How to choose kitchen cabinets and cabinet interiors

Feeling overwhelmed by all the choices when planning your new kitchen or renovating the old? Don’t worry – picking the right cabinets and interiors can be simpler than it seems. This is a handy guide to get you going, minus the guesswork.

Kitchen cabinets of different sizes and models, some open and some closed, are placed against a dark green background.

Combine kitchen cabinets to optimise your space

Cabinets from our flexible SEKTION kitchen system come in a variety of heights, widths and depths so that you can work around any architectural challenges and maximise kitchen storage. There are four main types that you can mix to get a kitchen that meets your needs – base cabinets, cabinets for built-in appliances, high cabinets and wall cabinets, all with their own benefits.

Base cabinets – your kitchen’s true workhorses

Base cabinets are the heroes of your kitchen, as they form the foundation for the worktop and can carry the hob, oven and sink. They offer storage for heavier and larger kitchen items, such as pots and pans, plates and bowls, cleaning supplies and waste sorting. Base cabinets can also be used to create a customised kitchen island with extra storage. Unless you have a parallel kitchen or only one wall to work with, you’ll want at least one base corner cabinet to use your space efficiently – a carousel or pull-out tray inside makes it more accessible.

There are many options to maximise the insides, from fixed shelves to wire baskets and drawers. In general, drawers are a great choice. Mix deep ones with at least one shallow, or hidden drawer, which is ideal for cutlery and utensils. Our smooth-running MAXIMERA drawers, available in different sizes, pull out all the way for a great overview and easy access. They close slowly and quietly thanks to the built-in dampers.

A drawer in a SEKTION kitchen base cabinet has been pulled out and there are hidden drawers inside, behind the kitchen front.

The building blocks for a complete kitchen

With over 50 years of experience in creating dream kitchens at prices that make sense, we’re all about smart, durable, and customisable designs that’ll turn your kitchen into the true heart of your home.

The flexible SEKTION kitchen system gives you everything you need to build your perfect setup – from a wide range of cabinet sizes to clever interior solutions that help you make the most of your space (and your budget). Just add your favorite fronts to shape a look that’s all yours.

And the cherry on top? The SEKTION kitchen system comes with a 25-year limited warranty!

Kitchen storage with VEDDINGE white doors and drawer fronts, SKÅDIS pegboards on the wall, and a ceiling lamp hanging.

Double door kitchen storage, VEDDINGE doors open, displaying VARIERA shelf inserts with various items and MAXIMERA drawers.

A traditional SEKTION kitchen with blue LERHYTTAN fronts has pots and pans hanging from a wall rail.

Drawers in a kitchen island with fronts in LERHYTTAN blue and with chrome-plated ENERYDA handles have been pulled out.

Kitchen cabinets with large drawers and SINARP fronts in oak veneer are mounted in a bright kitchen, forming a big work area.

The door to a high cabinet is open and several MAXIMERA drawers are pulled out, revealing packages of food items inside.

A white AXSTAD kitchen featuring a large island, glass-front cabinets, and stainless steel appliances, and pendant lights.

A white kitchen cabinet displays neatly arranged dishware, with bowls, plates, and glassware visible behind glass doors.