Sliding wardrobe in the living room

 Sliding wardrobe in the living room

The living room is the “face” of any apartment or private house. Here they receive guests, hold celebrations, gather friends. Therefore, the decor in the living room should not only be cozy and comfortable, but also look modern, stylish and harmonious.

The sliding wardrobe is often an integral part of the living room interior. It stores dishes, books, household appliances or equipment, clothing, household items, decorative stuff, and many other things.

Features and benefits

The sliding wardrobe differs from other pieces of furniture in the presence of sliding doors. In addition, it is very capacious, practical and attractive in appearance. Due to the variety of decorative solutions, such cabinets are also a real decoration of any living room.

Their benefits include:

  1. Spaciousness.This feature is caused not only by the large size of the cabinet, but also by the intelligent decision of its internal space.
  2. Multifunctional. Furniture is used to store a variety of things: clothes, accessories, appliances, bed linen, books. A spacious wardrobe can be turned into a whole dressing room.
  3. Zoning space. This option is used for spacious rooms (studio apartment), where a massive wardrobe can serve as a kind of partition to create different functional areas, for example, a work corner or a play area for children.
  4. Space saving. Sliding doors, which are equipped with wardrobes, take up much less space than swing doors.
  5. Versatility. The sliding wardrobe ideally is in harmony with the interiors sustained in the most different stylistic directions.
  6. Reliability. For the manufacture of the cabinet used durable, resistant to mechanical stress materials.
  7. Variety of model and size range. Cabinets can have a very different geometric shape, a different number of doors, and various filling options.
  8. Affordable cost.It all depends on the size, configuration and material chosen for the manufacture of the cabinet. Very popular are models where the main load falls on the floor, walls and ceiling, that is, there is a real possibility of saving material.
  9. Full-wall wardrobe allows you to mask its irregularities, chips and cracks.

Disadvantages:

  1. If the cabinet is placed on an uneven floor or technological recommendations were violated during its installation, the sliding system can quickly break down.
  2. If the wardrobe is planned to be turned into a spacious dressing room, then this will require additional costs for lighting and ventilation of the room.
  3. The sliding system and guides need constant and careful maintenance. The same goes for mirrored facades and doors.

Models

The sliding wardrobe can be modular, built-in and partially built-in.

Modular

Ideal for spacious rooms. A spacious closet occupies a fairly large part of the space. Its advantages include excellent decorative characteristics, as well as the possibility of moving to any other suitable place.In addition, modular furniture is characterized by high strength, durability and durability.

Built-in wardrobe

Differs from modular more compact size. It is made to individual sizes for a specific niche. Differs less durability, it can not be rearranged. But he is not so out of the general interior, as stand-alone furniture and creates a feeling of a solid, flat surface.

Partially fitted wardrobe

Visually not too different from the usual built-in model. Its design provides for some case elements, or the cabinet itself has several walls, while the others replace the plane of the wall, ceiling and floor as it is provided for in the built-in models.

Modular or cabinet cabinet can be made in different geometric forms:

  • Straight;
  • Trapezius;
  • Angular. It can be L-shaped or diagonal.

Rectangular closet - the most common option. It is perfect for any interior and harmoniously looks in rooms of different sizes.

Trapezoid model is quite rare in modern interiors.The "sloping" wardrobe is often complemented by open rectangular or radial shelves.

L-shaped corner wardrobe often consists of two rectangular models, each of which has its own door.

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Diagonal models differ from L-shaped only in the location of the doors. They form a triangle, located diagonally relative to the walls of the room. Such cabinets are distinguished by high capacity, but they take up a lot of space and are only suitable for very spacious rooms.

Each model is characterized by various options for internal equipment. Today, you can see cabinets with built-in TV, small fridge or mini-bar, tableware or furniture wall.

There are cabinets made in more complex and bizarre forms: radial, wavy, semicircular. Such models themselves look very unusual and spectacular, especially if their facade or doors are additionally decorated with beautiful patterns or mirror inserts.

Depending on the mechanism of opening the door, cabinets are also divided into different groups. The easiest and cheapest option - roller.However, it is also less reliable, since any object caught in the path of the roller (small debris) can lead to damage, and a strong blow can easily “knock out” the door.

Monorail version is much more reliable and durable. It is protected from getting into small objects and firmly holds the door in the track. Such models are, of course, more expensive.

The sliding system itself can be made of different materials:

  1. Metal (the most durable, durable and reliable option);
  2. Teflon-coated plastic (less durable and cheaper option);
  3. Plastic (the service life of such a system is very small - the mechanism may fail during the first year of operation).

Different models of furniture differ in the internal organization of space. The package bundle depends on their shape and size.

Standard elements of filling include:

  • A bar for hangers with clothes (usually this compartment occupies the central and largest part of the wardrobe);
  • Shelves, drawers, mesh baskets (used to store shoes, bedding and underwear, accessories and other trifles);
  • The mezzanine occupies the upper part (large objects or things that are rarely used there are stored there).

In addition to standard elements, the cabinet can be equipped with trousers and skirts, textile racks for storing bags, and umbrella hooks.

The cabinet can be with a niche for storing household appliances (vacuum cleaner, computer) or sports equipment (skis, skates, rollers).

Different models differ from each other not only in shape and configuration, but also in size, decoration materials and decor.

A small room does not allow to use too bulky and roomy cabinets. The model with one or two doors will fit perfectly into a small interior.

The spacious living room allows you to install a wardrobe in the entire wall. Such a large wardrobe will easily accommodate not only clothes and bedding, but also books, dishes, and other household items.

For the manufacture of cabinets are used natural and artificial materials. Among the most popular materials of a natural origin the leading positions is occupied by wood. One of the most inexpensive and popular options is chipboard. Models can be made from one material or in combination of several.

