Ironing board built into the closet. Advantages and disadvantages.

In typical apartments there is very little free space, and storing ironing boards is inconvenient. They must either be laid out each time or left in place, thereby giving up a lot of usable space.

However, it is quite easy to avoid this trouble - use built-in ironing boards.

Features of folding ironing boards in the closet

Advantages for which buyers value this product:

Convenient space saving;
Quick return to working condition;
Ease of use;
Fitting into design.

All residents of the house can move freely around the apartment without fear of accidentally catching a board, iron or linen.

Disadvantages that occur with built-in ironing boards:

The complexity of the design, which leads to breakdowns;
Low-quality material in cheap models;
High price.

The high cost is justified by the ease of use.

Advantages and disadvantages^

Of course, a useful element built into furniture always has a lot of positive qualities:

In a small room, sometimes there may simply not be enough space for additional pieces of furniture. This is where the built-in option comes in handy.
The built-in board can be adapted to any piece of furniture. It will fit perfectly into a regular chest of drawers, a built-in closet or a modern wardrobe.
Can be mounted on almost any door or inserted inside a drawer.
The ironer takes up very little space inside the cabinet. When folded, it uses only 10 cm of internal space.
It will not be conspicuous and spoil the appearance of the room.
Very easy to use. Modern sliding mechanisms allow you to pull out the board either simultaneously with opening the door, or using a special lever. In any case, no physical effort is required for this.
The built-in ironer is safe to use. It does not move, does not slide on the floor, but is securely fixed.

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It is immediately necessary to take into account the disadvantages of such a design, so as not to regret purchasing it later:

The ironing area will be permanent. You will not be able to move the ironer to another location.
The cost of furniture with built-in elements will be higher. The same applies to the cost of the board itself, since it can be equipped with a retractable mechanism.

It is not at all necessary to order furniture with a built-in ironing device, although this option is the most rational.
If you already have a cabinet without a board, then you can install such a device into it at any time.

The main condition is that the dimensions of the cabinet correspond to the dimensions of the ironer. Well, you'll have to get rid of a few shelves.

Some popular models

Transformer board Iron Slim

It is an ironing board built into the closet, covered with a mirror. Its design is made in gray metallic tones. The design has a built-in socket.

The frame is made of reliable steel that can withstand ironing loads well.

Shelf On Iron Box Eco

Cabinet with built-in ironing board. It has two shelves in which you can put things. The door can either slide to the side or simply open. The support is made of steel, the structure is reliable and stable.

Has a built-in socket.

ASKO HI115T

Installed in a cabinet drawer. Saves useful space. The structure is made of steel alloy. Particularly noteworthy is the mechanism by which the load is distributed evenly.

The mechanism is resistant to ironing.

An ironing board built into the closet allows you to save useful space in the apartment. The most popular types are folding and sliding boards.

When purchasing, pay attention to the quality of the product so that the structure can withstand the load of ironing.

Recommendations for selection

When you decide to buy yourself a built-in ironer, pay attention to its design. It is not so important where exactly it will be built. Let's look at the main criteria for choosing the board itself with all the components.

Folding mechanism. Maximum reliability. This is the main requirement. Look at the material. If the board looks flimsy already on display, don’t buy it. Otherwise, you will be disappointed or simply throw it away soon;
Support. Maximum quality. When the support does not have strong mechanisms that allow it to be fixed to the surface of the wall or box, the structure will easily fall out of the cabinet;
Weight. Look for a middle ground. Too light ones will not last long, and heavy ones have a strong impact on the cabinet walls. They will not withstand such a load;
Additional functions. Their list depends on the manufacturer. As for me, it’s better to have maximum reliability and a minimum of unnecessary things. But at least the height adjustment function is worth choosing;
Sustainability. Do not buy structures that become too mobile, wobbly or not stable enough once extended. Otherwise, you may get burned, drop the iron, and experience other unpleasant situations.

After looking at how it all looks in the photo, some may not believe certain benefits. Yes, the photographs do not fully reflect the capabilities and characteristics of the ironer. Therefore, I advise you to choose them only through personal inspection before purchasing.

Built-in ironing boards save a lot of space. Of course, one board will not save the situation in a small apartment. But if you switch to modern transformable solutions, even with a small area you can achieve maximum comfort, practicality and functionality, without sacrificing the external components of the interior.

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All built-in ironing structures differ in several basic parameters.

Material of manufacture

The working surface can be made of multilayer plywood. This is an inexpensive and practical option, characterized by moisture resistance and durability.
The base is a profiled metal sheet or metal mesh. This design has virtually no shelf life, is lightweight, but is quite expensive.

Any model of a built-in board should be equipped with a cover that improves the quality of ironing.

Dimensions

When choosing the dimensions of the ironer, you need to focus on the internal dimensions of the cabinet itself. Typically, built-in models are small in size, but the options vary. Compact devices are usually installed in drawers, while larger ones are mounted on walls.

Layout plane

The base is located in a vertical plane. When unfolded, the device is transferred to a horizontal position.
There are models that first recline down 90 degrees and then turn face up.
The base is initially located in a horizontal plane, for example, inside a drawer or on top of one of the shelves. During the unfolding process, the surface rotates and extends.

Most models can be unfolded simultaneously in several planes, which increases their ease of use.

Additional items

Built-in ironers can be additionally equipped with various additional elements that make the process of unfolding and folding the device easier:

Closers. When using it, you just need to give the ironing platform an initial impulse of movement, and the closer will ensure its complete folding or opening.
Thrust bearing for the main support. It protects the floor covering from damage when the support is lowered to the floor.
Spring block. Facilitates manual work on managing the structure.
A slide on which the working base slides out of the box.
Additional hinges, thanks to which the structure can be folded.