The cupboard originated in the Middle Ages. At the time, it was merely a board meant for placing cups, hence the name. However, they have evolved over the past centuries and are now ubiquitous cornerstones of every home design. Luxury storage furniture and cupboards in particular are now available in a wide range of materials, designs and finishes, even incorporating hi-tech elements and custom-designed storage areas which cater to evolving aesthetic sensibilities as well as the evolving needs of modern families.
Naturally, the types of cupboards have also expanded so that there’s something for everyone and to offer the right blend of functionality and aesthetics. For instance, the built-in cupboard is presently one of the more popular variants. It is a customised unit and meant to fit into a particular space in your residence. While the standard bedroom cupboard will never go out of fashion as a functionally excellent storage unit, there are several functionality that you could add to it and make it more fashionable. Add a mirror on the outer surface or opt for the sliding door cupboards for a sleeker look. The possibilities are quite significant. In this feature, we present to you the different cupboards you may consider for modern interiors.
The evolution of modern interiors has also led to the need for continued evolution in furniture design, and furniture designers have answered the call, producing some highly inspired pieces of work in the cupboard niche in the past several decades. Some of the units may offer functionality which could not have been envisaged in a different day and age, while others produce stunning aesthetic qualities that incorporate stone, glass and other materials previously considered too fragile or cumbersome to place in such well-used areas. These manufacturing and engineering feats show a real integration of modern designs with practicality.
As modern interior styles continue to evolve, the range of options in this particular niche will continue to broaden. FCI is confident that the hundreds of brands and designers we are associated with will be at the forefront of these kinds of innovative developments, and continue to come up with inspired cupboard designs that have made us proud to offer them to our customers for almost four decades.
Regardless of its placement, the built-in TV unit is the epitome of integrated aesthetics and functionality. One of the primary utilities of these units is to incorporate storage space in an area otherwise set aside for leisure and entertainment, and cleverly engineered storage cupboards are key to this transformative quality.
With one of these units, you get a stunning showcase for the focal point of in-home entertainment, the TV, coupled with significantly increased storage capacity.
They can make a strong style statement to complement modern interiors with their sleek but functional appearance. Moreover, the built-in cupboard will also help you save significant floor space and aid in maintaining a modern, minimalist look.
Made-to-order, or bespoke, kitchen storage cupboards will enable you to create a culinary space that will most accurately reflect your sense of personal style while providing all the convenience that a modern kitchen can offer, and it can do this all without compromising on elegance or clutter.
For instance, you may want to add a workstation to a tall kitchen cupboard, something that isn’t offered by standard modular cupboards, but is easily planned and integrated with a bespoke option.
The possibilities with bespoke options are virtually endless in terms of style, design, functionality and materials. FCI has helped thousands of our clients envision, plan and design their ideal kitchen cupboards all over London, thanks to our in-house 3D rendering team, experienced interior designers and partnered carpenters.
If you’re looking for clothes cupboard storage ideas, you can take the aesthetics of your essential bedroom wardrobe to a new paradigm altogether by including glass doors.
Glass doors are sleeker, classier and more sophisticated than other material for wardrobe doors, which comes from their unique transparency, simplicity and ability to make spaces feel spacious.
These doors can add considerable visual appeal to this most personal space in your house and turn your wardrobes into a magnificent statement wall. Additionally, the light reflective properties of glass will also create a brighter and more airy feeling in your bedroom. The smooth surfaces blend seamlessly when recessed, and can create the impression of one continuous surface, acting like a display for your well curated attire.
Want to turn the dead space in the corner of your living room into a useful and active area?
Customised fitted joinery is the perfect solution to turn wasted or irregular corners into extra storage.
Fitted joinery is a type of customised furniture aimed at making better use of non-standard or awkward spaces in the house.
Modern interiors are heavily reliant on making use of as much space as possible, and fitted joinery will make your room appear well appointed and more complete by fulfilling that exact function.
Highly skilled carpenters employ specialised woodworking techniques and craftsmanship to create these cupboards to specification and consequently, these units are always a perfect fit and an aesthetic enhancement.
Cupboards with traditional doors may not be appealing to homeowners with interiors more geared to minimalism or who have limited space, and are looking for a solution that’s sleeker and more striking.
The sliding door cupboard may be the way to go if that sounds like you or your home.
These cupboards have grown in popularity over the years owing to their prevalence in minimalist house designs.
Another option you could opt for to make full use of the height in your room is the floor-to-ceiling sliding door cupboard.
Consider adding hidden lofts on top of the cupboard to fully utilise the space and maximise passive storage.
Bring the appeal of a boutique to your living space with an open closet design. In addition to the obvious visual benefits of such an option, it can be further enhanced with sliding venetian panels to allow you to choose which parts of your wardrobe to display depending on what mood takes you.
You can add a bespoke rotating hanger system to make the closet even more accessible for regular use since you can so easily find a specific piece of clothing without having to sort through every piece. There’s often a misconception that walk in wardrobes require a huge spare room or just bigger floor space in general but this could not be further from the truth. If you’re working with an experienced designer, they will be able to design the perfect walk in for you in the smallest space or corner of your home. The best part for most clients is adding special shoe cupboard storage.
Transform the storage options in your home office with a bespoke stationery cupboard.
These cupboards are specifically designed to store office stationery and can include custom holding spaces for pens, paper, files and other related items that need to be found with as little hassle as possible.
These cupboards also come in half-height variation, allowing the top of the units to be used as a decorative space or another work surface, something always valuable in a home office.
FCI also offers these cupboards in one or two-door options to cater to the diverse home office storage needs and space limitations of our clients.
Neutral colours play a major role in setting the tone for modern interiors and consequently, an all-white cupboard could just be the ticket to transforming your space. White furniture helps create a clean and minimalist look, which is one of the pillars of modern interior decor. The colour also helps in brightening up a room naturally and creating a greater sense of space. A white cupboard in the bedroom could be a particularly apt choice since it is also known to aid relaxation. In the home office, a white unit can raise productivity by creating a brighter and fresher feeling workspace.
While the options listed here are by no means exhaustive, these are some of the options that our seasoned designers consider some of the most suitable options for modern interiors. Given our track record of having assisted thousands of individuals with their luxury furniture choices over the past decades, we are confident that we can find a cupboard to suit your individual needs and satisfy your eye for design.
FCI London has more than 40 years in the luxury furniture and interior design industry, and we pride ourselves on being a trusted name creator of luxury interiors in London, both large and small.
Our longstanding relationships with the best craftsmen and designer brands from all over Europe are at your disposal, and we offer first-class delivery and installation of any product you purchase through us, ensuring that your experience is stress free and convenient..
Visit our 30,000 sq. ft.showroom, the largest luxury showroom in London, to discover, explore and experience a wide range of contemporary storage cupboards, along with professional advice from a team of experienced and award-winning interior designers.
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