Types of walls
All walls can be divided into several types.
Modern models
To make the room cozy, they choose different ways of arranging it. An excellent option would be to buy a modern wall for the living room. It is selected in accordance with personal preferences and taking into account other components of the interior. Modern systems bring a special elegance to the room. They help organize a large number of things.
Straight products are installed along the wall. They help highlight the desired piece of furniture. It could be a vase, a TV. In modern systems, LED backlighting is often installed.
Corner types are suitable for large and small living rooms. The wall-slide is distinguished by its design features. It alternates closed and open shelves.
Modular
Such walls consist of separate parts. The set includes racks, pencil cases, chests of drawers, cabinets, tables, shelves and wall cabinets. From these elements, you can select and connect any elements to any size. Everything is selected individually. The cabinets can be put together, or they can be divided into different corners of the room.
There is a huge advantage in such options: if suddenly, when assembling a modular wall, you realize that you have a lot of free space, then you can quite easily select and order the additional missing module. It is important to note that the style and color will remain the same.
Without cabinets
If you have a wardrobe or dressing room in your home and there is enough space to store things, you can do without wardrobes altogether. In this case, the walls of the slide in the living room consist of drawers and shelves. They make low, wide floor boxes on which you can place a TV, other equipment, and decorative items. Open or closed shelves-cabinets are hung higher on the wall. Moreover, their shape is most often nonlinear - broken; boxes of different heights can even be used. The main thing is to integrate them correctly. Several examples of modern wall cabinets for a living room without cabinets in the photo selection.
One of the options for a wall slide in a modern style. Closed cabinets of different sizes and shapes - that’s all that this furniture set consists of.
Asymmetry gives this set an unusual look. It will fit well into minimalism or modern style. With open shelves for books. you can’t tell right away whether it’s a wall or not...
Playing with contrasts is a favorite technique of designers
Strictly speaking, this is a set of cabinets and wall cabinets of different configurations, but from old memory they are also called slide walls.
Slide
Wall slides look very light and compact. They, like the previous options, can consist of modules or be made in a ready-made version. The main distinguishing feature is the height of the structure.
This wall option can fit very harmoniously into absolutely any interior. In such models there is no wardrobe in the design. They are often intended for storing small items, things, and elements of modern technology.
Pros and cons of indoor slides
Initially, the cabinet was small in size with glass doors and was used primarily for storing dishes and items made of crystal and porcelain. Over time, the models began to be supplemented with modules with blank facades, which significantly expanded the functionality of the products.
The wall-slide is a time-tested piece of furniture, while reflecting modern fashion trends
Modern slides are not just a piece of furniture where various items can be stored. This is a real find for those who want to properly plan their space. This is especially true for small apartments, where the problem of free space is extremely acute.
Among the undeniable advantages of the slide wall in the hall are:
- A variety of materials, shapes, styles and configurations.
- Mobility of the structure.
- The ability to change the appearance by rearranging existing modules or purchasing new ones.
- Compact appearance combined with good capacity.
- The set will harmoniously fit into any, even the smallest room.
- One of the ways to zoning space.
Along with its advantages, slides have a number of disadvantages:
- A small composite structure has less functionality than a full wall.
- Frequent movement of modules can lead to rapid wear of the fastening points of the elements, chips and scratches on the surface of the case.
Walls without a shelf for a TV
In the modern world, televisions are gradually being replaced by television panels that do not need to be placed on shelves. They look harmonious and beautiful on the wall. That is why, during the production of walls, the shelf intended for the TV is gradually removed. In their place other small shelves or racks appear.
The style of the wall in the hall depends entirely on the choice of design in the interior. Of course, modern styles suggest minimalism in furniture, however, large classic wall options still attract buyers.
Photos of examples of the interior of a hall with a wall-slide
We invite you to familiarize yourself with the options for placing furniture for the living room in the apartment and a photo of the slide.
A slide made of natural wood in a Provencal style living room
A simple and inexpensive slide in the Scandinavian style
Mini slide made in loft style
Modern model with black tinted glass facades
Slides for the hall are an alternative to traditional walls. They are worthy competition due to their mobility, modern design and construction. In contrast, they take up less space, while fully performing their functions.
High tech
Refers to modern style. A distinctive feature of these modern walls in the living room interior is the complete absence of decorative elements and other decorative items. The shapes and lines are straight and strict, as in the classical style.
For this style, designers use smooth glossy facades. All items are hidden from prying eyes. But modern household appliances, on the contrary, take the most honorable places. This style is well emphasized by LED strip.
Style solutions and colors
Before choosing furniture, you need to focus on the features of various interior styles. In order for the walls to organically complement the living room decor, you need to take into account not only the shape and materials of the products, but also the color scheme.
