Corner wardrobe for a modern bedroom: from small to large. What could be its content?

Why do you need a closet in the bedroom and where should you put it?

The bedroom is one of the smallest rooms in most homes. However, few people can afford to dedicate an entire room exclusively for sleeping, placing one bed in it. In addition to the bedside tables that are usually present in the bedroom, many people have a closet for clothes and linen. The explanation for this is banal - there is simply no space in other rooms.

Corner wardrobe with fabric upholstery

Some people even like the fact that their clothes are in the same room where they sleep. If the apartment or house is small, then the wardrobe is not only a place to store clothes, but also an entire dressing room in which jackets, coats, etc. are stored.

The advantage of a corner wardrobe in the bedroom is that it takes up little space due to its unique design.

The name of this item means that its place is “in the corner.” When choosing a corner in which to place a wardrobe, you need to take into account not only where there is space, but also other points:

• It should not stand adjacent to a wall with a window. It is best if the sun's rays fall directly on the cabinet or on the side of it.
• There must be easy access to all shelves. If in order to get to the necessary thing you have to stand on the bed or move it away altogether, the location of the closet is definitely not good.

Spacious design for a large bedroom

Advice A sliding wardrobe is one of the largest pieces of furniture in a room, so choosing a place where it will stand must be done first.
Usually the bed and closet space is planned, and then smaller items are arranged.

Photo of built-in corner wardrobes in the bedroom

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If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, but expect the maximum effect from installing a cabinet, then choose built-in corner models. This will provide your bedroom with originality while maintaining full usable space.

Why a wardrobe?

Why do corner wardrobes look fresh and stylish today? Some people mistakenly think that this furniture belongs to the category of new products. In fact, the first mentions of sliding wardrobes go back to the time of Napoleon.

Classic style is always in fashion

Napoleon used them both to organize the interior of his houses and to organize military locations (portable cabinets).

The only difference between that furniture and modern wardrobes is that they were closed not with sliding doors, but with an ordinary screen. Decades later, designers and planners took up the idea of ​​improving the models that had spread far beyond France. In our country, corner wardrobes became widely used in the 90s, and today almost every apartment or house has at least one model.

Practical and tasteful

Known for their practicality, corner wardrobes immediately began to enjoy popularity. It is not surprising that in bedrooms, the area of ​​which is usually not large, these are the items that are used.

Kinds

There are two main types of corner wardrobes:

• built-in;
• cabinet (free-standing).

A built-in wardrobe will help hide the defects of the room

Deciding which type to choose depends on the characteristics of the room and the amount of free space. Built-in wardrobes usually take up less space, since their walls are adjacent to the walls of the room . Due to this, you can win free space in the room.

Another advantage of a built-in corner wardrobe in the bedroom is that it can be designed in such a way that it hides the shortcomings of the room. For example, the most common of them are uneven walls. A built-in wardrobe will cover this defect forever.

The case version is suitable for those who like rearranging

At the same time, if we talk about the mobility of furniture, then preference in this matter is given to cabinet wardrobes.

The separate parts of the cabinet version can be easily rearranged if necessary, for example, this design feature will be useful when washing floors and other cleaning. In addition, some people cannot imagine furniture standing in the same place all the time; for them, rearranging a room is a common thing, but doing this with a built-in corner wardrobe is more difficult.

Which opening mechanism to choose for a built-in corner wardrobe in the bedroom

Whether a built-in corner wardrobe will fit into the bedroom interior depends primarily on the facade. This is the only part of any built-in model that will remain visible. It is important to decide in advance on the door opening system:

