White wardrobe in the interior. Combination and selection rules.

How does white color in the interior affect a person?

White is an achromatic color, just like black and shades of gray. It serves as a universal separator and can be combined with any existing shade. At the same time, it is neutral and does not affect the color perception of the room. The interior in any color scheme can be complemented with white objects as much as you like.

The influence and meaning of white and its shades is very diverse:

white is rarely used on its own. His perception is ambiguous. For some, a snow-colored room embodies peace of mind and cleanliness, while for others it resembles a cold operating room. To smooth out the impression, pure white is combined with a variety of gray;
often white is perceived as a symbol of purity and luxury. White furniture certainly emphasizes social status;
the shade visually expands the space, so the larger the wardrobe in the bedroom or living room, the more spacious it seems. The secret is in its reflective ability: a white surface, even a matte one, reflects the light, and a brightly lit room seems larger;
the shade is combined with different textures. The combination of a matte surface, gloss, and relief ornament gives even a 5-door cabinet structure and visually compensates for its actual dimensions;
white serves as a color separator. By placing such furniture, it is easy to create an orderly structure even in the most colorful room.

White represents wealth because of its soiling. It was possible to keep the white walls, furniture, and carpets clean only thanks to a large number of servants. But modern materials make it possible to keep your closet clean without putting in too much effort.

What interior colors go with a white wardrobe?

Pure white can be combined with your favorite colors. However, the consumer is dealing with shades of white. There are warm and cold:

warm – milky, creamy, pearl. Warm tones are chosen for rooms with windows facing north, as these shades compensate for cold tones. Warm white goes better with warm tones of other shades: woody, sandy, grassy, orange;
cold - silver, steel, snow. Cool tones neutralize excess sunlight in southern and western rooms. Combine with cool shades in the interior: blue, smoky gray, marengo, lavender.

The built-in white wardrobe completely merges with the wall and loses its significance in the interior.

Criterias of choice

When buying furniture, pay attention to several factors: materials, product design, price.

Materials

Products made from natural wood are very expensive, but sophisticated and luxurious. Ideal for furnishing rooms in classic, country, Provence or Scandinavian style. Vintage or artificially aged furniture will be an excellent addition to wardrobes.

White products made of chipboard and metal will organically complement the modern style, modern. Simple models, devoid of decorative details, will definitely appeal to lovers of minimalism and hi-tech.

For a bedroom or office, it is better to purchase cabinets with matte fronts. And elegant glossy or mirrored canvases look organic in living rooms and hallways.

When purchasing a cabinet with glass fronts, special attention is paid to the quality of the glass. The best option is a door leaf with glass created using lacobel technology. In this case, a special film is used, which gives the material an impressive shine and increased strength.

Design features

Installing a white corner cabinet allows you to use the dimly lit “dead” zone. Also, the area will become visually lighter due to the reflective property of white. A built-in wardrobe can be considered the only option in rooms with niches. If the walls are finished to match the facade, the furniture in the room will be almost invisible.

The white gloss linear sliding wardrobe can be considered the most common and popular option for the finished design. It can be moved or moved. For small rooms, it is advisable to order models with ceiling-height mirrored facades.

A white wardrobe can be considered a universal piece of furniture, as it fits into rooms of different styles and purposes. The main thing is to choose the right material and shade of white so as not to disturb the harmony of the interior.

Types of sliding wardrobe door opening mechanisms

A special feature of the wardrobe is the way the door opens. The sash does not swing open, but slides along the facade. It does not take up space, which allows you to place a large wardrobe in a small room and install other furniture next to it - this will not interfere with the opening of the doors.

There are 2 mechanisms that provide this method of opening:

roller - the door leaf moves along the lower and upper guides. Most of the load falls on the lower rollers, so they are much more massive. The advantages of the system: the sash does not warp when moving even with a large amplitude, the weight of the material does not matter, the service life is maximum. Disadvantage: the bottom guide creates a kind of threshold. The guides accumulate dust, so you need to clean the cabinet more often;
suspended - the leaf moves only along the upper guide; the door leaf at the bottom does not touch the floor. Pros: the sash moves easier. Cons: door leaf weight limit – 80 kg.

