Storage System Having Panel System With Interchangeable Exposed Surfaces

Abstract

A panel set system and storage system is provided having faces which can be easily interchanged, creating a new look for the furniture and even the whole room. The new décor is easily accomplished at reasonable prices the average homeowner can afford.

Description

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure relates to the field of storage systems. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a storage system and related method for interchanging an exposed furniture surface of the storage system.

BACKGROUND

Many people enjoy redecorating rooms in their homes and businesses. However, redecorating can become expensive, tedious and time consuming (even life consuming), especially to the extent storage systems are replaced in the remodeling process. Many storage systems are custom made and have unique dimensions; hence, redecorating that includes creating a new custom made storage system having, for example, cabinets, drawers and shelves for the kitchen may involve a steep expense. In addition, the remodeling may require disassembling the original storage system and building a new storage system using specialized tools. This endeavor takes time, disrupting the lives and/or businesses of those who use the room occupied by the storage system.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure is directed to a storage system having a plurality of panel sets including a plurality of edges, opposing interior and exterior faces, and a plurality of layers including a replaceable exterior layer panel set. The storage system further includes a frame having a plurality of legs, including a first plurality of legs, which are configured to support the first panel set, wherein the first plurality of legs includes a leg that corresponds to the respective plurality of edges of the first panel set.

The frame and the plurality of panel sets define a storage cavity disposed behind the interior face of the first panel set. The first plurality of legs and the first panel set are configured for the exterior layer panel set to be replaceably coupled with other layers of the first panel set, so that the plurality of edges of the first panel set are concealed by the frame.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, storage system 100 includes a frame having a plurality of legs that define a plurality of polygonal faces. The storage system further includes first and second panel sets configured to be supported by the first plurality of legs. The first plurality of legs define a first face of a plurality of polygonal faces and is configured to support the first and second panel sets. Once assembled, one of the first and second panel sets is selected to be supported by the first plurality of legs.

The present disclosure is directed to a panel set system having a plurality of panel sets including a first panel set having a plurality of edges, an exterior face, an opposing interior face, a plurality of layers and a replaceable exterior layer panel set. The panel set system includes a frame having a plurality of legs defining at least one face and including a leg that corresponds to the respective plurality of edges of the first panel set. Further features of the present disclosure include a first plurality of legs configured to support the first panel set, and where the first plurality of legs and the first panel set are both configured for the exterior layer panel set to be replaceably coupled with other layers of the first panel set. At least one of the plurality of edges of the first panel set are concealed by the frame.

The present disclosure is directed to a storage system including a plurality of panel sets including a first panel set. The first panel set includes a plurality of edges, opposing exterior and interior faces, a plurality of layers including a backing panel set and a replaceable exterior layer panel set. The storage system in the present disclosure further includes a frame having a plurality of legs including a first plurality of legs configured to support the first panel set. The first plurality of legs further includes a leg that corresponds to the respective plurality of edges of the first panel set.

A cavity of the storage system is disposed behind the interior face of the first panel set, and is defined by the frame and by the plurality of panel sets, where a second plurality of legs coupled to the first plurality of legs, and a second panel set cooperate to further define the cavity.

The first plurality of legs and first panel set are configured for the exterior layer panel set of the door panel set to be replaceably inserted in the frame and surrounded by the first plurality of legs. The first plurality of legs and the first panel set are configured for the exterior layer panel set to be replaceably coupled with other layers of the first panel set.

The backing panel set includes a supporting board and/or a first layer with magnetic properties, and the exterior layer panel set includes an exterior layer panel set and/or a second layer with magnetic properties. The exterior layer panel set is coupled to the backing panel set adhesively, mechanically, or magnetically. The plurality of edges of the first panel set's layers are concealed by the frame.

In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a method of assembling a storage system including the steps of coupling a first plurality of legs to form an integral frame that at least partially defines a cavity, and then inserting a plurality of panel sets into the frame, including a first panel set. The method further includes coupling an exterior layer set to a backing panel set through the front face of the storage system so that the frame conceals the edges of the first panel set.

