The popularity of sliding wardrobes with sliding doors is due not only to the fashion for minimalism, but also to the development of the production of furniture of this type using various design solutions and materials. Sliding doors can not only be disguised in a high-tech interior that does not allow everyday excesses, but also turned into an elegant piece of furniture, decorated in any of the design styles.
Various door designs allow you to build such cabinets into niches and corners and use almost any finishing materials.
The doors for sliding wardrobes made of chipboard shown in the photo show only part of the wide selection of colors and textures.
Hanging doors
The modern hanging mechanism installed at the top of the door expands the design possibilities. The doors are located in front of the cabinet without a frame, completely covering the frame, which significantly increases the usable space and facilitates decoration.
In addition, restrictions on the width of sliding doors are removed. The latest developments make it possible to use a suspended version for sheets weighed down with mirrors; they can also be equipped with an electric drive for automatic door movement and a remote control system.
The hanging option has a number of advantages, but its use is not always justified. There are a number of parameters for the weight and dimensions of the door that make it difficult to use only the hanging option.
In some cases, it is impossible to do without guides installed at the bottom. The seemingly simple design of sliding doors requires a professional approach to design, assembly and installation, as well as adequately selected service fittings for the doors.
Choosing the color of the bedroom closet according to the style and size of the room
The choice of design color should be based on the dimensions of the room, its purpose and stylistic direction. For a spacious room, you can use furniture made of dark wood or plastic. For cramped rooms, it is better to choose sliding wardrobes in a light palette, complemented with rich contrasting inserts. A black and white palette or a combination of dark and light wood species will look good.
A sliding wardrobe can act as a bright accent in the bedroom interior
To create a stylish accent in the room, you should choose a model with bright, rich splashes. The main thing here is not to overdo it, because the bedroom is a special place designed for relaxation and relaxation. Therefore, you should not choose models of aggressive colors, such as red or orange, which will become an irritating factor for the nervous system. However, when choosing custom-made children's furniture for the bedroom, the wardrobe can be made in bright colors, which will add liveliness and playfulness to the room, making it interesting for the child.
The most current option is frame or built-in wardrobes for the bedroom in blue, yellow, pink, light green, purple, beige and other spring shades. The color of the structure should be in harmony with the palette of other furniture elements or combined with curtains, bedspreads and carpet.
Radius doors
The curved, concave or wavy surface of the wardrobe is not only a tribute to the original design. The absence of sharp corners and the unique ability to close niches and corners are practical benefits when choosing such doors. Placing them in children's rooms will protect the kids, while at the same time opening up new opportunities for thematic design of the room.
Radius doors are more expensive than regular doors, they are most often made to order, and it would be wise to turn to experienced and well-known manufacturers who can also provide replacement parts for a complex sliding mechanism.
Benefits and Features
- Almost all models of full-wall wardrobes are made to order, taking into account the measurements and layout of the room; this allows you to create an original and practical design in a specific room;
- An individual layout of the interior filling of the closet allows you to rationalize the storage space: create more open shelves for things or shoe racks for storing shoes; make a separate niche for household supplies or a wide drawer for jewelry and belts.
- The external design of the cabinet will add variety to the interior of the room; The design of facades is so diverse: this can be used to create an original atmosphere.
- A sliding wardrobe primarily acts as a space for storing clothes, shoes, household items and other household property. Built along an entire wall, the wardrobe acts as a spacious niche, and the facades hide the variety of things inside. The location in the living room allows you to remove the load from the bedroom if the first room is larger in size than the last; otherwise, installing the unit in the living room will become inappropriate.
- Various shapes of a sliding wardrobe allow you to create a real furniture composition in the living room - for a spacious room, choose an L-shaped wardrobe and diversify it with an original pattern or textured finish, combining it with mirrors or a glossy surface.
- Mirrors on the facade of the wardrobe, covering the entire wall and up to the ceiling, will visually expand the space; wooden texture will act as an environmentally friendly and stylish element of the interior (especially bamboo or rattan); The glossy glass surface will give the interior a modern look, and metal will act as an ideal ally in the embodiment of an atypical design idea.
- It is more economical to purchase a spacious wardrobe than to purchase stationary cabinets; the fact is that in the manufacture of a sliding wardrobe, fewer consumables are used than with a full-size traditional analogue; The walls of your home, ceiling and floor act as the frame of the wardrobe - there is no need to use additional materials.
- Ease of installation is one of the features of a sliding wardrobe that should be left in the hands of professionals. Correct installation of the structure guarantees the safety and full use of the future space.
Folding doors
This is another design that allows you to expand the scope of the sliding wardrobe. Double-leaf doors with a book design and four-leaf doors with an accordion design, similar in design, operate using a hanging mechanism.
Their main advantage is the opening of the entire facade; they are widely used in the design of wardrobes.
Application in the interior
The furniture we are considering can be used to store small items, food, and clothing. Household appliances and a multimedia installation can be built into it. The scope of application is very wide:
Storing things. The most common function. In the living room, such a closet is used to store clothes and linen.
Cupboard for dishes. The doors are made of glass. Family dishes, souvenirs and figurines are usually placed on the shelves of such a sideboard.
Book storage. Installed in spacious rooms. In cramped apartments, it is recommended to use shelves.
Shelving. A universal option. Most often it is made without sashes. Suitable for storing collectibles and for placing a multimedia installation.
Wall. For the living room, a wall cabinet serves as a universal option, combining the advantages of other types.
Mirror sliding doors
Traditionally, wardrobes with mirrored doors are used in bedrooms and hallways; they are also becoming part of modern sets for living rooms and offices. Modern technologies make it possible to ensure ease and safety of operation.
