How have wardrobes changed in response to fashion demands and why are designers all over the world falling in love with them with new and even greater force?
You will learn about unusual design techniques, invisible wardrobes and other new trends in wardrobes in 2022 right now from our new review!
Today, smooth lines, thin profiles and natural shades that are pleasing to the eye have become the standard of elegance and respectability.
1. “Invisible” facades disguised as a wall. We achieve this effect with our unique ARISTO Nova system.
The thin profile lines, 5 mm thick, create a delicate frame, giving way to the attention of beautiful facades.
The hidden top guide “erases” the boundaries and the cabinet doors become a smooth continuation of the wall. This solution looks especially impressive in interiors in the style of minimalism, loft or hi-tech.
Thanks to this technique, we visually expand the space, as if freeing it from furniture.
2. Shining, glass or completely mirror facades in a thin profile. The main advantage of this technique is maximum space, airiness and lighting.
Dark, tinted glass looks great, making facades mysterious and attractive. The glossy surface of the glass softly reflects light, and the mirror reflections add volume. The composition will be ideally completed with black metal fittings.
3. Pronounced “natural” texture. The more “knots and hitches” you can see on the facade canvas, the better.
The ideal trendy combination is natural wood and marble. If you add black metal to this duo, you get an ultra-modern urban combination.
Sliding wardrobes that “speak” about the use of environmentally friendly, natural materials fit perfectly into the interior of a room of any functionality.
4. Combined facades in the “Loft” style, the front surfaces of which are made using different materials.
Monochrome, geometry, concrete are familiar features of the “urban” style. A mixture of textures and surfaces: warm, matte, cold, glossy, pleasant to the touch, smooth and rough - an excellent choice for those with strong personalities!
5. Obvious contrasts of the High-Tech style. Everything is useful, functional and breathes minimalism.
This is the world of monochrome. The best combination: rich, deep black with cool white. Alternating matte material of the door facade with strips of black metal. Such a cabinet will not leave anyone indifferent.
Along with trendy models, we create dozens of original solutions every day, focusing on your wishes and your impeccable taste!
Types of sliding wardrobes
There are two categories of wardrobes:
- Cabinet - a traditional cabinet, which is installed in a specially designated niche or installed along the wall, consists of back and side walls, doors, shelves, bottom and lid. Such furniture can be moved during use.
- Built-in - do not have a frame base; the structure is attached to the walls with screws and other fasteners. Then the sliding doors are attached to the guides. Such a cabinet cannot be moved, but it saves space significantly.
Built-in
Such designs have exclusively side parts, shelves, and doors. As for the ceiling and floor surfaces, they are absent in this version. This structure cannot be rearranged, as it becomes an integral part of the interior space.
Built-in cabinets are convenient for every person who wants to save space and does not plan to rearrange them. Arranging such a cabinet allows you to get a comfortable storage space and a magnificent interior detail.
Basically, such structures are created to order, but ready-made structures are also sold that you can buy and assemble on your own.
Pros and cons of sliding wardrobes
Built-in wardrobes have a number of advantages:
- Possibility of installation in any necessary place, be it a niche in the hallway or an entire wall in the bedroom;
- When placing an order, the owner can choose the content and dimensions according to his taste and needs. Custom-made furniture will fit into the desired space and there will be no unnecessary voids left in the apartment;
- Since the project is compiled individually, it is possible to allocate space not only for clothes and shoes, but also for household items (suitcases, umbrellas, etc.);
- The ability to integrate mirrors into the doors will visually expand the space of the room;
- The choice of materials from which the wardrobe will be made is huge, it all depends on the customer’s wallet.
Flaws:
- Built-in wardrobes cannot be moved or taken with you when moving, so you need to be careful when choosing where to install them;
- Built-in wardrobes are more expensive than conventional cabinet furniture;
- Installation requires strong interior partitions; it will not be possible to fix the wardrobe on plasterboard walls.
Furniture that is good for health
Flame-resistant materials and antibacterial fabrics are no longer beyond the realm of science fiction. Today, furniture strives not only for safety, but also for health benefits. Thanks to a specially developed additive, the furniture and mattress filler Elax foam from Egida has acquired antibacterial properties. It prevents the formation of bacteria, which over time can appear in the soft parts of furniture.
