Any bedroom is used for relaxation by the owners of the living space. Its design is based on simplicity and functionality, with color schemes that help create the desired relaxing effect. Psychologists do not advise neglecting this aspect, and designers have added practicality to it.
A corner wardrobe, decorated based on the chosen style, will help in this matter. It will clearly fit into the interior and offer its qualities necessary for everyday use. Thanks to the sliding door, its ease of operation and compliance with the modern vision of design ideas is achieved.
Its location will allow you to close the unsightly void in the corner and free up space for other elements or make it easier to load the interior with various objects.
But it is not easy for everyone to choose the right product, since the market is filled with numerous new products and modernized types of cabinets. In order not to make a mistake and correctly fit it into the overall design picture, you need to try. You will have to measure the available space and decide on the shape of the cabinet and whether its color matches other elements of the room’s interior.
A variety of photos of a corner cabinet, selected by us, will help you decide on the choice of a suitable product. In any case, through them you can get an idea of what a proper cabinet should look like. And how to furnish the area around it so as not to disrupt the integrity of the design.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of corner mirror cabinets:
- sizes - modern manufacturers produce products of different sizes. This allows you to choose the most suitable option for each case. For a small room, a small-sized piece of furniture is suitable; for a spacious room, you can choose a larger option;
- shape and ergonomics - the shape of products can be very diverse. There are even rounded interior items. They are considered especially relevant for installation in a children's room, where the safety of children comes first;
- capacity - at first glance it seems that the capacity of corner products is less than that of ordinary ones, but this is not at all the case. Corner models hold much more things, while being easy to find and reach;
- aesthetics - the appearance of the products is quite attractive. Cabinets that are installed in the corner soften the elongation of the room, making it more regular and comfortable;
- variety of color palette of products. Cabinets are made in different shades, which allows you to choose the right option for any room and interior style. White and wenge colors are common;
- visual increase in space. This effect is achieved thanks to the mirrors located on the facades. They reflect part of the room and interior items, it seems that the room becomes more spacious.
In addition to the positive aspects, corner cabinets also have disadvantages:
- cost - as a rule, corner furniture is more expensive than regular straight furniture;
- if the corners in the room are already occupied, you will have to free them;
- Products should be used with caution, especially when installing them in a children's room. Small children may accidentally throw a toy or other object that could break the mirror. Perhaps you need to abandon this type of cabinet and choose a safer option.
Filling
When choosing, the contents of the corner wardrobe must be taken into account. It determines how many different elements can be stored in this design. It is recommended to decide in advance what exactly will be in the closet in order to choose a model that can accommodate all the necessary items.
Standard corner structures are equipped with the following elements:
- open or closed shelves, and it is recommended to install various souvenirs or other attractive items on the open elements;
- a pipe intended for clothes hung on hangers;
- hooks for clothes;
- drawers, which can have different sizes, and usually they store underwear, various accessories or cosmetics;
- narrow compartments for shoes;
- umbrella baskets;
- shelf for hats;
- large compartments for bed linen or large bags.
Many manufacturers offer models of corner cabinets in which users themselves can change different compartments and other storage systems, which allows them to create a design that ideally matches the tastes and desires of the owners. If you choose a modular corner cabinet, then you can attach additional modules to it, represented by shelves, stands, ottomans or other similar elements. They can be used to store various items or to install decorative items.
Types of structures
Depending on the type of construction, all corner cabinets are divided into cabinet and built-in.
| Hull | Built-in | |
| Installation | Installing the product is not difficult, installation will not take much time. | Installation takes a long time and requires professional assistance in assembly. |
| Price | High - products consist of “independent” parts: side walls, lid, bottom. All elements are interconnected, but free from the walls and ceiling of the room. Since its production requires more materials, the cost of the products is high. | Low - this type is designed in such a way that its side walls, bottom and roof form part of the room, so such products cost about 1.5 times less than cabinet ones. |
| Capacity | The capacity of the corner cabinets is quite good. However, it is inferior to built-in models, since the distance from the lid to the ceiling remains unused. | They use all the space up to the ceiling to place clothes, bedding and other items on shelves, drawers. |
| Mobility | The product can be moved to another place or room. If you move, you can take it with you. | Built-in structures cannot be installed in another room, since cabinets are made according to the individual dimensions of a particular room. |
Another distinctive feature of a cabinet cabinet from a built-in one is that cabinet cabinets do not depend on uneven walls and ceilings. If the wall surfaces are uneven, problems may arise when installing the built-in model.
Advantages of placing a corner wardrobe in the living room
This type of furniture is suitable even for small apartments
Options of this type, as the name suggests, are designed for comfortable placement in the corners of a room or at the junction of two walls. Thanks to the wardrobe, the living room area will be used to maximum benefit.
Designs with sliding doors are ideal for storing outerwear and any other items.
A corner wardrobe is an alternative to old wardrobes; it is more practical to use. In a wardrobe with sliding doors you can store anything you want and maintain order.
The corner type design, unlike a classic wardrobe, holds more things and does not clutter up the area.
The range of models allows you to choose furniture for a living room decorated in any style.
