Sliding wardrobe in the living room: pros and cons, review of beautiful new designs (126 photos)

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The living room is the place in the apartment where the family gathers and gatherings with guests and friends are organized.

To make it comfortable and cozy, all furniture must fit harmoniously into the available space.

Let's talk about cabinets. If the closet is skillfully “fitted” into the interior, then the effect of overcrowding of the space will not be felt, because the purpose of the room is rest, relaxation, and therefore the feeling of lightness should not leave.

Built-in wardrobes in the living room are at the peak of popularity today.

The cabinet doors can be decorated in any style - the option can be either classic or modern.

Both in the living room and in any other room, such a cabinet will look very interesting and, most importantly, harmonious, perfectly complementing the interior of any room.

All items that need to be hidden should be placed in the closet, inside it, and if there are things that you want to show, then they should be placed on shelves.

Pros and cons of a wardrobe in the living room

Long wardrobes look good in living rooms. Next, the pros and cons of a wardrobe will be discussed.

Pros:

They are easy to assemble.
You can store a large number of things there.
Serves as a zone separator in small apartments.
Suitable for any interior.
They look beautiful.
With careful care it will last a long time.

Minuses:

The wardrobe mechanism periodically fails. It needs to be repaired from time to time.
The mechanisms need cleaning.

In fact, there are not many downsides. And everything can be resolved. But there are so many advantages.

Location options

Before purchasing a cabinet, you need to decide where to place it in the room. The size, design and shape of the product depend on this. The cabinet can be located in different parts of the room:

corner of the room - a corner model of a sliding wardrobe is purchased for this place. It has high functionality and also does not take up much space. This installation uses space that is rarely used for other purposes;
along the wall - a cabinet placed in this way is considered convenient for use. It is suitable for large rooms and can also come in different widths. This location option is most often chosen by buyers of structures;
in the center of the room - this installation method is rarely used. It is suitable for studio apartments, in which large-sized furniture acts as partitions to divide a single space into several separate zones;
in a niche - if there is a certain recess in the living room, then it can be used to install a built-in wardrobe. This option provides significant space savings.

Thus, the installation location is selected in advance, which then allows you to correctly select the design itself.

In the corner

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In a niche

Types of cabinets

The sliding wardrobe can be built-in or cabinet. A cabinet cabinet is an ordinary cabinet that can be moved around the living space. It can be easily disassembled and reassembled. It has sliding doors.

This saves space. This type of wardrobe is made faster than a built-in one. The advantage of this type is that it is much cheaper than the built-in option.

The disadvantage of such a cabinet is that dust and debris can accumulate at the top and bottom.

The built-in wardrobe is a complex design. Such a cabinet is attached to the floor, ceiling and walls. Such an album is made individually for each room by measuring all the required dimensions in the room. Once dismantled, it cannot be moved to another room. You can place them in ready-made niches of the apartment. Its internal volume is greater than that of the case.

Shape and dimensions

Manufacturers produce cabinets that differ in size and shape. The choice of these parameters depends on various factors, for example, on the preferences and financial capabilities of users, as well as on the available space in the hall. The dimensions of furniture do not always directly affect its capacity. With the proper arrangement of different storage systems, it is possible to obtain a multifunctional item.

Sliding wardrobes can have different shapes:

straight;
triangular, installed in the corner of the room;
radius, taking up a lot of space;
concave or convex, distinguished by a unique appearance;
five-walled;
diagonal or trapezoidal.

Wavy Straight

Radial

Trapezoidal

Triangular
The size depends on the shape, but when choosing dimensions, some features are taken into account:

the height of the product depends on the distance between the floor and the ceiling of the room, and some people prefer to install cabinets that will practically reach the ceiling, while others want to store additional various items on top, so this figure varies from 1.5 m to 2.2 m ;
the bottom of the cabinet is represented by a plinth, which protects the floor covering from deformation, and also makes it possible to easily clean the space under the structure, and its height is usually 5 cm;
if the room is small, then it is undesirable to purchase a tall model;
if the size of the room is limited, a corner closet is considered optimal;
the depth is usually within 55 cm, but it can increase or decrease significantly, so for a small room a figure of 35 cm is selected, and for a large room a depth of 70 cm is allowed;
the width depends on the design of the cabinet and the available space, so it is usually in the range from 1 to 5 m;
the distance between the shelves is standard 40 cm, but the owners of the structure can change this parameter, for which they think in advance what items will be stored on the shelves;
The upper mezzanines usually reach 60 cm in height.

Thus, the choice of shape and size is an important point. It depends on various factors, so these parameters are selected individually.

Shapes of wardrobes

Straight – ordinary rectangular wardrobe. It usually stands indoors on the entire wall. This type of wardrobe can be either cabinet or built-in. They are the most popular of all forms. Cabinets of this shape are suitable for modern and retro style rooms.
Corner wardrobes use the room more efficiently. Such cabinets are divided into L-shaped, diagonal, trapezoidal.
Radius – cabinets with a rounded shape. They went on sale several years ago. They are very expensive to make. Cabinet doors open along a radius guide. Much more functional than other forms of sliding wardrobes.

