You’ll always have smooth transitions in-between your office work tasks if you’re organized. Once you know what to prioritize and where to find the exact tool to get your work done, then you’re bound to a productive day through out. This only requires you to allocate accessories, documents and electronic gadgets an accessible storage to eliminate the chaos of misplacing your essentials. While some may be fit to be kept in an office cabinet, others will get their space in a locker, but in all cases reducing visible mess and distractions. However, both storage lockers and office cabinets cater to distinct needs based on their design, size, cost, and intended usage. Understanding their differences helps you when selecting the most suitable option for residential, commercial, or industrial applications.
Size Differences
Storage Lockers
- Design & Dimensions: Lockers are typically made of steel material to reinforce a secure storage in a tall, narrow and modular design. Usually in white or gray as base colors, although office furniture manufacturers customize them to match clients brand identity. You must have seen them being used in gyms, workshops, medical centers and schools when placed in banks or rows. From office furniture Dubai, standard 1 door steel locker dimensions are 38L*45D*180H cm, 2 door steel locker dimensions are 38L*45D*180H cm, 3 door steel locker dimensions are 38L*45D*180H cm and a 4 door steel locker dimensions are 38L*45D*180H cm.
- Capacity and usage: Lockers feature designs for storing personal belongings like bags, gym workout gear, electronically connected computer like servers, confidential files like contracts or reports, construction helmets, handyman’s tool box, wrapped clothes and small accessories.
Storage Cabinets
- Design & Dimensions: Cabinets come in various shapes and sizes generally categorized by height, side of door opening and exact location of shelves. You’ll find low, mid and full height cabinets, then sliding door, swing door and open shelves cabinets. While most of the cabinets feature with premium white wood boards, glass and other wood board textures can used on doors. For instance; The Bordo Edge series features in all sizes with dimensions of; Low-Height Cabinet : 160*45*85H cm, Full-Height Cabinet : 90*40*210H cm, Mid-Height Cabinet: 160*40*120H cm.
Other custom office Cabinet dimensions include;
Full Height Cabinet: 80L*40D*210H cm and 100L*40D*210H cm
Low Height Cabinet : 80L*40D*85H cm, 90L*40D*85H cm, 100L*40D*85H cm.
Mid Height Cabinet: 80L*40D*120H cm, 90L*40D*120H cm, 100L*40D*120H cm.
Lateral Filing Cabinet in K-D structure: 92L*47D*132H cm
- Capacity and Usage: With some designed with adjustable shelving units, other have varied depth options for diverse storage needs. That’s why dimensions of office cabinets offer larger storage space for items such as office stationery, books and references, archived documents. Other usually preferer them for storing office miscellaneous items like spare batteries or rarely used equipment, cleaning items books, tools, kitchenware, or office supplies.
Key Difference in size: While lockers prioritize modularity and vertical organization, cabinets excel in providing broader and deeper storage solutions for bulkier items.
Locker and Cabinet Price Differences
Storage Lockers
- Currently, steel Locker of 1-Door costs 415 AED incl. tax, Steel Locker of 2-Door costs 467 AED incl. tax, Steel Locker of 3-Door costs 520 AED incl. tax, Steel Locker of 4-Door costs 572 AED incl. tax.
- Premium and Custom Options: Since storage lockers purchase comes in sets, they feature a fine basic lock to keep its price standardized. Otherwise, opting for high-security lockers with electronic locks or specialty finishes makes the price range go beyond than the regular estimated price.
Storage Cabinets
- A standard low height cabinet price in Dubai ranges from From د.إ 788 incl. tax to د.إ 819 incl. tax. Standard mid height cabinet price ranges from د.إ 977 incl. tax to د.إ 1,082 incl. tax with sliding doors. The full height office cabinet price ranges from د.إ 992 incl. tax with open shelves to د.إ 2,363 incl. tax for a wall cabinet.
- Premium and Custom Options: The material quality, finish and built-in features like soft-close hinges, pull-out shelves, or integrated lighting. There also custom-made luxury cabinet styles specifically designed for executive space with a bit higher prices. For instance; look at the Bordo Series as Low-Height Cabinet at د.إ 1,798 incl. tax, Mid-Height Cabinet at د.إ 1,881 incl. tax, and Full-Height Cabinet at د.إ 1,439 incl. tax.
Low Height Cabinets Available in Dubai
Low Height Cabinets.
From د.إ 788 incl. tax
From د.إ 1,838 incl. tax
From د.إ 872 incl. tax
From د.إ 819 incl. tax
Mid Height Cabinets Available in Dubai
Full Height Cabinets Available in Dubai
From د.إ 2,363 incl. tax
From د.إ 995 incl. tax
From د.إ 1,197 incl. tax
From د.إ 992 incl. tax
From د.إ 1,250 incl. tax
Key Difference in Prices: Lockers are generally more cost-effective for basic personal storage. On the other hand, cabinets can be more expensive due to their size, material variety, and advanced features.
Material and Aesthetic Considerations
Lockers
- Materials: Primarily made of cold rolled steel plates for durability with electrostatic powder coating. Unless specified as a bespoke option by the client, then we use plastic or laminated wood for aesthetics.
Cabinets
- At OfficeMaster, we basically make office cabinets with transparent glass and high quality MDF wood boards in modern minimalistic designs. Mostly, made of the trendy premium white, natural pacific walnut, Cognac Kendal Oak board textures. We also have office cabinets made of steel, For instance the vertical filing cabinet and the lateral filing cabinet.
Storage Locker Vs Office Cabinet
Choosing between storage lockers and office cabinets depends on your priorities:
- Opt for Lockers if you need secure, modular, and compact storage for individual items, especially in high-traffic or shared spaces.
- Choose Cabinets for versatile, accessible storage with larger capacity and an emphasis on aesthetics, perfect for home and office environments.
Looking to Buy New Office Storage Units for Your Workplace?
Now you understand these differences between lockers and cabinets by size, price and usage. You can now invest in a correct workplace storage solution capable of meeting both functional and stylistic needs. For instance collaborative workplaces deserve side workstation cabinets with planter box on top. These specifically extend the green outdoor environment by your shoulder and effortlessly enjoy the benefit of biophilic designs.
Feel free to contact OfficeMaster sales team to guide on the best workplace storage lockers and office cabinet solutions. You’ll get assistance on currently trending modern office furniture materials and color along with their respective prices on the market. Instantly, you’ll also get a revised quotation with the lowest and affordable prices for both lockers and cabinets.