In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a method of assembling a panel set system, having the steps of coupling a first plurality of legs to form an integral frame, inserting a plurality of panel sets into the frame, including a first panel set The method further includes coupling an exterior layer set to a backing panel set through the front face of the storage system so that the frame conceals the edges of the first panel set.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the figures, wherein:

FIG. 1 a represents a perspective view of an embodiment of a storage system of the present disclosure in a closed configuration with transparent panel sets;

FIG. 1 b represents an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of a storage system 100 of the present disclosure in a closed configuration;

FIG. 2 represents a perspective view of the storage system shown in FIG. 1a in an open configuration and with opaque panel sets;

FIG. 3 represents an exploded perspective view of the cabinet shown in FIG. 1a in an open configuration;

FIG. 4 represents a cross sectional top view of two corners of the storage system shown in FIG. 1a;

FIG. 5 Shows a perspective view of an embodiment of storage system 100 with multiple cabinets coupled together.

FIG. 6 represents an exploded view of an exposed panel set of the storage system 100 shown in FIG. 1, or of a standalone panel set;

FIG. 7 represents a cross sectional top view of the exposed panel set;

FIG. 8 represents a cross sectional top view of the exposed panel set as shown in FIG. 7, with the exterior layer panel set removed from the backing panel set;

FIG. 9 represents a cross sectional top view of the exposed panel set shown in FIG. 7, shown as an embodiment of storage system 100 with a glass panel;

FIG. 10 represents a cross sectional perspective view of the exposed panel set showing the interior face;

FIG. 11 represents another cross sectional perspective view of the exposed panel set, as shown in FIG. 10, showing the exterior face.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure provides an economical way in which a home or business owner can change the décor of their storage system while said storage system is still assembled, without disassembling the storage system, and without tools. The present disclosure provides a storage system with replaceable exposed surfaces. The interchangeable feature of the exposed surfaces is not visible from the perspective of a person viewing the storage system, mainly because the edges of the interchangeable exposed surfaces are substantially concealed by a frame. The frame may have a small lip that is sufficient to substantially conceal the edges, allowing the frame to be thin and minimally visible. By simply replacing the exposed surfaces with exposed surfaces having a new design, it seems to a viewer that the whole room was redecorated, and the entire storage system was replaced. The storage system, in accordance with the present disclosure, provides savings in environmental costs by minimizing waste and/or using biodegradable materials. Furthermore, it reduces decorating costs and expands options for redesigning living and working environments.

Referring now to the drawings, in which like reference numerals identify identical or corresponding elements, the storage system and method in accordance with the present disclosure will now be described in detail. With initial reference to FIGS. 1-3, an exemplary storage system in accordance with the present disclosure is illustrated and is designated generally as storage system 100. **

FIGS. 1 and 2 represent perspective views of a storage system 100. The storage system 100 in FIG. 1 includes a plurality of panel sets 104 inserted into a frame 102, with panel set 104e shown in a closed configuration. Panel set 104e is shown in an open configuration in FIG. 2. The plurality of panel sets 104 in storage system 100 cooperate with the frame 102 to define at least one storage cavity 108. The storage cavity 108 herein includes a space defined by the frame 102 and panel sets 104. The storage cavity 108 may be divided into multiple cavities, such as by walls or shelves.

The panel sets 104 additionally include a combination of a top panel set 104a, a bottom panel set 104b, side panel sets 104c,d, a back panel set 104f, and a front first panel set 104e that is also a door panel set 104z. Panel sets 104, herein include all panel sets inserted into and cooperating with frame 102 to define storage system 100 and/or a standalone panel set 104. Panel sets 104x herein include exposed panel sets with removable and replaceable exterior layer panel sets as shown in FIGS. 1a and 1b. Panel sets 104x include door panel sets 104z that additionally are doors. Panel set 104e that is also a door panel set 104z, is shown to have an exterior face 112 (see FIG. 1), and an interior face 110 (see FIG. 2). All panel sets 104 have exterior 112 and interior faces 110. A panel 104y, shown in FIG. 5, include internal panel sets 104 of storage system 100 that are not exposed and do not include replaceable exterior layer panel sets 138. Panel sets 104y of storage system 100 additionally include all panel sets 104 that do not include a replaceable exterior layer panel set 138.

