How to choose a wardrobe in the hallway and bedroom

The main advantage of sliding wardrobes is sliding doors, which significantly save space. Replacing bulky old-style furniture, cabinets transform the interior of a room beyond recognition.

The best manufacturers of wardrobes - which company to choose

Thousands of companies are engaged in the production of furniture, including small enterprises, small workshops, and large furniture factories. It does not make sense to single out any particular companies, because, as a rule, furniture is purchased from local manufacturers.

The perfection of the wardrobe is due to many factors, the main of which are:

1. Quality of the production process;

2. Used materials and accessories;

3. Build quality or installation.

We recommend paying attention to the products for the production of which high-quality sliding systems are used, without which it is impossible to obtain a high-grade wardrobe, among them:

• Komandor;
• Cideco;
• Raum +,
• Absolut Doors System;
• Alutech,
• Aristo.

The design of the wardrobe

The main design feature of any closet is sliding doors, equipped with a sliding system. The quality of this furniture and the correctness of its installation depends on how long the furniture will last.

Sliding doors can be of the following types:

1. Top-mounted - the door leaf is mounted on a horizontal rail that carries the main load and sets the direction of movement of the door;

2. Lower support - the canvas rests on the lower guide, the direction of its movement is set by the upper and lower rail.

The sliding system includes roller mechanisms and rails, which can be made of steel, aluminum or plastic profiles. Guides made of high-strength aluminum better tolerate the mechanical effect of the rollers.

Roller mechanisms provide smooth sliding door leaf. The rim of the roller can be made of plastic, rubber, steel and other materials. The quality of the mechanism depends on the noise level and ease of movement of the door during its operation.

Types of wardrobes

Case

From the usual cabinet with a hinged door, it differs in the design of the door leaf, which, when opened, moves to the side. The cabinet has side, top, bottom and back walls and is a complete, independent piece of furniture.

The elements of the cabinet, fastened together, form a stable structure. If necessary, furniture can be moved without integrity concerns and installed in any part of the room, organizing a rearrangement.

The internal contents of the cabinet are ergonomic and characterized by the presence of shelves, drawers, rods and other systems for convenient storage of things. Furniture companies produce cabinet wardrobes for the order, taking into account the individual needs of the client, and in large quantities.

Benefits:

• Simplicity of installation - all elements have fitted dimensions and necessary technological openings;
• The ability to get a closet on the day of purchase or in the shortest possible time (subject to the choice of a model from availability)
• Unpretentiousness to the installed surface - adjustable legs allow you to install the cabinet even on the floor with small irregularities;
• Independence from the possible curvature of the walls;
• Things stored in the closet do not come into contact with the surfaces of the walls, floor and ceiling;
• Mobility - permutation of the cabinet is permissible both inside the apartment and when moving to a new place of residence;
• It can serve as a partition in a room with a large area;

Disadvantages:

• Dust is collected on the cabinet lid that is difficult to remove;
• Higher price due to the large amount of materials used;
• Emphasizes the curvature of the walls and ceiling in the case;
• In comparison with the embedded model has a smaller volume.

Embedded

The built-in wardrobe is devoid of side walls, as well as the bottom, top and rear panels, their function is performed by the walls of the room, floor and ceiling. Cabinets are placed in a corner, niche or along the entire length of the wall, optimally using the area of ​​the room.

Having installed a built-in wardrobe in the niche, you can organize a pantry or dressing room for storage. The building is designed taking into account the curvature of the walls and the irregularities of capital structures. The upper and lower rails are attached directly to the ceiling and floor.

Benefits:

• There is no gap between the cabinet and the ceiling, where dust accumulates;
• The ability to hide the irregularities and curvature of the walls;
• Lower price due to lower consumption of materials;
• The ability to install the cabinet in niches of complex configuration;
• The cabinet can be equipped in such a way that it completely merges with the furnishings and is invisible or, on the contrary, focuses attention on it, making it a bright interior detail.

Disadvantages:

• More difficult installation which professionals have to carry out;
• Impossibility of permutation;
• Design features require installation on a well-leveled floor;
• After the reconstruction of the cabinet, the walls in the installation area need to be redecorated.

Straight lines

Straight wardrobe is a convenient and practical element of the decor, the traditional design allows it to fit into any interior, regardless of style direction. But it looks most advantageous in a room designed in a classic style.

Benefits:

• Versatility and the ability to install in any of the rooms;
• Lack of hard-to-reach areas;
• The possibility of placing an arbitrary number of rods, shelves and drawers, which is limited only by the length of the cabinet.

Disadvantages:

• Ordinary.

Corner

Corner models allow you to efficiently dispose of a small room space. Cabinets are distinguished by a variety of configurations, which allows you to choose the most suitable option depending on the size of the room.

1. L-shaped - one of the most common forms, which is a combination of two straight cabinets, combined in a holistic design. It makes it possible to optimally use the interior, filling it with various components.

2. Triangular - has the simplest design of corner cabinets, it advantageously smoothes the corners of the room, fits in the most harmoniously into the room of a square shape;

3. Five walls - has small side walls, due to which the internal area increases and it becomes possible to place additional modules on the outside;

4. Trapezoidal - on one side of the cabinet a side wall is provided, thanks to which the cabinet takes the form of an irregular trapezium. The presence of the wall increases the internal volume and allows you to install additional structures inside.

