A properly selected living room wardrobe in a modern style solves several problems at once: it optimizes the free space of the living space, organically complements the interior, and organizes a spacious storage system. The design can look compact or occupy the entire wall. Such models are preferable because behind their sliding doors you can hide a wardrobe compartment, shelves and drawers for small items.
Large corner wardrobe in the living room with shelves on both sides Source bezkovrov.com
The wardrobe in the reception room can have not only a classic, rectangular shape. It is made in the form of a slide or a combined wall. A well-thought-out option will allow you not only to store clothes and shoes in it, but also other, numerous belongings of a modern family.
What you need to consider when choosing such a lifesaver and what options are possible for different styles - we will consider all this further.
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Rules for choosing a sliding wardrobe for the hall, features of models
The modern market offers a huge range of wardrobes for the living room. When choosing the right option, first pay attention to several factors.
Form. There are 2 varieties: built-in and cabinet-mounted. The first is frameless; the walls of the room are used as side walls. The second is a classic wardrobe, a configuration that involves division into 3 groups:
Classic wardrobe Source coolhouse.com.ua
- A straight wardrobe for the living room will allow you to organize the space of the room more concisely and competently. Installed along the wall or in a niche, it is functional in rooms of any size. It is considered a direct replacement for classic “opening” cabinets.
Mirror combined with wood Source designmyhome.ru
- Corner will be an ideal solution for small apartments. Allows you to use empty corners.
Corner radius wardrobe Source mebelangelina. Concave cabinet sample Source rozetka.com.ua
Semicircular sliding wardrobe Source designadvice.ru
Trapezoidal sliding wardrobe Source gazeta-pravo.ru
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- Radius - installed in the corners of the living room. The design can have various shapes: convex, concave, semicircle, trapezoidal, wavy. Only used in large rooms. In combination with mirrored facades, they can visually increase the area of the room. Another method of application is zoning the living room area. For example, such cabinets often separate a kind of hallway or place where a sofa is installed.
Filling of a large cabinet Source designmyhome.ru
Internal filling. Before placing an order, consider what will be stored. The number of shelves, hangers, their location and depth are made according to your preferences. They can be used for storing clothes, household appliances, sports equipment and even a folding bed.
Huge closet covering the entire wall Source Flinks-stroy.ru
- The mechanism for opening wardrobe doors can be roller (the door moves on a special metal frame with rollers) or monorail (rollers are installed on the door and move with it). The first will cost less, but will require regular maintenance: if dust and debris get in, movement will be difficult. The malfunction is eliminated with a vacuum cleaner. The second is designed to minimize the likelihood of similar problems occurring.
- The material from which the profiles and rollers are made. A long service life is guaranteed only by guides made from high-quality reinforcement. These can be runners with a stiffening rib, made of a primary aluminum alloy. Rest assured, they will serve you for a long time and faithfully. When choosing sliding door rollers, give preference to metal or Teflon-coated plastic. Plastic wheels will become unusable in the first year of service.
- The material of the façade of a living room cabinet can be confusing: MDF, laminated chipboard, natural wood veneer, rattan, mirror, glass. The chosen option will significantly affect the total cost of the order. Each of the presented samples has its own shades, tones and other options for facing the façade.
Important! When choosing doors made of glass or mirror, check for the presence of a protective film that will prevent fragments from scattering if damaged.
Sliding wardrobe with decorative lighting Source designmyhome.ru
- Wardrobe lighting can serve as additional lighting for the living room or will serve as the main one. It all depends on the size, configuration and power of the lanterns. Most often they are mounted in the upper visor. Holes and diode lenses are installed at the furniture manufacturing stage. As a rule, most manufacturers leave wire ends 5-10 cm long on them. This is quite enough for connection. All you have to do is run the wiring to them and connect it.
Important! It would be a good idea to familiarize yourself with the reputation of the furniture manufacturer and seller (if you buy through intermediaries). It is preferable to contact trusted companies whose quality of work is well known from personal experience or reviews from friends, colleagues, and relatives.
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Built-in wardrobe for bedroom
Choosing the right type of wardrobe for your bedroom should depend on the size of the room and its layout. You can find both free-standing and built-in wardrobes on the market.
Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. This is immediately noticeable in the photo of the closet in the bedroom.
Main types of living room cabinets
There is no official classification of living room cabinets into separate types. The division occurs based on design features.
A cabinet wardrobe for a living room most often consists of 4 panels, a supporting frame, a back wall and sliding doors. It is installed along the walls, sometimes in the center, when its purpose is not only to store things, but also as a partition into 2 separate zones. The advantage is that it is possible to transport it assembled. The only thing that needs to be taken into account in this case is the loosening of joints (the design feature of modern furniture can “survive” no more than two moves). Disadvantage: accumulation of dust from below and above, where removing it is quite problematic.
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Types of facades according to the type of door opening
Facade is the front part of the cabinet, behind which the interior contents of the furniture are hidden. The main elements are doors and sometimes drawers. The facade determines the appearance of the furniture and helps create a unique interior - it plays not only a functional role, but also a decorative one. There are three types of furniture facades based on the type of door opening.