In the current example shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the storage system 100 is shown to include a single cabinet that defines storage cavity 108. A cabinet herein includes for example, but not limited to, an upright cabinet 186, a storage chest 184, and a drawer 182 (see FIG. 5). The storage system 100 may also include multiple cabinets, as shown in FIG. 5, which may be configured as, for example, but not limited to, any combination of one or more upright cabinets 186, storage chests 184, or drawers 182, that define storage cavity 108. A panel set 104, that is also a door 104z, may be located for example, but not limited to, in the front of the cabinet 104e, on top 104a, on bottom 104b, or sides and back 104c, 104d, 104f. The door to the storage system may also be part and the front of the receptacle itself like in drawer 182.

Access to the storage cavity 108 may be gained by, for example, but not limited to, rotating a door panel set 104z from a closed to an open position, (such as but not limited to, rotating about on an axis or sliding along a path), or by moving the receptacle itself as in the case of a drawer 182 (as shown in FIG. 5). A door panel set 104z may be coupled to frame 102 with hinges 128 so that door panel set 104z may rotate about hinges 128 to open and close. The storage system 100 may include cabinets configured as, for example, but not limited to, kitchen cabinets, utility cabinets, office filing cabinets, and stand-alone or built-in furniture (such as used in a bedroom, living room, dining room, and bathroom).

FIG. 3 represents an exploded view of the storage system 100, showing storage system 100 in greater detail. In one embodiment, the frame 102 may have a hollow cavity 142 running through it allowing frame 102 to be lightweight, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7-9. The frame 102 includes legs 114-120 and frame connectors 122, 140, shown in FIGS. 3,6. Legs 114 (for example, legs 114a-d), enclose panel set 104e, as shown in FIGS. 3,6, 10 and 11. The term “enclose” herein includes surrounding or encircling panel set 104e on at least one edge 146. Edge 146 herein includes the line or surface forming the border of panel sets 104, (and including the edges 146 of at least one layer of a plurality of layers included in panel sets 104). Legs 116-120 (for example legs 116a-d, 118a,c,d, and 120a,c,d), enclose side panel sets 104c,d and back panel set 104f. Legs 118 (for example 118a-d,) enclose top panel set 104a, and legs 120 (for example 120a-d,) enclose bottom panel set 104b.

In one embodiment, as shown in an exploded view in FIG. 6, the legs 114a-d may be coupled to one another via, for example, but not limited to, dovetail coupling, connectors, or snap-fit, as is known by persons skilled in the art, to enclose panel set 104x in frame 102. In one embodiment, a corner bracket 140 is provided that holds the legs 114a-d of the frame 102 together at the respective corners of panel set 104x.

In one embodiment, the legs 114-120 are coupled to one another via dovetail coupling or snap-fit, as is known by persons skilled in the art, and connectors 122 are not used for coupling. In one embodiment, legs 114-120 may be coupled to one another via connectors 122 to form the frame 102 as an integral frame 102. Connectors 122 may include for example but not limited to, screws, fasteners, bolts, wires and cables. The term “integral frame 102” herein includes the frame 102 formed as a single unit from one or more parts.

For example, legs 120a and 120b may be coupled together via connectors 122. Legs 120c and 120d may be coupled together via connector 122, and 120d to 120a. Leg 116a is coupled to legs 120a and 120d. Leg 116b is coupled to 120d and 120c. Leg 116d to 120c and 120b, and 116c is coupled to 120b and 120a. Similarly for all legs 114,116, 118 as shown in FIG. 3. Thus, frame 102 may form a polyhedron, for example, but not limited to, a cuboid as shown in FIGS. 1-5.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, for example, a storage system 100 may include a cabinet configured as a drawer 182 that may slidably open and shut. One or more panel sets 104 of the drawer may be omitted, such as top panel set 104a. In one embodiment, a second plurality of legs such as a plurality from 116, 118 or 120 of frame 102 may be coupled to a permanent structure. The term permanent structure herein refers to a floor, ceiling or wall of a building or wall of a structure affixed thereto. Any portion of a face of the permanent structure may replace one or more of panel sets 104.

