Classification of sliding wardrobes
Neat storage of things is the main task of cabinets. Intended, in particular, for small indoor spaces, they are manufactured in several types:
- Sliding wardrobes can be installed along one wall or two adjacent walls. The rectangular furniture structure is equipped with sliding two or three panels.
- Corner designs, with a triangular base. Furniture models of this type are installed in the corner to visually “cut” it.
- Trapezoidal diagonal-angular small-sized products with a trapezoid at the base. The façade planes are not aligned at right angles; the side sashes are often opening.
- Radius cabinets and arc-shaped models. The original, wave-like shape of the facade makes this furniture an important part of a fashionable interior.
- Built-in and partially built-in furniture structures allow you to use every free area of the room for storage.
- Double-sided sliding wardrobes for a studio apartment are installed as dividing partitions - things can be taken from both sides of the cabinet. The design of doors on opposite sides may differ in both color and style.
Important! Built-in furniture structures cannot be moved or rearranged.
Compact storage space saves space and is the final accent in the design of an apartment interior.
Dimensions and filling
The classic content of storage furniture is brackets for long clothes on hangers, as well as horizontal drawers. This type of filling will cost a small amount, but will allow you to comfortably place a small amount of clothing.
The standard modification is a cabinet 1800 mm long and 2400 mm high; the contents include drawers, wide open corner shelves, and sections for storing shoes.
A small modular storage system that complements cabinets of modest length (from 1200 to 1300 mm) and low height (2000 mm) - unlike the first option, these systems take up less free space. For example, pull-out baskets, brackets, drawers, located at a minimum distance from each other, easily accommodate non-standard large items. Thus, even a small section can accommodate artificial Christmas trees, bicycles, and vacuum cleaners.
Furniture base
Today, high-quality furniture is made from a variety of materials, the main component of which is wood processing waste. They differ in the impurities added to wood raw materials during the manufacturing process:
- LDSP is a laminated chipboard, used in the manufacture of interior walls of furniture. For cabinets installed in rooms with high humidity, laminated chipboard marked “B” is used.
- MDF is a material that is resistant to fungi and other microorganisms and is used in the manufacture of furniture facades. It is laminated, painted, coated with plastic or other types of finishing.
- Natural wood is an environmentally friendly and natural material, rarely used due to its high cost.
Important! When purchasing furniture, ask the seller for safety certificates. Some materials may, over time, release substances that are harmful to health.
Selection rules
Shape, filling, materials, safety, presence of decorative elements - this is an incomplete list of factors that need to be taken into account. Don't be afraid to add your own points. For example, there is such a convenient thing - a drawer. Typically, manufacturers save money and do not include this useful module as standard up to 2 meters wide. But by paying an additional 1500-4000 rubles, you can purchase it as an additional option.
When making a custom cabinet, the drawers are usually built-in without an additional casing
Don't forget this reminder when visiting a furniture showroom:
- Size, shape - small spaces require a tall, narrow cabinet with little depth. When measuring dimensions, add 3-5 cm to the results obtained so as not to scratch the walls and ceiling during installation work
- A method of organizing the internal space (a modular system with a dense arrangement of elements - drawers, brackets and baskets). It fits perfectly into small furniture.
- External finishing must satisfy its technical characteristics (material strength, the ability to install decorative elements) and fit into the interior of the apartment.
- If you want to visually enlarge the space, choose mirrored doors.
In order not to make a mistake when purchasing, draw your ideal wardrobe in advance in a graphic editor or planner, and only then go to the store.
Finishing materials
To decorate the facades use:
- The mirror, which is applied by sandblasting, is decorated with drawings. Triplex processing helps the mirror fragments not to fly apart, but to remain on the film in case it is broken.
- Glass is an environmentally friendly material that is decorated and covered with film for a long service life.
- Acrylic plastic - imitating a variety of textured surfaces, made in various colors and shades. Safe material, affordable.