Mechanisms are also distinguished by material:

steel - strong, durable, very reliable. Disadvantages: possible corrosion and weight. To protect the steel profile and opening mechanism, the metal is coated with waterproof enamel and painted. Expensive models use stainless steel;
aluminum - do not corrode. Much lighter, durable, varied in design. Aluminum itself is attractive due to its color and shine. You can additionally decorate the profile – not the guides – by covering them with PVC film or painting them. The disadvantage is lower mechanical strength compared to steel. If the door leaf is made of a mirror and is large in size, it is better to use a steel profile.

If the weight of the door leaf and the characteristics of the fittings do not match, the door quickly becomes “loose” and may come out of the grooves when opened.

Types of sliding wardrobe facades

The appearance of a white cabinet is determined not only by the color, but also by the shape of the facade. There are these options:

framed - the door leaf is enclosed in a metal frame. This prevents damage to the material, reduces wear and ensures durability. The frame is filled with glass, mirror, plastic, rattan, bamboo and other relatively fragile or soft materials;
frameless - only a regular vertical profile is attached to the sash, serving as a handle. This is a simple and cheap option. Filling: MDF, solid wood, chipboard, furniture board. A frameless door wears out faster;
radius facades are the most original design. The doors of complex shapes move along the same guides - concave or curved. The overall facade can have a certain shape - a hemisphere, a drop, or it can be a complex wave-like configuration. Radius wardrobes are incredibly beautiful and reliable, but they cost at least 2 times more.

The cost of a radius façade is determined by both the movement mechanism and the material. The most difficult thing is to give such a shape to a mirror door; for a long time this was impossible. Accordingly, a cabinet with mirrored fronts costs even more.

Different materials are used for facades. The design is influenced by both its character and the texture given to the material:

Chipboard or MDF - imitates white painted wood. The finish retains some wood grain. Usually matte, since gloss and texture do not combine well;
solid wood - in the classic style it is simply painted with matte white paint or varnish. Baroque facades can be coated with white glossy paint;
plastic - acrylic panels are light, durable, and are not afraid of moisture or temperature. The glossy surface emphasizes the purity and brightness of the shade;
glass - sandblasting gives it whiteness. However, more often the glass is decorated with ornaments obtained in this way;
mirror – white sashes are often combined with mirror ones. The mirror reflects light even better and mirrors the space, doubling its visual volume.

Both flat and radius facades can be made from any material.

Dark cabinets

Black furniture is chosen by people with refined taste. A dark cabinet looks expensive and solid, so the interior turns out refined and elegant. Surfaces can be painted or have a special coating of the appropriate shade. If black seems too gloomy, you can choose a design with a wood texture for the wardrobe: dark shimo ash, tortona oak or wenge also looks luxurious and respectable. Models made from dark varieties look better than mahogany. Other shade options are graphite or dark gray.

Excessive dark colors can make the room look cold and uncomfortable. If the black cabinet is large, then the remaining items should be selected in light colors. But you can match the wenge-colored model with other furniture of the same color.

Black furniture is chosen by people with refined taste.

Furniture sellers offer several options for dark cabinets with sliding doors :

Modular. This option is a set of individual blocks. A person can choose the set that he needs.
Corpus. A full-fledged independent cabinet can be purchased ready-made or upon order.
Built-in. This model is made according to individual measurements. The side walls and the back of the cabinet are the walls of the room. All surfaces must be level before installation.

Built-in models with sliding doors do not take up space in the room. Dark facades will be enough to give the interior an original look. In addition, built-in furniture is cheaper than cabinet or modular furniture. But if there are defects in the floor and walls, you will have to spend money on eliminating the unevenness.

A dark cabinet looks expensive and solid, so the interior turns out refined and elegant.

Dark cabinet doors are often chosen in a glossy version. Reflective surfaces make the room look lighter and lighter. Although black gloss looks stylish and unusual, the surfaces will have to be looked after more often, since dust accumulation is very noticeable on them. Matte facades are more practical, but with them the furniture sometimes seems like a blemish in the interior. Mirror or light inserts will help to avoid this effect. Experts advise using more lamps and lighting.