Original sofas at the Egida stand
An experienced expert in the secrets of comfortable sleep, the Ascona company brought to the exhibition a smart bed with a controlled headboard and footboard. By setting the necessary settings on the remote control or through a mobile application, you can choose a comfortable position for the mattress for watching TV, reading or sleeping. The bed is equipped with a lymphatic drainage massage function and an anti-snoring mode (the headboard is raised by 7º).
Smart bed – the heroine of the Askona stand
For those who are tired of sitting at their desks, craftsmen from Izhevsk have offered an unusual new healthy lifestyle - Standfit. This is a device for working while standing at a slight incline with unloading of the legs and back. According to the results of medical research, working behind such a structure improves attention, increases efficiency, relieves the lower back, protects against pressure on internal organs, and relieves the load on the legs by 25%.
Healthy lifestyle - new - design for Standfit work
New wardrobes
Modern sliding wardrobes can harmoniously fit into any interior. The production can produce both models consisting entirely of wood, and with plastic, mirror or metal stakes.
The trend in recent years has been to apply images to doors. The choice of paintings is large: Landscapes of nature or a night city, animals, geometric design, cartoon characters, still lifes. For lovers of oriental motifs - sakura branches and Japanese arbors.
Designers suggest using cabinet cabinets for zoning space. In this case, the cabinet acts as a partition, and preference should be given to through models that open on both sides.
For a room in a high-tech or minimalist style, black wardrobes with glossy doors are suitable. They look stylish, but can visually narrow the space. Therefore, they are suitable for large rooms.
In the nursery
First of all, pay attention to the design: it should not have sharp corners. The second point related to safety is the absence of a mirror.
But this does not mean that the facade should be empty and faceless. You can decorate it using self-adhesive film, which depicts your favorite cartoon characters. Doors should open easily. General requirements for a wardrobe in a nursery:
- the manufacturing material meets environmental requirements;
- the fittings are securely fixed;
- bright design;
- comfortable handles on the doors;
- drawers should not be removed completely so as not to cause injury to the child;
- a large number of open shelves with rounded edges inside, securely attached to the cabinet.
Where to put a wardrobe in the nursery? This is also an important issue: incorrect placement will reduce the area for games and worsen the interior. If the room is small, then preference should be given to a corner product. It is recommended to place a closet between the work area (where the table is, if the child is already older) and the bed. In this case, it will be more convenient for the occupant of the room to take the necessary things.
Materials
The facades of sliding wardrobes are made from various materials. The final cost of the storage system depends on their choice.
Chipboard and MDF are the most common materials. They are not too expensive, but they are durable. They are easy to care for; just wipe them periodically with a damp cloth. Most often used in classic interiors.
Mirror facades are also common. They can be installed on just one door or completely cover the entire cabinet space. Helps visually increase the space of the room and add light to the room. They fit well into styles such as high-tech, modern and loft.
Metal doors are less common. Typically, metal stakes are combined with wood and mirror ones. The furniture looks laconic and expensive. Suitable for interiors in modern, high-tech and minimalist styles.
Patinated copper
As mentioned, when using untreated copper, it can develop a patina over time, especially when it comes into contact with acid. While some homeowners maintain the shine of copper by applying wax, many love the rustic look of copper with a patina.
In fact, many manufacturers deliberately manipulate copper to give it the characteristic antique appearance created by its patina. Depending on the application technique, patina can range in color from dark brown to deep red and bright blue.
There is a wide variety of application techniques
Kitchen countertops
While stone countertops such as granite rule the kitchen design world, metal countertops are an attractive and versatile alternative. The unmistakable shade of copper perfectly complements light to medium wood colors or can provide a striking contrast to painted white cabinets.
In addition to aesthetics, copper makes an excellent material for countertops due to its antimicrobial properties. Its natural resistance to bacteria makes it an excellent choice for the hygiene-conscious homeowner.
Copper can be safely used in the interior
Copper countertops need to be treated periodically to protect the shine, or if you're feeling determined, you can leave the surface untreated and allow it to develop a natural patina over time.
Wardrobe colors
The choice of color for the facades depends primarily on the room in which the wardrobe will be located. For interiors in a classic style, light, white facades are often chosen. They fit harmoniously into any interior and visually increase the space.
- For interiors in modern styles, black and gray colors are chosen. They are combined with inserts made of metal, glass and plastic.
- Brown shades harmonize with almost any interior. Wooden furniture, matched to match the wardrobe, will create a complete picture.
If you want to add a bright color accent to a calm design, you can choose a wardrobe in a non-standard neon color. A graphic design on such furniture will make the interior unique.
