Apart from historically established special dressing rooms, designers have not yet come up with anything more convenient for storing things than a wardrobe. However, in addition to functional convenience, this modern design should also be stylish and look good in your home. The fact is that due to its impressive size, the wardrobe in the interior of 2022 will in no way be able to remain invisible. A stylish piece of furniture, made of high-quality and modern materials, with good components and fittings can be used for a very long time. For this reason, you should decide in advance which cabinet design to choose. Basically, the choice depends on the style of the room, personal preferences, and, of course, you need to take into account which models of sliding wardrobes are most popular in 2022. After all, you must admit, there is no point in ordering a wardrobe that is no longer fashionable.
Placing modern wardrobes in the living room
They are chosen taking into account the layout of the room and the arrangement of upholstered furniture. The shapes are divided into rectangular, angular and radiant varieties.
Direct
Even in a small room there is room for a two-door model. It looks compact, but is quite spacious. The side module with open shelves is convenient for storing nice little things and smoothes out the hard rectangular lines of the design.
In a spacious room, a full-wall closet will look natural. Original facades will remove the feeling of a monolithic “brick”. They can be mirrored, glass, glossy, or decorated with photo printing.
Corner
These varieties occupy the corner, most unused area of the room. There are rectangular, pentagonal and trapezoidal models.
Radial
Curved furniture looks good in an apartment with a non-standard layout. Soft lines create an unusual geometry of space. In rectangular and square rooms, radius models are also appropriate. They are usually placed in the corner, and long convex-concave ones are placed along the wall.
Modern wardrobes, depending on the characteristics of the living room and the range of things intended for storage, can have a variety of internal structures. Particular attention should be paid to planning the internal filling of the wardrobe.
The most popular option is the construction of load-bearing and partitions, horizontal shelves, and drawers made of laminated chipboard. However, filling with this material deprives the owner of the opportunity to change it if necessary without significant costs.
Today there are projects to fill wardrobes made of metal structures. In this version, there cannot be vertical walls, and horizontal elements (shelves, drawers, baskets, etc.) can be rearranged without special tools and without much effort.
Carefully consider the number and purpose of separate zones, the number of shelves or drawers, and clothes hangers in each of them. Optimal use of the entire volume.
In the project, study the relationship between the vertical walls of the internal filling and the opening of the facades in each part of the cabinet. So, with two door structures, it is advisable to divide the internal filling into two zones.
This is especially important in the presence of retractable structures. The wardrobe should be more than spacious. Convenient access to each storage area is required.
The drawers are very convenient for storing small items. They can be made from different materials. The main thing to pay attention to is the advance payment mechanism.
There are simple, inexpensive, but short-lived roller guides. When using them, the drawers have incomplete extension. Ball guides are linear bearings. They are much more reliable and provide full extension of drawers or baskets.
If the cabinet is deep enough, the hook rods (tubes) are parallel to the back wall.
It is important to consider the number and length of outerwear to be stored in this closet. For example, jackets, blazers, and shirts require a small height compartment. They can be arranged on two levels.
If the height of the cabinet is large and it is necessary to place a large number of hangers, you can use special folding pantograph rods.
For convenient storage of trousers, there are pull-out shelves for hangers. There are many practical shelves for shoes, pull-out brackets, tie hooks and much more.
If the cabinet depth is less than 60 cm, it is recommended to use pull-out hangers. The characteristics listed above significantly affect the final cost of the product.
Technologies and materials
The main materials used in wardrobes are chipboard, MDF and solid wood.
Laminated chipboard and MDF are budget materials made from crushed wood. They are covered with a film - laminated to increase resistance to moisture, protect against crumbling and make it more environmentally friendly: the coating prevents the evaporation of harmful substances used in laminated chipboards. MDF is initially more environmentally friendly, durable and more expensive.
Solid natural wood is superior to budget materials in terms of strength, durability and environmental friendliness. Many people are attracted by the aesthetics of natural wood: pleasant to touch, pleasant to look at. High-quality material is left with “open pores” - the wood undergoes minimal processing. Solid wood is used in expensive models; it is more expensive in itself and heavier, therefore it is demanding in terms of the quality of fittings and structural rigidity.