The doors are not only smooth, but also textured. Wicker inserts made of rattan or leather look extraordinary. Wardrobes with combined fronts are very popular. One of the harmonious combinations is glass with a mirror. Dark colors can be diluted with light or bright colors in the form of inserts or patterns.

Excessive dark colors can make the room look cold and uncomfortable.

Color options for a white sliding wardrobe - what can be combined with

Only a relatively small wardrobe can be pure white. A large object, even of this shade, looks too bulky and does not fit well into the interior design.

The product is designed in different ways:

a model with a different texture - on the surface of different materials or after different processing, white looks different. Models that combine light wood, snowy glossy acrylic and frosted glass are elegant and attractive. Bonus: different textures structure the space and the cabinet does not look like a monolithic structure;
black and white – black frames, painting on a white surface set off the whiteness and create an original accent;
with colored inserts - a model in a modern style. The inserts are made of colored plastic, and the shade is selected taking into account the color scheme of the room;
white with gold - suitable for both baroque, empire and high-tech;
patterned surface - this is how sliding wardrobes in art deco, modern, and vintage styles are decorated. The ornament is obtained by sandblasting glass or painting.

The classic combination for a wardrobe is a white smooth surface and a mirror. The latter can be colorless, colored, patterned. Preference is given to models where mirrored doors are smaller in area than white ones.

Stylistic directions

Sliding wardrobes in black and white shades are used in almost all known stylistic directions. For each interior, you can find furniture of a suitable design and color that will not disrupt the harmonious design.

Sliding wardrobes in black and white shades are used in almost all known stylistic directions.

Recommendations for selection:

Classic. For luxurious and respectable interiors, products made from natural wood are purchased. Expensive material blends seamlessly with both modern and vintage furniture.

For luxurious and respectable interiors.
Modern. The direction is characterized by simple lines and the absence of unnecessary decorative details. A plain plasterboard cabinet would be the best solution.

The direction is characterized by simple lines and the absence of unnecessary decorative details.
Minimalism. A simple and ascetic style welcomes light shades. Furniture with a laconic design in white will be a win-win choice. To save extra space, built-in models are used.

A simple and ascetic style welcomes light shades.
High tech. For a modern trend, black or white glossy cabinets with sliding doors are suitable. The style welcomes the use of mirrors and glass, so inserts made from these materials can be used in furniture facades. The interior looks original with a large black and white checkered wardrobe.

For a modern trend, black or white glossy cabinets with sliding doors are suitable.
Glamor. For a luxurious and extravagant trend, cabinets with black gloss are often chosen. This model can be complemented with purple or red color in the facades.

For a luxurious and extravagant trend, cabinets with black gloss are often chosen.
Japanese style. A wardrobe with sliding doors is the best choice for an eastern direction. For a stylistic interior, it is better to choose a light model with a pattern in the form of hieroglyphs or sakura.

A wardrobe with sliding doors is the best choice for an eastern direction.
African style. Extravagant design involves the use of unusual and bright details. A cabinet with fronts depicting a pattern reminiscent of the color of a zebra or giraffe would be appropriate here.

Extravagant design involves the use of unusual and bright details.

It must be remembered that the closet must be combined with its surroundings. If there is a pattern or print on the facades, then the finish should be plain or with a restrained texture. But the pattern can be repeated in textiles or several decorative elements.

Sliding wardrobes are practical and versatile. Black and white models give the room a special mood. Products made in light colors can be considered a win-win option. And with black cabinets, you need to carefully consider the design of the room so that the furniture is in perfect harmony with the overall design. Professional designers will help you avoid making mistakes in choosing a model.

In which interior styles is a white sliding wardrobe appropriate?

