Sliding wardrobe with frosted glass
The sliding wardrobe is one of the most multifunctional and widespread types of furniture, which is known for its convenience and versatility. This type of furniture can be found in almost any home. The stores feature a wide variety of such furniture for every taste and wallet. Sliding wardrobes are indispensable, as they can be used not only for storing some things, but also serve as an ideal complement to the interior of your apartment. Previously, wood was used to create doors, and now they prefer to use glass.
Sliding wardrobes with frosted glass for quite a long time remain one of the most popular types of furniture. This is not at all surprising, because such furniture is distinguished not only by its convenience, but also by its rather attractive appearance.Deciding to buy this particular version of furniture, you can be absolutely sure that it will fit into any of your interior, and will always look modern and stylish.
Advantages and disadvantages
If earlier wardrobes, including the doors themselves, were made entirely of wood (this is directly related to the fact that wood is a more durable material), then with the development of technology, ground glass has ceased to lose the durability and reliability of wood.
Modern frosted glass after the tempering procedure acquires impact resistance. It is no longer subject to deformation and the appearance of various scratches and chips. This is very important if you have small children in your family.
In addition, the design, color, pattern, frosted glass material you can think out for yourself. In order to fit perfectly into the interior of your home, the pattern on the doors with frosted glass can be made in a completely different style, due to which the furniture can be installed in any room you need. All you have to do is choose the most suitable furniture option for you in a large variety.
Another advantage is an environmentally friendly material.which is able to tolerate moisture and temperature fluctuations well, so a cabinet with frosted glass doors can be installed anywhere, including in the bathroom.
Fingerprints and other dirt are less noticeable on the surface of the frosted glass, but still, if necessary, it is better to use special cleansers that do not contain strong solvents.
Through the transparent doors you can clearly see the contents of the cabinet, frosted, on the contrary, it closes it, at the same time give a feeling of lightness. Patterns also look decorative, decorating the interior of the room.
The high cost of such cabinets (compared to wooden doors) is also of no small importance.
Species
Most often, the material from which make the facade of the door - it's frosted glass. There are several ways to get it, it all depends on the method of production:
- frosted glass, sand blasted. This method allows you to apply to the surface absolutely any pattern you like. In order to protect the glass from damage and dirt, a special varnish is applied to its surface;
- frosted glass obtained by chemical etching. First, the glass is matted, and then varnished in order to eliminate various stains. Such glasses are quite resistant to any damage, which is undoubtedly very important, especially if you have children.
In addition, if you are an opponent of chemistry, but still decided to purchase a cabinet with frosted glass, the master can use a white matte film. These films are unique mainly because the master will be able to cut almost any drawing.
Tips for choosing
Pay attention to the thermal film - it is glued on the inside of the glass.
Most often when using glass matting, Oracal film is used. You can choose the color of the film yourself. As a disadvantage it can be noted - the high cost.
As for the matte mirrors obtained by sandblasting, everything is much more interesting here. The drawing itself can be done in various ways - for example, matte on the mirror or vice versa, from the mirror on the matte (in the latter case, the background itself mats, and the mirror becomes a drawing). Regarding the choice of the picture, you will be offered to view a catalog with standard models or you can offer your own version.Be prepared for the fact that such a matting option will cost more than ordinary mirrors and glass tinted with film.
The main advantage of customized furniture is that you can independently choose which picture to place on the glass of the cabinet. For example, for a living room in a modern style, you can use any, even the most daring combinations of colors. But for the bedroom it would be better to use a more relaxed tone, such as gold, beige or other nude color. Matte glass with gold inserts decorate any bedroom and will look very expensive and interesting.
Interesting solutions
It is thanks to the drawings that are put on the frosted glass, the wardrobe can stand out in the interior of your home. In addition, you yourself can easily join the creation of such a pattern and act as a designer of your furniture. Very often, preference is given to drawings in the form of flowers. Also popular animal print, butterflies, dragonflies.
Often, the customer can not make a choice: use frosted glass or mirrors. Designers have found a solution. They suggest using both of these elements.
If you want to closet as much as possible combined with your interior, you can choose a pattern that will repeat the color of your furniture.
If you are faced with the task of acquiring a wardrobe with frosted glass in the nursery, it is best to choose a bright cheerful pattern.