• Swing. Not very relevant for bedrooms, which are rarely large. The usual scheme, when the doors simply swing outward, requires a lot of free space in front of the facade. In addition, the doors are attached with simple furniture hinges, which are not always able to withstand their weight. In such a situation, avoid doors weighed down with mirrors and massive overhead decorations;
• Lifting, lowering. This option is suitable for small-sized doors. In this way, you can secure the door covering the niche for the TV, but for a full-fledged door such a scheme should not be considered. The same can be said about the option with lowering the sash down. Requires installation of movable side holders;
• Coupe system. Sliding doors are most relevant for bedrooms. The doors move silently and do not take up extra space either outside or inside the cabinet. In this case, it is worth studying the movement pattern. Immediately decide which of the doors goes in both directions. The rest will be shifted in a checkerboard pattern. It is clear that movement from the walls is only possible towards the center. Immediately discard mounted systems, as they are the weakest and most vulnerable;
• Foldable. Another good option. “Accordion” is also characterized by reduced noise and a high level of reliability. Avoid sudden jerks, otherwise you will damage the delicate fasteners. You need to move the door to the side with smooth movements.

Types by shape

The design of modern furniture sometimes surprises with its originality. Corner wardrobes are no exception, which means that the variety of their shapes and designs will allow everyone to choose an option to their liking. The main ones include:

1 Triangular . These are classic models that arose at the very beginning of the history of corner furniture layout. Their main advantage is the simplicity of the layout and design, which affects the price - usually the cost of such models is the lowest. Among the disadvantages is cumbersomeness, because triangular wardrobes “take away” part of the bedroom area.

Economical storage option

2 Trapezoidal . There can be many trapezoid shapes and cabinets made in this format too - their sides can be completely different sizes. Compared to triangular ones, the design of trapezoidal corner wardrobes looks more complex and sophisticated.

Sophistication in the interior

3 L-shaped . Models of this shape are much more spacious than all others. Despite this, they look neat and not bulky. If you compare a triangular and an L-shaped corner wardrobe, the latter can accommodate more things, but it will take up no more space.

The L-shaped model takes up little space and has good capacity

4 Pentagonal . These models are much more expensive than the previous ones, but despite this, they are in great demand. Firstly, they are distinguished by their spaciousness, and, secondly, they look rich and will be a wonderful addition to the design of any interior.

More expensive and elegant option

5 Radius . Corner wardrobes are the most difficult to make and expensive, so they are rare. In a bedroom with a regular, classic design and set of furniture, such models will look ridiculous. They will fit only into a luxurious interior, for example, made in the Empire or Art Deco style; they are usually not available in stores and are made to order.

Luxury in the interior

Advice A significant role in choosing the shape of a wardrobe for a bedroom is played by personal tastes and views, which must be taken into account so that later, when entering the room, you can enjoy its appearance.

Construction design

Dressing rooms can be closed or open. The second option is cheaper to implement, but with this method of storing things will gather dust, and when all the shelves are in sight, a mess is automatically created, so most often they prefer the closed option.

Types of sliding doors for a dressing room, assembly features

The corner dressing room can be separated from the main room:

• a built wall with a swing or sliding door;
• folding screen;
• textile curtain;
• partial partition.

The choice, as a rule, is determined by the size of the room and the financial capabilities of the owners. The main requirement for the appearance of a corner dressing room in the bedroom is that it does not stand out from the general style of the room and is in harmony with the furniture and decoration of the room. For example, a swing door made of wood will look great in a classic bedroom.

As for the color scheme, different options are used here. The dressing room can be disguised by finishing the exterior in the same tones as the surrounding details. In some cases, a game of contrast will look great: this way the storage system will become a bright accent and decoration of the interior. A universal solution would be a floor-length mirror or a mirrored door installed in the dressing room: this will not only visually expand the bedroom space, but will also functionally fit into the dressing area inside.

Closed

Open

Folding doors

Swing

Sliding

Curtains

With partition

Door selection

Doors play an important role, both in the practicality of using the cabinet and in its appearance. Many people, when going to the store, already clearly know what door design they would like to see. The main options are:

• swing;
• retractable

Each of these options has its pros and cons. Hinged doors are a classic that are usually suitable for old-school people who don't like modern designs. They open towards themselves, that is, into the room.

A corner wardrobe with hinged doors is a choice for everyone

The main disadvantage of swing doors is that they are suitable for large bedrooms, because in order for the door to open completely, you need a lot of free space . If it opens halfway and you have to stand on the bed to reach what you need, it’s unlikely that the choice of cabinet was a good one. Unfortunately, not every bedroom area allows for a wardrobe with hinged doors.

