Comparison of Soviet-era and modern door wardrobes
Previously, in Soviet times, it was quite common to find hinged wardrobes with only one hanger bar. If the cabinet had three doors, then there could additionally be one shelf and a pair of drawers, and a small additional rod.
This was enough then, but now, when each family member has quite a lot of clothes, such equipment is clearly not enough.
That’s why designers of modern swing wardrobes think through their internal composition as much as possible. Often here you can already see rods in two rows, many convenient shelves, drawers, including mesh ones for storing everything you need.
On top there is usually an additional shelf for storing organizers with seasonal clothes or shoes.
Internal filling
The interior contents of the cabinets are quite varied. Shelves are a must . They can be either the same size or different. Some models are equipped with removable shelves that can be moved or removed altogether, thereby changing the dimensions of the section.
Upper shelves, often larger, are used to store rarely used items or hats. The middle section usually contains casual clothes. The lower elements are traditionally filled with shoes. Containers, organizers or roll-out baskets can be placed in open cells. Thanks to such devices, it is convenient to store, move, and retrieve things without disturbing the order.
Along with shelves, drawers are very convenient for storing things and small items. They are made of the same material as the frame and can be of different widths and depths. If desired, you can install a lock to lock the box with a key. The internal space of such elements can be hollow or supplemented with partitions. Thanks to the built-in organizer, things are kept compact and organized.
Types of linen closets with shelves, their purpose
Hangers with clothes are hung on rods built into one or more sections. Hangers can be mesh, stationary, or retractable. Stationary types are used to store large items, and hooks are used for bags and ties.
It is necessary to take into account that cabinets vary in depth; their content and capacity directly depend on this.
Design of a modern swing wardrobe
Although sliding wardrobes have long come to the fore in terms of sales volumes for creating functional storage systems, their hinged versions still remain popular, especially for arranging bedrooms.
The modern door wardrobe has undergone significant changes in design compared to its predecessors. These cabinets often have a significantly greater height, while they rarely have previously popular mezzanines, and the internal design has changed, although not much.
How to choose?
Sometimes the choice is the most difficult for a novice decorator due to the huge number of proposals. This depends on financial capabilities and on the size of the apartment in which the closet will be located. For a small room, choose a small “safe.” For example: single-leaf or double-leaf model. It is practical and will not take up much space.
A good idea for a modest room is to get a narrow but tall cabinet, the so-called pencil case.
Expert opinion
Tatiana Leontyeva
Professional housewife
For a spacious bedroom, buy a large wardrobe. It will look perfect against the background of the room. If the cabinet is too long, then it is better to consider the option of corner installation, which will allow you to “stretch” the structure along the entire wall, while saving free space. If you have a sunny side, order a model with mirrors so that sunlight can be reflected in them: this will make the room festive and elegant.
Manufacturers produce hundreds of options from different materials. Models made from regular chipboard or laminated chipboard, as well as from solid wood, have proven themselves well, but their price is higher.
If you are a creative person, decorate the furniture with your own hands - a unique design will decorate your home and give it a touch of uniqueness.
Standard dimensions of a cabinet with doors: depth
Let's move on to consider the standard sizes of cabinets with doors.
- The depth of the cabinet in this case is usually 52 cm - this is a standard that is rarely violated. The fact is that 50 cm is a comfortable depth for convenient placement of hangers inside the cabinet.
- And 2 cm usually goes to the sash itself with hinges. So you get the notorious 52 cm, which cannot always fit into a small room.
Although things are even worse with sliding wardrobes, because their standard depth is rarely less than 60 cm, ten of which are allocated for the sliding door mechanism.