Filling the wardrobe in the living room

Usually the inside of the cabinet is divided into three parts.

The main zone is located in the middle and occupies a fairly large space in the wardrobe. Shelves or hangers can be located here. Shelves can be simple. Pull-out shelves have also become popular. Hangers with various clothes are hung on the bar. The barbell is made of steel, because if it is made of another material it may break. There may also be retractable mechanisms for storing ties and belts. Even trouser holders are installed. This is a kind of hanger, only it also extends. It is very convenient to put trousers there. The appearance of the trousers is not lost. There may be various hooks.
The top part stores hats or boxes of shoes.
The lower part of the wardrobe is mainly used to store boxes of shoes and bags. This part may contain inclined stands. Shelves can be open or closed. You can also install drawers. Such boxes are needed to store various things.

The filling of the closet in the living room is selected individually for family members. You can store various clothes, shoes, bags, books, a vacuum cleaner and other equipment there.

Advantages of use in the interior

Modern white cabinets in the interior can be combined with furniture of any shade. White can be used both as an accent and as a main color.

In combination with a glossy texture, it effectively hides minor imperfections in finishing work on walls and ceilings. In addition, glossy furniture pieces have a longer lifespan than matte ones.

The main advantage of white is its ability to visually expand space. This is a property that will undoubtedly delight owners of small apartments. In addition, it goes well with dark and bright colors, creating an effective contrast in the interior.

Despite the apparent soiling, dust and stains on white cabinets are almost invisible. They are easy to care for - just wipe them once every few days. Another plus is that white furniture does not absorb light as much as dark-colored furniture does, and glossy surfaces enhance lighting due to the reflective effect. The room becomes noticeably brighter.

White is so versatile that it can easily be combined with a variety of textures and styles. From classic to high-tech - it will look organic everywhere. Even the abundance of decorative elements on such furniture does not look too bulky.

Materials

Fiberboard. The cheapest way to cover a wardrobe in the living room. The disadvantage of this material is that it absorbs moisture. As soon as liquid gets on this material it immediately begins to swell. Sliding wardrobes made from this material are the cheapest.
Chipboard. This material does not have such a disadvantage as moisture resistance, since it consists of resin, which makes it durable. The cost of a ready-made wardrobe for the living room is in the middle price category.
MDF and wood. It is considered the most expensive when making a wardrobe. It is most often made from pine. MDF cabinets most often decorate the classic style of the living room.

Wardrobe doors can be made of glass or mirror.

Wardrobe styles

The sliding wardrobe can be made in such a way that it fits the interior of any living room.

Styles will be discussed in more detail below.

In a classic living room, a wardrobe should look luxurious and elegant. The cabinet should be made preferably from natural material. You can decorate with mirrors, beautiful patterns on cabinet doors. Such a cabinet can easily be suitable for a modern living room. If the size of the living room is small, then it is better that it is light and the facade is mirrored.
You can choose chipboard as the material for making a wardrobe for a living room in a minimalist style. But there should not be any drawings on the doors. Everything should be simple and tasteful. If a tree is chosen, then quite often several colors are combined.
For a living room in a high-tech style, the wardrobe should be extraordinary. Quite often such cabinets are made using electronics. An all-black wardrobe will suit this living room. The facade is made of frosted glass.
For such a living room in the Provence style, a wardrobe with a French accent is suitable. Doors can be made of glass or wood. Glass doors may have paintings in the form of plant elements.
Sliding wardrobes for Loft are made in black and white or brown tones. The fronts of the cabinets may feature drawings of cities.
In Japanese-style living rooms, wardrobes are most often light brown, beige, or red. On the front of the cabinet there are depictions of cranes, peacocks, geishas, and cherry blossoms.

How to combine with interior style

When decorating a room, different design ideas can be implemented. All interior items must correspond to the chosen style, so when choosing a cabinet, the main nuances are taken into account:

it should fit well into the interior design, so for high-tech it is advisable to purchase a product in a metallic color, for classics to choose strict and sophisticated models, and for minimalism, products with simple shapes and small sizes;
the closet must be combined with other furnishings;
its color should fit well with the color scheme of the room.

If the cabinet does not fit into the interior design, this will lead to the fact that the room will not be visually harmonious.

Adviсe

If there is a ready-made niche in the living room, then the wardrobe should be placed there.
The wardrobe should match the style of the living room.
If there is little lighting in the living room, the wardrobe should be a light shade.

The facade should not have more than three colors.

Rules of care

Caring for white furniture is no different from usual. Suitable products, a soft cloth and a little work work wonders. On store shelves, compositions are offered for any surface: natural, wood, laminated board, mirror, stainless steel. Particular attention will have to be paid to white glossy wardrobes. Smudges and fingerprints are very noticeable on them, despite the fact that manufacturers treat their facades with a special dirt-repellent liquid.

It is important to keep your furniture clean every day. After all, if the stain is not removed in time, it will be absorbed and may leave behind a small mark, which will be almost impossible to remove.

Soft products and napkins are suitable for cleaning. Any composition containing abrasive components will literally “kill” the gloss: the surface will be covered with microcracks and scratches. Subsequently, these defects will become clogged with dust and completely damage the furniture.