Among their advantages is that they fit almost any interior and at the same time look simple but classic. In addition, swing doors are more reliable, because sliding doors are based on a whole mechanism that consists of many parts. If something breaks over time in a wardrobe with sliding doors, then most likely it is the door mechanism.

Sliding doors help save space in the room

The main advantage of retractable doors is that they save space, because no space in the room is required to open them. Thanks to this, a corner wardrobe in a bedroom with sliding doors can be positioned in such a way that other pieces of furniture are pushed as close to it as possible, while leaving a small passage so that you can freely stand in front of it.

Note: Some older people refuse wardrobes with sliding doors, considering this design to be very complicated. In fact, they work on the principle of doors in a train compartment, and to see for yourself the simplicity of the mechanism, before buying it is better to come to the store and try for yourself how they work.

Varieties

The shape of the room can be different: square, elongated and narrow, with a truncated wall, that is, with several corners. The choice of furniture is influenced by the entrance door with its location and direction when opening. Based on this, technologists and designers have developed several types of cabinets. All of them are divided into 2 main types: stationary and mobile. Unlike most models, a built-in wardrobe has a body of walls, a floor and a niche ceiling. The cabinet consists of furniture panels and internal filling; it can be moved if desired. Also, corner cabinets are L-shaped, diagonal, five-walled, trapezoidal.

The shape of sliding wardrobes is straight, radius and semicircular. The choice of a specific furniture option depends on the area and characteristics of the room. The first is a standard option, the doors in them are represented by a straight leaf. Radius furniture is designed with concave or convex doors. As a result, the wardrobe can have the shape of a semicircle or a structure with different curvature of the lines.

When choosing a built-in wardrobe, you must first level all surfaces. If there are uneven surfaces on the floor or ceiling, the furniture sliding door mechanism will quickly fail, and dust and odors will freely penetrate into the gaps between the walls and doors.

As a rule, furniture manufacturers publish catalogs. In them you can look at photos, designs, and get acquainted with the dimensions of the cabinets. The pages clearly present furniture options against the backdrop of different interiors. You can choose a wardrobe with one door or two.

Characteristic features of bedroom furniture in a modern style, its colors

Dimensions

There are no standards for the dimensions of corner wardrobes, so if the manufacturer you choose refuses to take into account the measurements you made, you can refuse his services, since he is unlikely to be a professional. Of course, each supplier has established standards for product sizes. However, professional manufacturers can change them based on your wishes.

Plenty of space, and not just for clothes

For the average bedroom, the following sizes of corner wardrobes are distinguished:

• height: 200-250cm;
• depth: 50-70 cm;
• width: from 50 to 250 cm (each side is different, depending on the shape and design).

By placing an individual order for the manufacture of a wardrobe for your bedroom, you can receive furniture that fits the size of the room as best as possible. Sometimes some area at first glance seems completely useless, but after thinking carefully, you can rearrange the existing furniture in such a way as to occupy it.

Not just a closet, but a separate dressing room

Advice When choosing a new corner wardrobe for the bedroom, you should not focus on the place where the old one stood. Often replacing furniture is a reason to rearrange. If you have placed previous furniture in certain places, and it has been there for years, or even decades, it is better to reconsider the layout of the bedroom, incorporating fresh ideas and ideas.

How doors are arranged - designs and sizes

The doors themselves may also have design differences:

• Solid. They are often called “deaf.” Made from a single piece of material of specified dimensions;
• Through. They are equipped with slots for built-in mirror segments or decorative inserts made of other materials;
• Frame. The entire contour of the sash is enclosed in a profile made of a different material. Most often, metals are used for these purposes, providing the doors with additional rigidity and eliminating deflections when opening. Although, the profile can be made of durable plastics. Outwardly, all this resembles inserting a picture into a frame. On this basis, even methods of decorating the facade appeared. One of them can be called a “baguette” door frame, more reminiscent of a mirror frame;
• Sectional. These are stacked panels made up of sections of a specific size and shape. Usually made from several types of materials with different textures. Wavy and mosaic ones look especially beautiful. Quite an expensive pleasure, not devoid of originality.