Such a piece of furniture may also have its own lighting source
Facade design methods
A corner model with a mirror, when installed in a room, makes it more spacious and bright, especially if the product is white, which visually expands the boundaries of the room. The design of the facade for bedrooms or children's rooms is most often soft to create comfort and a homely atmosphere. The color of the products varies, but usually they are light pastel colors. White, cream, and wenge are often used. Facades can be decorated with frosted glass, which will add lightness and airiness to the room. In addition, cabinets are decorated in completely different ways. These can be stickers, drawings. Lamps are suitable for the original design of facades.
Drawings
A mirrored cabinet will look original if you apply a pattern to it. There are several ways to do this. One of them is the sandblasting method, which involves applying a design to a mirror surface using a special machine. To do this, you will need stencils that can depict a variety of floral, animal, plant motifs, geometric shapes and much more. The sandblasting machine works in such a way that it produces the desired contours, while matting certain areas of the mirror surface. Such products are especially popular nowadays. The photo shows examples of drawings applied to the mirror using this method.
Another way is to apply a pattern to the facades with special paints. They have a composition that allows the images to not wear off and decorate the product for a long time.
You can decorate an interior item in an original way using spraying. Take an exclusive image and transform your closet beyond recognition.
Stickers
You can change the appearance of your cabinet using stickers. This method is quite cheap and fast. There are different stickers, they are suitable for any product and will fit into the interior of a bedroom, children's room, living room, or hallway.
You can decorate a mirror cabinet with stickers as follows:
- First of all, clean the surface of the mirror;
- take your favorite vinyl sticker;
- remove the backing from the sticker;
- carefully attach the drawing to the surface of the mirror;
- iron the sticker from the center to the edges;
- remove the top film.
In addition, stickers can be used to decorate cabinet doors, glass surfaces and much more.
Backlight
A mirrored cabinet with lighting will become a real highlight of the room. Mirrors increase the space, and lamps create a cozy romantic atmosphere. Illuminated cabinets have become increasingly popular lately. In stores you can often see wenge-colored cabinets decorated with lighting. Such interior items will be an excellent option for a bathroom or bedroom, where additional spot lighting is especially necessary.
Manufacturing materials
Not only the appearance of the furniture, but also its service life depends on the materials used. In addition to reasonable cost and attractive design, you need to look at durability, strength, resistance to moisture, and mechanical damage. These qualities will be important for everyday life. The most common materials:
- Solid wood. Due to labor-intensive processing and significant cost, solid wood furniture is quite expensive. At the same time, it does not stand out for its special operational properties in the living room, and is not much superior to other materials. An undoubted advantage is the environmental friendliness of the raw materials.
- Chipboard. Chipboard is pressed sawdust bonded with resins. A high concentration of adhesives will not benefit health, so only classes E0 or E1 are safe for the home. Chipboard is inferior in moisture resistance and strength to solid wood, but at the same time it costs much less and looks presentable.
- Fine fraction. MDF is wood chips glued together with paraffin at high temperatures. For this reason, it is environmentally friendly, and also less allergenic than chipboard. Easily amenable to decorative processing, pleasant to look and feel. Strength and other parameters correspond to those necessary for making a wardrobe for the living room.
- Furniture board. A reasonable compromise between solid wood, which is very similar in appearance, and sawdust panels. It is inexpensive and easy to repair. If a small part is damaged, there is no need to replace the entire part.
Solid wood
Chipboard Fine fraction
Furniture board
Tips for placement and care
A corner cabinet with a mirror can be placed in:
- bedroom;
- living room;
- hallway
In the bedroom, a mirrored wardrobe is necessary for storing clothes, bedding, and other items, and it also allows you to put yourself in order without leaving the room. Also, cabinets can be installed in the living room. An ideal option would be a wenge cabinet with lighting. In addition, mirrored facades with a pattern will decorate the room.
If a white cabinet is installed in the hallway, the mirrors will make it look more spacious and bright. An excellent option is a built-in wardrobe with mirrors and sliding doors.
You definitely need to take care of your cabinet and monitor its condition so that it lasts longer. Specialized stores offer a huge selection of furniture care products. Greasy, dirty stains should be removed immediately. For best results, it is recommended to use a detergent.
Before starting work, be sure to read the instructions for use of a particular product. An incorrectly selected product can ruin the cabinet facade. It is recommended to use already proven brands from well-known manufacturers.
To care for the mirror, use regular mirror products. It is not recommended to use glass cleaners for cleaning. They can cause mirrors to become cloudy. In addition, stains may appear on the surface. Dry cleaning is also contraindicated. If you clean mirrors this way, scratches will appear on their surface over time. When using mirror cabinets, do not forget that they are fragile. If handled carelessly, the mirror may break, which will entail financial costs.
How to choose the right model
When choosing a mirrored corner cabinet, you need to pay attention to these criteria:
- interior style - the closet must match it;
- color design of the room. The tone of the cabinet should be in harmony with the overall design of the room. Today, the most popular are wenge-colored products. White is considered the classic color;
- material of manufacture - products made from MDF and chipboard are considered resistant to moisture and sunlight;
- room dimensions;
- occupancy.
The shape of the product also plays a huge role; cabinets come in:
- triangular;
- pentagonal;
- radius (with smooth lines of facades);
- L-shaped.
The most successful option is to manufacture custom-made cabinet or built-in interior items. It is in this case that the product will be suitable for all parameters: color, style, size, design.