Fittings include fasteners, frame and moving door mechanisms.
The door guide profile along which the doors move can be steel or aluminum.
The cabinet door moves on a lower or upper sliding system. In the top-support type, the main load goes to the upper door guide. This sliding system is considered more reliable, it lasts longer and is easy to maintain. However, it needs reliable support; it is usually attached directly to the ceiling; the cabinet design must be calibrated and extremely rigid.
The lower system relies on the lower guide; it is cheaper, but requires regular cleaning of the rails from dirt and debris.
Modern door systems are equipped with:
- closers - allow you to move doors with minimal effort and make it possible to make wide and heavy doors, for example from natural wood or glass;
- stoppers - stop doors against the wall, preventing impact and breakage, making braking silent;
- buffer brushes - mounted on the ends of the doors, in essence they are a budget option for a stopper;
- dust-proof brushes – mounted in the gaps between doors, preventing dust from getting inside;
- locks – locks the door, further protecting your property;
- remote control - opening and closing, mobility of internal elements, lighting control - maximum user convenience and assistance to people with disabilities.
Another innovation is coplanar sliding doors. These doors have two parallel lines of movement. When closed they are located on the same line. When opening, the movable door “flows” forward to another line, and when closing it returns back.
This system is not very widespread due to its high cost, but perhaps over time this new product will become more accessible and conquer the world.
Classic filling of sliding wardrobes: wooden shelves and metal rods.
People’s desire for maximum comfort encourages manufacturers to constantly complicate and specialize the “filling” of cabinets:
- shelves are made movable, rotating, mesh;
- drawers and baskets can be partially or fully retractable, with closers; wooden, metal, mesh; with cells, dividers and inserts;
- clothes rails are located parallel to the plane of the door or perpendicular (in narrow closets); There are retractable, lifting (pantograph), rotating in a circle.;
- there are special modules: hangers for trousers, ties, bags, belts, scarves, jewelry, straps with hooks; all this can also move and turn;
- mirrors inside the cabinet can be retractable and rotating;
- built-in ironing board, iron holder - suitable for a hallway or bedroom;
- You can install lighting in the closet that will respond to door openings; equip a place for the operation of household appliances: washing machine, TV, printer;
- A pull-out bench for putting on shoes may be useful in the hallway.
Advantages of a wardrobe
By installing a wardrobe, you immediately solve several problems:
- The room is cleared of unnecessary chests of drawers, shelves and bedside tables.
- There is more order, because everything is in one place, conveniently arranged and hung.
- Wet cleaning needs to be done less often because there are fewer open surfaces.
In addition, the wardrobe makes the furniture elegant, laconic and stylish in a modern way.
In the living room
The most beautiful part of the cabinet front is the doors. When placing a wardrobe in the living room, we want it to become an integral part of the interior. To do this, you can make doors from frosted or corrugated glass, decorate them with stained glass or spectacular photographs. In this case, the wardrobe will not just be a place to store things, but the most striking element of the interior.
Another important feature of the living room dressing room is its internal content. There may be a built-in bar, a mini-fridge, a stereo section, bookshelves, document drawers, and a safe. And all this will be securely hidden from dust and prying eyes.
This is an ideal option for those who love compactness and hate creating a room with bedside tables, chests of drawers and sideboards.
Tips for choosing
To choose the right wardrobe and not disturb the overall style of the interior, just follow simple rules:
- The wardrobe should match the color and design of the room and other furniture.
- Too bright and saturated color of furniture is not suitable for arranging a small space. The closet will stand out from the interior, and the room will become very small.
- A built-in wardrobe is an ideal option if you need to fill a niche that you do not plan to use in any other way.
- For a large family, it is best to choose roomy options to save space and money on purchasing additional cabinets, shelves and chests of drawers.
- A small room is furnished with small-sized furniture, a spacious room with larger furniture.