In one embodiment, a shelf peg insert 124 is coupled to each of legs 116a-d and is provided with holes 125. Shelf pegs may be inserted in holes 125 to provide a support for a shelf (not shown). A cabinet of storage system 100 may stand on a floor surface. Alternatively, a storage system 100 may be mounted to a wall, for example, but not limited to, the wall of a building. The storage system 100 may be mounted to the wall by for example, but not limited to, coupling the storage system 100 to the wall with connectors 122 or a bracket. Additionally, a person may mount a support 126 (shown in FIG. 3) to a wall. A cabinet of storage system 100 may then be mounted to support 126 for mounting the cabinet to the wall.

FIG. 6 shows an exploded view of the panel set 104x whereas FIGS. 7-9 show top crossectional views of panel set 104x. Panel set 104x may include a combination of layers including a backing panel set 132 and an exterior layer set 138 shown in FIG. 7-11. Backing panel set 132 may include a backing board 132a and/or a layer 132b with magnetic properties. The backing panel may be formed of, for example, but not limited to, any combination of one or more of the following: concrete/cement, glass, sheetrock, wood, metal, glass, tile, plastic, and fiberglass. The exterior layer set 138 includes an exterior layer 138a and/or a layer 138b with magnetic properties. The exterior layer 138 may be formed of, for example, but not limited to, any combination of one or more of the following: plastic, glass, wood, metal, concrete or a combination thereof.

Layer 132b with magnetic qualities may be coupled, for example, but not limited to, adhesively, magnetically, or mechanically to the backing board 132a, forming one embodiment of backing panel set 132. The exterior layer 138a may be qualities may be coupled, for example, but not limited to, adhesively, magnetically, or mechanically to layer 138b, providing one embodiment of exterior layer panel set 138. Exterior layer panel set 138 may be magnetically held in place by backing panel set 132. In one embodiment, exterior layer panel set 138 may be coupled to backing panel set 132 via, for example, but not limited to, adhesive, mechanical or magnetic means. In one embodiment shown in FIGS. 7a and 7b, second layer with magnetic properties 138b and first layer with magnetic properties 132b may provide the magnetic force between exterior layer panel set 138 and backing panel set 132.

In one embodiment, the thickness of the layers 132-138 may be minimized in order to preserve the appearance of panel set 104x, and to substantially conceal that panel set 104x includes a replaceable exterior layer panel set 138. Additionally, minimizing the thickness of panel set 104x aids in ease of transport and assembly. In one embodiment, the exterior layer 138a, second layer with magnetic properties 138b and the first layer with magnetic properties 132b may each be 1/32 to 0.05 inches thick. The backing panel set may be in the range of ⅛ to 1.5 inches thick. In one embodiment, panel set 104x may be between 0.5 inches to 1.5 inches thick. In one embodiment, for example, the backing board 132a may be 0.25 inches thick, the first layer with magnetic properties 132b may be 0.025 inches thick, the second layer with magnetic properties 138b may be 0.050 inches thick, and the exterior layer 139a may be 0.0625 inches thick.

Backing panel set 132 is inserted in to the frame 102 and supported via a channel 148. Channel 148 is formed along the length of legs 114a, 114c,114b and 114d of frame 102 extending in the longitudinal direction of each leg as may be seen in crossectional perspective views in FIGS. 7-9. Each channel 148 may extend along the entire length or along a partial length of a leg.

In one embodiment shown in FIG. 9, a glass sheet 168, whose width is less than channel 148, may be inserted into channel 148 from the exterior face 112 of panel set 104x. Glass sheet 168 may be thinner than the backing board 132a that may be inserted in channel 148, so a channel 170 may hold the glass sheet 168 in place. The channel 170 may be coupled to fit around a compensating structure 172 that may be a part of or included in channel 148. Structure 172 may be a part of, or coupled to, leg 114c of the frame 102.

FIG. 4 represents a cross-sectional top view of storage system 100, and FIGS. 7,8-9 show crossectional top views of panel set 104x. Frame 102 may have a small lip 144 that extends to sufficiently conceal the edges 146 while maintaining minimal thickness and visibility. Exterior layer panel set 138 may appear permanent and non replaceable to a person viewing storage system 100. A person may not realize that exterior layer 138 is replaceable primarily because frame lip 144 substantially conceals edges 146 of layers 132-138. At least a portion of edges 146 may also be manually unaccessible from the exterior face 112 of panel set 104x because the frame lip 148 substantially conceals them

