in any rectangular dimensions, and sometimes cube organizers are even designed to connect to one another for unusual shapes. Usually, the individual cubes are all the same size, and special box-shaped items with doors or drawers can be fitted into the organizer to customize it. Some organizers come with large doors covering all the cubes at once.

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When choosing a cube organizer, the amount of space you need is a primary consideration. If you are interested in a very large cube organizer, it is important to make sure that the unit will fit in the space expected. Organizers of all sizes are easy to find, and determining a desirable size beforehand can help cut down on shopping time. Typically, drawers and doors that are intended to fit with a specific unit will not fit with an organizer made by another brand, so thinking not only about the unit but also the additional inserts you might want is important.

Size is a necessary consideration not only in terms of length and height, but also in terms of depth. Some organizers are as shallow as bookshelves and must be installed against a wall. Others are much thicker and can be used standing free as a room divider. Thinking about how you would like the organizer to stand is important before purchasing a cube organizer. Unique installations that go against manufacturer guidelines, particularly when installing larger items, can be very unsafe.

Like other types of shelving, cube organizers come in many different colors and are made in many different materials. Plastic organizers or those made of pressboard may not be as sturdy as solid wood organizers, but they are often lighter and easier to set up. It is also important to consider how easily the item can be taken apart and put together again if you ever need to move the item. Thinking ahead can prevent having to break or otherwise ruin furniture later on.

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