Quick answer: In this verified six-cabinet sample, slim means depth first, then floor area. 835-926V80WT and 83A-571V00WW tie for the shallowest footprint at 60 × 30cm, but the latter publishes 60kg overall and 10kg per shelf versus 40kg and 5kg. 83A-420V81WT is the narrowest open-countertop choice; 835-112V83WT has the strongest countertop at 40kg; 83A-432V71BK leads total load at 118kg but needs 100 × 40cm. Reverse any pick if door swing, anchoring or internal fit fails. Prices were checked on 3 September 2026.[1][2][3][4][5]
This compares only the six HOMCOM SKUs below on aosom.co.uk, not the full brand range. Exterior dimensions show occupied space, not internal volume or appliance fit.
What “slim” means: depth before width
Width determines which stretch of wall a cabinet occupies. Depth determines how far it projects into the room, so it is often the first constraint beside a doorway or along a narrow passage. Within this sample, depth runs from 30cm to 40cm: two cabinets are 30cm deep, one is 34cm, one is 39cm and two are 40cm.
That does not make width irrelevant. Three models are only 60cm wide, while the widest are 100cm and 101cm. A 60 × 40cm unit may solve a narrow-wall problem but project 10cm farther than a 60 × 30cm unit. “Slim” therefore needs two measurements and a placement plan, not a label.
Six verified kitchen cabinets compared
| Model and SKU | Price on 3 September 2026 | Overall size (W × D × H) | Total / shelf load | Adjustable-shelf evidence | Doors / open surface | Anti-tip evidence | Key limitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOMCOM 180cm Cabinet with Open Countertop — 835-112V83WT [1] | £174.99 | 101 × 39 × 180cm | 100kg total; 10kg per shelf; 40kg countertop | Three adjustable shelves stated; seven shelves total | Six beadboard doors, one drawer; open countertop 101W × 36D × 34.5Hcm | Anti-tipping design/straps stated | Widest at 101cm; captured drawer-inner dimensions conflict in their ordering; two cartons |
| HOMCOM 160cm Cupboard with Drawer and Glass Door — 835-926V80WT [2] | £119.99 | 60 × 30 × 160cm | 40kg total; 5kg per shelf; 3kg drawer | Conflicting: title says two adjustable shelves; body/features say five | Four raised-panel doors, including a glass-door element; central drawer; no open countertop published | Anti-tipping straps stated | Adjustable-shelf count conflicts; two cartons |
| HOMCOM 181.5cm Cabinet with Eight Door Racks — 83A-420V81WT [3] | £119.99 | 60 × 40 × 181.5cm | 86kg total; 10kg per shelf; 20kg countertop; 2kg per door rack | Adjustable shelves stated; number adjustable: Not published on the product page checked | Four arched doors, eight door racks; open countertop 56W × 38.3D × 35Hcm | Anti-tip kit stated | Tied narrowest width but tied deepest at 40cm; two cartons |
| HOMCOM 173cm Pantry with Charging Station — 83A-432V71BK [4] | £169.99 | 100 × 40 × 173cm | 118kg total; 10kg other shelves/drawer; 5kg right-upper shelf; 2kg per rack; 20kg countertop | Three adjustable shelves stated | Six arched doors, four door racks; open countertop 96W × 34.5D × 42Hcm with power strip | Anti-tip kit stated | 100 × 40cm footprint; body says one drawer while structured field says two; two cartons |
| HOMCOM 170cm Pantry, White Wood Effect — 83A-571V00WW [5] | £74.99 | 60 × 30 × 170cm | 60kg total; 10kg per shelf | One adjustable shelf is described with three height settings; six shelves total | Four flat-panel doors and two open shelves; no open countertop published | Included anti-tip hardware stated | Open shelves are not a rated worktop; full assembly required |
| HOMCOM 180cm High-Gloss Grey Cupboard — 83B-739V00GY [6] | £129.99 | 68 × 34 × 180cm | 35kg total; 5kg per shelf | Adjustable shelves stated; number adjustable: Not published on the product page checked | Four flat-panel, handle-free doors; central open shelf 64.6W × 31.2D × 27Hcm; no countertop published | Anti-tipping kits stated | Lowest total and per-shelf loads in the sample; two cartons |
Shallowest: choose between lower height and stronger shelves
835-926V80WT and 83A-571V00WW share the smallest external floor dimensions here at 60W × 30Dcm. The first is 160cm high, has a central drawer and includes a glass-door element. Its page publishes 40kg overall, 5kg per shelf and 3kg for the drawer. It also contains a material conflict in the title versus review text and, more importantly for buying, says two adjustable shelves in the title but five in the description and features. Treat the adjustable count as unresolved.[2]
