True, furniture production today does not stand still: manufacturers offer ergonomic and practical solutions for designing a storage system in the hallway to suit the different dimensions of the room and the needs of its owners. Modern models allow not only to rationally use the entire area of the room down to the last centimeter, but also to mask the architectural shortcomings of the room: smooth out protruding corners, fill inconvenient niches and visually fill the hallway with volume and depth.
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Today ReRooms tells you how to choose the right wardrobe for your hallway so that it suits your needs and the size of the room. Use our tips to avoid making a mistake with your purchase.
No. 1. Built-in or cabinet-mounted?
Some homes have niches and recesses that are perfect for a built-in wardrobe . In this case, the role of the back and side walls will be played by the walls of the room; often in such structures there is no independent floor and ceiling. Shelves and hangers in built-in wardrobes are attached directly to the walls. Thus, it is possible to use every square centimeter of space to benefit, but you will have to violate the integrity and decoration of the walls. This option is suitable for those who are not going to rearrange or at least move the cabinet in the near future.
A sliding wardrobe is a full-fledged independent piece of furniture that can be moved from one place to another. It has its own side, top and bottom walls. Case models have gained great popularity among domestic users.
Recommendations for assembling a wardrobe in the bedroom
Beautiful and stylish wardrobe for the bedroom
Saving space is important for the bedroom. It would be ideal to install built-in or corner wardrobes. Most often, furniture with a mirror or sandblasted pattern is ordered.
Men's bedroom
- Comfortable interior to suit the owner's habits;
- Place for work and home clothes;
- The bigger the men's closet, the better;
- Color grey, dark or black;
- A mirror on one door is enough;
- A place for magazines and newspapers is a must;
- Drawers for underwear and socks.
Women's bedroom
- The more mirrors, the better;
- Compartments for summer and winter clothes;
- Rods for coat hangers;
- Lots of shelves and drawers;
- Place for underwear and home linen.
A common closet must have two halves for different floors. It is advisable to divide the total area as a percentage of 40% by 60%, giving most of it to the woman.
There should be space in the closet for storing bed linen.
To avoid breaking the mirror on the door, do not place it near the bed.
No. 2. Material of manufacture
One of the most important questions when choosing a wardrobe is the material used to make the body, shelves and doors. Today, among the most popular options are the following materials:
- Chipboard It is considered the most popular material for the production of sliding wardrobes. Particle boards are produced from waste wood of low-value species and a binder material, the mixture is processed at high temperature. Formaldehyde resins are used as a binding material. As a rule, the surfaces of the boards are laminated, the ends are trimmed with a decorative edge, so the appearance of chipboard can accurately copy wood or any other material. These are cheap, durable and light boards, the only disadvantage of which is the fear of moisture, but for a wardrobe this is not a strong disadvantage. Since chipboard, due to the nature of its production, releases formaldehyde into the air, you need to pay attention to the emission class: classes E0 and E1 are considered safe;
- Fiberboard often used to organize the backs of cabinets. The material is made from wood dust, which is compressed during a hot pressing process. Synthetic additives, rosin and paraffin are used as binders, which increase resistance to moisture. Fiberboards cannot be thick, and only one side is covered with decorative film;
- MDF – a more environmentally friendly and safe material for the production of sliding wardrobes. The basis for production is small wood chips, which are dry pressed at high temperature and high pressure. Urea resins are used as binders, which do not emit life-threatening formaldehyde. The material is strong, moisture-resistant, durable, but also costs a little more than its analogues.
No. 3. Appearance of wardrobe doors
Wardrobe doors can be externally decorated in any way you like. Even when it seems that it is impossible to surprise customers, designers come up with more and more new door design options. The simplest option is laminated, veneered or painted wood boards . They can replicate the structure of natural wood, stone, be painted in any shade, have a matte or glossy surface, so fitting a wardrobe into any type of interior will not be difficult.
Mirrored wardrobe doors are in high demand today, because in this way you can visually expand the space and compensate for the square meters occupied by the wardrobe itself. When choosing this finishing option, do not forget that you will have to carefully care for the mirror. In addition, it is important to position the mirror surface so that resting people are not constantly reflected in it - this may irritate some.
