A wardrobe is a necessary furniture in a house, especially in bedrooms, where you want to place a maximum of clothes, personal hygiene items, cosmetics, jewelry, bedding, as well as cute accessories, family photos and mirrors.
Due to space limitations, it is necessary to choose the right wardrobe design, size, shape, color, texture to complement the existing interior, not to overload the atmosphere and fit everything you need in it.
Choose shape and size
There are two main types of cabinet: built-in and cabinet, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Built-in models are distinguished by ideal dimensions, non-standard and individual style of performance. In most cases, these designs do not have rear walls, which makes them economical and in demand.
Cabinet furniture is mobile and versatile, as it is not tied to a specific place in the room. The mandatory presence of all components (roof, walls, bottom) makes them stronger and more reliable.
Also, cabinets differ in the way they open the doors and in the form:
The swing mechanism is simple, robust and inexpensive, but opening the doors requires some space. Among the “pluses” is also a good sealing and protection of packed items from sunlight and dust.
Sliding wardrobes are stylish, modern and roomy. They can be installed both in small-sized and spacious rooms. However, a complex system needs regular inspection, maintenance, does not tolerate sudden movements, may suddenly become unusable, and the guarantee for such a system usually does not exceed 3 years.
The cabinet-corner is an angular design that is indispensable in small areas. Such furniture smooths the joints of walls, hides defects, uses the maximum available square meters and becomes a real “highlight” of the room.
The Accordion is distinguished by its small narrow dimensions, unusual shape and some insecurity of things, since due to the technology of opening the door does not fit snugly against the cabinet body.
The rolling system is considered the most expensive, since the roller shutters are convenient, airtight and do not take up extra space either inside the cabinet or outside.
Combined models can be corner cabinets with any door opening mechanism or a combination of several types of opening.
Individual requirements for the configuration, style and size of the product dictate the need to make the cabinet to order. A similar service is provided by each furniture company and minimizes all associated risks.
Embedded
The frame of the structure is attached to the wall, floor and ceiling, which replace the sidewalls, the bottom and the top cover of the cabinet. Such a model is successfully mounted in a niche, the corner of the room. This solution helps to save space in the bedroom, hide possible defects in decoration. The wall-mounted wardrobe is distinguished by its capacity.
The only minus is the inability to move, lift or rearrange the cabinet. This type of furniture is mounted “for centuries”, so you need to think a hundred times before deciding on the placement in the bedroom of the built-in wardrobe.
Modular
The most economical and familiar look for the Russians. Consists of one housing or a set of modules. Such a wardrobe is often complemented by such items as:
- narrow sections - pencil cases,
- TV stands
- shelves
- dressers for linen,
- dressing table
- mezzanine.
Modules are manufactured in the same design as the cabinet. The result is a functional furniture composition in a single style. It looks more bulky than built-in designs, but it costs less.
This option is optimal for the bedroom-living room, when inside it is necessary to place not only clothes, but also the book department, equipment, utensils, decorative elements.
Bedroom set
These cabinets are installed on the sides of the bed, often sold as a single bedroom furniture set. In the wardrobe store bedding, home knitwear, bath towels and other textiles. In the bedside tables they place objects that are required during rest - books, a lamp, glasses and other trifles.
Two cabinets installed on both sides of the sleeping bed can be connected by a narrow mezzanine. It is important to take care of the reliability of fastening so that the structure does not fall on the bed.
Dressing rooms
Designed exclusively for storing clothes and shoes, take up a lot of space in the room, height - from floor to ceiling. Some wardrobes are comparable in size to a pantry. Inside the cabinet are all kinds of devices for the neat placement of things - hangers, shelves, organizers, drawers, holders for ties and belts.
Filling is thought out for trifles, which makes the wardrobe chiffonier extremely roomy and makes it easy to find the right thing.
Cabinet shapes
Modern furniture manufacturers offer consumers a variety of chiffonier models that differ in size, height, location.
Popular cabinet shapes:
- Rectangular (linear). The classic version, usually located along the wall. It can be supplemented by a side open shelf, dressing table and other modules.
- Radius cabinet. It is appropriate in a spacious bedroom, has a rounded shape and is often complemented by sliding doors. The design matches the relaxing atmosphere of the room.
- Angular. It is made in the form of the letter P (for bedrooms with a large area) or G (suitable for placement in a small room), as well as in the form of a trapezoid for non-standard layouts. The cabinet can be built-in or freestanding, consist of several housing modules.
