Home safe: which model suits your home?

A small safe, sometimes referred to as a personal safe or security box, is particularly useful when you want a secure, compact and easily accessible storage space for items that are used regularly. The required volume depends on the intended use: A4 documents or a laptop quickly require more space than a small storage compartment.

Size does not determine the level of security. Many small, non-certified entry-level safes offer no serious resistance to burglary in practice. A security cabinet certified to EN 14450 or a safe certified to EN 1143-1, on the other hand, provides a tested level of resistance.

Which security level for the home?

The right level depends on the value of what you keep and on the risk on site. The amounts below are indicative insurable values, for cash / for valuables, and never cumulative.

Indicative 2026 starting price of the smallest free-standing model in that grade, incl. 21 % VAT, with delivery, installation and anchoring.

More about the resistance grades and the indicative insurable value.

Where should you install a safe at home?

Accessibility and anchoring are important. Install the safe in an easily accessible location — for example in a study or dressing room — but out of sight. Installed inside a cupboard, such as a furniture safe, it remains easy to use while staying discreet.

A safe that is difficult to reach will be used less often. A small safe should also be properly anchored to reduce the risk of it simply being carried away. More information is available on our page about safe installation and anchoring.

Buying a home safe is one thing — installing and anchoring it correctly is another. Atelier Boonen handles the delivery, installation and anchoring of your safe entirely in-house, including on upper floors or in difficult to access locations. We always provide the strongest anchoring solution, carried out with care and respect for your home.

Unsure about the right model, the ideal location or the most appropriate security class for your situation? As a family business with years of expertise, we combine technical knowledge with a personal and discreet approach — before and after the sale.

We deliver, install and service safes exclusively in Belgium, for private clients, expats, embassies, international institutions and foreign companies based here. Advice and quotes are available in English, French and Dutch, by email. Why only in Belgium? Read our answer in the FAQ.

Would you like to compare other models as well? View our overview of safes for sale in Belgium. For additional guidance, you can also read our buying guide featuring the 10 best safes.