Wall Mounted Cabinets with Glass Doors
Buy the best wall mounted cabinets with glass doors selected and recommended by interior designers. By Chloe Hughes.
A wall mounted cabinet with glass doors is the perfect solution for storage that won’t look out of place. The wall mounted aspect means you don’t have to worry about taking up precious floor space in a smaller home, whereas the glass doors are elegant and sophisticated. Whether you’re a fan of bright white or espresso, we’ve curated a few of our favorites below.
Wall Mounted Cabinets with Glass Doors
Buying Guide
Chloe Hughes
Interior Design Expert
Chloe is a highly-regarded expert in all things vintage and antique. She’s excited to share her vast knowledge with readers and clients wishing to infuse their homes with a mixture of old-time warmth and modern comfort. In addition to her design work, Chloe regularly volunteers at her local community center, teaching DIY projects to adults and kids.
A wall mounted storage cabinet can hold up to 500 lbs. if properly installed. This weight capacity is in accordance with the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association standards based on ¾” shelf and structural materials. Flat-pack cabinets, modular designs, and some custom cabinets may have a lower weight capacity.
While individual manufacturers determine a recommended maximum weight for their cabinets, it usually falls around 500 lbs. The most important determinants for weight capacity are the materials used and the installation of the cabinet.
Heavier materials, including solid and manufactured wood require more heavy-duty mounting brackets and screws but can typically hold more weight. Whereas lightweight particle board with fewer drywall screws.
The weight capacity also depends on whether the cabinets are secured to wall studs or not. Overhead cabinets should be attached to ceiling joists and wall studs to improve the weight limit. It is recommended that upper cabinets be secured with at least four coarse-threaded screws in separate wall studs.
The items you should consider storing in a wall-mounted storage cabinet depend entirely on where your cabinet is mounted.
It’s a good idea to avoid storing items in your cabinet that are overly heavy - cans, water bottles, heavy liquid detergents, for example. Instead, focus on placing lighter food items, dish cloths, or storing out-of-season clothes in these storage cabinets to get them out of the way and off the floor without putting yourself and your home in an unsafe position.
Installing a wall-mounted storage cabinet securely requires the proper installation tools. You’ll need a stepladder, 1 wall stud locator, a ⅜” drill, and drill bits.
Locate the wall studs using the wall stud locator and mark the edges of each stud. They’re usually about 24” apart for interior walls. Measure horizontally to locate the center of the stud.
Attach a piece of ½” wood horizontally and drive wood screws into the studs to hold the storage cabinet in place. Drill pilot holes through the back of the cabinet, through the wall, and into the wall studs.
Secure the cabinet to the studs using at least two screws for each stud.