Choosing the right shelving for your airing cupboard makes a big difference to how easy it is to organise your space and how long your shelves will last.
Let's compare our two bestselling shelf types, each designed to suit different needs and budgets:
✅ Made-to-Measure Slatted Airing Cupboard Shelves
✅ Cut-to-Size MDF Shelves
Both are custom-made to your exact measurements and delivered ready to fit — but they offer different benefits.
Slatted Airing Cupboard Shelves (Made-to-Measure)
Our slatted shelves are designed specifically for airing cupboards. The slatted design allows air to circulate freely, which is ideal for storing towels and linen.
Key Benefits:
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Fully finished → no need to paint or seal
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Slatted design → helps air circulate, reducing mustiness
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Strong and supportive → can hold storage boxes and household items
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Delivered ready to install → no extra finishing work needed
Best for:
→ Homeowners who want a long-lasting, hassle-free solution
→ Busy people who want shelves ready to fit and use immediately
→ Storing towels, linen and household items in humid airing cupboards
MDF Shelves (Cut-to-Size)
Our MDF shelves offer a brilliant budget-friendly alternative. They are also made to measure and cut to your exact size.
Key Benefits:
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Lower price
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Smooth and clean finish → ready to paint or seal in your choice of colour
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Made to your exact measurements → no cutting needed at home
Things to consider:
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MDF is not moisture-resistant → we recommend painting/sealing for airing cupboard use
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Painting/sealing adds extra work and drying time
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Less durable than slatted shelves for humid environments
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Suitable for cupboards with good ventilation
Best for:
→ Budget-conscious customers happy to do a little DIY finishing
→ Cupboards with lower humidity
→ General storage where airflow is less important
Our Honest Advice
If you want the strongest, most durable and easiest option, our slatted airing cupboard shelves are the clear winner.
But if you're working to a budget and don’t mind painting/sealing yourself, our MDF shelves offer a more affordable alternative that still fits perfectly.
We make both because every home and every project is different.
Need help deciding?
We're always here to help you choose the right shelves for your space.
Feel free to get in touch with any questions → or browse the options below:
👉 Shop Slatted Airing Cupboard Shelves
👉 Shop Cut-to-Size MDF Shelves