Benefits:

• Combine capacity with compactness;
• Optimize the space of small rooms;
• Effectively use the area in the corner, while not cluttering the room.

Disadvantages:

• They have a more complex structure than direct models, which affects the price.

Radial

Radial closet - an alliance of style and comfort. It will add special chic to the interior. The semicircular doors, which, depending on the design, can be convex or concave, give it a spectacular appearance.

Cabinets of this type are distinguished by a variety of forms:

1. Wave-like and asymmetrical models, including a combination of both types of doors, look very unusual and modern.

2. Models of round or oval shape, which can be placed in a large room, are amazing with their extravagance.

Benefits:

• The ability to fit into any space due to the flexibility of forms;
• Concave models visually increase the room, smooth corners and give the room additional depth;
• Aesthetics - smoothness and roundness of lines harmonizes the space of the room where the cabinet is installed;
• The absence of sharp corners increases the safety of movement in the room;

Disadvantages:

• High price;
• The complexity of the design.

Wardrobe selection options

Door opener

1. Top-mounted roller mechanism is a universal system that can be used in cabinet and recessed cabinets, in which the door leaf moves along the top rail with the help of rollers.

2. Lower support roller mechanism - a system in which the door leaf rests on rollers sliding along the lower guide, and the upper guide with rollers serves to hold the blade in a vertical position.

3. Coplanar mechanism - when you open the door, gently move forward a few centimeters, and then easily move aside, providing access to the contents of the cabinet.

Videos

Rollers - one of the key elements of the sliding system. From its quality and the material used for the manufacture of the roller depends on the smoothness of the door leaf and noiselessness. The high-quality mechanism allows to make up to 110 thousand working cycles (this is about 30 years with 10 daily opening of the cabinet).

Important parameters for the video:

• The presence of the bearing;
• The thickness of the rim is not less than one third of the total thickness of the wheel;
• The rim is made of modern polymers.

The following types of rollers are distinguished:

1. Plastic roller - this is the worst possible option, which will last about a year.

2. Steel roller coated with Teflon - if possible, should be given preference to such mechanisms.

Door system

1. Frameless

Until recently, this type of cabinet door was less reliable. He assumed the fastening of the roller mechanism to the canvas, made of chipboard. Over time, the door leaf was deformed. This disadvantage does not apply to modern cabinets made of materials produced by new technologies.

2. Framework

The basis for the door is a steel or aluminum frame, in which a sheet of MDF, chipboard, glass or mirror is placed. Using a frame system allows you to combine different materials, getting the desired combination. The main part of the frames for the doors of wardrobes is made of aluminum profile, which has an anodized coating or film that imitates wood.

Door filling

Filling the door determines the appearance of the cabinet, its practicality, safety.

The most popular are the following types:

1. Chipboard - has a wide range of colors, is available in price, easy to clean;

2. MDF - differs by the possibility of applying a relief pattern, has an increased resistance to moisture;

3. Mirror, glass - give a modern look, mirrors visually increase the space. The reverse side of the canvas must always be covered with a splinter film, which will prevent the fragments from shedding in case of damage to the surface.

4. Rattan, bamboo - they are distinguished by aesthetics and originality, but one should be prepared for more laborious care of the cupboard.

Internal content

The internal filling of the cabinet should depend on its location and destination. If the furniture is custom-made, you should consider how to use the space to find stored items without difficulty and unnecessary shifting from place to place.

Filling the cabinet may include a different number of convenient devices:

1. Shelves and drawers - can be mesh or chipboard. The mesh shelf, located at the top of the furniture, allows at least a partial conclusion about its contents;

2. Retractable shoe holder - its installation allows you to use the space more efficiently;

3. The bryachnitsa - a sliding strap on which double-folded trousers are hung saves space in the closet;

4. Pantograph - U-shaped design for clothes, which can be lowered and raised with a handle, allows you to easily remove clothing from the upper sections of the closet;

5. Items for hangers - it can be the usual rod, or sliding hung.

What wardrobe choose

1. The cabinet wardrobe is suitable for practical people who buy things that can be used in different conditions, as well as for those who like to rearrange the furniture in the apartment and make changes to the surrounding space.

2. In a small room it is convenient to place a corner cupboard - it will allow maximum use of free space;

3. For a children's room, it is advisable to purchase a closet with a good top-hung roller mechanism - it will eliminate the loss of the door leaf from the opening;

4. In the dressing room, corridor or bedroom, you can buy furniture with a lower support mechanism - it fails less often and is easier to repair;

5. In a narrow corridor, it is desirable to install a cabinet with a mirrored door - it will visually expand the space.

How much is the wardrobe

1. The two-door case model from LDSP with several regiments inside can be got at the price from 8,5 up to 12 thousand rubles;

2. A similar cabinet with three doors, on which mirrors are fixed, will cost from 21 to 35 thousand rubles;

3. The built-in two-door model with filling from colored glass can be purchased at a price ranging from 20 to 35 thousand rubles;

4. A similar cabinet with doors, where a sandblasted mirror is installed, will cost from 27 to 40 thousand rubles;

5. Original cabinets for a stylish interior, made using the best materials and components, cost from 60 to 300 thousand rubles.