Classic walls for the hall
The richness of the interior is emphasized by massive and luxurious furniture made of expensive wood (bleached oak, larch). It is appropriate to place a set of dark brown (apple tree) or light shades in the living room. A low wall decorated with carvings or bronze elements looks elegant. A chest of drawers or bureau made in the same color and decorated with similar details will fit stylishly into the furniture.
In classic style living rooms there is always a place for books. Shelves or narrow bookcases are placed in niches (the floor is covered with laminate). To elegantly place the TV, select a low wall with glass cabinets symmetrically located from the center.
Living room walls in high-tech style
The direction welcomes the use of high technology. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to walls with large openings for large TVs. It is recommended to purchase a wall of strict shapes, with chrome-plated elements (legs, fasteners). The facades can be made of frosted glass or glossy MDF.
Headsets should not amaze with the variety of modules. The main idea of high-tech furniture is laconicism in shades and shape. Illumination will add special visual lightness to drawers with glass doors.
Walls for the hall in country style
A simple rural style is formed by rough furniture without any special frills. Instead of a modern traditional wall, cabinets, chests, and chests of drawers are selected. For classic country style, unvarnished models are suitable. To conveniently arrange things and create a rustic mood, just select a sideboard, chest of drawers, shelves and a square-shaped table.
To depict some semblance of a set, you can put the TV on a narrow, low stand on legs, and install identical shallow cabinets with glass doors or open shelves on either side. Both light and brown furniture will look cozy.
Living room walls in Provence and shabby chic style
If you couldn’t get antique furniture for a cozy living room in Provencal style, then don’t be upset. A modern set, decorated with carvings, patina, light gilding, and metal fittings, is quite suitable. The sideboards are decorated with decoupage, paintings with flowers and floral patterns.
The shabby chic style is distinguished by a harmonious combination of dilapidation, luxury, tenderness and modernity. To create coziness, comfortable and memorable items are selected. In this direction, it is impossible to imagine a room without a small mirror mounted on the chest of drawers. An impromptu wall can be created from a wide sand-colored chest of drawers on legs and a couple of open shelves attached to the sides of the TV.
Loft-style hall walls
An interior with industrial notes looks great in large apartments with high ceilings and large windows. The furnishings of the living room only give the impression of being an economical option. This is actually an expensive style. The main requirement for furniture is practicality and functionality.
The walls made of dark-colored wood (wenge) deserve attention. If a tall, massive set does not fit into the loft setting, it can be quite successfully replaced by a minimal wall set: a narrow closet, a chest of drawers-TV stand, a couple of hanging drawers with doors and several open shelves. Good options are to place the wall modularly: separate furniture sections under the stairs, and a tall cabinet in a niche.
Living room walls in Art Nouveau style
Fans of this style solution welcome the rejection of stereotypes; they were the first to appreciate the practicality of model furniture. The peculiarity of modern furnishings is smooth lines, the absence of sharp corners. First of all, choose a large soft sofa with rounded shapes and a couple of armchairs as a set.
Art Nouveau style looks best in spacious, open spaces. If the apartment already has a separate dressing room, then mini-walls with a TV stand and 2-3 closed drawers and open shelves are installed in the living room.
Living room walls in minimalist style
Typically, 3-4 shades from a modest palette are used in the interior: black, white, gray, brown, silver. The easiest way is to choose a wall with glossy facades that matches the main color of the decor. Another win-win option would be headsets in white or light gray tones.
The fashion trend is multifunctional furniture. It is convenient to use the computer desk located behind the cabinet door. It is very appropriate to construct deep niches made of plasterboard in which sliding wardrobes or open shelves are installed. Rectangular sofas upholstered in plain material (beige, off-white, white) will organically complement the decor.
Living room walls in ethnic style
First of all, it is important to determine whether the interior style belongs to the customs and color characteristics of a particular nationality. The most popular are several ethnic styles: Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Egyptian, Mexican.
Of course, sometimes it is impossible to completely recreate a certain style. But this is not required. It is enough to stylize the interior conditionally. For example, choose a wall of a certain color: green, red (Mexico), black and white, golden (China). A great idea is to decorate the furniture with national ornaments or patterns.
Wall units are still an indispensable piece of living room furniture. Such furniture remains relevant even if the TV is mounted on brackets to the wall, and all the dishes are stored in the kitchen. Because the walls not only effectively decorate the rooms, but also create a special homeliness in them.
Loft
A loose, modern style reminiscent of industrial shelves and cabinets.
Functionality
Before purchasing, determine the load of the storage system. Depending on the purpose, a set of the required height and width is selected. You can find inexpensive walls for the living room or give preference to models made from expensive materials.
If you need space for books and souvenirs, then open shelves are suitable. It is better to store clothes behind closed doors. Beautiful dishes are often located behind glass elements and serve as interior decoration. The buyer must decide on the content of the system, and then order the product of the required configuration.
Materials for making walls
Manufacturers of expensive walls always use only natural wood in their production. They value reliability, product quality and their reputation.