83A-571V00WW is 10cm taller and publishes 60kg overall with 10kg per shelf. It has four soft-close flat-panel doors, two open shelves and one shelf described with three height settings. It also ships in one carton rather than two. That makes it the stronger narrow-footprint choice on published load, while 835-926V80WT is the shorter, drawer-equipped format.[5]
Narrow width with an open countertop: 83A-420V81WT
If an open working surface is required but wall width is tight, 83A-420V81WT is the only 60cm-wide option here with a published countertop. The unit is 40cm deep, and its 56 × 38.3cm open surface is rated to 20kg. Eight door-mounted racks are rated to 2kg each, while shelves are 10kg each and the total is 86kg.[3]
The reverse condition is passage depth. It projects 10cm farther than the two shallowest cabinets and stands 181.5cm high. The listing provides internal and countertop dimensions, but those figures still do not confirm compatibility with a microwave, coffee machine or any other appliance.
Open countertops: choose width, load or power access
The three countertop models solve different constraints. 835-112V83WT has the strongest surface at 40kg and a 101 × 36cm top, but is widest at 101cm.[1] 83A-432V71BK has a 96 × 34.5cm, 20kg powered countertop and leads total load at 118kg, on a 100 × 40cm footprint with shelf limits from 5kg to 10kg.[4] 83A-420V81WT keeps width to 60cm with a 20kg top.
Choose by external fit and surface load. A cabinet name or top limit does not prove microwave compatibility; appliance dimensions, ventilation, heat clearance, cable route and both sets of instructions remain separate checks.
Maximum load: 83A-432V71BK, with a larger footprint
At 118kg overall, 83A-432V71BK leads this six-product sample. It does not mean every shelf carries 118kg or even 10kg: the right-upper shelf is limited to 5kg and each door rack to 2kg. The model also has a charging station, six doors and three adjustable shelves.[4]
If floor space is the harder constraint, compare the 60kg 83A-571V00WW at 60 × 30cm. It publishes half the total load of the larger model, but the same 10kg figure for a shelf. That is why total load, per-shelf load and footprint must be read together rather than turned into one “capacity” score.[5]
The 68 × 34cm 83B-739V00GY sits between those footprints, with a high-gloss handle-free finish and soft-close doors. Its trade-off is load: 35kg total and 5kg per shelf, the lowest figures in this group.[6]
How to choose: five decision branches
- Projection into a walkway is the first limit: start with one of the 30cm-deep cabinets. Move to 83B-739V00GY only if 34cm works and its 35kg/5kg limits are enough.
- Wall width is the first limit: the three 60cm-wide choices are 835-926V80WT, 83A-420V81WT and 83A-571V00WW. Only 83A-420V81WT has a published countertop, but it is 40cm deep.
- An open surface is essential: choose 835-112V83WT for a 40kg top, or one of the two 20kg-top models for a different footprint. Check the intended object separately.
- Highest total load is essential: 83A-432V71BK publishes 118kg, provided 100 × 40cm fits and its varying shelf/rack limits suit the load plan.
- No surface is needed: a closed/open pantry format may preserve the shallower footprint. Do not treat a central open shelf as a worktop unless the page publishes it as one with an applicable load.
Checks to make before buying
Measure wall width, maximum projection and ceiling height. Include skirting boards, sockets, handles, door swing and the space needed to stand in front of the open doors. Use published internal dimensions only where the exact SKU provides them; never subtract panel thickness from the exterior to invent capacity.
Plan loads shelf by shelf, keeping heavier items low and within the stated limit. Confirm every carton before assembly. All six pages state anti-tip hardware or a design, but installation depends on the supplied instructions, wall construction and appropriate fixings. A “freestanding” label does not cancel the anchoring instruction.
Common mistakes
- Judging slimness by width while ignoring a 34cm, 39cm or 40cm projection.
- Treating total load as the load for each shelf or countertop.