To correctly calculate the number of doors, first of all, focus on its expected width. The minimum recommended is 50 cm. Of course, you can choose extravagant variations with parameters over 1 meter, but this will create difficulties with opening. This is especially true for sliding systems, where the maximum width is 1 meter. Many offer special calculation calculators. If you understand that it is difficult for you to decide on your own, then use a similar program.

Traditionally, the door design includes a strip, fasteners, external fittings and a lock system, if one is provided. Compartment versions have a side profile, movable roller devices with a rail system and motion limiters.

Filling options

The storage system in the closet is the most important indicator that those who want to purchase practical furniture that would be useful in use and can use for a long time focus on. The main elements that fill a cabinet of any shape are:

1 Shelves . This is an indispensable addition to any closet. Shelves can have different shapes, which depend on the shape of the structure itself; if the corner wardrobe is triangular, then the shelves will follow its shape, and if it is L-shaped, then they will be square or rectangular. Previously, cabinet manufacturers adhered to the principle “the more shelves, the better the cabinet,” but modern models imply the presence of such a number of these parts that others fit well.

Distribution for your clothes

2 Boxes . These pull-out elements are designed mainly for storing small items: socks, underwear, etc. However, some corner wardrobes do not contain drawers at all, especially triangular ones, since it is difficult to install them into their design. When choosing this part of the cabinet, it is necessary to take into account how they close; it is advisable that they be equipped with a closer for smooth closing.

Small and cozy wardrobe

3 Rods . Designed for hanging clothes, mainly outerwear, on hangers. They are located at different heights and by their level you can determine what they are suitable for: the lower ones are for skirts and trousers, their height is usually about 1 meter, and the higher ones are for dresses and outerwear, their height is usually about 1.5 meters . If there are rods for outerwear, they have enough free space around them, but they are not found in all closets.

Note: The corner wardrobe in the bedroom itself is not intended for storing outerwear, and if such a compartment is added, this is done to save space in other rooms.

Doors like these help keep your wardrobe in order.

4 Baskets . They are usually made for clothes that are stored folded, such as tank tops and T-shirts. It is also convenient to store shoes in them; some people practice storing slippers in drawers. Typically, baskets in corner wardrobes have the same pull-out mechanism design as drawers; therefore, they are often absent in triangular-shaped models.

Material

The cabinet consists of a frame, facade and internal filling. Since built-in models do not require back and sometimes side walls, more attention can be paid to the facades.

A metal profile or wooden beam is used for the frame. The side parts are usually made of MDF, chipboard or plastic.

For built-in wardrobes, you can use facades of various configurations:

• Sliding . As a rule, they use lightweight plastic with or without mirror coating. Laminated chipboard and MDF, glass are also often found. The array is rarely used, because it requires more powerful fittings.
• Swing . The doors simply swing open left or right. Natural wood and metal can be added to the above materials.
• Folding . They open by rotating around the horizontal axis of the lower or upper edge. Used to decorate small niches.
• Lifting . They rise up using a gas lift. Used for mezzanines and shelves located in the upper part of the cabinet.
• Accordion . The facade consists of several rectangular elements, which, when opened, are assembled in the form of an accordion. For their design, any materials are used, including fabric stretched over a frame.

In addition, the structure of the facades can be of different designs:

• straight;
• bent;
• with panels;
• smooth;
• with inserts;
• with stained glass;
• painted;
• with photo printing;
• sandblasting (monochrome and color);
• inlaid;
• with milled pattern;
• carved;
• painted;
• laminated.

Do you need a mirror?

Some corner wardrobes in bedrooms are equipped with mirrors, others are not. What is the reason for the choice of this interior element or its absence? Most women don't mind having a large mirror that they can look in to preen themselves immediately after getting dressed. At the same time, prejudices are not alien to many, so it is considered a door to the other world, and magical properties are attributed to it.