Currently, walls are made from various materials using plastic, metal, vinyl and acrylic films. They look modern, light and at the same time very stylish.
There are 3 main requirements when choosing a wall:
- Having chosen a wall model consisting of a large number of elements, you must understand that the size of the room will decrease sharply. And vice versa, by choosing a small wall you will visually increase the space.
- Distribute the space wisely. You must clearly understand where and what you will have. The capacity and functionality of the selected wall model are important.
- Don't lose style. Before choosing this piece of furniture, think carefully about the style of your future room. It is to match this style that you need to choose a furniture option. Combining combinations of different styles is not always appropriate, and may not be to your liking.
Linear and corner walls
In a medium-sized living room, linear or corner walls are most often installed. As already mentioned, the number of cabinets, chests of drawers, drawers, cabinets is chosen based on what things and in what quantities will have to be stored in them. If you need a lot of cabinets so that they do not look bulky, choose a light color for the doors. Some doors can be made of translucent glass and these cabinets can be illuminated. This will make the furniture even less “oppressive” and such an ensemble will look more modern.
You can make the furniture visually lighter if the lower part is dark and the upper part is light. Not necessarily white. The colors are suitable but milky, light beige, creamy, light gray, etc. In the same range as the dark bottom, but much lighter.
Slide walls in a dark-colored living room are suitable for spacious, bright rooms Interesting unusual style
Traditionally, the TV is in the center, and there are cabinets on the sides. To prevent them from being heavy, the middle is decorated in a light beige color. One of the characteristic features of modern furniture is an uneven upper edge. An option with a large number of shelves. Such a slide can only be installed if the interior is designed in the same style
Open and closed cabinets and shelves
A little about the arrangement of furniture in the living room wall. If there are cabinets, in a linear arrangement they are placed along the edges, leaving the middle almost empty - a low cabinet is placed under the TV installation, and a couple of shelves can be placed on top.
Much less common are models of wall cabinets, in which cabinets for clothes and dishes or pencil cases are interspersed with shelves and are located not at the edges, but in an arbitrary place. This is not to say that this type of furniture arrangement is worse. It's just more original and non-standard.
The corner walls of the slide into the living room are much more varied in terms of furniture arrangement. Sometimes the cabinets are also located at the edges, the middle is occupied by low cabinets, and in the center (in the corner) there is a place for the TV. There is an opposite layout - in the center there is a corner cabinet (or cabinets), along the edges there are low cabinets and shelves above them.
Amazing corner wall slide in high-tech style. No unnecessary details - smooth surface and only the central part stands out
In the center there is a place for a corner sofa - a non-standard approach A dark solid wall is suitable for very light rooms A great rarity is a combination of different colors Cabinets in the corner and shelves along the edges - it looks original The highlight of this composition is unusual doors and an imbalance between the upper and lower parts of the furniture
Corner wall slide in a modern style A common solution is a TV in the corner If the walls are of different lengths
The corner walls of the slide in the living room can completely occupy one wall and only cover a small part of the adjacent one. This is convenient if the room is small and there is a window near the corner. It is the corner layout option that will allow for more efficient use of space that cannot be used in any other way.
Photo of the wall in the living room
Wall with computer desk
Simple and functional solutions are suitable for large private houses and small apartments. A wall in the living room with a computer desk will help organize the space.
It is difficult to imagine modern life without the Internet. A person is forced to spend a lot of time at the computer, so it is necessary to arrange a work corner.
Part of a furniture wall can serve as such a place. It allows you to create a comfortable and functional space. Care should be taken to ensure that there are no unnecessary objects on the table surface when working. Good lighting must be provided. Capacity and compactness make such a system an indispensable piece of furniture.
Purpose by installation method
Modular walls also vary in another, no less important, detail - installation on the wall. It is generally accepted that only shelves can be hung. In a modular living room the situation looks completely different. Floor elements include: chests of drawers, shelving and cabinets. The narrow walls have at least a single pencil case. Volumetric structures do not exclude the presence of a wardrobe.
Wall mounted ones are represented by consoles. Hanging elements are not prohibited. They are much more difficult to secure, move to another position or rearrange. This will require effort and time.
Shapes and sizes
Significant space savings and an attractive and stylish room design can be achieved using corner models, which, despite their compactness, are quite roomy and provide a convenient location for all the necessary things.
A low, narrow structure or mini-wall, including long shelves, small cabinets or cabinets, perfect for placing books, paintings, souvenirs, photographs and other trinkets, will also fit well into a small room.
The products installed on the entire wall are quite impressive in size. They have a large number of cabinets, cabinets and are characterized by special functionality and practicality. A very creative and original design has walls of asymmetrical or radius round and rounded shapes. Due to the bizarre geometry and smooth flexible curves, this furniture looks truly unique.
