The bedroom is a room in which many people rest and relax after a hard day, so the environment in it should be comfortable. When furnishing a room, you need to think through everything down to the smallest detail; it is important that this area contains the necessary elements, but is not cluttered. It is more difficult to plan the furnishings in a small room, because you need each item to be functional and not take up much space. For small bedrooms, a wall cabinet will be especially convenient; it will be an excellent alternative to a large bulky wardrobe. Options such as wall cabinets for the bedroom will save a lot of free space, which is so important for small rooms. But you definitely need to know the main features of choosing this furniture.
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.
Standard hallway cabinet
A typical hallway cabinet means a classic shelving unit closed with doors. The internal content of an object can consist not only of simple shelves, which can vary in volume.
- This includes compartments with a rod for hanging clothes. The closet may contain compartments without additional equipment, allowing you to store large items.
- In modern models, the functional content has expanded even further. In addition to classic devices, there is equipment with ready-made shoe racks, baskets and nets.
It will not be news to equip the structure with a retractable ottoman or a folding bench for changing shoes. There may be a mirror, open shelves, coat hooks, hat holders and much more.
Such multifunctional cabinets are convenient to use, but are more often called furniture walls. In addition to the complex, interesting technical content, manufacturers of modern furniture offer a lot of new things in the design and structural design of cabinets.
Kinds
Wall cabinets for the bedroom can be varied. The design of these structures is simply fascinating with its multifaceted characteristics; in many stores you can find numerous classic models with strict shapes, straight lines, or unusual models with original forms in the high-tech or avant-garde style. Products can have various inserts made of glass, metal, plastic or natural stone.
Many designers recommend purchasing more than one large wall cabinet, but rather several small ones, from which you can assemble an unusual design yourself. In addition, prefabricated structures will give the bedroom a certain style and bring originality to the interior.
Corner
Corner wall cabinets are most suitable for bedrooms with a small area. These products can be placed in almost any part of the room. They retain their functional qualities and can be an excellent replacement for a large wardrobe.
Several important positive qualities of this furniture:
- a corner wardrobe can be installed in any area of a small bedroom without blocking most of its area;
- large capacity. In products of this type you can store bedding, things, clothes;
- often in corner structures additional shelves are installed on the outside for figurines, vases, framed photographs, and house flowers in pots;
- Beautiful design. Furniture of this type is produced in a variety of shapes and colors, so you can easily match it to any interior style.
Coupe
Wall-mounted wardrobes are unusual designs that are distinguished by their compact size, good capacity, and original design. This model can be installed in almost any area of the room - on the wall opposite the bed, above the bed, on the surface of the side wall.
Before purchasing a model of this type, it is worth considering its important qualities:
- the doors are located and move in front of the cabinet itself. The advantage of this feature is that when opening it does not require opening the door, just push it a little and it will move away;
- large capacity of internal space. Inside these structures there are a variety of drawers, large and small, retractable and stationary. You can put away a large number of things, bedding, clothes in them;
- Additionally, furniture of this type is equipped with external shelves on which books can be placed, as well as various decorative accessories (vases, figurines, paintings);
- beautiful design - the outer surface of the doors can be mirrored or have beautiful patterns and designs that fit especially well into modern interior styles.
Swing
Hinged wardrobes are similar to sliding wardrobes, but the difference is in size. If coupes have up to 4-5 doors, then swing doors have up to three, but at the same time they are in no way inferior to other designs. And in order to understand this, it is worth highlighting several important positive qualities:
- spaciousness - inside there are several sections in which you can easily store a large number of things;
- easy to use - swing doors can be easily moved back even with slight pressure on them;
- the presence of additional external shelving provides storage for various small accessories, books and photographs;
- beautiful design - mirror surface, beautiful patterns, drawings, various designs, it is these qualities that allow these designs to be used in the modern interior of a bedroom.
Book
The bookcases look quite interesting and interesting. Many people are familiar with stationary structures for books, but recently hanging models have often come on sale.
In appearance, these are ordinary rectangular or square structures with internal shelves and racks. On the outside they have doors with transparent glass. Additionally, there may be modular lockers in which you can put away bedding, things and clothes.
Hanging bedside table in the hallway - role in the interior
A hanging cabinet in the hallway is a universal storage for necessary things and items. Thanks to the presence of such a set, things will always be in order, hidden from prying eyes, and the room itself will have a neat and stylish appearance.
The lower modules of the cabinets serve as a place to store shoes, and the shelves and drawers of the upper part are used for keys, phones, gloves, cosmetics and other small items. There are models adapted to accommodate outerwear, umbrellas and bags.
Basic requirements for cabinets in the hallway:
- Having enough space to place shoes.
- Dimensions suitable for the room.
- Compliance with the overall interior of the corridor.
- Reliability, strength and quality of construction.
- Availability of a sufficient number of storage systems for things.