The choice is influenced in a certain way by the style, or more precisely, by its inherent color scheme:

classic - does not allow excess white. A wardrobe made of very light or bleached wood is suitable here;
Baroque - especially modern modifications accept white furniture decorated with gold ornaments and mirror inserts. Gloss and inlays are allowed;
For country and Provence, artificially aged facades are preferred. The colors are preferably warm;
minimalism uses a cold shade, since the latter visually enlarges the space. The color range of high-tech, techno, minimalism is very limited and white prevails in it. Here they combine different shades of white and different textures. Radius models are extremely effective;
Scandinavian – white color here acts as a universal background. A sliding wardrobe of the same shade is perceived as an architectural element of complex shape;
in Art Nouveau, the snow-white facade is combined with mirrors, wooden inserts, and brightly painted panels. However, no matter how good the imitation is, it does not harmonize with antique things.

Shade options

This color, like any other, has its own mood, style, and temperature. Therefore, a white tone can give one room coldness, and make another bright and warm in a sunny way. All these nuances of the gamut arise with small additions of other colors, which determine the final character of the shade.

About cool shades of white we can say that they contain blue or gray. Such tones are typical of snow, porcelain or office paper. If you like these shades, then a bleached oak sliding wardrobe is ideal for the room.

The whiteness of warm shades has a yellow or beige tint: cream tone, ivory or shell color.

In which rooms can a wardrobe be placed?

The white wardrobe takes center stage in the interior. You can place it in any room, but the decor of the room and the appearance of the rest of the furniture will to some extent depend on it.

Hallway - suitable only for a large hall. The sliding system requires a depth of at least 45 cm, of which 10 cm goes to the width of the guides. Such a shallow cabinet is of little use. If the space allows, the compartment turns into a very convenient storage space. The cabinet can be corner or wall-mounted and allows efficient use of space. Seasonal items and shoes are stored here.
In the bedroom, a wardrobe is indispensable. Most often it occupies the area of one wall, or even two. Its color and design are such that they visually almost do not change the area of the room. The size of the closet and the ability to use the entire space up to the ceiling allow you to store any clothes, textiles, linen, accessories, bed linen and even equipment.
Models in the living room are usually not so large, but they are designed as impressively as possible. Acts as a wardrobe. Often such compartments have compartments for large household appliances.
In children's wardrobes, the wardrobe is less popular: the sliding system does not respond well to the child's efforts. The model is quite appropriate in a teenager’s room.

In a studio apartment or large room, a white cabinet can serve as a boundary between zones. In such cases, the back wall of the product is designed as carefully as the facade.

General rules for choosing a wardrobe

Choose a model taking into account many factors:

dimensions - minimum cabinet depth - 45 cm, minimum door width - 50 cm. Furniture of such dimensions requires some space. The maximum depth and width are limited only by convenience: for example, moving a sash with a width of more than 1 m is simply inconvenient;
facade shape - radius ones are the most impressive, but they also cost the most. Ordinary smooth sashes are cheaper, and their design can be no less interesting;
material – budget models are made from chipboard and MDF. Solid wood is much more expensive and heavier. Mirror and glass doors are more popular than wood;
system - suspended structures are more convenient and look more impressive. However, the option with 2 guides is more durable;
filling - the simplest model includes a clothes rail, a number of shelves and drawers. Pantographs, trouser drawers, pull-out laundry baskets, etc. appear in tall, spacious cabinets;
design – the design of the cabinet should match the interior.

Photos in the interior

A white wardrobe can be combined with any shades, matches any style, and serves as a means of zoning. Color visually enlarges the room. However, such a cabinet is the largest detail of the interior, so the furnishings of the room are selected taking into account its design, and not vice versa.

Rules of care

It cannot be said that white surfaces are fundamentally different from other shades in terms of care. Any furniture requires constant maintenance using wet wipes and detergents. Here are some nuances for caring for white wardrobes:

It is advisable to remove stains from the surface of furniture immediately, preventing dirt or coloring pigment from being absorbed into the material;
To wash glossy surfaces, do not use detergents with abrasive additives, as scratches may remain on the surface and the damaged top layer will begin to become dirty faster;
the best option is to purchase cleaning products or polishes designed specifically for caring for white/light-colored furniture;
When choosing facades, you need to keep in mind that dirt on mirror surfaces becomes most noticeable. Therefore, it makes sense to choose cabinets with combined fabrics.

If white surfaces are constantly and carefully looked after, the furniture will retain its original appearance for a long time.