Design
The appearance of the chiffonier is determined by the design of doors, accessories. For small bedrooms, light shades that visually expand the space are relevant.
If the room is dark or small, it is worth choosing doors with mirrors. In a room located on the sunny side, on the contrary, it is recommended to use matte surfaces and install a cabinet by the window.
When choosing a cabinet, you should pay attention to the color of the case and facades. If the furniture is built-in, only the doors provide colorization, and the internal parts, hidden from the eyes, can be any color.
For the bedroom, preferred wardrobe with fronts of calm pastel colors and wood shades on the sides.
In order to lighten the space, give “airiness” to the bedroom, it is worth installing a white cupboard with a glossy surface on the doors. If the decor in the room is made in a modern style, bright juicy shades are possible: blue, pink, purple and others.
Stylistics
Depending on the size, general appearance, design of the facades, the cabinet may correspond to one or another style in the interior.
Several variants:
- Classic. The wardrobe is made of precious wood, looks massive and bulky, and is expensive. Has strong legs, cornices from above. Doors are oar, decorated with patina, carvings, forged handles with a rich pattern.
- Minimalism. Such wardrobes are also suitable for a hi-tech, loft bedroom. They have strict forms, restrained design. Facades are made of plastic, glass, aluminum, chipboard.
- French Provence. The wardrobe can be decorated with a thematic pattern. The color is light - from white to blue and gray. The doors can be made of glass or replaced with a rustic curtain. The surfaces are artificially aged, the fittings seem to be frayed.
- Ethnic. Original designs. Made of rough wood, rattan or artificial materials that mimic natural.
Material
A prestigious and expensive cabinet is usually made of wood. However, in addition to the high price, it has other drawbacks - over time, the structure may become deformed, problems will arise with opening and closing doors.
Wooden furniture is not suitable for rooms with high humidity. The demanded and economical material for the manufacture of the cabinet frame is laminated chipboard.
When choosing a chiffonier, it is worth paying attention to the indicator of the formaldehyde content in the chipboard. It can be: E0, E1, E2. The lower the number, the less the amount of toxic substance in the glue, the more safe the material. Particleboard of class E2 is not allowed for production in the Russian Federation, according to GOST.
The edge deserves no less attention. It happens:
- PVC (PVC) - is used most often, differs in practicality,
- melamine.
This tape is the color of chipboard, which is glued to the place of cut. The ends of the slab must be securely hidden. The edge thickness may be 0.4-2 mm. The higher this indicator, the more reliable the edges are protected. For actively used surfaces, it is worth choosing an edge thicker (1-2 mm), and on barely visible or hidden from the eyes, 0.4 mm is also suitable.
The chipboard itself can be coated with:
- laminate flooring
- acrylic film
- plastic
- veneer.
It is important that the decorative coating reliably adheres to the chipboard and does not peel, does not bubble.
The thickness of the cabinet sides also matters. It can be 16, 18 and 25 mm. The higher the indicator, the more reliable and durable the design.
The back walls are invisible, but the material also matters. The cheapest is plywood, which is nailed on furniture nails. Over time, it can move away, and dust will penetrate the gap. To eliminate the drawback, you will need to move the cabinet, which is not always possible.
A more practical solution is the back wall of fiberboard, which is inserted into the grooves and will not fall out in the future. The most reliable option is to close the cabinet behind the same chipboard from which the frame is made.
The size
Considering that sleeping rooms usually have modest dimensions and are intended for relaxation, most often a compact wardrobe is installed here. The main role in the furniture composition is given to the bed.
Designers recommend choosing models of chiffoners, stretched up (under the ceiling), and not to the sides, to store things. It is worth considering the option of installing a narrow pencil-case from one or two sections in the bedroom when the room is small. These models are compact, occupying only about 0.5-1 m in width.
If in the apartment there was no other place to place household items, books, a wardrobe, then in the bedroom it is worth buying a large wall with a wardrobe, open and glass-covered shelves.
Despite the fact that many beautiful models are custom-made to individual sizes, there are generally accepted standards for the depth of the wardrobe. Narrow designs - 45 cm, more convenient to use - 60. The height of factory products can be 1.8-2.4 m.
Number and types of doors
The number of cabinet opening systems depends on the size and design of the product. Accordingly, the longer it is, the greater the number of opening structures - one, two, tricuspid, etc. On average, a door is provided for 0.5-0.7 m.