Designers have taught everyone that reflective mirror furniture facades visually increase the area of the room. Premium finishing uses artificial and natural leather, bamboo, rattan, processed tree bark and other textured materials.
Exterior design of the cabinet
To make the closet look light and not clutter up the bedroom, choose light colors; it is best to choose a material that matches the color of the walls. You can look for a dim ornament.
Mirrors built into the doors will also help expand the space, and you will see yourself in full height.
Beware of massive details or bright spots: they will overload the room.
If the closet is located next to the door, then you can continue the ensemble with shallow mezzanines above the entrance. The main task is to fit the dressing room organically. It should match the design of the room.
Use MDF for facades, it will last longer and looks much better than laminated chipboard.
You can make a sandblasted design on the mirrors
Space in the room
A sliding wardrobe is a universal, spacious storage unit that can be installed in any part of the room, depending on the design idea or your preferences. When placing, they are guided by the type of cabinet, it is placed:
- in special niches
- at wall junctions - in corner spaces
- parallel to the wall or along several walls
- at the entrance to the room
- in the center of the room, dividing it into two, sometimes different in purpose, areas
Sliding wardrobes have proven themselves well as home assistants, storing necessary and unnecessary things and giving the surrounding space neatness and comfort. Depending on the design, furniture can be either an accent or an inconspicuous item in the interior.
Cabinet filling
Even small closets can fit a lot of things if you choose the right filling. It is better to leave the height of the compartment with the bar at 170 cm, so all dresses and men's coats will fit exactly.
It is better to immediately allow 130 cm for the trouser compartment.
If desired, you can install the rods one below the other.
At the top, organize a large shelf for storing blankets and pillows, and store bags and suitcases near the ceiling.
Below, in a separate niche, seasonal shoes can be conveniently located, and underwear and tights can be stored in narrow drawers at arm level.
Take care of shelves for clothes that tend to stretch out. Feel free to use plastic containers, small baskets, and storage boxes.
Modular wardrobe systems. In a furniture store you can purchase a ready-made or order an individual wardrobe system. It is convenient because all the contents are not strictly fixed. This makes it possible to optimize and customize the storage system. The package usually includes multi-level rods with hangers for clothes, baskets for bedding and bed linen, shoe boxes, drawers for linen, racks, storage systems for ties and scarves.
Important: Do you want to use your closet for as long as possible? No plastic fasteners! Only metal - only hardcore.
Advice . Regardless of what and how you fill the closet, experts recommend installing at least one element - a shelf or a hanger bar made of natural beech. The smell of this tree will repel pests, and your fur coats will not be threatened by moths.
Appearance of cabinets
The main point in making cabinets is their design. The price of the cabinet determines which class this piece of furniture can be classified into: elite or economy. Their quality depends on this and they will be of completely different designs. Design is also divided into general and functional. The fittings and internal filling are a functional design. The appearance of the cabinet is general.
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The main part of the cabinet are the doors. The design of the cabinet door is the first thing we pay attention to. Doors can be glass, mirror or wood.
Having chosen the door, we practically chose the closet. Very often a design is applied to a glass or mirror door, which makes the cabinet original.
For a built-in wardrobe, you need to make an individual project. Designers will help you choose all the parameters so that it fits into your interior. Choosing a cabinet design for a hallway is a serious matter, because it is the first thing guests see.
Kinds
A small cabinet can be presented in several varieties. Each of them has its own appearance, features and parameters. Products differ in the material of manufacture, shape and area where they can be installed. The sizes of the models may vary, and the contents of different elements vary significantly. In order to wisely choose a small cabinet, it is recommended to carefully study in advance all the parameters of the optimal choice and the varieties available on the market.
According to the material of manufacture
Even in a small cabinet it is possible to comfortably and conveniently place various items if it has good functionality. However, in the selection process, you additionally need to pay attention to the material from which the piece of furniture is made.
