Filing Cabinets

Number of Drawers: When choosing your drawer cabinet consider the number of drawers. Options of number of drawers ranges from 1 to 6 or more. The most common number is 2. 2-drawer locking file cabinets generally are an ideal height to be slid under or beside a desk. These drawers are sized to easily accommodate file folders and paper for easy organization. Some file cabinets come with a shallow top drawer for accessories or personal items, with one or two additional larger drawers below intended to fit file folders and papers. Another common option is the 4-drawer filing cabinet. Most commonly, these products are made up of two 2-drawer cabinets stacked on top of each other. These allow for maximum storage space while also saving floor space.

Material: When choosing your home filing cabinet or office cabinet, consider the material used. One of the more popular options for a filing cabinet is metal. Metal is ideal for durability and adds an additional layer of protection for your documents in the case of fire or flooding. These are most common in offices. Another option is wood. Wood is also very sturdy and provides a bit more aesthetic style with a variety of wood tone colors available. These are an attractive home office option. Lastly, there is a plastic option. Plastic is the most cost effective option and is lightweight, perfect for instances where you’d need to move the cabinets around.

Features: You should also consider what kind of features you want with your cabinet. For example, locking cabinets are a popular choice. These help secure your documents and ensure that any confidential information you might have is protected. These also work well for storing employees' personal items at their desks, or a teacher’s belongings in a classroom. Another feature to think about is a fireproofed home filing cabinet. If an accident should happen, you will be assured that all of the most important information in those cabinets will be protected. Additionally some Wayfair filing cabinets come with casters or small wheels on the bottom to make transportation easier if you need to move the cabinet in and out of storage often.