Laboratory cabinets play an important role in creating organized, efficient and safer laboratory environments. They provide practical storage for consumables, glassware, tools, documentation and routine working materials while helping maintain cleaner and better-structured work areas.
At COLO.Science, laboratory cabinet solutions can be adapted to different room layouts, access preferences and storage requirements. Depending on the application, cabinets may be configured as floor-standing units, wall-mounted cabinets, mobile cabinets, drawer modules or integrated storage elements within a broader laboratory furniture system.
This category includes both general laboratory storage cabinets and specialized cabinet solutions designed for practical, space-efficient and controlled laboratory use. The right cabinet configuration helps improve organization, supports workflow efficiency and contributes to a more functional laboratory setting.
Storage that supports daily laboratory work
From under-bench storage and wall cabinets to mobile units and specialized storage solutions, laboratory cabinets help organize essential materials, improve accessibility and support more efficient day-to-day laboratory operations.
Types of Laboratory Cabinets
Laboratory cabinets can be configured in different formats depending on room layout, storage purpose, access requirements and workflow preferences. The right cabinet type helps improve organization, supports efficient daily use and contributes to a more practical laboratory furniture system.
Base Unit Cabinets
Base unit cabinets are fixed lower storage units designed for installation beneath worktops or as part of larger laboratory furniture arrangements. They help organize consumables, tools and everyday laboratory materials while supporting efficient use of floor space.
Movable Cabinets
Movable laboratory cabinets are designed with mobility in mind, allowing storage to be repositioned according to changing workflow needs. They are useful where flexible access, adaptable layouts and practical day-to-day movement are important.
Wall Cabinets
Wall-mounted cabinets provide elevated storage without taking up floor space. They are suitable for keeping routine-use materials accessible while helping maintain cleaner and better-organized working zones below.
Tall Storage Cabinets
Tall cabinets provide larger vertical storage capacity for laboratories that require organized placement of supplies, protective equipment, containers or larger working items within a compact footprint.
Specialized Cabinets
Specialized laboratory cabinets are designed for particular storage purposes such as chemical safety, gas cylinder housing, pharmaceutical storage, protective equipment organization or other application-specific needs.
Common Cabinet Configurations
Laboratory cabinets are available in several practical configurations depending on storage purpose, access style and workspace requirements. Door, drawer and mixed cabinet formats can be selected for fixed or movable installations according to daily laboratory use.
Single Door Cabinets
Single door cabinets are suitable for compact storage where quick access to internal shelf space is needed. They are often used as base units or smaller movable storage modules.
Double Door Cabinets
Double door cabinets provide wider internal capacity and are suitable for storing larger laboratory items, containers or supplies that benefit from organized enclosed storage.
Drawer Cabinets
Drawer-based cabinets support organized storage of smaller items, hand tools, accessories, documentation or laboratory consumables that require frequent and convenient access.
Door + Drawer Combinations
Combined door-and-drawer formats offer a practical balance between enclosed shelf storage and smaller organized compartments, making them suitable for mixed daily-use items.
Sink Cabinet Variants
Sink cabinet variants are designed to support utility-integrated work areas where plumbing access and under-sink storage coordination are part of the furniture arrangement.
Movable Cabinet Variants
Many cabinet formats can also be configured as movable units on castors, giving laboratories greater flexibility in positioning, access and temporary workspace adjustments.
Movable Cabinet
Mixed Storage
Movable Cabinet
1 Door Cabinet
Compact base cabinet with enclosed shelf storage for routine laboratory items and daily-use materials.
1 Door 1 Drawer Cabinet
Practical mixed-storage cabinet combining enclosed lower space with one upper drawer for smaller accessories and tools.
3 Drawers Cabinet
Drawer-based cabinet designed for organized storage of small laboratory items, consumables and frequently used accessories.
Movable Cabinet
Movable Cabinet
Movable Cabinet
4 Drawer Movable Cabinet
Mobile multi-drawer cabinet designed for structured storage where more separated compartments are needed.
2 Door Movable Cabinet
Movable double-door cabinet providing wider enclosed storage capacity with the advantage of easy relocation.
2 Door 2 Drawer Movable Cabinet
Mobile mixed-storage cabinet with drawers and lower enclosed storage for adaptable and organized laboratory use.
Base Unit Cabinets
Base Unit Cabinets
Base Unit Cabinets
1 Door Cabinet
Compact base cabinet with enclosed shelf storage for routine laboratory items and daily-use materials.
1 Door 1 Drawer Cabinet
Practical mixed-storage cabinet combining enclosed lower space with one upper drawer for smaller accessories and tools.
4 Drawers Cabinet
Drawer-based cabinet designed for organized storage of small laboratory items, consumables and frequently used accessories.
Base Unit Cabinets
Base Unit Cabinets
Base Unit Cabinets
2 Door Cabinet
Wider base cabinet with enclosed internal storage suitable for larger laboratory supplies and general-use materials.
2 Door 2 Drawer Cabinet
Combined cabinet configuration with two drawers and enclosed lower storage for flexible day-to-day laboratory organization.
2 Door Sink Cabinet
Base cabinet designed for sink-integrated laboratory layouts with space adapted for plumbing access and under-sink organization.
Materials, Access & Configuration
Laboratory cabinets can be configured with different access formats, internal arrangements and installation styles depending on workflow, storage purpose and room layout. The right combination of doors, drawers, shelves and mobility helps create a more efficient and practical storage system.
Door Access
Door-based cabinet access is suitable for enclosed storage of larger laboratory items, consumables and shelf-organized materials that need to remain protected and neatly arranged.