At least one gap 176 is defined by the meeting of at least one frame lip 148 and the edges 146 of layers 132-38. Gap 176 allows exterior layer panel set 138 to be easily removed from panel set 104x. In one embodiment, the lip 144 substantially conceals the edges 146 that define the top surface of panel set 104x. In one embodiment, lip 148 of frame 102 substantially conceals the edges 146 on all four sides of the panel set 104x to the degree that any gap 176 between the frame 102 and panel set 104x is less than or equal to ⅛^th of an inch so that the layers 132-138 of panel set 104x are firmly held in place. The gap 176 may be miniscule so that it is impossible for a person to insert his or her finger between panel set 106 and lip 148. In one embodiment, the gap 176 may measure 1/32^nd of an inch wide. In one embodiment, gap 176 may measure 1/20^th of an inch.

In the present disclosure, the interior face 110 of a panel set 104 is adjacent to the cavity 108. In one embodiment, the interior face 110 of the panel set 104x is provided with at least one hole 156 on the frame. At least one removable plug 174 may plug or cover at least one hole 156 when not in use. The at least one plug 174 may also act as a protective barrier for when a door panel set 104z is pulled open or pushed shut, preventing a loud noise and preventing damage to frame, storage system, or door.

The at least one hole 156 may extend through frame 102 and backing panel set 132, and may provide access to push exterior layer panel set 138 out of panel set 104x. Additionally or alternatively, a hole 156b may be included on the interior face 110 that is not on the frame 102. Hole 156b may extend through the backing panel set 132 and reach the exterior layer panel set 138.

A person may apply a force to the exterior layer panel set 138 through the hole 156. The force may be applied through the one or more holes 156 in the backing panel set 132 and reaching the exterior layer panel set 138. A person may use his or her finger or a simple implement, for example, but not limited, to a pen, handle of spoon, or a key to apply the force. The force disrupts the magnetic force between the first layer with magnetic properties 132b and second layer with magnetic properties 138b, or between the backing panel set 132 and exterior layer panel set 138. Thus, the force decouples backing panel set and pushes exterior layer 138 out of the exterior face 112 of panel set 104x.

To replace the exterior layer panel set 138, a new exterior layer panel set 138 may be inserted through the exterior face 112 of panel set 104x until it rests against the backing panel set 132, and the lip 144 substantially conceals and blocks access to at least one edge 146 once again. In one embodiment, the magnetic force between the backing set 132 and exterior layer 138 may couple them together while frame lip 144 substantially conceals their edges 146.

In one embodiment, a person may access the exterior layer panel set 138 from the exterior face 112 with a tool like a crochet hook that grabs a corner of the exterior layer 138 and pulls it to remove and replace it from the exterior face 112 of panel set 104x. In one embodiment, there may be a little protrusion attached to the exterior layer 138 that sticks out of the frame 102, that can be pulled out with tweezers from the front via the exterior face 112 of panel set 104x.

In one embodiment of FIGS. 1-11, storage system 100 includes a door panel system, with panel set 104z a as one face of a door, and a panel set 104 serving as the second face of the door. At least one hole 156 in the interior face 110 of panel set 104z provides access to the cavity 152 of the door. An at least second hole 162 may be provided in the interior 182 (adjacent to cavity 152) of panel set 104x. The at least second hole 162 extends through the backing panel set 132. A person may use a finger or a simple implement to poke through one or more holes 156 and one or more holes 162 at the same time, and apply a force to push exterior layer panel set 138 out of panel set 104x.

Any face of a door may be a panel set 104z with the replaceable exterior layer 138. In one embodiment, both sides of the door are panel sets 104z and each includes a replaceable exterior layer panel set 138. In one embodiment, the exterior face 112 of the door includes panel set 104z, and interior face 110 includes a panel set 104y which does not include a replaceable exterior layer. Each panel set 104x of a door system may include at least one hole 156 and one hole 162 to penetrate through layers 132 and access layers 138 of the panel sets 104x.

At least one removable plug 174 may plug or cover at least one hole 156 when not in use. The at least one plug 174 may also act as a protective barrier for when a door panel set 104z is pulled open or pushed shut, preventing a loud noise and preventing damage to frame, storage system, or door. If plug 174 is on the outside, or exterior face 112 of door panel 104z, plug 174 may be elongated to also protect a wall or structure when a person swings door panel 104z open.