Wooden facades are fashionable
Today, the world is caught up in the wave of naturalness and the fight for an ecological lifestyle, which is completely justified, and this is reflected in the fashion for interior design. For this reason, facades with large wooden doors are at the peak of fashion and popularity.
They can be made not only from veneer, but also from simple high-quality plywood or, if the material’s capabilities allow, from natural solid wood.
Combined wardrobe model with opening and sliding doors
Very smooth facades, lined with veneer, are not very relevant for almost no reason. Gradually they gave way to a demonstratively expressed plot of a living tree.
- A large number of knots on your closet door is the most “creaky” thing in fashion today. Such a piece of furniture can be placed in any room, but if you can support the presence of a wardrobe with similar decorations and other furniture, you can safely consider that you have managed to keep up with the changing fashion in the field of interior design.
This type of wardrobe design will be preferred by practical people.
Wenge color has always been distinguished by its nobility
Advice! When choosing types of wood as a material for cladding doors, pay special attention to the light milky shade.
A beautiful wardrobe that perfectly contrasts with the entire interior
This color combination helps to create not only elegance in the room, but also comfort. It will visually refresh and enlarge your home, and the wood texture in this color is great for many interior styles.
Mirror and stained glass
Some people like wide open spaces where the entire environment is visible from almost any angle. They choose completely mirrored doors. Mirrors look great in small rooms and hallways.
If someone finds them boring, they can be replaced with stained glass windows. Stained glass windows are an exclusive work of art, so they are quite expensive, but thanks to them the room will look unusual and elegant.
You can also use frosted or grooved glass. Such a facade will look stricter and more conservative, but at the same time it will be more universal.
Sandblasting drawing
Using a jet of air and sand under high pressure, any design is applied to the glass. It looks elegant, discreet and classy. This design is suitable for those who do not like to overload the interior with bright details and appreciate unobtrusive beauty. This is also a complex and expensive technology that will cost a lot of money, but you will definitely surprise all your guests.
Photo facades
Any photo can be applied to the surface of the doors. It could be a landscape, still life, panorama or family photo. The photo facade can be glossy or matte.
Which image to choose depends on the purpose of the room, its size and your taste.
Personal photos are appropriate in the bedroom, but in a small room the view will look great. Large fruits and berries will look awkward in a small hallway or cramped bedroom.
When thinking about such options, keep in mind that the closet is one of the main elements of the interior. Will it match the new environment if you decide to repair or change the upholstered furniture?
Leather, bamboo and rattan
The latest fashion is the use of natural materials for finishing facades. It is always elegant, elegant and durable. Materials can be combined with each other.
This cabinet is universal and will match any interior. It can become the highlight of the setting, as well as its harmonious continuation. This option requires a lot. Cheap furniture and old wallpaper will look ridiculous next to it. Do not forget about it.
Combined facades
We often see that one cabinet door is made of glass and the other is made of MDF panel. The drawings are diluted with mirrors or other elements. Combined cabinets fit more easily into a non-standard interior and allow you to implement several ideas at once. In this way, you can please several family members at once by combining bamboo, photography, mirror panel and glossy plastic in an original way.
Styles and colors
Sliding wardrobes for the living room are designed to become the highlight of the interior. However, they do not have to be designer, the main thing is to choose furniture for a specific style:
- Classic. Such cabinets have a presentable, expensive look. Made from MDF or wood. They are distinguished by their strict lines and rectangular shape. The design is laconic and discreet. The color of the facades is always calm, muted, natural, warm. All shades of wood, as well as white, gray, beige, and sand tones are popular. It is possible to decorate the facades with mirrors and ornate patterns.
- Loft. Such cabinets are often decorated with mirrors and glass inserts. The surface can be artificially aged. Sometimes the furniture is framed with imitation brickwork, which looks very original. Models trimmed with metal look interesting. Cabinets can be decorated with inscriptions scattered across the facades in a chaotic manner. They are usually made from MDF or chipboard. The color scheme is discreet (white, grey, black, beige).