Drawer Access
Drawer configurations provide structured access to smaller items, hand tools, accessories and frequently used working materials that benefit from clear internal separation.
Shelves & Internal Organization
Internal shelves and compartment layouts can be selected according to the size, quantity and frequency of use of stored laboratory materials.
Locks & Controlled Access
Lockable cabinet options can help control access to selected materials, documentation or stored items where a higher level of organization or restriction is required.
Castors & Mobility
Mobile cabinet designs on castors support flexible positioning and are useful for laboratories where storage needs may change depending on task or workstation arrangement.
Fixed Installation Options
Fixed cabinet installations are suitable for stable laboratory layouts where long-term integration with worktops and furniture systems is part of the overall room design.
Specialized Cabinet Solutions
In addition to general laboratory storage cabinets, some applications require more specialized cabinet solutions designed for controlled storage, safety-related organization or dedicated working environments. These cabinets help match storage design more closely to the materials, equipment and operating requirements of the laboratory.
Gas Cylinder Cabinets
Gas cylinder cabinets are intended for organized housing of gas cylinders within laboratory or technical environments where controlled placement and dedicated storage are important.
Flammable Chemical Cabinets
Flammable chemical cabinets are designed for storage applications where flammable laboratory materials require more dedicated and clearly defined cabinet solutions.
Pharmaceutical Storage Cabinets
Pharmaceutical storage cabinets support organized placement of medicines, packaging materials or regulated working items in laboratory, healthcare or controlled storage environments.
Fire Equipment Cabinets
Fire equipment cabinets are suitable for organized storage of emergency or safety-related equipment within laboratory and technical facilities.
Locker & Wardrobe Cabinets
Locker and wardrobe cabinets provide practical storage for personal protective equipment, garments or staff-related items in laboratory support areas.
Custom Specialized Cabinets
Some laboratory projects require application-specific cabinets adapted to particular storage, safety or workflow requirements beyond standard cabinet configurations.
Visual Examples of Specialized Cabinet Solutions
Selected examples of specialized cabinets for controlled storage, safety-related organization and dedicated laboratory support areas.
LC-SAFE-GAS
LC-SAFE-FLAM
LC-LOCKER
Gas Cylinder Cabinet
Dedicated cabinet solution for organized gas cylinder storage in laboratory and technical environments.
Flammable Chemical Cabinet
Specialized cabinet for storage applications involving flammable laboratory materials and controlled handling requirements.
Locker & Wardrobe Cabinet
Practical cabinet solution for garments, PPE and personal items in laboratory support and changing areas.
How to Choose the Right Laboratory Cabinet
Choosing the right laboratory cabinet means matching storage function, access type and available space with the real workflow of the laboratory. A well-selected cabinet solution helps improve organization, accessibility and overall efficiency in day-to-day use.
Define the Storage Purpose
The first step is to identify what needs to be stored. General supplies, glassware, documents, consumables, chemicals, gas cylinders or personal items may each require a different cabinet type and internal arrangement.
Choose the Right Access Format
Doors, drawers and mixed configurations support different working habits. Drawer units are useful for smaller items and frequent access, while door cabinets are often better for larger stored materials and shelf-based organization.
Decide Between Fixed and Movable
Fixed cabinets are suitable for long-term integrated layouts, while movable cabinets on castors provide more flexibility where workstations or storage needs may change over time.
Review Available Space
Room dimensions, circulation paths and furniture layout all influence cabinet choice. Wall-mounted, under-bench, tall or movable cabinets should fit naturally into the laboratory without restricting workflow.
Consider Safety Requirements
Some laboratory environments require more specialized cabinet solutions for flammable materials, gas cylinders, pharmaceuticals or safety-related equipment. These needs should be considered early in the selection process.
Balance Standard and Custom Options
Standard cabinet modules may suit many laboratories, while project-based solutions are often better where dimensions, storage logic or integration with other furniture elements require a more tailored approach.
A cabinet solution works best when storage follows workflow
The most practical laboratory cabinet selection usually combines the right storage purpose, access type, installation style and safety level. Reviewing these elements early helps create a more efficient and better-organized laboratory environment.
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Customization & Project Support
Laboratory cabinets are often part of a wider furniture and workflow concept. Depending on room dimensions, storage purpose and integration requirements, cabinet solutions can be adapted to support a more practical, organized and efficient laboratory environment.
Custom Dimensions
Cabinet systems can be adapted to project-specific widths, heights and depths to make better use of available laboratory space.
Layout Integration
Cabinets can be planned as under-bench units, wall-mounted storage, tall cabinets or movable modules depending on the furniture layout and workflow.
Access Configuration
Door, drawer and mixed-access cabinet formats can be selected according to the type of stored materials and the preferred access style.
Special Purpose Options
Cabinets may also be configured for dedicated applications such as gas cylinder storage, flammable materials, pharmaceuticals or support-area organization.
Furniture Integration
Laboratory cabinets can be integrated with benchtops, sink areas and other furniture elements to create a more coordinated storage and workspace system.
Consultation & Planning Support
Early planning helps define the right mix of cabinet types, access formats and specialized storage solutions for the intended laboratory use.
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Find the right laboratory cabinet solution for your workspace
Whether you need base cabinets, movable storage, wall-mounted units or specialized cabinet solutions, COLO.Science can help you define a practical configuration based on storage purpose, access requirements and laboratory workflow.
Contact us to discuss your laboratory cabinet requirements, preferred layout, access format and project details. We can support both standard cabinet selection and broader laboratory furniture planning.
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