Types of cabinets
A corner cabinet with a mirror is perhaps the most common option. If your house or apartment has many corners, then it will fit perfectly into the overall concept of the space.
You can even put such a closet in the hallway and use it instead of the usual hanger.
Built-in wardrobe. It is located only in the bedroom and living room. Its design allows it to be completely placed around the entire perimeter, where there are no doors or windows.
Such cabinets are multifunctional and spacious. It is worth noting that the doors of such cabinets can open automatically using a remote control.
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This built-in feature will make the cabinet 5-7 percent more expensive than a standard cabinet.
Advantages of using a wardrobe with a mirror
Multifunctional and practical designs are superior in performance to walls, chests of drawers and wardrobes; the main advantages of sliding wardrobes include parameters that distinguish them from analogues offered on the market:
Saving free space. Compared to hinged doors, sliding doors, thanks to a high-quality and practical roller system, help save free space; it can be used for its intended purpose and fully used to organize space.
Involvement of all surfaces. Stylish and comfortable built-in wardrobes are optimally affordable; their side and rear walls can be the walls of the room; there is no space between the ceiling and the upper partition where dust and dirt accumulate.
Wide range of designs. Individual models are made to order, in accordance with the parameters specified by the customer; if necessary, cabinets can be purchased in a standard version or supplemented with interesting, unusual and functional elements.
Transformation of the interior of the room. A built-in mirror with a pattern in a closet, thanks to the unique properties of mirror surfaces, not only reflects all the surrounding interior items, but can also visually transform the room, give it depth and expand the area.
Versatility of cabinet placement. Practical and compact designs can be placed anywhere in the room or a separate functional area; with their help, the room is divided into zones for work and relaxation, spending time with family or friends.
Such furniture can be installed not only in a niche or in a corner, but also in any room where it is necessary to organize an effective storage system for things, clothing, personal belongings and household appliances necessary for all residents of an apartment or house.
Where is the best location?
When selecting a door for a sliding wardrobe with a mirror, it is necessary to take into account its compatibility with other interior elements in color and texture. If the cabinet does not match the texture too well, you can apply a design on the mirror; engraving would also be appropriate. Taking into account the location of the product, there are some nuances of its choice that you should familiarize yourself with in advance.
In the living room
In the living room, a wardrobe with a mirror will serve as a wall, making it seem more spacious. At the same time, behind the improvised panel you can place not only a wardrobe, but also a TV area or a compact office. In terms of design, you can use a beveled mirror, bronze decoration, black frames, or combined decors.
If the closet isn't built-in, it can feel like a bulky mess. However, if you place it according to the geometry of the room, it will become an organic element of the interior. The most optimal shape is considered to be a trapezoid.
Double-door coupes usually take up little space, but their location should also be thoughtful. If you want to visually hide the cabinet, it can be made without decorative elements. Making a coupe without mirrors is considered cheaper. But if you wish, you can decorate the facade yourself.
In the bedroom
For the bedroom, sliding wardrobes with mirror + bronze and sliding wardrobes with photo printing are most often used. Typically, full-wall cabinets allow you to place everything you need, while creating a cozy effect due to a unique façade. The following options are considered optimal:
- coupe with frosted glass;
- photo cabinet.
How to choose the right one: room type
A mirror cabinet is serious and expensive, so you need to approach the choice of a suitable model as carefully as possible.
Firstly, the size and decoration of the mirror depend on the functionality of the room. Thus, for corridors and living rooms, surfaces of maximum length and width are used, while a minimum of foreign objects (plastic, MDF, chipboard, wood) remains on the facade of the wardrobe.
In bedrooms, it is recommended to give preference to mirror mosaics, illuminated by special wall sconces or a central ceiling lampshade.
In bathrooms and hallways, it is better to install compact racks or shelves with a mirror half or a quarter of the wall high, and for kitchens and children's rooms, reflective elements are located on the back walls of furniture or as a small applique.
Corridor, living room
In the hallway below, we see how mirrored doors create a modern look. Secret: The door is not bordered by heavy metal trim. It's all mirror glass!
In the next photo, we see an exquisite interior. Floor tiles, stylish chandeliers and other architectural elements contribute to this. Mirrors add a little sparkle, if you can say "bling".
In the next image we see another option for using a mirrored cabinet, this time in a compact corridor; it is the mirrored doors that create the illusion of increased space. Not much space? This is not a problem, especially when reflection can make the space appear larger!
Variety of shapes
Regardless of whether you need a 2-door sliding wardrobe with a mirror or a sliding wardrobe without mirrors, you should consider the basic forms of the design. At the moment, the production of both case structures and built-in options is developed:
- the first group is considered a classic. These cabinets can be moved, transported to another room;
- The second option is good because it does not take up much space and allows you to make the most efficient use of the space in the room.
Models may vary in body shape:
- straight lines are classic samples for which you can choose any shade: black, white, walnut and other natural combinations;
- corner - their main feature is minimizing the use of space;
- radius - they are distinguished by a more complex type of door. In turn, radius models can be convex, concave or wavy. They look very attractive and original. There are also combined models that combine several facade shapes at once. Typically, such products are very bulky and are suitable only for spacious rooms;
- The trapezoidal version is a variation of the angular one. It has a convenient location and holds a lot of things. You can also choose a five-wall model.