Swing
Wardrobe with hinged door system
This is a standard door system that opens using a furniture hinge. The advantages of swing doors: access to the entire contents of the cabinet, ease of use, reliability, noiselessness, relatively low cost. For doors to open, there must be at least 50 cm of free space in front of the furniture. This is not very convenient for a cramped room. Constant adjustment of the hinges will also be required to eliminate sagging of the sashes.
Sliding (compartment)
Wardrobe with a sliding facade
The door leaves are moved along the front plane using rollers that move along the upper or lower guide rail. Such cabinets do not require free space in front of the facade, which is important for cramped spaces.
A sliding door system will cost more than a swing door system
Disadvantages of sliding wardrobes: restricting access to the internal contents of the cabinet to 50%, reducing the depth of the internal space due to the profiles of the sliding system. Almost all sliding systems make noise, even when special bearings are installed on the rollers.
Folding
Sliding wardrobe with a folding facade
The facade consists of several door leaves, which, when opened and closed, fold like an accordion or book. The movement is carried out using rollers that move along a guide rail fixed to the top of the body. Folding doors provide access to the entire contents of the wardrobe and do not require free space in front of the facade.
However, they have a significant drawback - unreliability. Since the main load falls on the upper profile, and the door mechanism includes a large number of connecting parts, the system quickly fails.
Sliding wardrobe in the hall, on the entire wall
Location in a small room Source alkamebel.com.ua
A distinctive feature of a closet for the living room from what is in your bedroom is that the first is a powerful interior tool and is capable of solving a number of problems in organizing design. A solid structure, installed along the length or width of the hall, should be practical, simple and well-chosen in appearance.
Look at the proposed options, maybe among them there is exactly the one you are looking for?
Apartment in a modern style Source alkamebel.com.ua
A modern analogue of the Soviet wall, combining everything you need, from a place to store things, to a shelf for a TV and photographs.
The dimensions of a built-in wardrobe covering an entire wall can be different and are determined based on the parameters of your apartment.
As you can see in the photo, a good option can be selected even for a miniature hall.
Huge closet covering the entire wall Source Flinks-stroy.ru
A huge 4-door wardrobe covering the entire wall can accommodate the contents of a full-fledged family of four people.
Combination of wood, cutters and mirrors Source pinterest.com
The combination of milled wood and mirrors creates a lasting impression.
A well-chosen appearance and color of the sliding wardrobe, corresponding to the surrounding interior, will become one of the main attractions of your living room.
Internal arrangement of shelves Source dekorin.me
The internal “filling” can be anything, depending on the customer’s preferences. The number and location of shelves is determined based on your needs.
Large wardrobe Source kub.kiev.ua
The large living room area is doubled by mirrored wardrobe doors. This makes the room simply huge.
Ideal combination with the interior Source vitalmebli.com.ua
Sometimes a mirrored door surface may be enough to harmonize with the interior of the living room. They reflect the main color schemes, which visually unifies the cabinet into one whole.
One of the rare location options is installation along a living room wall that has a doorway. Window niches are also used in a similar way. This technique is most often chosen by owners of small apartments due to the need to store things and the lack of space for this.
Abundance of mirror surfaces Source depo.vn.ua/
Freestanding wardrobe for bedroom
An option that will work especially in large rooms. Typically, these models are available in various sizes. In furniture stores you can find one- or two-door wardrobes, sometimes three-door versions are also available.
The big advantage of a free-standing wardrobe is its mobility - if you are bored with the current arrangement of furniture in the bedroom, then the furniture can be moved at any time.
Modern freestanding wardrobes no longer look like heavy, massive wardrobes straight from the USSR. These are quite stylish models that contain many interesting and necessary additions. Among them, an interesting option would be a wardrobe with a mirror in the bedroom.
Wardrobe design in the living room
The wardrobe plays an important role in the interior of the living room. In terms of importance, it can be called second after the sofa group. Based on this, you need to choose such furniture very carefully. First of all, pay attention to the location and shape:
- If there is no need to change the proportions of the room, choose a linear or L-shaped design. When combined with a wall, place it as close to the corner as possible.
Mirrored, combined cabinet Source designadvice.ru
- Visual enlargement of a small room is achieved by installing along short walls. It would be preferable if the size of the cabinet is equal to the width of the living room.
- Mirror doors can visually enlarge the room by almost 2 times. To avoid a strong change in proportions, use a combination with wood or frosted glass.
Corner wardrobe for books Source shkafy-artel.ru/
- Zoning occurs with corner furniture options. In this case, the front and back sides of the sliding wardrobe will have to be made in the same style.
For a living room design in a minimalist style Source house-biz.com.ua
A good closet - a spacious closet
It's no secret that a wardrobe should not only be a stylish element of the interior of a living space, but also delight with its spaciousness and organic design.