In one embodiment, the point of access may be at least one hole 156 located for example, but not limited to, on a top panel set 104a of the door, a bottom panel set 104b, or panel sets 104c-d. A person may use his finger or a simple implement to apply a force to an object 154 in the cavity 152 by poking into the hole 156 located, for example, but not limited to, on the top 104a of the door. The hole 156 leads to the object 154 in the cavity 152 of the door. Upon being pushed via the hole 156, said object 154 may push outward toward one or more holes 162 extending through the supporting panel set 132 of one or more panel sets 104x of the door. Object 154 in the cavity 152 may then push exterior layer panel set 138 out of panel set 104x.

In one embodiment, a frame and panel set system may be coupled to an appliance door 164 so that the appliance too can match the décor. A cavity 158 is defined between the appliance door 164 and the panel set 104x. In one embodiment, a top panel set 104a or a bottom panel set 104b provides access for a force to be applied inside cavity 158. Top panel set 104a and bottom panel set 104b are also located above and below cavity 158, respectively.

A person may stick a finger or a simple implement such as a pen or spoon into hole 156, and in doing so, apply an additional force to object 154 in the cavity 158. Object 154 then applies a force into a hole 162 in cavity 158 that reaches through the supporting panel set 132. This force then pushes the exterior layer panel set 138 out of panel set 104x.

It will be appreciated that various of the above-disclosed embodiments and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be desirably combined into many other different systems or applications. Also that various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.

Claims

1) A storage system comprising: a plurality of panel sets including a first panel set having a plurality of edges, opposing interior and exterior faces, and a plurality of layers including a replaceable exterior layer panel set; anda frame having a plurality of legs including a first plurality of legs of the plurality of legs configured to support the first panel set, wherein the first plurality of legs includes at least one leg that corresponds to the respective plurality of edges of the first panel set; andwherein:the frame and the plurality of panel sets define a cavity of the storage system disposed behind the interior face of the first panel set,the first plurality of legs and the first panel set are configured for the exterior layer panel set to be replaceably coupled with other layers of the first panel set, andat least one of the plurality of edges of the first panel set are concealed by the frame.

2) The storage system in claim 1, wherein the first panel set of the storage system is inserted in the frame with the interior face of the first panel set approaching the plurality of legs before the exterior face.

3) The storage system in claim 1, wherein the exterior layer panel set includes an exterior layer and/or a layer with magnetic properties.

4) The storage system in claim 1, wherein the first panel set further comprises a backing panel set having a backing panel set and/or a first layer with magnetic qualities.

5) The storage system in claim 1, wherein the exterior layer panel set is coupled to the backing panel set via magnetic attraction force, mechanical means or adhesive means

6) The exterior layer panel set in claim 2, wherein the first layer with magnetic properties is coupled to the second layer with magnetic properties by a magnetic attraction force.

7) The storage system in claim 1, wherein the frame of the storage system further comprises a second plurality of legs coupled to the first plurality of legs, wherein the second plurality of legs are mounted to a permanent structure.

8) The storage system in claim 1, wherein one or more panel sets of the plurality of panel sets is replaced by a structure.

9) The storage system in claim 1, wherein the exterior layer panel set is flexible.

10) The storage system in claim 1, wherein the exterior layer panel set is rigid.

11) The storage system in claim 1, wherein the storage system further comprises a second panel set having a replaceable exterior layer panel set, and the frame further includes a second plurality of legs, wherein the second plurality of legs are coupled to the first plurality of legs and further define the at least one cavity and frames the second panel set.

12) The storage system in claim 1, wherein the frame and at least the first panel set form a plurality of storage units, wherein each storage unit of the plurality of storage units is selected from a group of storage units consisting of cabinets, drawers and chests.

13) The storage system in claim 1, wherein the first panel set comprises a rigid backing panel set mounted to the first plurality of legs, and wherein the exterior layer panel set couples to the backing panel set via magnetic force, mechanical means or adhesive means.

14) The storage system in claim 1, wherein the backing panel set may be formed of plastic, glass, wood or metal or a combination thereof, and the exterior layer panel set may be formed of plastic, glass, wood and metal or a combination thereof.