- Minimalism. Such cabinets are usually rectangular or built-in, invisible against the background of the wall. The color matches the shade of other furniture in the room. That is, if the sofa, armchairs, cabinets, and coffee table are white, then the closet should be the same. The design of the product cannot be called boring. Models where one of the doors is made of transparent plastic or decorated with a mirror look interesting. Products that combine two colors at once look stylish: for example, black and white, brown and beige.
- Provence. A fashionable style today can be created even in a Khrushchev-era building. The cabinet should be white, yellow, blue, cream or azure. Material of manufacture: natural wood or MDF. Facades can be artificially aged, decorated with fancy patterns, stucco molding, and floral patterns. The shape is elegant and refined. Provence does not tolerate rough lines, surfaces, or shades. Everything should be refined, gentle, calm. Sometimes facades are decorated with mirrors.
ClassicLoft
Minimalism
Provence
Mirrors
Yes, mirrored wardrobes are still in fashion. But not in that outdated form, with wood-look panels on both sides and a mirror in the middle. In 2022, the mirror has regained much more space. If facades have to be made from this material, then completely.
Just remember that this is terribly impractical. Beauty is beauty, but cleaning a mirror every day is a dubious pleasure. To make your life easier, you can choose sliding wardrobes with mirrored fronts, decorated with decorative grilles. This is not only more convenient, but also adds depth to the surrounding space. This technique is best used in the hallway, bedroom, on mirrored facades, and even more so it is undesirable to use it in this form.
By the way, mirrors inserted into a wooden facade look very stylish. It seems that this is a mirror in a wide baguette. A very elegant and not yet banal technique. In addition, this option looks great both with a regular mirror and with frosted glass.
The alternation of mirrors in frames with simple wooden facades will also look interesting. In this case, a matte texture is best. But you can play with the “frame”: it can be velvet or leather.
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Materials
For the body. The main material for the external visible parts of the cabinet body and for their filling is laminated chipboard (LDSP). It can be finished with either synthetic or natural veneer. Today, both monochrome and “wood” coatings are available in a wide variety of shades.
Their external frame in the form of a frame is usually made of aluminum profile. Frames made from the “Classic” profile, made from MDF, are considered more presentable. The internal part, the façade fabric, can be made from a variety of materials: laminated chipboard, MDF, glass (including painted or frosted), mirror (various shades, possibly with drawings), plastic, leatherette.
Each of these materials has a wide range of colors. The creation of completely individual interiors is facilitated by the use of a combination of materials of different colors and textures. Inclusion of lamps, glass and metal products into the design.
Forms
Cabinets are made in the shape of a rectangle, semi-oval or semicircle.
Straight cabinets
Straight Cabinet - The classic and most popular rectangular cabinet design
is available in a variety of widths and heights. The straight façade fits almost any interior style; you can choose the optimal size for any size room.
Radial
The cabinet itself and its facade are made in the shape of a semicircle or semi-oval. It can be with an internal (concave) or external (convex) radius. In complex designs, external and internal knitting needles are combined. The result is elongated furniture with smooth shapes.
Corner cabinet with concave front
Corner cabinet with rounded front
Radial facades look original and are indispensable in rooms with a non-standard layout; if desired, furniture can be placed in a corner or niche.
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.
Living rooms with a wardrobe: a few words about functionality
The design should not only be pleasing to the eye, but also be easy to use. What you definitely shouldn’t skimp on is the sliding mechanism. High-quality fittings are the key to the durability of furniture.
Aluminum roller systems are preferred over steel ones. They will last longer. But the monorail mechanisms can withstand even heavy masses.
Choosing a wardrobe for the living room is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. But this is completely solvable. Get inspired and bring your interior ideas to life. A beautifully decorated living room will evoke positive emotions and delight you and your guests.
Filling
Today, craftsmen who create custom-made furniture can make any of your desires come true, making a piece of furniture just like you pictured in your head.
It is important to remember that a closet for a living room should have the following components: hangers, steel structures, drawers and shelves.
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Free-standing
This type of furniture is a regular wardrobe and is easy to move. The doors comfortably slide apart in different directions.
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