As a rule, each leaf corresponds to the size of the inner section, divided by a partition. Exceptions are in sliding wardrobes, because sliding facades are relevant for the "endless" wardrobe, built-in storage systems.
Types of cabinet doors:
- Swing. Economical and practical option. The main thing that needs to be foreseen is the presence of free space near the cabinet, so that nothing prevents the opening and approach.
- Sliding. The so-called coupes are in great demand among modern consumers. They are more expensive than swing, but have a stylish design and provide easy access to the content - just move the door to the side.
- Harmonic. It is used quite rarely, often in dressing rooms. The facade consists of several vertical segments that fold like a fan when opening a large cabinet.
Types of mechanisms for doors
Depending on the type of facades used, the necessary fittings are selected for them.
Options:
- On rollerskates. This mechanism is used in sliding wardrobes and sliding wardrobes; it allows doors to slide left and right along special slats at the top and bottom of the structure.
- On the hinges. They can be classic or with closers (then the door closes on its own). Installed on the swing doors of the cabinets. The thicker and wider the facade, the more and more powerful the hinges are required.
- On gas lifts. Pneumatic lifts are relevant on the mezzanine, open from the bottom up, and are often equipped with closers.
Convenience of operation largely depends on the quality of the hardware. The expensive products of European brands last much longer and work better than Chinese products. If the opening mechanisms are installed in good faith, then between the doors the gap width does not exceed 2-3 mm.
Facade decoration
The presentability of the appearance of the cabinet depends on the door trim. Most often used for the manufacture of facades:
- Chipboard
- MDF
- mirrors
- glass,
- aluminum profile.
The largest number of options for decorating facades are wardrobes, as they represent a single design. But on the swing doors you can create an unusual design.
For the decoration of doors use:
- mirror fragments
- stained glass
- gloss,
- photo printing
- multi-colored acrylic films,
- bamboo,
- sandblasting
- 3D images and others.
Internal filling
The main task of the closet in the bedroom is storage, so it is so important to consider the location of partitions and sections. In a well-equipped chiffonier, clothes are not wrinkled, although they are compactly folded. Other things are stored there - linen, shoes, accessories.
For the functional internal filling of the cabinet, many devices are used:
- drawers
- shelves
- box
- separators
- baskets
- hangers for clothes,
- clamps for trousers and skirts,
- Ties
- belt storage devices,
- baskets for shoes and linen, etc.
It is worth taking care of the internal lighting, especially if the cabinet is deep or replaces the dressing room.
Sale of wardrobes for bedrooms in St. Petersburg
The assortment of wardrobes for clothes offered to customers by the Lazurit furniture factory has options for rooms of various sizes. If the area of the bedroom is small, then the corner angles will allow you to rationally organize the space.
The owners of the spacious rooms will appreciate the sliding wardrobes. The spaciousness of such cabinets is worth talking only in an excellent degree. Modern ergonomic approaches to the organization of internal space allow you to freely and conveniently place in a closet a huge number of various toilet articles and bedding. Decor using textured natural materials (rattan, bamboo) transfers wardrobes from the Lazurit factory to the rank of the main decoration of your bedroom, and magical textures and high-quality furniture will give a real aesthetic pleasure.
The production of wardrobes is a unique offer from the Lazurit furniture factory. Such a bedroom wardrobe is a small but well-structured room for clothes.
Types and Models
Sliding wardrobes got their name for the characteristic sliding doors - just like in a train compartment. They significantly outperform conventional oar because they take up much less space, do not rest against a bed, corners or other furniture. And the sizes, the height of the sections, the number of shelves, the design of the facade - all this is chosen individually.
Direct wardrobe in the bedroom
Direct wardrobe is the most common wardrobe in the most classical sense of the word.It has sides and a back panel, top, bottom and doors. Due to this, it can be placed in a niche, separately against the wall, opposite the bed or at the door.
A popular solution is high ceiling cabinets that have no gaps at the top and bottom. This design is not too mobile, but it is much less noticeable, does not violate the geometry and does not visually cut the height of the room. You won’t have to think about how to get dust from the ceiling. And if you pull such a cabinet over the entire wall, it merges with it and does not look like ordinary furniture.
Corner wardrobes in the bedroom
Unlike direct sliding wardrobes, corner ones are always assembled from several modules. Therefore, you have at your disposal a greater variety of models: there are even radial convex or concave facades. The plus is that you can use an angle that is usually not involved - and this is an additional valuable space. Corner wardrobes are good in small bedrooms, where they significantly save space.