A mirror is always practical

Designers and planners are always ready to add a mirror to the main door of a corner wardrobe. It can be of different sizes and have any shape. Among the disadvantages, not counting superstition, is the high cost, because furniture with a mirror always costs more.

The advantages of such models

• A mirror adds light, and the illumination of the room affects the comfort in it. Where else if not in the bedroom should you take care of creating a cozy environment?
• A mirror has the ability to visually change the bedroom area and proportions. Thus, tall mirrors make the room more spacious, expanding its boundaries, which is especially appreciated in bedrooms with a small area.
• Many people dress in the bedroom, so placing a mirror in it will be appropriate from a practicality point of view. So in this case, the presence of this element is not so much a whim as a necessity.

With or without a mirror - the choice is individual

Note: According to Feng Shui and many other similar areas, a mirror in the bedroom is definitely a bad omen, which promises adultery and divorce. If you doubt whether to trust such sources of information or not, it is better to refuse the mirror on the corner wardrobe in the bedroom, so as not to experience emotional stress later.

Cabinet material

The choice of material is an important detail when choosing a corner wardrobe for your bedroom, especially if you are thinking about how long the furniture will last you. It is a mistake to think that the more expensive the cabinet, the better quality it is. Of course, high-quality material is expensive, but there are also many fakes offered by unscrupulous manufacturers.

Provence style

Advice If you doubt that you can choose the material yourself and check its quality, it is best to seek help from professionals. It is better if these are not sellers and other employees of the store you have chosen, but independent experts.

As a rule, the cabinet and its contents are made of the following materials:

1 chipboard . This is the most popular material for making any cabinets, that is, it is pressed wood coated with a special varnish (lamination effect). Among the advantages of choosing chipboard are cost-effectiveness, since its cost is lower than all others, lightness, and strength. Among the disadvantages, the most significant is the fact that this material is “afraid” of moisture, although in the bedroom the risk of moisture getting on the furniture is small, but it still exists.

Custom shape with mirrors

2 MDF . Wood is also used to make this material; it is steam treated under high pressure, then dried and glued together using paraffin and other substances. MDF is more durable than chipboard, and it is also resistant to moisture, steam and other external irritants. In this regard, a wardrobe made of MDF material will be more reliable, but it will also cost more.

Durable and durable

For some, the edge, sides and back wall of a corner wardrobe are absolutely unimportant details. However, these elements are the key to the strength of the furniture. Therefore, no matter what beautiful and stylish wardrobe you choose, so that it does not fall apart in a year, you need to take into account these structural features.

Manufacturing materials

Traditionally, solid wood is used to make wardrobes. Moreover, after treatment with protective compounds, the natural texture and pattern are preserved. Additionally, the canvases are decorated with carvings. Today, wardrobe fronts are often made from panels made from recycled wood. These include:

1. Fiberboard. Obtained from wood fibers. Resistance to moisture is low, so installing a wardrobe made of such slabs in the bedroom is an excellent solution.
2. MDF. The slabs consist of pressed wood chips with the addition of glue based on resins of artificial origin, fillers to increase resistance to deformation, biological damage, and moisture. At the same time, 70% of the total volume is occupied by coniferous species.
3. Chipboard. Large chips are used as raw material. Furniture is assembled from all types of boards, except extruded.

Furniture panels are additionally coated with antiseptic compounds and decorated in various ways. Common types of facade finishing:

1. Coloring. Furniture paints and varnishes are sprayed onto the surface in 2 layers after priming. Photo printing is applied with special inks.
2. Lamination. The front side of the shields is covered with paper impregnated with resins. The film is formed with varying degrees of gloss, relief and color.
3. Veneering. A thin layer of natural wood is glued onto the canvas. The result is an imitation of solid wood.

The cabinet doors are also decorated with mirrors. As a rule, their dimensions fully correspond to the dimensions of the doors. To prevent fragments from scattering in the event of damage, an anti-shock film is applied to the products. For additional decoration, mirrors are decorated with a matte pattern.