- Using external W × D × H to estimate internal litres or appliance clearance.
- Resolving the 835-926V80WT two-versus-five adjustable-shelf conflict by guessing.
- Treating an open shelf as a rated countertop.
- Assuming supplied anti-tip hardware makes anchoring optional or suitable for every wall.
Safety and evidence boundaries
All six product records state anti-tip hardware, straps, a kit or an anti-tipping design. Follow the exact model instructions and use suitable wall fixings.[1][2][3][4][5][6] BS EN 14749 and BS EN 16121 provide independent references for storage-furniture safety, strength and stability, but the checked pages do not publish those certifications for these models.[7][8] Only 83B-739V00GY records an MDF EN 717-1 formaldehyde-standard field; that statement is not extended to the other five.[6]
FAQ
Q: What depth counts as slim in this comparison?
There is no universal threshold claimed here. Within these six cabinets, 30cm is the shallowest published depth and 40cm the deepest. Start with the maximum projection your room can accept, then compare width and door swing. A 60cm-wide cabinet can still feel intrusive if it is 40cm deep beside a narrow passage.[2][3]
Q: Which cabinets have the smallest floor footprint?
835-926V80WT and 83A-571V00WW tie at 60W × 30Dcm. The first is 160cm tall and publishes 40kg overall with 5kg shelves; the second is 170cm tall and publishes 60kg overall with 10kg shelves. Choose by height, door/drawer layout and load rather than calling the tie a single winner.[2][5]
Q: Which narrow cabinet includes an open countertop?
83A-420V81WT is the narrowest countertop model at 60cm wide. It is 40cm deep and 181.5cm high, with a 56 × 38.3cm surface rated to 20kg. The 60cm width helps where wall span is limited, but its depth is 10cm greater than the shallowest cupboards.[3]
Q: Which cabinet has the highest published load?
83A-432V71BK leads at 118kg overall. That figure must be split correctly: the countertop is 20kg, the right-upper shelf 5kg, other shelves or the drawer 10kg and each rack 2kg. It also needs a 100 × 40cm footprint, so maximum load and slim placement point to different products.[4]
Q: Can I put a microwave on an open countertop?
This article does not infer appliance compatibility. The three open surfaces publish limits of 40kg, 20kg and 20kg, but weight is only one check. Compare the appliance against the exact surface dimensions, ventilation and heat clearances, cable route and both manufacturers’ instructions. External cabinet dimensions alone cannot establish microwave fit.[1][3][4]
Q: Do these cabinets need wall anchoring?
Every checked page states anti-tip hardware, straps, a kit or an anti-tipping design. Use it according to the supplied instructions, with fixings suitable for the actual wall. Tall freestanding furniture can still tip, and a kit’s presence does not prove correct installation. Keep heavier items low and stay within each shelf’s 5kg or 10kg limit.
Key takeaways
- Slimness starts with depth: the sample runs from 30cm to 40cm.
- 835-926V80WT and 83A-571V00WW share the shallowest 60 × 30cm footprint, but publish different loads and layouts.
- 83A-420V81WT is the 60cm-wide countertop choice; 835-112V83WT has the strongest countertop at 40kg.
- 83A-432V71BK leads total load at 118kg but requires 100 × 40cm.
- Exterior dimensions never prove internal capacity or appliance fit; all six anti-tip provisions must be installed as instructed.
Price, availability and rating snapshots were checked on aosom.co.uk on 3 September 2026. They may change after that date; confirm the live product page, dimensions, load limits, carton count and installation instructions before buying.
References
- HOMCOM 180cm Cabinet with Open Countertop — 835-112V83WT — Aosom UK
- HOMCOM 160cm Cupboard with Drawer and Glass Door — 835-926V80WT — Aosom UK
- HOMCOM 181.5cm Cabinet with Eight Door Racks — 83A-420V81WT — Aosom UK
- HOMCOM 173cm Pantry with Charging Station — 83A-432V71BK — Aosom UK
- HOMCOM 170cm Pantry, White Wood Effect — 83A-571V00WW — Aosom UK
- HOMCOM 180cm High-Gloss Grey Cupboard — 83B-739V00GY — Aosom UK
- BS EN 14749: domestic and kitchen storage units and worktops — BSI
- Storage-furniture standards information — BSI