For a small office with limited space, is a lateral or vertical filing cabinet a better use of floor space?

For small offices, both have tradeoffs. Vertical cabinets have a smaller floor footprint (typically 15 inches wide) but need significant depth in front for the drawer to open — about 24 inches of clear floor space per the drawer depth. Lateral cabinets need more floor width (30–42 inches wide) but require less depth in front since drawers only extend 18–20 inches. In a narrow room or along a wall with limited forward clearance, a lateral may be surprisingly space-efficient. In a wide room with limited wall length, a vertical's narrow profile wins. Consider door swing and aisle widths for your specific room. For small offices, a 2-drawer lateral on casters can double as a credenza. FindOfficeFurniture.com helps with space planning — call 888-719-4960.