Bedroom design in Provence style, nuances of choosing furniture

Wood is not the only design solution for cabinet fronts. Its texture may not fit into modern styles. The following materials are also used:

1. Glass. It includes translucent lakomat, multi-colored lacobel, and a tinted variety. Using sandblasting equipment, a pattern is applied that is not erased by mechanical action.
2. Plastic. Visually, the facade can be transparent, shiny, and colored to varying degrees.
3. Bamboo or rattan. Natural material goes through the stage of drying, rejection and treatment with protective compounds. If desired, such facades can be painted and tinted.
4. Decoracrylic. Unbreakable transparent sheets diffuse light. Vegetation, insects, shells, and small artificial decorative elements can be secured between the sheets.
5. Leather. Wood panels are covered with natural material or a substitute. The result is a relatively soft facade, which is not only presentable, but also safe for children.

Modern technologies make it possible to implement ideas of almost any complexity. The combination of different materials adds originality. For example, alternating decoracrylic with rattan or inserting glass into a wooden panel looks beautiful on cabinets.

Color selection

The basic rule when choosing the color of a corner wardrobe for a bedroom: it should match the interior of the room.

If you are filling a bedroom from scratch, then, as a rule, the choice of furniture begins with either a bed or a closet. In this case, you have the opportunity to choose the wardrobe you like, and then, based on its color and design, select other furniture.

Printed door - a bright solution

Psychologists have long warned that the color scheme of a room greatly affects a person’s emotional state. If we again remember the fact that a person spends a third of his life in his sleep, which means he is in the bedroom more often than in other places, then you need to take time to choose the color of the wardrobe. Here are the features of the impact of popular shades on a person:

Red

The red color scheme in bedroom interior design must be used very carefully; only small details can have this shade. A sliding wardrobe is too large an element of the interior to make it red . Psychologists say that such a bright color leads to nervous excitability and overstrain.

Red color for a bold interior

Orange

Despite the fact that this color is associated with cheerfulness and positivity, it is better to choose it in those rooms where you need a feeling of cheerfulness. It is unlikely that such a room is a bedroom, so if you make a corner wardrobe orange, then it should be calm, close to light brown.

Blue

This relaxing shade can be safely used to decorate a wardrobe in the bedroom. For example, many people like the idea of ​​creating a whole room in a Mediterranean style, so blue furniture would look very appropriate.

Corner wardrobe - compartment with blue print

Brown

This color was the most popular furniture shade in our country in the 90s. Today it is still relevant, so it can be safely used for a corner wardrobe in the bedroom. However, it is better to choose light shades rather than gloomily dark ones.

Note: Some colors will look ridiculous, bright, defiant, or, on the contrary, gloomy if the entire closet is painted in them. Therefore, designers recommend combining them with each other. These colors include: white, pink, purple, green, yellow.

Facade decoration

The mirrored surfaces of sliding wardrobes visually enlarge the room, and it also becomes lighter. This design is relevant for bedrooms in high-tech, modern, and minimalist styles. For originality, the facades of sliding wardrobes are made from individual panels (square, rectangular, triangular), and the gaps are filled with special lintels or painted. You can also apply a pattern or tint to the furniture.

Characteristics of classic bedroom furniture, color options

Gloss reflects light, which visually increases the space, and photo printing adds creativity. This way you can emphasize the interior, add naturalness, or combine the façade with the overall wall decoration. Leather-covered sliding wardrobe doors add laconicism, individuality, and rigor. The use of rattan will emphasize the owner’s love for oriental culture and the sun in general. Bamboo fits into country and ethno styles.

Popular styles:

1. Classic. Characteristic is light furniture with the addition of carvings, columns and frescoes.
2. Provence. The preferred materials are solid wood or alternative options made from panels. The colors for wardrobes are beige, blue, and white. Aging of the surface is also characteristic.
3. Loft. Furniture doors are massive, they are made mirrored or opaque.
4. Japanese style. Stands out for its ethnic images. The doors of sliding wardrobes are decorated with bars, bamboo, and rattan.
5. Scandinavian interior. Characterized by white, gray, brown shades, as well as laconicism and roughness. Materials for the manufacture of sliding wardrobes can be wood, glass, laminated chipboard.