Sliding wardrobe lighting
In traditional wardrobes there are always many sections, compartments, shelves and drawers. Sometimes they even hide a whole desk, or even a folding bed. It is important that all the content is convenient to use and you always have the opportunity to get to the farthest corners.
To do this, built-in lights are mounted directly into the shelves, the sections are glued with LED tape or small overhead nightlights are left. So you can find the right thing even at night, inside it will be easier to clean, and the cabinet itself will seem easier.
When choosing a backlight, be sure to pay attention to its color and temperature so that it combines with the main lighting in the bedroom. If one lamp is cold white and the other warm yellow - you will get only annoying disharmony.
Filling the wardrobe
The interior of the wardrobe is better to outline in advance and think it over carefully. Analyze what you need to keep: bedding and blankets, evening dresses and suits, seasonal clothes and shoes, a vacuum cleaner, creative tools or cosmetics. Start from the largest and most voluminous things: for example, under the linen you always need a roomy section, and under the vacuum cleaner - the block at the very bottom.
If the cabinet depth is more than 60 cm, you can put a standard bar for clothes, and in another case, take perpendicular bars. Otherwise, hangers with voluminous things simply will not fit. Take care of separate sections for underwear, socks and other little things with organizers for them.
For large boxes with seasonal items, the upper mezzanine shelf is suitable. An ironing board or dryer needs a thin but high side section. If you plan to store some shoes in the bedroom, take care of a separate closed compartment for hygiene.
Small boxes are suitable for cosmetics, jewelry and accessories. Near them, a folding or retractable mirror or even a small folding table shelf will be appropriate. By the way, spare pillows and blankets will take up much less space if you pack them in vacuum bags and pump out the air.
Sliding wardrobe for a bedroom in modern style
Complement your modern bedroom with a minimalist wardrobe with simple, plain decoration. The maximum decor for facades is geometric inserts or a mirror panel. But the simplicity of design can be offset by the most interesting forms and configurations.
Sliding wardrobe for a bedroom in a classical style
Classic is the case where not only a wooden array is appropriate, but also valuable expensive varieties. Carved decor, patterns on glass, gilding, antique fittings - all this will come in handy in such a bedroom. But for neoclassicism from all the luxury you can leave only a few detailed accents.
Sliding wardrobe for a bedroom in the Scandinavian style
For the Scandinavian bedroom, simple shapes, light wood or veneer and facades with stripes, as well as other geometric motifs, are suitable. Black and white gamma is widely used. And for decorative little things, candles, photographs and home-made toys, you can leave a small open shelf on one side.
Sliding wardrobe for a bedroom in a loft style
In a spacious loft bedroom, experiment with bright colors and rough textures. Complete the wood or veneer with LED mirrors and turn your wardrobe into a true work of art. And as an option - push off on the contrary and choose a model stylized as retro.
Provence bedroom wardrobe
Provence is a light or bleached tree, the most elegant forms and neat facades. On the surface of the wardrobe, delicate floral or floral patterns in pastel colors are appropriate. And the facades can be decorated with decoupage, which will be combined with textiles in the bedroom.
Where to put the wardrobe in the bedroom?
In the large spacious bedroom from the wardrobe, you can make a full dressing room. It will be quite deep and massive, but everything will be hidden there: from casual clothes to sports equipment. Build such a closet into a niche or a plasterboard box, and you will have a spacious bedroom without unnecessary furniture and plenty of room for a bed.
A cabinet along the short wall of a long elongated room will help to adjust its geometry. If you still have a partition from the balcony, take the wardrobe directly there. And lovers of creative asymmetric interiors with complex geometry and shapes will suit radius models.
Sliding wardrobe for a small bedroom
For a small cramped bedroom there are three main options: a corner, built-in or elongated pencil case. Corner wardrobe will save you space if you can fit it into the geometry of the room. The built-in simply does not catch the eye and does not overload the room, and tall and narrow cabinets on the ceiling are a more functional interpretation of the classic pencil case.
Be sure to take a white, beige or gray wardrobe in the small bedroom. Paint it to match the walls or make completely mirrored facades to visually increase the space. Any acrylic gloss or similar materials will do. Unobtrusive LED illumination along the perimeter will add light and airiness, which at the same time will create an atmosphere in the bedroom in the evening.