It is important when choosing furniture for the hallway to take into account its dimensions. The cabinet should not clutter up the space.
Such furniture, while compact, should be functional and have all the necessary storage modules; it is also worth paying attention to modifications supplemented with auxiliary elements and additional shelves.
Manufacturing materials
The main quality that should be taken into account when choosing mounted models is the material from which they are made. The service life of the furniture depends on it. Preference should be given to durable material, for example, wood, but it is better to consider all possible options for the bases of these products.
Natural wood
Wood is often used to make furniture. This material has many advantages:
- environmental friendliness and health safety. Natural wood does not emit toxic substances into the air that can negatively affect health;
- luxurious look - wooden furniture always looks rich and luxurious. Manufacturers do not paint it in other colors, but cover it with protective compounds or varnish;
- strength - wood can withstand increased loads, it does not deteriorate, does not deform, and easily tolerates high humidity, exposure to sunlight and frequent temperature changes;
- long service life - products made from natural solid wood can last from 50 years.
Products made from natural wood are expensive. But all the positive qualities of this material fully justify its high cost.
MDF
MDF boards are often used to make furniture. They have similar qualities to wood, but they have a shorter service life and are not expensive. Almost all the furniture that is provided in furniture stores is made of MDF boards.
Features of this material:
- high strength - the slabs can withstand increased loads, but after some time they may deform slightly or sag;
- Products of various shapes are made from this material. The slabs can be easily given different lines and shapes that will fit the interior in an original way;
- easy assembly - MDF can be quickly assembled and fastened with reinforcing mesh, self-tapping screws, and various accessories;
- long service life - products made from MDF can last about 30 years, of course this period is much shorter than that of natural wood, but still it is quite long.
Dimensions of cabinets in the hallway
Modern designs do not adhere to certain standards. Each individual option can be performed differently. This applies not only to the appearance, functionality and content, but also to the size of the product.
- Any unusual options that differ from classical norms can easily be made to order.
- Sometimes original models can be found on open sale.
- According to traditional standards, the depth of cabinets usually falls within the range of 40-60 cm, the height ranges from 200 to 230 cm, and the length corresponds to 60-200 cm.
When choosing, focus on the size of the room. It’s stupid to put an overly compact model in a spacious room, and try to squeeze a large cabinet into a cramped hallway. It would be a good idea to assess the needs of the residents.
Color and style
Hanging structures can be designed in a variety of styles and colors. These two qualities are closely related; each style of this furniture is characterized by a certain color.
Let's highlight popular styles and colors of wall cabinets:
- classic products - these models usually have clear, straight shapes with strict lines. They can be made in brown colors, in wood-like colors. For children, multi-colored drawings and patterns can be provided;
- For high-tech and avant-garde styles, models of unusual shapes are perfect. They can be painted in several colors at once - black and white, red and yellow, blue and pink, orange and green and others.
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.
New cabinet designs
There have been many changes in hallway cabinet design. Now manufacturers offer not only products in classic wood tones. This is not even just a division into dark and light options.
- You can find bright unusual colors of furniture design. The doors can be made not only of wood or plastic, but also of glass.
- Mirror variations are popular, but there are specimens with an unusual design. Facades made from a combination of materials are in demand.
- Design and functionality can be complemented by the presence of built-in lighting.
Unusual options include cabinets made using contrasting colors and having different textured inserts. An original idea would be a product with facades in the form of slate boards, which allow children to draw and leave messages for adults to each other.
How to hang it correctly
To strengthen a wall cabinet, you must have a strong wall without bumps or holes. It must be made of bricks or concrete. For fastening it is necessary to use powerful fasteners, due to which the entire structure will be held.
There are two ways to hang a closet:
- The cabinet can be hung using a rail that is screwed under its roof. The width of the rail should be from 6 to 10 cm. The rail must be drilled through along with the back wall of the cabinet, which is made of fiberboard. The cabinet needs to be placed against the wall and measurements taken with a pencil. Next, holes are drilled for dowels with a diameter of 6-8 mm;
- during the second method, you can use special cabinet holders, which are attached to the sides at a distance of 1.7 cm at a distance from the wall. The kit includes a bar on which the cabinet is hung. Additionally, the holders have screws to adjust the position of the entire structure.
A wall cabinet is a convenient design that can greatly save room space. It will be an excellent replacement for large furniture, and will also make the interior much more beautiful. Additional external shelves make it possible to install small accessories, favorite vases, figurines and home flowers, which can add beauty and freshness to the bedroom.
Rail and cabinet mount
Installation of the rail Attaching the cabinet to the rail
Combination of cabinet with interior elements
Hallways are rarely large in size. This leads to the fact that there is no need to combine a large amount of furniture here. This design feature of this type of room simplifies the task.
The central attention in the room is usually given to the closet. This is the largest item. It usually doesn’t seem difficult to pick out various little things for it.
Often, a closet, as a furniture system, contains everything you need; no other additions need to be made.