As a rule, a wardrobe has no open areas. The functionality of the furniture can be increased by using shelves at the ends. Less commonly, built-in, folding and roll-out cabinets and tables are located inside the wardrobe.

Why is it better to make custom-made furniture?

For most of those who decide to purchase new furniture, the easiest way is to go to the store and buy the product they like. Still, it is much more practical to order a corner wardrobe for the bedroom individually. Here are just a few reasons for this:

• Interior design trends dictate their conditions, and sometimes the owners, when decorating a bedroom, decide to combine incongruous things, for example, they use several techniques and styles, or decide to experiment with colors. If you need a green-purple wardrobe, it is unlikely that at least one furniture store will have one in stock, but if you contact the manufacturer with an individual order, they will be happy to fulfill your desire.

Radius corner cabinet

• Every person, especially housewives, knows how many shelves, drawers, baskets and other contents they will need. For example, if a married couple adheres to a denim clothing style, so that the man does not have suits, and the woman does not stomach skirts and dresses, then they do not need a large number of rods inside the closet. To ensure that the model is practical and all its space is used, it is best to order it individually.

Original built-in wardrobe

Tip To make sure that you will like the custom-ordered corner wardrobe, you can first go to furniture stores and get acquainted with the models they offer. If you have such a financial opportunity, you can order the services of designers who will design the look of the wardrobe and how it will look in the bedroom, and evaluate the results in a 3D image.

Lighting

Some wardrobes include small lamps that are located on the top panel. The easiest way to add them is when the top panel of the corner cabinet protrudes slightly, creating a kind of “visor” on which the light bulbs are located. As a rule, they are present in those models that also have a mirror.

Black and white always look great

In addition to the fact that this additional lighting makes it easier to see yourself in the built-in mirror, they also help you find the things you need at night when your spouse is still sleeping, or early in the morning when it’s still dark and someone needs to get up and look for clothes. In addition, experts name other reasons why it is best to add lighting inside the cabinet:

• No matter how good the lighting in the room is, there is still darkness inside the closet, so even during the day it can be difficult to find the right thing: first you have to pull it out into the light, open it, and in case of a mistake, put it back. Backlighting will save time spent searching for the right things.

Backlight saves time

• Lighting helps take care of your health, because where clothes and shoes are stored, a lot of dust and other debris always accumulates. The presence of good lighting allows for thorough cleaning, detecting debris in time.

Caring for a corner wardrobe

If you do not devote proper time to cleaning and caring for the wardrobe in the bedroom, this will not only lead to a deterioration in the appearance of the furniture, but will also pose a threat to health. After all, if you remember again how much time a person spends in the bedroom throughout his life, it becomes clear that constant inhalation of dust is dangerous.

Adviсe:

• The first cleaning of the wardrobe in the bedroom begins immediately after its installation, both built-in and cabinet. As a rule, installers use saws, drills and other tools, so before filling things, it is necessary to thoroughly clean both the cabinet and the floor.

Semicircular shape - an unusual solution

Advice Before installing a wardrobe in the bedroom, it is recommended to cover the floor with film and remove all the furniture or at least cover it. This will make the cleaning process easier after installation.

• It is recommended to carry out cleaning by wiping dust on and inside the cabinet several times a week. To do this, you need to use rags made of soft fabrics, and forget about hard devices such as hard washcloths, scrapers and other products.
• Every few weeks it is necessary to empty the cabinet and carry out wet cleaning on its surface and inside it. To do this, it is best to use a regular soap solution or any products with a natural composition. The use of detergents containing aggressive chemicals is strictly prohibited: this will harm both health and furniture.

A discreet wardrobe with a large mirror

• If there is a built-in mirror, it must be cleaned regularly with special glass cleaning agents. If small stains appear, they need to be wiped off immediately, as stained mirrors look terrible.