Matching the size of your closet to the proportions of your bedroom should be a priority. Buying a huge wardrobe for the bedroom is not difficult; It’s an art to choose the ideal option based on the available space.
Coloring and decor
If you want to create a harmonious living room interior, then pay close attention to the external design of the front surface. Of the variety of variations, the most popular are:
Orange is an analogue of the sun Source alkamebel.com.ua
- Photo printing made using polymer dyes. The transformation of the applied composition makes the image as close as possible to the real one. The picture is covered with a protective film, which prevents abrasion during use.
Modular in natural wood look Source mebel-online.com.ua
- Imitation wood is chosen when there is a need to complement the interior of a room decorated in a similar style.
Red facade Source coolhouse.com.ua
- A mirror, framed or unframed, not only visually enlarges the space, but also has great functionality. It is produced in various shades and is protected from damage by a special film.
Mixing mirror and milling Source constanta.ua
- Compartment door, complemented by milling. The original relief ornament is made on milling machines. Gives the impression of chic and beauty.
- Glossy or matte colored surfaces are considered one of the most inexpensive. The effect is achieved by gluing multi-colored plastic, acrylic and protective film. Most often used to enhance a certain, specified tone of the living room interior.
Glass doors with sandblasted pattern Source souzmebel.com.ua
- Matte glass surfaces with a sandblasting pattern are abrasion-resistant and resistant to household detergents.
Modern interior Source ratatum.com
Simple design with matte surfaces Source kupe.in.ua/
Important! Please note that cool and neutral tones visually distance the surface, creating the effect of distance. For example, white doors visually make the living room larger. The situation is completely opposite with warm shades and wood species. For example, MDF with imitation solid wood will seem more massive than it actually is.
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Material of manufacture
Buyers always look at the appearance of the cabinet front. If the frame is made with high quality, then the front part should also be beautiful.
There are many materials for making cabinet facades:
- Made of natural wood, the model is expensive and massive;
- A cheap option made of chipboard or MDF, the outside is laminated or veneered;
- Matte or glossy model, made of thick and durable glass;
- Mirror inserts in the doors to create a visually larger space in the room;
- Plastic and metal are rarely used for facades, only some decorative decorations on surfaces.
Good options are obtained by combining materials.
Conditions for practicality, functionality and durability
For the modern owner of an apartment or private house, it is not enough just to have a spacious storage system; you need a truly practical, easy-to-manage and durable mechanism that can accommodate all your wardrobe items and a lot of non-essential items. Modern furniture stores and workshops that provide services for individual design of sliding wardrobes offer us a lot of options of all sizes and colors, internal filling and installation method. When choosing from many options, it is important to pay attention to two main components.
1. Actually, the sliding door system itself is a compartment. Guides, rollers, door frames and other elements deserve the closest attention, because not only the level of comfort during operation of the cabinet, but also the durability of the piece of furniture will largely depend on their quality. If you are planning to purchase a wardrobe that will last forever, then give preference to steel or aluminum structures of the sliding system. Steel products are suitable for small doors (wide leaves can begin to “walk” and even become deformed). But aluminum structures are also suitable for large-scale doors - the material is lightweight and can be processed without problems.
2. Filling the wardrobe. Not only the convenience and speed of finding the right item, but also the size of the wardrobe that will be in the closet depends on how the storage in your closet is organized. Modern manufacturers offer many devices that allow you to make the most efficient use of all the internal space of storage systems. Not only shelves and rods fill spacious wardrobes. The ability to create a storage system according to individual dimensions also gives you an advantage in choosing its “filling” - use rods of various lengths, standard shelves for shoes, a pantograph (if the cabinet is tall), combine baskets and drawers, devices for storing belts and ties, umbrellas.
Rules for placing the cabinet inside
How the shelves and sections in the closet are located is also important. Therefore, it is worth initially considering what things and objects will be stored in it. Manufacturers offer a lot of models with different layouts, so you can choose. Furniture showrooms offer to make models to order.
What could be inside the cabinet:
- Shelves are not the same length and width. Things that are not often worn are usually placed on top. Below on the shelves are placed clothes and bed linen. If the model has great depth, then retractable shelves are made.
- Drawers are suitable for small accessories and clothing items.
- At the bottom there is a niche for shoes.
- Be sure to have a compartment with a barbell and hangers where you can store long and outerwear.
For convenience, you should build lighting above the cabinet or inside it.
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.
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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How to choose the right wardrobe?
To avoid mistakes, you must adhere to several rules:
- Be sure to check the operation of each box. They should open and close without problems and without making any sounds. Doors must close tightly; a loose door is a sign of low-quality furniture;
- Inspect from all sides. The back panel must be firmly held and its thickness exceeds 5 millimeters.
- This type of furniture is replaced much less frequently than any other. Try to choose more neutral colors, poisonous colors will quickly get boring, and replacing with another is not so easy.
- Focus on furniture if you want to buy a new sofa so that you don’t have to rack your brains about where to find suitable upholstery.
- Look from a practical point of view. If you buy an open model, be prepared to constantly wipe dust off it.
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.