Fashionable design ideas for the new season
The coming year 2022 brings with it many noticeable changes, new products, and fresh ideas.
The New Year's creative process did not bypass such a popular piece of furniture in our country, which is the wardrobe. Therefore, now is the time to present new designs of sliding wardrobes for 2020.
Sliding wardrobe: “hidden” option
So, today the so-called “hidden” (“inconspicuous”) wardrobe of 2020 is a particular trend among furniture fashion connoisseurs.
Such a fashionable option involves a structure that is invisible to the naked eye, which is created by a façade that imitates walls.
Such a wardrobe can be finished with wooden, mirror or plastic panels. It can even be covered with stylish wallpaper.
But in any case, a minimum number of seams will make these surfaces look like a real wall. In this case, the difference between the models will depend only on the design style in which the room itself is made.
A light façade is trendy
Another relevant option in the New Year would be a wardrobe with a bright or shiny facade (see photo of the wardrobe)
However, it is important to consider the following circumstance.
Since conciseness and restraint are now in trend, a shiny white facade should not be brighter than silver. At the same time, a small drawing on it is quite acceptable.
With an environmental emphasis
For obvious environmental reasons, environmentally friendly wooden facades are trendy today. Since the whole world has been swept by a wave of naturalness and authenticity, this logically influences fashion in the field of interior design.
And therefore, in the New Year, the facades of sliding wardrobes with fairly large wooden doors will be at the very top of their popularity.
If there is no natural solid wood, such structures may well be made of veneer or even ordinary, but very high-quality plywood.
How to calculate the size of a wardrobe
Correct calculation of the size of the wardrobe is very important. Cabinet furniture must fit the height and width of the room, while built-in furniture must be based on precise measurements of the niche.
The maximum height of the cabinet can be limited only by the height of the room, but you need to remember that the doors should be made no more than 2.5 meters. Otherwise, they will be inconvenient to use.
In a room with suspended ceilings, a gap of at least 50 cm should be left between the cabinet lid and the ceiling material.
There are three types of sizes:
- Standard. Maximum height 2.5 m. Width up to 3 m. Depth – 0.5 m. Shelf width – up to 100 cm. Distance between shelves – 30 cm.
- Mini. Width from 100 cm. Door width – from 45 cm. Depth – 35 cm. Shelf width – 20 cm. Height depends on the wishes of the owner.
- Maxi. Height – up to 2.8 m (it is possible to add mezzanines). Depth - up to 90 cm. Width - at the request of the owner, but the wider the cabinet, the more partitions it contains. The door width is no more than 5 meters.
Non-standard models are made exclusively to order. To create them, they first draw up a detailed graphic diagram on which all dimensions down to the millimeter are calculated.
When creating a custom wardrobe, you must consider:
- The higher the cabinet, the thicker the chipboard sheet should be;
- The roller system on doors wider than 100 cm carries an increased load and can quickly fail;
- Cabinets with a depth of more than 50 cm and a height of more than one and a half meters must be equipped with additional support for stability.
Designer tips for choosing
- decide on the location of the cabinet;
- select the type of construction;
- take measurements of the dimensions of the future wardrobe;
- think over the internal layout;
- select materials and accessories;
- decide on colors and decor.
Step-by-step instructions will help you not to get confused in the variety of wardrobes and choose the model that will meet all the requirements.
A bedroom wardrobe can be purchased inexpensively, but you need to remember that cheap components (guide profiles and rollers) quickly fail. Finding a balance between quality and price can sometimes be difficult.
Filling the wardrobe
To make using a wardrobe enjoyable, you need to carefully consider its contents.
When creating a layout you should consider:
- Availability of mezzanines. The top drawers are suitable for storing seasonal items, as well as shoes, pillows, etc.
- For clothes it is better to make shallow but wide shelves. It is convenient to place things in one row on them and at the same time you won’t have to look for the right thing for a long time.
- If the cabinet is placed on a corner, you can make an open shelf for storing decorative items, jewelry and cosmetics.
- Drawers can be added if necessary. Their number depends on the needs of the future owner. But it is better to place them at a height of up to 130 cm from the floor level. Then they will be convenient to use.
- Clothing rods are placed at a height of 1.4 m from the floor level.
- The trouser rack will allow you to keep your classic trousers in perfect condition.
To store shoes, you should choose mesh retractable baskets.