15) The storage system in claim 1, wherein the interior face of the first panel set is provided with an access portion that extends through the backing panel set and via which the exterior layer panel set is accessible when the two panel sets are inserted in the frame.

16) The interior face of the first panel set in claim 15, wherein the access portion includes at least one hole extending through the backing panel set.

17) The interior face of the first panel set in claim 15, wherein the access portion includes at least one hole extending through the frame and backing panel set.

18) A storage system comprising: a frame having a plurality of legs defining a plurality of polygonal faces;a first panel set; anda second panel set,wherein:a first plurality of legs of the plurality of legs defines a first face of the plurality of polygonal faces,the first plurality of legs is configured to support the first panel set,the first plurality of legs is configured to support the second panel set, andthe first and second panel sets are configured to be supported by the first plurality of legs, andone of the first and second panel sets is selected to be supported by the first plurality of legs when assembled, andwhen assembled, the first plurality of legs supports the selected panel set.

19) The storage system in claim 18, wherein the first panel set includes a glass panel.

20) The storage system in claim 18, wherein the second panel set includes: a supporting board panel set and an exterior layer panel set.

21) The supporting board panel set in claim 20, wherein the supporting board panel set includes a supporting board.

22) The supporting board panel set in claim 20, wherein the supporting panel set includes a supporting board and a first layer with magnetic properties.

23) The exterior layer panel set in claim 20, wherein the exterior layer panel set includes an exterior layer.

24) The exterior layer panel set in claim 20, wherein the exterior layer panel set includes an exterior layer and a second layer with magnetic properties.

25) The second panel set in claim 20, wherein the supporting board panel set includes a supporting board.

26) The second panel set in claim 20, wherein the supporting board panel set includes a supporting board and a first layer with magnetic properties.

27) The second panel set in claim 20, wherein the exterior layer panel set includes an exterior layer.

28) The second panel set in claim 20, wherein the exterior layer panel set includes an exterior layer and a second layer with magnetic properties.

29) The supporting board panel set in claim 20, wherein the exterior layer panel set includes an exterior layer and a second layer with magnetic properties, and wherein the second layer with magnetic properties couples magnetically to the first layer with magnetic properties.

30) A panel set system comprising: a plurality of panel sets including a first panel set having a plurality of edges, an exterior face, an opposing interior face, a plurality of layers and a replaceable exterior layer panel set; anda frame having a plurality of legs defining at least one face and including a leg that corresponds to the respective plurality of edges of the first panel set; andwherein:the first plurality of legs is configured to support the first panel set,the first plurality of legs and the first panel set are configured for the exterior layer panel set to be replaceably coupled with other layers of the first panel set, andat least one of the plurality of edges of the first panel set are concealed by the frame.

31) The panel set system in claim 30 wherein the first panel set of the panel set system is inserted in the frame with its interior face approaching the plurality of legs before the exterior face.

32) The panel set system in claim 30 further comprising a second panel set cooperating with the first panel set to form a cavity therebetween, wherein at least one hole in the interior face of at least the first panel set provides access to the cavity and to at least one exterior layer panel set of the panel set system.

33) The panel set system in claim 30 wherein the interior face of at least the first panel set includes at least one hole providing access to the exterior layer panel set.

34) The cavity in claim 33, wherein at least one hole over the top, on the side, or under the cavity in one of the panel sets provides access to at least one structure in the cavity, wherein the structure fits into at least one hole in the interior face of the first panel set providing access to the exterior layer panel set.

35) The second panel set in claim 33, wherein the second panel set is an appliance door, and wherein at least one hole over the top, on the side, or under the cavity in one of the panel sets provides access to at least one structure in the cavity, wherein the structure fits into at least one hole in the interior face of the first panel set providing access to the exterior layer panel set.

36) The panel set system in claim 30, wherein the exterior layer panel set includes an exterior layer and/or a second layer with magnetic properties.

37) The panel set system in claim 30, wherein the first panel set further comprises a backing panel set having a backing panel set and/or a first layer with magnetic properties.

38) The panel set system in claim 30, wherein the exterior layer panel set is coupled to the backing panel set via magnetic attraction force, mechanical means or adhesive means.

39) The exterior layer panel set in claim 30, wherein the second layer with magnetic properties is coupled to the first layer with magnetic properties by a magnetic attraction force.

