How to Choose a Shelving Unit: Practical Tips from the Manufacturer

Many of us have encountered the need to choose shelving units. Shelving units have become part of everyday life, offering convenience in storing various items. They are used in offices, institutions, and even in households. One of the leaders in the Ukrainian market for producing shelving units is the factory "Metkas”. In this article, we will discuss how to choose a shelving unit, considering technical specifications, type, and needs. 

The main question that arises for most potential buyers — “How to choose a shelving unit?”. It is not enough to simply decide on external preferences. You should select  a model with appropriate technical specifications. 

Types of Shelving Units and Where They Are Used? 

Modern constructions are universal, allowing them to fit almost any home. Customers often use them for zoning or replacing part of the furniture. For example: 

• a kitchen shelving unit can replace cabinets and shelves;
• a bedroom, children's room, or office shelving unit will allow stylishly store a large amount of items;
• a balcony shelving unit allows to arrange it as an additional room or unload part of the items. 

How to Choose a Shelving Unit by Technical Specifications

By type of construction, shelving units can be divided into linear and corner. The first can be placed flush against the wall or used for zoning a room, the second is placed in the corner. 

Purpose of Shelving Units

When choosing furniture for storing items in a closet, children's room, living room, or bathroom, pay attention to harmonious combination with the surrounding interior. Manufacturers offer a wide range of painted shelving units, including universal white and black options.

Items for garages, basements, workshops, or warehouses should match in materials, from which the legs and shelves are made. In rooms with high humidity, it is better to use painted metal models. 

Load Capacity of Shelves

One of the important aspects is the correct calculation of the maximum allowable load on the shelf. This is an important characteristic. Metkas offers several series of products, each suitable for a specific purpose:

• "REK" - withstands load up to 35 kg.
• "Elegant" - up to 50 kg.
• "Budget" - from 100 to 175 kg.
• "Standard" - within 130-220 kg.
• "Atlant" - up to 150 kg.
• "Titan" - from 250 to 400 kg.
• "Etalon" - up to 175 kg.

Dimensions

Determining the dimensions of the shelving unit helps to assess how much space it will occupy in the room. A large-capacity unit, accordingly, has larger dimensions.

Recommendations for Dimensions:

• Height – up to 2.5m for office shelving units and 1.8m – for home versions.
• Shelf Depth – 35-50 cm for office shelving units and 25-30 cm for bookshelves.
• Width – determined based on the room area, amount of other furniture, and placement of the shelving unit. Standard width is 90 cm, but for some wall-mounted units, this parameter can reach 2-3 meters.

Also pay attention to the distance between shelves. The optimal value is 35-40 cm, especially when storing books and other items.

Where to Buy Shelving Units in Ukraine?

We have tried to answer the question “How to choose a shelving unit”, but it is equally important to find a good manufacturer.  You can buy shelving units for any room and with different technical specifications on the website “Metkas”. The factory is able to meet any request regarding the quantity and dimensions of the products. The website also offers competitive prices on the market, promotions and fast delivery of any quantity across Ukraine.