Cubitec Modular Shelves- 1 Kit designed by Doron Lachisch
Cubitec is a scalable storage and organization solution that takes the form of square shelving. Cubes, if you will. And why wouldn't you? With these ingenious units you can create shelves as long, tall, or tiny as you want. No matter what kind of space you need to transform with attractive, multipurpose shelving and storage, you can adapt Cubitec units to get the job done.
What's to Like:
The completely customizable nature of the product is the most appealing thing about it. They can scale up or down, fit any space. And that's a rare quality in a piece of furniture. Also rare? A piece of furniture that can be turned into an elaborate playhouse for your cats.
What's Not to Like:
The plastic look of the shelves can be great for some rooms, not so great for others. If you're going for gravitas in your shelving solutions, these aren't exactly it.
Bottom Line:
These are great solutions for your storage and organization problems. They can scale and fit in any room, any place. Just make sure the mesh with your decor.
Each modular plastic shelf can be built vertically or horizontally, easily adapting to the needs of your space. Lightweight injection-molded polypropylene composition provides exceptional durability. Cubitec shelving is perfect for use as a bookshelf, home office shelf, or storage unit with a contemporary look and feel. With three unique colors to choose from, Cubitec shelving is an eye-catching, highly functional unit that will stand out in any setting.
Each plastic shelf is 100% recyclable. Available in orange and lime green. Each original Cubitec shelf space supports up to 55 lbs
Mounting: For additional support, Cubitec can also be mounted to a wall (mounting hardware included).
Dimensions: 54.5" h x 35.5" w x 10" d Interior dimensions (each cube): 15.5" h x 15.5" w x 10" d
*Please note that Cubitec is not compatible with Cubits shelving units.
I bought four kits and assembled them into a huge system on one wall for my sewing room. The instructions say to wait to put the pins in (last), and I did, but...Read complete review
I bought four kits and assembled them into a huge system on one wall for my sewing room. The instructions say to wait to put the pins in (last), and I did, but some pins (particularly in the middle of the whole thing) were hard to put in. I'm sure this was mostly because I had such a huge set. Next time all the pins will not going in last.
Other than that, they are lovely. Took the better part of a day to assemble them (four sets, remember), which I mostly did alone. The completed shelf is about 10 feet long and about 6 feet tall.
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functional but...
I've had the cubitec in a hallway that doesn't get any direct sunlight for 5+ years and it has yellowed over time. Next to a white wall its very noticeable. A friend gave me...Read complete review
I've had the cubitec in a hallway that doesn't get any direct sunlight for 5+ years and it has yellowed over time. Next to a white wall its very noticeable. A friend gave me some extra pieces and they were even more yellowed, which leads me to believe if you have them in a sunny room you should expect discoloration in a year or two.
In their new home they will be painted, they are still very functional and have held up well.
We use these in our production office where we have tons of small drives, etc to store that are in use often. We have one large unit on the floor and then we put one smaller unit on top of a bank of file cabinets, makes a nice display area for awards, pretty items, etc.
They are challenging to assemble, lots of parts, but they are very sturdy and attractive.
Also, we has 2 of the shelves that were damaged in the shipping, and the service to replace them was awesome. We did a chat and had the product in the next business day!!! No hassle, just sent them a picture of the damaged shelf. Very nice to find that kind of service with an online retail shop.
I Am A:
Single Female
6/23/2012
5.0
A great product for limited space
By Mr. Jellyfish
from Chicago, IL
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive
Cons
Best Uses
Medium Rooms
Small Rooms
Comments about DLP Cubitec - 1 Kit:
This is an excellent product to use when space is limited. Sturdy and very functional, this shelf system is a great use of plastic as an alternative to more traditional materials such as wood and metal. And while size, adaptability and use of material are well thought out the instruction sheet is perhaps not as clear and easy to follow as it could have been (although once you get into the swing of things the assembly definitely quickens).
I Am A:
Single Male
5/8/2012
5.0
Love these.
By Monica
from St. Louis
Comments about DLP Cubitec - 1 Kit:
Easy to assemble, and they look great. I bought three!
4/10/2012
5.0
Awesome
By jpo
from nyv
Comments about DLP Cubitec - 1 Kit:
already had a bunch of cubitec from DWR from a few years ago but they changed the spec so their new cubitec wouldnt fit with the old stuff--i wanted to add some cubes and you guys were the only place that had the original spec--thnx!
2/2/2012
3.0
functional but...
By brooklyn DIY lady
from NYC
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about DLP Cubitec - 1 Kit:
I've had the cubitec in a hallway that doesn't get any direct sunlight for 5+ years and it has yellowed over time. Next to a white wall its very noticeable. A friend gave me some extra pieces and they were even more yellowed, which leads me to believe if you have them in a sunny room you should expect discoloration in a year or two.
