What to consider when choosing a wardrobe for your bedroom
Buying a cabinet is not a problem now; there are thousands of ready-made models in stores, and an unlimited number are produced to order. You can choose furniture by material, color, size, shape and even equipment. The question is which wardrobe will ideally complement a particular bedroom.
If you take into account the following rules, you can greatly simplify the task of selecting a cabinet:
- bedroom area;
- interior style;
- nature of filling;
- design of other furniture;
- type of door opening.
When choosing a specific model, most people rely on the size of the room. And it is right. If furniture fills the entire space, then there will be no trace of comfort in the room. For a small bedroom, it is better to choose a narrow but tall wardrobe, while a spacious one can be equipped with several storage items.
Shape and dimensions
Hanging products for bedrooms can be of various shapes; the following types of structures are most often used for this room:
- rectangular and square - these products are considered classic, they are the most comfortable and practical. Rectangular or square models are suitable for almost any interior design;
- corner - these options are great for small rooms where it is important to save every free centimeter;
- unusual shapes - round, oval, triangular, multifaceted. These options are perfect for an unusual interior style - high-tech or avant-garde.
The dimensions of wall cabinets depend on the size of the room. If it is small, then you should give it to small structures with a height of 60-70 cm and a width of up to 30 cm. You can buy several of these cabinets and hang them together. If you want a larger wardrobe, you can purchase a product with a height of up to 1 meter and a width of 50 cm. But first, it’s worth assessing the possibilities of the sleeping area and making preliminary measurements.
Types of wardrobes for a modern bedroom
Manufacturers offer many types of cabinets, ranging from classic ones with hinged doors to ultra-modern ones with combined storage systems. The search for an ideal model should be based on studying the parameters of each type:
Types of facades
Wardrobes above the bed change and decorate the interior. Their design varies:
- Hinged doors. Everything is familiar, classic version. In a small bedroom it may not be the best choice due to lack of space.
- Sliding doors. Comfortable, stylish and ergonomic.
- The folding design of the fronts is familiar to buyers from kitchen cabinets. When purchasing, it is important to ensure the quality of the mechanism.
Chiffonier
The most popular type of wardrobe with a mirror, which fits perfectly into a spacious bedroom. Usually three to six doors, solidly built, several different sections and shelves inside.
It can be with low supports that leave no gap between the floor and the lower surface of the furniture, or on relatively high legs. The latter makes it possible to arrange additional items in beautiful baskets or boxes.
Design Features
Wall cabinets have been in use for quite a long time, but previously they were preferred to be installed in the kitchen or bathroom. But there are options that can be used for other rooms, for example, for the bedroom.
Modern design, internal content, installation methods, all this allows you to use this furniture with maximum convenience.
Be sure to take into account several important features of wall cabinets for the bedroom:
- the dimensions of the structure are almost the same as those of a standard cabinet, for this reason it can be easily used instead of a large wardrobe;
- the furniture is installed on the wall, so it does not occupy a large area and does not interfere with the installation of other items;
- The design is installed on the wall, so there is no dust under it. Cleaning this furniture is simple; just wipe all shelves and drawers with a damp cloth;
- a variety of internal contents, which can consist of pull-out cabinets, shelves and large compartments;
- Every housewife can easily put away various things and bedding, which often have nowhere to put, into the furniture;
- A wall cabinet can be a wonderful decoration for a room; you can install beautiful accessories on its outer shelves, put figurines in framed photographs, and place home flowers in beautiful flower pots.
Hull
This type includes almost all storage systems consisting of MDF sheets and panels. More bulky than a classic wardrobe due to the increased height, usually up to the ceiling.
Materials
Wall cabinets and structures are made of wood, MDF, plasterboard or polymer materials.
The materials of the facades of wall-mounted structures can be the same as the cabinets themselves or differ from them.
It is the facades that determine the appearance and style of storage systems:
- Wood or wood veneer
- Glass: transparent, frosted, patterned or coated
- Mirror
- Plastic film in various colors
Built-in
It is installed in a pre-prepared niche in the wall, acting as its continuation. Inside the recess there are various storage systems, which are hidden from prying eyes by sliding doors.
If you rearrange the bedroom, the built-in wardrobe cannot be moved, so its location must be considered especially carefully.
Bedside
A modern, functional type of wardrobe that is installed next to the bed on both sides, creating a single composition. There can be a pencil case shelf above the headboard, and high doors, open and closed shelves on the sides. On the Internet you can find many photos of such a wardrobe for the bedroom in different configurations.
In addition to dividing into types, cabinets are also classified by shape and location in the room. There are round, semicircular, radius, trapezoidal, angular, rectangular. This variety is convenient because you can choose and buy the ideal bedroom closet model for each area.
What material to choose a cabinet from?
In the manufacture of cabinets, materials known to everyone are used: solid wood sheets, laminated chipboards and MDF boards, laminating film. Furniture in high-tech and loft styles is made from composite materials, plastic, and aluminum frames. Each design style has its own group of materials.
Tree. Noble, highly environmentally friendly and at the same time the most expensive of all materials. A cabinet made of natural wood is heavy and looks bulky, but its service life is calculated in hundreds of years. Only solid wood is used in the manufacture of furniture.
Veneer. It is in second place after wood in terms of material quality. It is an MDF sheet covered with a thin layer of natural wood. It has high aesthetic and strength characteristics.
MDF. A high-quality material available to many, representing medium-density fiberboard. It has an almost ideal smooth surface and bends well. Resistant to steam and moisture.
Chipboard and laminated chipboard. A budget material made from small wood chips, pressed into a board and glued together using a resin composition. Laminated chipboard is a higher quality version of chipboard, with a dense laminating film on the surface.
A bedroom is a room where there should be no harmful fumes, so the best furniture materials for equipping it will be environmentally friendly: wood, veneer and MDF. A cabinet made of laminated chipboard or chipboard can be placed in a passage room, for example, a hallway.
Sliding wardrobe in the bedroom: why is it convenient?
There is a tendency that a modern bedroom should have a lot of free space, but things should not be in plain sight. What to do if there are a lot of them and you need to place them compactly? There is a solution - installing a wardrobe in the bedroom.
This is the most popular type of storage system in the recreation room. It can be placed in the entire wall and up to the ceiling, and when opening it does not require much space - the doors move apart within the sliding structure and do not take up free space in the bedroom.
There are 2 types of wardrobes - built-in and cabinet. The latter is a structure with full side, top, front and bottom walls. Any shape and size is available, the façade can be decorated in any way you like.
A built-in wardrobe in a bedroom is a storage system located in a wall niche. At the same time, there are no side, top and bottom walls. Internal sections are installed and sliding doors are assembled.
Success in choosing the ideal wardrobe for the bedroom depends on taking into account a set of aspects: the characteristics of the room, comparison of different materials, types and shapes, matching the style of the room. The feeling of comfort, coziness and harmony will be direct evidence that the purchase was successful.
Corner cabinets
Corner storage systems have a non-standard shape, compactness, and the ability to use space to the maximum. They are suitable for those who strive to organize space rationally and efficiently. The facades can be straight or radius, the door opening system can be hinged or sliding. Often corner storage options are a mini-wardrobe that you can go into to change clothes. You choose the filling yourself, focusing on what you will store in baskets, on shelves and hangers. The furniture can be supplemented with lighting, open sections, and combined with a TV unit, cabinet, console or dressing table. In addition, models can be miniature and take up very little space.