An excellent alternative to a mirror surface is frosted glass . It will also reflect light, contributing to the visual expansion of space, and will look interesting and stylish. You can use doors with different designs and patterns photo printing is also popular , thanks to which you can create an exclusive wardrobe design.
How to choose a color: designer tips
Before choosing a color scheme for your furniture, you should remember three important nuances:
- Compatibility with the general design style of the apartment;
- Combination with the interior decor of the room;
- Pleasant color transferability.
Color selection
How to choose the right color for your wardrobe:
- To enhance the visual volume for a small room, it is recommended to match the color of the facade to the wallpaper. This allows you to visually reduce the size of the cabinet by drowning its walls in a color scheme.
- If space allows, it is better to highlight furniture. For example, with white wallpaper, choose a dark color for the cabinet. It looks very beautiful and stylish.
- It is very important to select the facades of the project to match the existing furniture in the room. For example, if a door, table or bed is made in the Wenge style, then it is better to install the coupe with the same design.
- For a small room or hallway, it is recommended to use colors similar to the wallpaper, but with a mirror. Mirrored doors will help visually expand the area of the room.
- For beauty, you can use plastic inserts, decorative elements, sandblasting or photo printing.
Lakobel design
No. 4. Wardrobe dimensions
Of course, the parameters of the wardrobe will depend solely on the size of the room where it will be located, and on what will be stored on its shelves . Designs are made of both huge sizes and the most miniature ones, which fit even in small hallways. However, there are general recommendations that should be followed when choosing a wardrobe.
The height of the cabinet can be any and is limited only by the height of the room. On the other hand, doors are not made higher than 2.6-2.65 m , because this is technologically impossible. If the height of the cabinet is greater, then the remaining space can be covered with false panels or its own doors. If suspended ceilings are used in the room, then you need to leave a technological gap of 50 cm between the cabinet and the ceiling.
The standard cabinet depth is 60 cm . With this option, it will be convenient to use shelves and rods for clothes, everything will fit, searching for the necessary thing will take a minimum of time, and such a closet will not take up so much space. If the configuration and size of the room do not allow the use of such a cabinet depth, then it can be reduced and, for convenience, end hangers can be used.
As for the length , the technology allows the production and use of guides 6 m long, and without technological partitions. Since it is impossible to bring long guides into the house, several guides are often used for one cabinet.
What is filling
You can find many options for filling a wardrobe. It all depends on the client’s wishes, the location of the furniture and the shape of the structure.
| Important to consider | |
| Practicality | Number of shelves |
| Multifunctionality | Sections for hangers |
| Filling space | Place for household items |
Popular options for filling a wardrobe:
- Pipes (rods) for hangers and pantographs;
- Drawers for linen;
- Shelves for clothes and boxes;
- Upper tier for boxes with cargo;
- Area for winter and summer clothes;
- Crossbar for pants and skirts;
- Place for shoes: shelves, sections, cabinets;
- Shelves for bags, ties, scarves and hats;
- Cabinet for pastel linen;
- Place with hooks for guest clothes;
- Place for a vacuum cleaner.
Filling the wardrobe
There is no ideal filling. It all depends on your fantasies and needs.
No. 5. Door sizes
All wardrobes are equipped with sliding doors , as evidenced by the very name of this piece of furniture. This design allows you to save space when opening doors, because it does not use the free space of the room at all. For ease of use, closers , with which a person only needs to lightly push the door, and it will close on its own.
Now regarding the width of the cabinet doors . It is best if this parameter does not exceed 1 m. In this case, the door will be lighter and it will be easier to move it, and the load on the profile and rollers will be much less, and this will allow the cabinet to last longer without repair.
No. 6. What should the profiles and videos be like?
Wardrobe doors will open and close dozens of times a day, so the door hardware must withstand such loads. An important role when choosing is played by the door opening mechanism . Today you can find two main types:
- roller - simpler, more common, but not the most reliable. In this case, the door is built into the frame and moves along the groove on roller guides. If a foreign object hits the rails, the rollers may jump out of them. In principle, the door is not so difficult to return to its place, and if this does not scare you, then you can opt for this more affordable system;
- monorail mechanism involves the movement of rollers on a special monorail, into which foreign objects cannot get into, so this design is more reliable, durable, but also more expensive.
