Classic wardrobes

A variety of fashionable techniques and modern trends in interior design are often confusing. However, fashion trends are not only fleeting, but can quickly get bored. What can be said about the interior classics - an excellent alternative to any of the ultra-modern fleeting designs.

Interiors in a classic style for centuries remain relevant, indicating the excellent taste of their owners. The most important style-forming detail of a classic setting is furniture. Today we will talk about cabinet furniture, more precisely about the cabinets in the classical style.

The classic style direction, which has a rich history, cannot be interpreted unequivocally. Enumerate all the definitions it makes no sense.We can only say that the interiors of the classical orientation can be maintained in the trends of ancient and palace classicism, the national styles of Europe and modern classics. Therefore, in spite of the fact that the exquisite furniture ensembles are an integral part of the classic atmosphere, their execution is completely different.

The design solution of classic cabinet furniture can imitate any of the above areas, which is expressed in its underlined massiveness or, conversely, lightness and elegance.

It is distinguished by symmetrical proportions, unusual decorative finish and the subordination of the design to a single style. Mandatory bonuses for users - impeccable quality and functionality.

Distinctive features of classic cabinets:

• Impressive dimensions and solid appearance.
• In the geometry of forms dominated by strict, well-defined lines.
• Rich facade cladding with valuable wood species: red, ebony, wild pear, apple trees, eucalyptus.
• Patinated facades.
• Making consoles, curtain rods, caps.
• Elegant accessories, emphasizing the stylistic solution of the models.

• The abundance of gilded decor.
• Inlays, mosaic, stained glass inserts.
• Forged, copper elements and relief carving.
• Geometric and floral patterns.
• Spherical and graceful bent legs.
• Original decor in the form of figures of people or animals.

Design of modern interiors with a pronounced emphasis on the classical style, designers designate as neoclassicism. One of the ways to transform a usual situation into a neoclassical one is to use classical furniture. Another option - furniture in the neoclassical style. Such models are modern versions of traditional storage systems, preserving the laconic geometry of the forms, restraint and elegance of the true classic style.

Manufacturers of cabinet furniture offer a variety of storage systems for every taste and wallet size.

They are classified according to the following criteria:

• Configuration: products can be standard, serial, modular.
• The number of doors: with a single, double, triple design.But in the lines can be found and four-door wardrobe.
• Material: wooden, glass, mirror design.

Custom-made cabinets become the style-forming element of exclusive interior design, ideally fitting into the architecture of the living space, including non-standard layouts.

Ready-made solutions are an opportunity to quickly find a convenient and practical cabinet furniture, the design of which reflects the chosen classical style direction.

Cabinet furniture can be divided into several types:

• Stand alone. This category is represented by classic sash models of straight and rectangular shapes. In standalone models with a solid body there are side walls, bottom, doors, top cover. Designs differ in design: some come with a fully closed facade, while others come with open inserts, the doors can be hinged or in the form of sliding sheets.
• Built. Such a wardrobe is an integral part of the situation, and in a literal sense. As its side walls there are various spatial elements: from the floor and walls to the niches and the ceiling, depending on the type of construction.The number of valves can vary. The benefits of the purchase - saving money, usable space, the possibility of arranging niches and masking empty corners, contributing dissonance to the interior.

• Corner. Designs can be L-shaped and U-shaped. Their main advantage is the colossal economy of free space.
• Radius They provide a radial finish - a rounded side panel. They are ideal for layouts with complex geometry.

Filling storage systems for clothes is different, with a thoughtful arrangement of diverse equipment:

• tie holders;
• hooks for clothes and bags;
• drawers;
• shoemakers;
• pantyhose;

• pantographs;
• trempele bars;
• shelving;
• open shelves;
• closed shelves and boxes to store items that are rarely used.

Now for the manufacture of furniture comes mainly fibreboard.Active use in the furniture industry MDF pushed production of wood and laminated board. Exclusive furniture, as well as storage systems to order, made of wood. But the rest of the body parts are made of MDF.

Facade finish involves the use of:

• natural stone;
• gypsum to create decoration and stucco elements;
• skin;
• mother of pearl plates;
• mirrors - multi-colored, tinted, matte.