Manufacturing materials
Wood, MDF, chipboard, acrylic plastic and aluminum are mainly used in the manufacture of furniture facades. When choosing, you need to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each type:
- Solid wood is a traditional material for furniture. For production, solid oak, pine, beech, alder or birch are used. For luxury products, valuable types of mahogany are used - mahogany, teak, rosewood, kempas. Wooden furniture has been tested over the years, it creates a feeling of good quality. Only from wood is it possible to produce slatted fronts for cabinets, which have become popular recently. The advantages of wooden facades are environmental friendliness, strength and safety. Disadvantages include the high cost of products and difficulties in selecting shades of wooden slabs when making a large set. Also, owners of wooden furniture are required to maintain a constant temperature and humidity in the house to prevent it from drying out.
- MDF facades are the most common composite material. The boards consist of sawdust glued together under high pressure using lignin and paraffin. They do not emit toxic substances when heated. The advantages of fiberboards are low price, presentable appearance, and good performance characteristics.
- Glass doors give furniture a stylish look and make the interior airy. They are environmentally friendly and wear-resistant. With their help you can create a cabinet with convex fronts. Disadvantages include fragility, care features and cost.
- Plastic surfaces are becoming increasingly popular. Cabinets with glossy fronts will look great in the kitchen, bathroom, or children's room. The material has excellent performance characteristics - wear-resistant, not afraid of moisture, and hygienic. From polymer it is possible to produce panels of any shape and color with photo printing. The only drawback is the ability to fade over time when exposed to direct sunlight.
- Fronts for cabinets made of aluminum or stainless steel are new in the furniture industry. They are distinguished by their extraordinary design, so there is no mass production. They are made individually to order for design projects. The only drawback is the high cost, but this is compensated by the durability and originality of the products.
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In the production of the above-mentioned façade panels, no toxic or harmful substances are used. All materials are completely safe. When launched into production, raw materials undergo careful control to ensure compliance with GOST standards.
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Height and width of standard hinged cabinets
As for the height of door wardrobes, it can be completely different, from 1.90 m to 2.5 m, and sometimes even higher when it comes to custom-made models. The width can also be very different: 80 cm, 1 m, 1.5 m, 2 m, 3 m, etc. These sizes vary, because there is a demand for any of these sizes.
It is worth considering that when installing a hinged wardrobe in the bedroom, where there is often a shortage of space, it is necessary to allocate sufficient space in front of the wardrobe doors.
After all, space is needed not only for comfortable opening of doors, but also for choosing clothes, that is, a person must fit there freely, with the possibility of carrying out various manipulations.
Color Features
The dimensions of the bedroom are most often small, and an interior in pastel or white colors can expand the space. It is the white color that combines with any other shade; it can be used as the main color or used to highlight the accents of the room. Photo examples will show how to decorate a bedroom in white with glossy inserts to hide imperfections in the walls and ceiling. Using white color, the room will appear larger and lighter, which is suitable for small-sized Khrushchev-era apartment buildings. People are misled by the fact that white furniture is very easily soiled and gets dirty quickly, but, nevertheless, dust on such a surface will be practically invisible compared to dark tones. A plus for a bedroom with a white wardrobe and bed will be saving on lighting fixtures, of which a few pieces will be enough.
Why choose white color for the interior:
- versatility - a plus is in combination with any texture, only the interior style will differ. It can be a classic style or modern, white color will look harmonious everywhere. The presence of additional decorative elements will not look bulky, especially if it is glossy, which will extend the life of the furniture. Light shades go well with loft, minimalism or French Provence styles, less often Scandinavian;
- sense of style - this is especially true for art deco or classic styles, in which white gloss is combined with gold or silver inserts. The houses of wealthy people are always decorated with a lot of white furniture, which emphasizes luxury. The severity and straightness of the lines distinguishes the classic style from others;
- practicality - discarding prejudices about light shades, we can say with confidence that, with proper cleaning, they are not inferior in practicality to dark furniture, since stains and dust are less visible on them;
- color combination - if the room is decorated entirely in light colors, then dark furniture can create a massive effect. If a white wardrobe is purchased for the bedroom, then the ideal option may be dark tones of the walls, which will create a contrasting background and elegance of lines. When designing the interior of a children's bedroom, bright rich shades of yellow, orange or green are used, which adds playfulness to the room;
- expansion of space - white furniture also increases the space of the room, like the walls and ceiling, the interior looks freer.