Pay attention to the profile material:
- aluminum profiles are characterized by minimal noise during operation, look neat, but cannot boast of high durability;
- steel profiles are a little noisier in operation, and the rollers will not be hidden inside, but this cannot greatly spoil the appearance, since few people look at the guides through the door. Steel profiles are more durable and strong.
What can the rollers be made of? It’s good if they are made of metal or plastic with a ceramic coating. The cheapest option is pure plastic, but such rollers will not be durable or practical.
Features and types of sliding door opening systems
The wardrobe for the hallway is equipped with two or more sliding doors. Usually, their maximum number does not exceed four, because standard hallways are not spacious.
Unlike swing doors, sliding doors do not open inward or outward, but simply move to one or two sides from the central part of the cabinet along special guides.
There are three types of sliding doors:
- frameless (suspended);
- with overhead profiles;
- frame.
Frameless doors are two leaves equipped with rollers on the inside. They move only along the upper guides. Despite the fact that such a system is inexpensive and easy to install, it is not recommended to use it. Rollers in doors without frames are not reliable and require extreme care. In addition, such doors require constant adjustment.
The mechanism with applied profiles has a metal side frame. However, even with a slight misalignment, the rollers pop out of the lower guides.
Frame doors are panels framed with metal around the perimeter. This enhances the stability and reliability of the structure, preventing its deformation. This is the most reliable and durable option.
It is advisable that a hallway closet with sliding doors be equipped with aluminum guides. They will last much longer than steel ones.
No. 7. Internal filling of the wardrobe
If you plan the interior space of your closet wisely, you can place so many things there that you won’t even think about it at once. To implement this, you need to have a good idea in advance of what will be stored and in what quantities. It’s one thing if the closet is completely occupied by clothes and shoes, and completely different if it contains household appliances, bed linen, etc. How much space should I provide for different items?
- high mezzanine shelves will be needed for storing large items that are used extremely rarely. These are suitcases, sports equipment, a Christmas tree, boxes with equipment;
- wide open shelves are an excellent option for placing bed linen, pillows, as well as for a vacuum cleaner and ironing board;
- For piles of clothes, it is better to use narrow cells with a height of 28 to 32 cm, which will allow you to conveniently arrange all items and quickly search. The number of shelves depends on how much clothing is used;
- drawers must be provided - this is an ideal option for storing linen, ties, socks, belts and other small items. If a whole series of drawers is used, then it is better to make the highest of them no higher than 1.2 m from the floor for ease of use;
- clothes rails are another charming element of the wardrobe. It is most convenient to place the rods at a height of 2.1 m - this is the generally accepted standard. The distance from the bar to the shelf under it should be 1.5-1.6 m for storing raincoats, fur coats, evening dresses and other long wardrobe items and 1.1 m for shirts, blouses, jackets and other short clothes;
- a retractable shoe rack is a not so common element of a wardrobe, but if you have a large supply of shoes it will be a useful find;
- a trouser holder is a convenient detail in a man’s closet, thanks to which the trousers will be stored in perfect condition, and finding the necessary ones will not be difficult;
- Accessories for storing jewelry, scarves, ties and other small items will help you organize your storage neatly.
But that's not all! The wardrobe can be equipped with a built-in ironing board or a niche for a vacuum cleaner, and internal lighting will make the process of finding the right wardrobe item quick and productive.
No. 8. Manufacturer
The name of the manufacturer is an important factor when choosing a wardrobe. Today, large companies offer both finished products and provide the opportunity to make custom-made wardrobes. Let's focus on the largest and most reputable companies.
STANLEY
One of the largest Russian manufacturers of furniture and wardrobes. We manufacture to order from the highest quality materials; we can produce built-in, corner and cabinet cabinets. The dimensions of the cabinets can be absolutely any; the doors are made with photo printing, with stained glass, with a sandblasted pattern. Regardless of size, model and price, the quality remains at a high level.
Komandor
This company has been operating in the domestic market for more than 20 years, producing furniture from the most durable materials, according to strict European standards. Production is certified according to ISO 9001:2000. Among the entire range of the manufacturer, the most important role is played by sliding wardrobes, for the manufacture of which different types of profiles, different designs of plates, glass and mirrors are used. In addition, a patented durable roller is used.