A special film is attached to the back of the mirrors to retain fragments in the event of mechanical damage to the doors. Additional parts of sliding mechanisms ensure smooth sliding and locking of doors in the desired position.
Depending on their purpose, mirror doors can convey a high-quality image or serve as a basis for the use of sandblasting, fusing and other technologies, with the use of which the overall design style of the interior is maintained and unique patterns and paintings are created.
It is these new surface treatment techniques that greatly facilitate the care of furniture and expand the scope of use of mirror doors.
Design options
Since the wardrobe takes up an entire wall in the living room, it will inevitably attract attention, so the design of the facade must be approached thoughtfully. How to design the doors and what materials to choose?
Mirrors and stained glass
If you want more space and airiness in the room (for example, the living room is too small), insert fully mirrored doors. Mirrors are one of the simplest and most effective ways to visually expand space.
If mirrors seem too simple and boring, you can replace them with stained glass windows. Such a room will look elegant and mysterious.
Don't like overly shiny and pretentious surfaces? Replace mirrors or stained glass with frosted glass. It can match the main color of the finish or play in contrast. White matte doors with colored lighting look interesting.
Sandblasting pattern
The design is applied to the mirror surface using an air jet and fine sand. The pattern turns out matte and discreet and becomes a stylish and unobtrusive decoration of the closet. This option for designing the doors is suitable for those who love simplicity in the interior. Keep in mind that glass doors with a sandblasted pattern are quite expensive.
Photo facades
Visually, the cabinet replaces an entire wall with photo wallpaper. You can put any design you like on the doors. This could be a travel photo or other memorable photos. The façade itself is available in two versions: matte and glossy.
The nature of the image depends on which area of the living room you use it in. Personal photos are good in the bedroom, but bright and juicy fruits and berries are good for a relaxation or dining area.
Leather, bamboo and rattan
Expensive natural materials used in finishing the facade of wardrobes are becoming more and more popular. It always looks stylish, expensive and elegant. It is not necessary to use only one material - they can be combined with each other.
Due to its neutral natural colors, such a cabinet goes well with almost any interior design. It can either harmoniously continue the interior of the room or become the main distinguishing feature. However, the use of expensive materials requires a lot. If you can afford to spend a substantial amount on this piece of furniture, then you should not skimp on materials for finishing the walls and floors, as well as on accompanying furniture.
Combined facades
It often happens that cabinet doors are made of different materials. For example, one door is glass, the other is made of MDF. Drawings can be diluted with mirrors or frosted glass, wood panels and other details. Such combined compartment facades fit better into non-standard living room interiors. When decorating such a cabinet, you can please all household members at once, taking into account everyone’s wishes. Combine glass, plastic, drawings, photos, etc.
Photo printing on wardrobes
The smooth surface of sliding doors makes it possible to use photo printing on them using large-format printers. Another new product on the market is direct printing on chipboard.
At the same time, you can use ready-made designs from designers, photo wallpapers, or make an individual order, selecting reproductions of world masterpieces, posters, professional photographs to suit your taste. Even photographs from your personal archive can become the basis for the design of furniture with sliding doors.
What materials are the body made of?
The body, walls and partitions of the sliding wardrobe are made mainly from laminated fiberboard and MDF. This type of furniture is almost never made from wood, as it is too expensive and heavy.
MDF allows you to create rounded shapes for furniture. Such sliding wardrobes are called radial
In the production of cases, different laminating coatings are used, but the most common one is for various types of wood, but they can be covered with a colored film - with or without patterns.
Built-in wardrobes
It is not always convenient to equip the facade of cabinets built into niches and corners with compartment doors.
Moreover, traditional sliding doors still have one important advantage - this mechanism ensures the longest trouble-free operation and easy replacement of parts when repairing.
The possibility of using such doors is significantly expanded due to high-quality and inexpensive custom assembly. Perforated or slatted doors will provide adequate ventilation.
Doors made of wooden slats will create coziness in eco style. Transparent glass cabinet fronts combined with wood may suit vintage lovers.
Glass also allows you to apply painting and painting with stained glass and acrylic paints. Different types of stops, fasteners and handles can ensure practicality and long-term use.
What kind of cabinets can there be in the hall?
Cabinets are usually divided into cabinet and built-in. The cabinet cabinet is an independent piece of furniture and is a free-standing structure. For a built-in wardrobe, the walls of the room are used as side walls. Both cabinets have their advantages and disadvantages. Cabinet cabinets are more bulky and take up significant space, but if desired, they can be easily moved and rearranged.
A built-in wardrobe makes the most efficient use of space, right up to the ceiling, but, as you know, you won’t be able to move it, and even if you move, it’s very problematic to take it with you and use it in a new apartment. The interior of the living room with any of these cabinets can be beautiful, functional and original.
Photos of doors for a sliding wardrobe
Use oriental motifs
Instead of traditional wardrobe doors, try adding a little oriental beauty to the style of your space. Use Feng Shui practice to create a harmonious and balanced environment.
By using soft-colored screen doors, you will not only bring a touch of Asia to your bedroom decor, but you will also be able to diversify the color scheme of the room.
Use contrasting combinations
An option to dilute standard sliding doors on an aluminum frame is to use contrasting inserts. If the main door leaf is white, then you can insert stripes in the color of walnut and the now popular wenge.
The play of contrasts will not only add style to your doors, but will also transform the entire room. Any catchy, bright decorative elements can change the character of the interior without any special financial costs. In addition, sliding doors are an excellent option for rooms where it is not possible to install swing doors.
Stay within your budget
If you have to arrange a really large dressing room with several closets, then it is important not to go beyond the amount that you initially planned. As an option, you can use ready-made solutions for dressing room furniture from Ikea.
This is a visually attractive and practical option for decorating the fronts of your cabinets, which will not ruin the family budget.