40) A storage system comprising: a plurality of panel sets including a first panel set, the first panel set having a plurality of edges, opposing exterior and interior faces, a plurality of layers including a backing panel set and a replaceable exterior layer panel set;a frame having a plurality of legs including a first plurality of legs of the plurality of legs configured to support the first panel set, wherein the first plurality of legs includes at least one leg that corresponds to the respective plurality of edges of the first panel set; anda cavity of the storage system disposed behind the interior face of the first panel set, defined by the frame and by the plurality of panel sets; anda second plurality of legs coupled to the first plurality of legs, and a second panel set supported by the frame, further defining the cavity; andwherein:the first plurality of legs and first panel set are configured for the exterior layer panel set of the first panel set to be replaceably inserted in the frame and surrounded by the first plurality of legsthe first plurality of legs and the first panel set are configured for the exterior layer panel set to be replaceably coupled with other layers of the first panel set, andthe backing panel set includes a supporting board and/or a first layer with magnetic properties, and the exterior layer panel set includes an exterior layer and/or a second layer with magnetic properties; andthe exterior layer panel set is coupled to the backing panel set adhesively, mechanically, or magnetically; andthe plurality of edges of the first panel set are concealed by the frame.

41) The storage system in claim 40, wherein the frame and plurality of panel sets form a plurality of storage units, wherein each storage unit of the plurality of storage units is selected from a group of storage units consisting of cabinets and drawers.

42) The storage system in claim 40, wherein the first plurality of legs are provided with at least one channel for receiving the backing panel set and/or the exterior layer panel set of the first panel set.

43) The storage system in claim 40, wherein the second layer with magnetic properties is coupled to the first layer with magnetic properties via magnetic force.

44) The storage system in claim 40, wherein the first layer with magnetic properties is coupled to the backing panel set.

45) The storage system in claim 40, wherein the second layer with magnetic properties is coupled to the exterior layer.

46) The storage system in claim 40, wherein the legs are coupled to one another to form an integral frame.

47) The storage system in claim 40, wherein the legs of the first panel set are coupled to one another to form the first panel set's integral frame.

48) The storage system in claim 40, wherein a shelf peg insert is coupled to some of the legs.

49) The storage system in claim 40, wherein the first panel set is a door and is coupled to legs of the frame so that the first panel set is a door that can open and close.

50) The storage system in claim 40, wherein the first panel set is coupled to legs of the frame with hinges so that the first panel set can open and close.

51) A method of assembling a storage system, the method comprising the steps of: i) Coupling a first plurality of legs to form an integral frame that at least partially defines a cavity; andii) Inserting a plurality of panel sets into the frame, including a first panel set; andiii) Coupling an exterior layer set to a backing panel set through the front face of the storage system so that the frame conceals the edges of the first panel set; and

52) The method of assembling a storage system in claim 51, further comprising the step of assembling and coupling additional and multiple storage units of the storage system.

53) The method of assembling a panel set system in claim 51, further comprising the step of inserting one's finger or a simple implement into at least one hole provided in the interior face of the first panel set.

54) The method of assembling a panel set system in claim 51, further comprising the step of applying a force to the exterior layer panel set via the hole in the first panel set's interior face and disrupting the coupling between the exterior layer set and the backing panel set, removing the exterior layer panel set.

55) A method of assembling a panel set system, the method comprising the steps of: i) Coupling a first plurality of legs to form an integral frame; andii) Inserting a plurality of panel sets into the frame, including a first panel set; andiii) Coupling an exterior layer set to a backing panel set through the front face of the storage system so that the frame conceals the edges of the first panel set.

56) The method of assembling a panel set system in claim 55, wherein the step of inserting a plurality of panel sets into the frame further comprises inserting each panel set so that its interior approaches the plurality of legs before its exterior face.

57) The method of assembling a panel set system in claim 55, further comprising the step of inserting one's finger or a simple implement into at least one hole provided in the interior face of the first panel set

58) The method of assembling a panel set system in claim 55, further comprising the step of applying a force to the exterior layer panel set via the hole in the first panel set's interior face and disrupting the coupling between the exterior layer set and the backing panel set, removing the exterior layer panel set.