See every layout that fits, before you talk to anyone.

Usable storage

71.7cu ft

Why pick this

• •Lowest material cost — no fronts, hinges or runners
• •Best for displaying objects (baskets, plants, books)
• •Quickest installation — typically half a day

Trade-offs

• —No dust protection
• —Contents always on show — looks busy unless curated

Usable storage

66.3cu ft

Why pick this

• •Cheapest viable build — cleanest exterior
• •Internal shelf or hanging rail of your choice
• •Best for tall items: vacuum, ladders, suitcases

Trade-offs

• —You see the back of the cupboard from the doorway
• —Less organised — relies on shelves you fit yourself

Usable storage

64.8cu ft

Why pick this

• •Two independently-opening doors
• •Internal partition keeps things separate
• •Slightly more wood per metre than a single door

Trade-offs

• —Centre stile reduces internal access for very wide objects

Usable storage

63.6cu ft

Why pick this

• •Single concealed-hinge door — no visible frame, no handle
• •Push-to-open soft-close mechanism
• •Internal walls plastered & painted — full walking room inside

Trade-offs

• —Only fits when the tall end is ≥ 130 cm
• —Internal layout is fixed at survey — fewer ready-to-use compartments

Usable storage

61cu ft

Why pick this

• •BLUM 100 kg full-extension runners across the entire unit
• •Internal shelving, hanging rails, and shoe trays on demand
• •Lights up automatically as it pulls open

Trade-offs

• —Highest hardware spend of any layout — premium engineering
• —Needs ≥ 1 m of clear floor in front to fully extend

Usable storage

57.1cu ft

Why pick this

• •Full-height cupboard at the tall end
• •Bank of soft-close drawers along the rest
• •Optional pull-out coat hooks fitted inside the tall cupboard

Trade-offs

• —Slightly less drawer space than the all-drawers layout

Usable storage

53.4cu ft

Why pick this

• •Front-pull soft-close drawers across the bulk of the run
• •Side-pull mini-drawers in the otherwise-dead low-end corner
• •Recovers around 0.5 cu ft of usually-wasted space

Trade-offs

• —Side-pulls open into the room — not the wall — so need clear floor
• —Slightly higher hardware count than a pure drawer bank

Usable storage

52.5cu ft

Why pick this

• •Sloped shoe bay tucked into the lowest end of the stairs
• •Pull-out coat-hook bar at the tall end
• •Run of drawers between for hats, gloves, dog leads

Trade-offs

• —Less raw cubic capacity than all-drawers — but everything has a home

Usable storage

51.4cu ft

Why pick this

• •Hinged bench lid lifts to reveal welly / boot storage
• •Soft-close drawers across the rest of the run
• •Optional 38 mm cushion in your fabric of choice

Trade-offs

• —Bench seat depth is fixed by the cupboard depth (not adjustable)
• —Lift-up lid means a clear floor zone in front of it

Usable storage

50.9cu ft

Why pick this

• •BLUM 45 kg full-extension runners on every drawer
• •Soft-close fronts as standard
• •Effortless to load and find what's at the back

Trade-offs

• —Highest hardware spend per linear metre
• —Less suited to tall items (umbrellas, golf clubs)

Usable storage

48.4cu ft

Why pick this

• •Full-extension wire-frame tower at the tall end
• •No bending, reaching, or rummaging — load from above
• •Internal LED illuminates the contents on opening

Trade-offs

• —Tower width is fixed by the carcass — typically 50–60 cm
• —Higher build cost vs. standard drawers

Usable storage

44.5cu ft

Why pick this

• •Open arched bay sized for a medium-large dog bed
• •Optional internal LED nightlight
• •Drawers across the rest of the run for leads, treats, towels

Trade-offs

• —Open bay shows your pet's bed from the doorway
• —Power socket inside the nook is an extras upgrade (recommended)

Usable storage

40cu ft

Why pick this

• •32 mm worktop (oak or sprayed white) with rear pinboard
• •Twin power sockets and integrated USB-C charging
• •Drawers across the rest for stationery, paper, kit

Trade-offs

• —Needs at least 110 cm of headroom at the tall end (seated adult)
• —Open bay — not closed off when not in use