Furniture in milky or ivory color will complement the overall picture of the interior, but do not forget that you can overdo it. If you want to decorate a room in white, you need to add accents with other shades so as not to create the impression of a hospital ward.
Double door wardrobe
The most standard hinged wardrobe is a double-door one. These are usually the cheapest models, inside which there is a bar for hangers and a pair of shelves - above and below.
Of course, there may be variations, and more expensive wardrobes will have more decent equipment, but the fact remains: only an ascetic can fit an entire wardrobe into a small double-door wardrobe.
Three-door wardrobe
Three-door wardrobes are the most popular models for modern bedrooms. Behind two doors there are usually two rows of rods and two shelves at the top and bottom, and behind the third there is a full-fledged cabinet with shelves.
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Drawers, like chest of drawers, can also be located here. But having a three-door wardrobe in the bedroom, it won’t hurt to purchase a full-fledged chest of drawers for linen. The height and length of three-leaf cabinets may vary depending on the manufacturer and the specific model.
Varieties
Fronts for cabinets are classified according to shape, manufacturing technique, and type of opening. According to the production method, there are solid, paneled and framed facades. According to the design, they are divided into straight, curved, radius, and louvered types. The classification by opening type needs to be considered in more detail, as this determines the operational characteristics of the furniture:
- A swing door is classified as a traditional opening type. The hinges are attached vertically and horizontally. In the case of horizontal fastening of panels, the type is called folding. Design features include ease of use, reliability, and safety. This type is not suitable for small rooms, as free space is required to open the doors. The facade with hinged doors is combined with the interior in the Art Nouveau, classic, and Provence styles.
- Front doors for wardrobes in the form of a compartment are the best option for small spaces, as they do not require space to open. Most popular for built-in pantries and dressing rooms. Often a combination of wood, metal, glass or mirror surface is used in manufacturing. Despite the ease of installation, the use of combined materials makes the product more expensive. To reduce the cost of installation, it is not recommended to skimp on fittings. This will affect functionality, shorten the user life of the body kits, and also lead to malfunction or damage to the facades. Products with a compartment opening type require special care. It is necessary to prevent small objects, dust or pet hair from getting into the rack and pinion mechanism. All moving parts are subject to regular lubrication with special means, which will significantly extend the life of the facade.
- Facade roller shutters are not very common. This is due to the difficulty of combining with most interiors. Basically they are made to order according to individual sizes. The materials used are metal, wood, plastic. At a company that produces roller shutters, you can always see samples for furniture facades and choose the appropriate option. Features of the model are that it is equipped with an easy-to-use, reliable mechanism that allows movement in different directions. This type of facade is suitable for cabinets on balconies, pantries, and when covering pipe distribution in bathrooms.
- Accordion facades are popular for creating unique designer interiors. Saving space is the main feature of this type of design. Along with this, they are characterized by ease of operation, unlimited size, and the ability to replace one of the façade elements. Weaknesses include low wear resistance and the need for careful handling to avoid damage to the sashes.
When installing, you should not skimp on the quality of hinges, driving mechanisms and accessories for them. This will help avoid distortion of the facades and their rapid replacement.
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Built-in wardrobe
If you are creating the most thoughtful interior for a bedroom or children's room, then you cannot do without custom-made hinged wardrobes.
Don’t skimp on customization, because these expenses will pay off a hundredfold in the future. And this, in turn, will make the process of daily choosing clothes a pleasant and easy task.
It is important to understand that only a built-in swing wardrobe will allow you to make the most efficient use of the available space in the room to create the ideal storage system for your wardrobe.
Decor
When choosing a design for a closet, it is important not to overdo it. It happens that the room is modest, but the wardrobe bought is extravagant, in the spirit of Art Nouveau. As a sample, it may not fit the space if it is made in a technical or strictly classical style. Therefore, the decision is yours. The main thing is that it is pleasant to watch.