Mr. Doors
Another large and well-known manufacturer of sliding wardrobes. The company has established cooperation with European manufacturers of mechanisms and some materials, so it can boast of the highest quality of manufactured products. The manufacturer's capabilities are extremely wide; any customer can receive the wardrobe that will be the most convenient and functional specifically for him.
ARIANI
The company has proven itself to be excellent because it has managed to combine European quality, domestic prices and the maximum level of convenience in its products. Materials and fittings are supplied by trusted companies from Germany, Turkey and Russian regions; a cabinet with any parameters can be made to order.
FlashNika
FlashNika company brings to your attention high-quality furniture from Ukrainian manufacturers at an affordable price . The furniture manufacturer has been doing his business for quite a long time, which gives a certain amount of confidence in the quality of the product.
Here are a few reasons why you should pay attention to furniture from the manufacturer FlashNika:
- quality. All furniture is made from high-quality laminated chipboard, which is produced in Germany, which indicates the durability of the wardrobe from FlashNika;
- availability. Taking into account the fact that the furniture is produced in Ukraine, you only pay for the product, and not for transportation. Plus, it speeds up delivery, which is good news;
- a large assortment. The FlashNika catalog contains a huge number of built-in wardrobes, among which everyone will find the model that is ideal for any room;
- the ability to change the product to suit you. You can choose a different frame color, change the door type, or replace the fittings
If you still haven’t found anything that could satisfy your furniture needs, then you can order a custom-designed built-in wardrobe on our website. Custom-made furniture has always been in great demand.
By ordering a built-in wardrobe you will receive:
- unique furniture, no one else will have anything like it;
- quality. When ordering furniture with a unique design, you yourself choose the material, fittings and all the filling that will be in the closet;
- the perfect product for you.
Selection criteria by form
As mentioned above, sliding wardrobes help save space and effectively use space even in a small hallway. Compare the capabilities of your entrance area with the dimensions of the cabinet to understand what depth and shape is required.
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A universal model for the hallway interior is a linear sliding wardrobe. It can be made either multi-sectional over the entire wall or small-sized - it all depends on the area. If the entrance area is spacious, you should not give up on a large and roomy structure - in it you can store outerwear and shoes, household appliances that you rarely use, and even household cleaning supplies, because it is always difficult for them to find a secluded corner.
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If there is very little space, pay attention to corner models. Their main advantage is filling an awkward corner that cannot be used profitably. And this is already an unaffordable luxury for tiny spaces.
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In narrow hallways, L-shaped models, in which one part is longer than the other, will look most proportional. In square ones there are radius sliding wardrobes with convex or concave facades. They look very expressive, but not bulky, and can perfectly cope with a decorative role even without an intricate design of door panels.
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Another practical solution for arranging storage in a small hallway is a multifunctional wardrobe. If it is possible to supplement it with open side shelves for small items and a place to sit, then the rest of the furniture in the entrance area can be completely abandoned.
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In conclusion
A sliding wardrobe is such a versatile piece of furniture that it can be used in different rooms: hallways, living rooms, bedrooms, offices and even children’s rooms. Thanks to the variety of sizes and decorative designs, this piece of furniture will fit perfectly into any interior style.
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Which facade to choose
Before ordering a project, it is important to determine the facade and its cost. It is worth thinking about how it will be cleaned and maintained. Where will the furniture be placed? For example, you should not choose mirrored facades for a children's room.
Cabinet front
Popular types of facades for sliding wardrobes:
- Chipboard. The cheapest, but high-quality materials.
- Lakomat is opaque glass of small thickness (4 mm) with translucent doors.
- Mirror decor-facade. Drawings on glass that are applied with a sandblasting machine.
- Lakobel is glass coated with colored varnish.
- Plastic. For budget projects, a replacement for expensive materials.
- Bamboo facade. Looks in the style of an oriental interior.
- Decoracrylic. Tinted or transparent facade.
- Facade made of artificial leather. It will look beautiful and noble in your office.
- Gloss. The most popular type of facade due to its low cost. It consists of a plane onto which PVC film, plastic and acrylic are glued.