The finishes are more exotic and original options:

  • Bamboo (durable, lightweight, beautiful material, great for interiors in ethnic style);
  • Rattan (wicker cloth has excellent water resistance, durability and lightness);
  • Genuine and artificial leather (wear-resistant materials, soft and pleasant to the touch, are presented in a rich assortment of colors and textures);
  • Mirror (used for its intended purpose and as decorative inserts, it helps to visually enlarge a small space and make it lighter).

Different manufacturers seek to design their products as originally as possible in order to attract buyers and stand out against the general background of standard models. European countries, in particular, Italy, are particularly different in this respect. Italian wardrobe can be presented in the most unusual and complex architectural forms, have several levels and be decorated in an original way.

Design

Functional features of the cabinet - a very important point, which you should definitely pay attention to when choosing. But first you need to decide on the design. After all, the wardrobe is chosen for the living room, which means that it will always be in the field of view of the hosts and guests.A beautiful, stylish, modernly designed wardrobe not only tells about the good taste of its owner, but also gives the interior a more refined, elegant and noble look.

To create beautiful facades and decorations for doors today apply different techniques and methods. Among them:

  1. Photo printing. Any image, ornament, pattern, photo can be applied as an image.
  2. Sandblasting ornament on the mirror. Most often for this decoration are used floral and floral motifs, birds, butterflies, fantasy patterns, which can be made according to your own sketch.
  3. Lacomat. A very interesting design option, which uses frosted translucent glass with a thickness of 4 mm.
  4. Lakobel. One of the sides of the glass is covered with colored varnish. This option is often used in the design of combined facades.
  5. Stained glass windows. The old look of the decor, whose history has more than one hundred years. Today, with the help of elegant multicolor stained glass windows, you can create truly elite pieces of furniture. The main theme for the image on the stained glass windows are flowers, trees, birds, biblical characters.

Styles

One of the undeniable advantages of the wardrobe is its versatility. It looks great in a variety of interior styles.

  1. Classic. Traditionally used in classic style, the cabinet has a rectangular shape, the facade, designed in dark, discreet shades of natural wood. As a decoration can be used a mirror or frosted glass insert. For a small room is perfect compact model, sustained in white, milk or other light shade.
  2. Minimalism. For an interior designed in this style, a strict wardrobe made of natural wood with deaf doors is perfect. No decor, gilt and carved elements - everything is strict and concise. To create a wardrobe can be selected and other material, such as a dresser or lakobel. The main thing is that its surface should be smooth and solid.
  3. High tech. Modern style, which involves the use of glass, plastic, leather. As a decoration of facades can be used lacobel, chrome inserts, mirror.
  4. Provence. A cozy, bright interior, decorated in pastel colors and decorated with compositions of live or dried flowers, requires appropriate furniture additions.A wardrobe made of aged wood of light colors will fit well into such a room. The doors can be deaf or mirror. Sandblasting, photo printing, forged items will be suitable for decoration.
  5. Japanese style. Oriental style involves the use of rich, deep shades of brown, white, black, red. For the decoration are used Japanese characters and traditional ornaments, frosted and glossy glass.
  6. Ethnic style. For such a direction, a closet with a decor made of bamboo, rattan and other natural materials is ideal.

Color solutions

The variety of finishing materials allows you to create all kinds of models of cabinets in any shade appropriate to the interior.

A separate category - natural wood shades. Dark and light brown, cherry, bleached wardrobe gives the room a more respectable and expensive look.

For small rooms, cabinets made in pastel colors (sand, light gray, milky, white) will be the best option. A bright wardrobe does not make the interior heavier, but makes it lighter and free.

For lovers of unusual, bright and extravagant interiors, manufacturers offer models of bright, saturated colors of any color. It can be blue, blue, coral, lilac, pink, lemon and any other tone. Such models are usually made to order.

How to place?

Options for placing the wardrobe is not a lot. It all depends on the size of the room, the configuration, the dimensions of the cabinet and its functional purpose.

If the room has a small width, then the closet is best placed in the end part - opposite the window. Such a cabinet will take the length from wall to wall, but it will look very harmonious.

The spacious living room allows you to choose any accommodation options. It looks good spacious closet along a long wall. The occupied space can be fully compensated by using mirrors or glass inserts.

If it is impossible to place a closet from wall to wall, then we can consider the option with an angular or radial model. It looks original and harmoniously fits into any interior.

You can make the wardrobe invisible only at the stage of major overhaul, having considered the option with the built-in model.At the same time facades should be as restrained and invisible as possible, without any decorative elements.

The greatest difficulty is the placement of the cabinet in the Khrushchev. For example, in a room of 18 sq.m. a small cabinet can be put across. Then the room will be visually divided into 2 rooms, for example, a living room and a children's room or a work corner. For smaller rooms, it is best to choose light colored cabinets or use built-in options.

Tips for choosing

To choose the closet and not to violate the overall style of the interior, it’s enough to follow simple rules:

  1. The wardrobe should be combined in color and design with the decoration of the room and other furniture.
  2. Too bright and saturated color of furniture is not suitable for arranging a small space. The wardrobe will stand out from the interior, and the room will be quite small.
  3. Built-in wardrobe is ideal if you need to fill a niche that is not planned to be used in any other way.
  4. For a large family, it is best to choose roomy options in order to save space and money for the purchase of additional pedestals, shelves and chest of drawers.
  5. The small room is furnished with small-sized furniture, and the spacious one is larger.

Interesting solutions

The classic rectangular cabinet with fronts of bleached chipboard and mirrors fits perfectly into the interior, designed in minimalism style. No frills, only clear lines, strict design and functional content.

A spacious built-in wardrobe is used as 2 isolated dressing rooms. Universal design and black and white colors harmoniously look in the modern interior of the living room.

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