Classics to calm, complex colors. Unconditional favorites of furniture designers are the richest palettes of shades of white, beige, brown.

Among the light colors of cabinet furniture the most popular are:

• vanilla;
• dairy;
• cream;
• pearl;
• creamy;
• sandy;
• baked milk;
• Ivory.

Classic interiors are characterized by good-sized overall furniture.But not everyone is the happy owner of a spacious living space where you can easily place a cabinet of solid dimensions. Just for such cases there are lines of embedded corner and radial models.

The wide size range allows you to find the optimal solution, taking into account the available footage. If you are planning to purchase the finished product, then do not forget to make all the necessary measurements.

The furniture market is replete with offers from Russian furniture factories and foreign companies. We hope that our review will orient you by specifying the desired search vector for “your” classic wardrobe.

Top 3 best furniture brands in Russia and Belarus:

• Shatura. Here you can choose any model of cabinet from pine or ash. Pay attention to the series of Marta and Florence, especially on the mirror model.
• TD Pinskdrev. You will appreciate the choice of furniture made from natural materials. Interesting are the Verdi series, models with a showcase, 4-winged with mirrors of the Alesi series and the Milan series in light design.
• Lapis lazuli. The range of cabinets is represented by 21 collections of classic and neoclassical models. It is worth looking at the series Galatea and Margaret with models of exquisite colors oak Bellagio.

If the priority is the purchase of exclusive cabinet furniture, the leaders in the production of which are factories from Italy, then the following list is for you:

• F. Iii Consonni - luxurious collection of cabinets from the array in the palace styles.
• Bruno Piombini srl - stunning wardrobe, decorated with mirror glass and dark wood windows.
• Ca` D` Oro - premium cherry products with frosted and ordinary glass.
• Cappellini intagli - collection of empire, rococo and baroque linden cabinets.

When choosing a wardrobe, they start from the purpose of the room, its size, the color scheme of the interior in general and other furnishings, in particular. Ideally, the furniture ensemble should be designed in the same style, so try to take this into account.

Selecting the model of the cabinet, pay attention to a number of parameters:

• Opening system. There are models with an upper roller mechanism, with a lower support mechanism and a coplanar one, when the doors first move out and then move to the sides.
• Type of doors.Models with frameless doors are considered less reliable than with the frame of durable aluminum profiles.
• The amount of internal equipment that affects the usability. What accessories for things may include cabinets are listed above.

Tips for choosing a storage system for different rooms:

• Children's This is the model where a top-mounted roller mechanism is provided. With him, the door leaf is more reliably held in the opening.
• Small space: bedrooms, corridors. Preference should be given to mirror designs that visually adjust the space, making it more voluminous.
• Canteen. The ideal solution is a cabinet with a showcase.
• Living room. It is important multifunctional furniture, so consider the combined options.

Interior designers, with might and main, use the capabilities of classic cabinets in the preparation of the interior space for various purposes.

Find out what techniques are used.

• Guided by the principle of symmetry characteristic of the classics, cabinets can be placed on both sides of the doorway, and the space above it can be beaten with the mezzanine.Due to the laconic design, this design will preserve the balance of forms in the interior and at the same time diversify it, making it original.
• Sliding wardrobes, the facades of which are decorated with leather inserts, make the interior exclusive and memorable. To create an accent, it is enough to use contrasting inserts, and a model with inserts in consonant color will help to maintain the overall interior palette.

• Cabinets can be placed not only in the niches, but also in the spaces under the stairs, which allows to increase the functionality of the home and harmonize the interior.
• If you have a library in your home, you cannot do without a bookcase. If you place a couple of chairs next to it, you get a comfortable place for a relaxing holiday. When there are many books, a built-in wardrobe will help out the entire wall.

• With light furniture, any room looks more spacious. When the structure occupies the entire wall from the floor to the ceiling, its color solution, provided that the bedroom is of a modest size, should be uniquely in bright colors.
• An alternative mirror cabinet is a model with glossy facades. Gloss also visually corrects the space, but without such a pronounced effect.This model is universally suitable in the hallway, living room, bedroom, teen room.

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