Facade coating materials

Don't forget about the original facade decoration:

• Facing panels. Made from thin layers of wood. Part of such a panel is cut into a kind of openwork “lace”. Most often they wear oriental colors and look extremely original. They are attached on top of the main door, which differs in color from the lining. Less commonly, plywood is perforated and varnished for these purposes. This option will cost you much less;
• Eco leather. A synthetic substitute that does not differ in appearance from the natural one. Does not wear out, fades slowly, and is easy to clean with wet cleaning. Looks very expensive and respectable;
• Milling cutter. This method of applying a relief pattern to wood and slabs is quite economical, although it looks good. Represents figured grooves of any degree of complexity;
• Colored or tinted glass. It will make it somewhat difficult to view the contents of the furniture, but will make the façade unusual;
• Matted pattern. Can be applied not only to glass, but also to mirrors. It looks very unusual and will not pose any difficulties with cleaning;
• Veneer. A great way to elevate cheap furniture, but with a price tag to match. It consists of very thin plates of natural wood, which are also resistant to dampness, woodworm and mold. May warp or crack in poor climate conditions;
• Textured PVC films. They can not only cover the entire surface, but also create a pattern by playing with several different textures. It will last quite a long time at minimal cost.

Other tips for selection and care

You need to start choosing a corner wardrobe for your bedroom after taking measurements of the room and the expected size of the wardrobe. After this, it is recommended to go to the store to look for suitable and liked options. When you like a certain model, you need to consider whether it is realistic to implement it based on the measurements you made.

A wonderful model for a bedroom in black and white colors

Unfortunately, most buyers are forced to choose bedroom furniture based on acceptable dimensions, not their own preferences. Particularly large spaces are occupied by radius corner wardrobes, which attract attention but require a lot of space. If you really like a particular model, but there is no way to put it in the bedroom, why not think about purchasing it for the living room or hallway.

You need to think through all the little things . If you decide that you will have a simple door that opens outward, pay attention to whether it will be convenient for you to do this, based on the size of the room and the distance to other furniture. And if you choose a door with a mirror, consider whether this is appropriate if you have small children or pets.

Angel print is good for a child

When placing an order, be sure to specify not only the terms of payment and delivery, but also whether the furniture will be installed for you and completely assembled. Some models of corner wardrobes are almost impossible to assemble on your own; this requires not only knowledge, but also special equipment.

When putting things away in the closet, they need to be distributed evenly, so that the load on the shelves, drawers and other fillers falls evenly. Thanks to this approach, the furniture will last longer.

Simple but tasteful

The approximate lifespan of a wardrobe in a bedroom is from 8 to 25 years. What is the reason for such a big difference between the permissible period? First of all, it depends on compliance with the rules for caring for furniture, as well as on the quality of the chosen model.

How to make it yourself

First, you need to take a preliminary measurement with an accuracy of one centimeter. Based on the data obtained, draw a sketch of the future wardrobe. We take measurements with an accuracy of three millimeters; here everything is not so arbitrary, so you need to round down. For doors, we measure the external height and width of the niche, as they may differ from the internal ones.

Assembly of the cabinet begins with one of the side sections.

Then a reinforcement is installed for stability and rigidity of the structure. After this, we put decorative plugs on those screws that will be inaccessible after installing subsequent parts. Then we put up shelves and gradually assemble all the sections. After installing the internal structure and frame, sliding doors are installed, which are responsible for the appearance and ergonomics of the cabinet.

Drawing of a corner cabinet with shelves

The typical internal content of a corner closet involves a rack with shelves on one side and a rod for clothes on the other. But you don't always need a wardrobe. For example, for a living room or children's room, a drawing of a corner cabinet with dimensions, filled with only shelves, is more relevant. By the way, if the kitchen is quite spacious, you can also install such a module in it.

The internal design assumes the presence of an internal partition. Thus, the space is “split” into two zones - with long shelves going deep and an independent pencil case. It is quite possible to build drawers into one of the niches of the resulting pencil case if you need a place to store some small items.

Drawing of a corner wardrobe with rods for short clothes

For a boy’s teenage room or a “men’s” bedroom, there is a reason to design a corner wardrobe with shelves and two-level rods for short clothes.

If there are not so many clothes on hangers (shirts, jackets, jackets, trousers), then you can remove the top bar, replacing it with three shelves. By analogy with the previous option.

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