In their new home they will be painted, they are still very functional and have held up well.
I Am A:
Single Female
1/19/2012
5.0
looks great in office
By farm design
from shelter island
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about DLP Cubitec - 1 Kit:
for my books
I Am A:
Family Young Kids
11/6/2011
5.0
Great Products + Customer Service
By JMan
from New York, NY
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive
Easy Assembly
Flexible
Modular
Cons
Best Uses
Large Rooms
Medium Rooms
Small Rooms
Comments about DLP Cubitec - 1 Kit:
Easy to assemble. Very versatile - arrangement can be changed with minimal hassle and can easily be expanded with several kits. I own 4 kits - 2 orange that I've connected and use to store my record collection, and 2 white that act as a bookshelf. love it.
Service and delivery comments:
Stellar customer service and fast delivery. I can not speak highly enough for how happy i was with the experience. would definitely recommend and use again.
I Am A:
Single Male
8/23/2011
4.0
Stylish Book Storage
By Pablo Abogado
from New Mexico
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Clean lines
Easy to Assemble
Easy to clean
Handsome
Cons
Best Uses
Large Rooms
Medium Rooms
Small Rooms
Comments about DLP Cubitec - 1 Kit:
Style on a budget!
Service and delivery comments:
Quick delivery, great customer service (I broke a piece by standing on it and Smartfurniture replaced the piece quicky and at no additional cost--true business savvy)
I Am A:
Single Male
4/5/2011
5.0
cubitec works
By Portland Metro
from Portland,OR
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive
Great color
Great size
Space Saver
STYLISH
Cons
Best Uses
Flat screen and component
Small Rooms
Comments about DLP Cubitec - 1 Kit:
Perfect alternative for a contemporary media station or bookcase. Easy to assemble and flexible in size.
I Am A:
Single Male
4/5/2011
5.0
Love 'em
By mfj
from Corrales, NM
About Me Budget Shopper
Pros
Easy Assembly
Cons
Best Uses
Odd spaces
Comments about DLP Cubitec - 1 Kit:
We had a space 13 feet by 3 feet high so these worked amazingly well.
I Am A:
Family Older Kids
4/5/2011
4.0
SOLID & UNIQUE
By CHRIS
from LOS ANGELES, CA
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Good price value
Cons
CAPS TEND TO POP OFF
Best Uses
Comments about DLP Cubitec - 1 Kit:
EASY TO ASSEMBLE
Service and delivery comments:
SPEEDY DELIVERY
I Am A:
Family Young Kids
4/5/2011
4.0
Like it
By designchippy
from DC-area
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive
Cheaper than competitors'
Modern and light
Cons
Best Uses
Medium Rooms
Comments about DLP Cubitec - 1 Kit:
We were looking at a similar product at [...], but it was[...] more expensive[...]This version of the cubitec is slightly different, but you can't tell unless they're side-by-side. The shelves fill a space nicely, but are not too imposing. Exactly what we wanted. The cubbies are a little large for storing books, but we made it work.
I Am A:
Family Young Kids
7/3/2010
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
I love my shelves, assembly takes time
By Amelia
from Fort Smith, Arkansas
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive
Flexible
Strong
Cons
Time consuming assembly
Best Uses
Large Rooms
Medium Rooms
Sewing room
Small Rooms
Study
Comments about DLP Cubitec - 1 Kit:
I bought four kits and assembled them into a huge system on one wall for my sewing room. The instructions say to wait to put the pins in (last), and I did, but some pins (particularly in the middle of the whole thing) were hard to put in. I'm sure this was mostly because I had such a huge set. Next time all the pins will not going in last.
Other than that, they are lovely. Took the better part of a day to assemble them (four sets, remember), which I mostly did alone. The completed shelf is about 10 feet long and about 6 feet tall.
Service and delivery comments:
The delivery was very prompts. The billing was delayed but the customer service folks figured out the problem when I called and were very helpful and called me back to keep me updated.
I Am A:
Couple No Kids
4/6/2010
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Gotta love Cubitec
By Linean
from Miami
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive
functional
Sturdy
Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Large Rooms
Medium Rooms
Small Rooms
Comments about DLP Cubitec - 1 Kit:
I love books and I love my Cubitec shelves. I assembled an entire wall of shelving in about 6 hours once I figured out the instructions. With the left-over pieces I made two end tables and a shelf for a flat screen TV and DVDS. These shelves are work horses and very safe and stable without attaching to the wall dispite their 6 cube height. I really like when the sunlight glows through them. Very cool.