The materials most often used to create a small cabinet are:
- wood - the photo below shows different wooden cabinet models that have a refined and pleasant appearance. They are characterized by a fairly high cost, due to which they are not in significant demand. They can be painted in different shades and are also available in a variety of sizes and shapes. Different types of wood are used for manufacturing, but the most affordable are structures formed from pine. Such cabinets do not require special care, but it is recommended to periodically coat them with fire retardants if there is no coating of any paint material on top. It is not allowed to expose different surfaces of such an interior item to moisture;
- plastic - it makes models that are affordable and quite interesting in appearance. They can have different colors, and often a unique and interesting pattern is formed on their surfaces. However, the appearance of such cabinets is considered quite simple, so they do not fit into classic styles. It is quite easy to leave scratches on their surfaces, and it is almost impossible to make an optimal restoration. The cost of the products is considered affordable, so many people prefer to buy small plastic cabinets, but they are usually installed on the balcony, since they do not fit very well into a small bedroom or living room;
- Chipboard or MDF - these types of lumber are most often used in the manufacture of various interior items. High-quality materials have good strength, resistance to various influences and other positive parameters. Their cost is acceptable for many buyers. The only drawback is the not very attractive appearance. It is necessary to carefully select a cabinet made of chipboard, since some manufacturers use formaldehyde during the manufacturing process of certain models, which are dangerous to people, so such furniture is not allowed to be installed in residential premises;
- plywood is considered an excellent choice for making a cabinet. It produces reliable and durable products that have an interesting appearance. They have an average cost, so they are often chosen by many buyers. Can be installed even in classic interiors;
- metal - this material makes durable structures, on the shelves of which you can store heavy and large items. They are chosen quite rarely for the home, as they are considered not too attractive and safe. Often used in the country house or balcony. In order for metal products to last long enough, they are certainly coated with special anti-corrosion compounds, and also painted on top with suitable paints. It is recommended to periodically renew this coating to prevent corrosion from starting anywhere in the cabinet.
Additionally, small cabinets with glass doors are available, or artificial stone can be used to create them. Each variety has its own characteristics that must be taken into account when choosing a specific model.
Plastic
MDF
Chipboard
Metal
Wood
By shape
The shape of a small cabinet can be different. In the photo below you can see some of the most interesting and unusual models that fit perfectly into non-standard or ordinary interiors.
When choosing a shape, the location of the cabinet must be taken into account, since it must fit well into the space left for it.
Models are distinguished by shape:
- straight cabinets - they are also called linear. They are usually installed along the wall, as they are distinguished by their considerable width and shallow depth, so they do not take up much space, which is especially important for small rooms;
- corner - consist of a special corner module, installed exclusively in a certain corner of the room. Next to this module, two straight elements are mounted, which can have different dimensions;
- L-shaped and U-shaped cabinets - they are represented by special designs in which modules of different shapes and appearance are combined. They are considered interesting and unusual, therefore they are chosen for small rooms made in some non-standard style;
- radius - in them the side panel is slightly rounded, so they help to visually increase the space, and this is especially true if the room is less than 10 sq. m;
- rectangular - have straight sides that are installed exclusively at right angles. Well suited for minimalism and hi-tech style.
Thus, the photo below clearly shows that there are indeed many different shapes of cabinets that are small in size. Each variety has its own parameters, so the choice depends on the available space and the preferences of future users.
L-shaped
Radial
Angular
Straight
By location
Depending on the installation location, cabinets are distinguished:
- installed along the walls of the room. This includes straight cabinets, which usually do not have too much depth, so they do not take up much space;
- corner - they are installed in the corner of the room, and can be right- or left-handed. Some models are universal, so modules can be changed in them if necessary;
- built-in - such cabinets usually have non-standard sizes, and they are intended for various niches or recesses available in the room. Most often they are installed in a closet, which is converted into a dressing room.
Thus, spacious and small cabinets can be installed in different areas of any room. Therefore, before purchasing any specific model, it is recommended to decide on its installation location.
Built-in
Linear
Angular
