Many people are afraid to purchase furniture with such colors, believing that dust and fingerprints will be too noticeable on its surface. But in reality, this opinion is wrong; on the surface of dark furniture, stains are much more noticeable, and it is more difficult to care for it.
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.
Corridor
We are gradually moving on to decorating the hallway and white can also look good here. Although, it cannot be said that this is the most popular color for the corridor. Built-in structures are often installed here, which mainly consist of doors alone, and everything else is replaced by natural walls.
What's a hallway without mirrors? And it turns out that the wardrobe in the hallway may even consist of mirrored doors.
If we consider the case structure, then the white color has the same functions as indicated above. It will increase the space and create a calm atmosphere immediately upon the owner's return home.
It is also worth noting that the white color harmonizes perfectly with the ceiling, merging with it, thereby creating a feeling of complete occupancy.
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.
Filling
An important detail is the interior filling of the cabinet and it does not matter what color it is.
So, the main rule when planning internal content is zoning. Indeed, it is better to use several zones for storing certain things.
For example, for outerwear you need a niche with a height of at least 110 cm, while for bed linen 50 will be enough. Obviously, you should not combine a niche for storing outerwear (coats, fur coats) with other recesses, otherwise there is a risk of bruising.
Standard cabinet layout includes:
- the central zone is a place where everyday items are stored;
- lower zone - bulky items, niches for bedding, household appliances;
- the upper zone is a place to store seasonal items or other items of rare use.
It is worth considering that the height from the floor to the bottom edge of the upper zone should not exceed 150 cm, otherwise access difficulties may arise or a stand will be required.
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.
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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.
Bedroom
The place where a person rests should calm him down and prepare him for sleep, promote the formation of good thoughts, regardless of what happened during the day. That is why it is recommended to equip the sleeping area in light and neutral colors, but white is perfect for this room.
In addition to the above, it is worth mentioning the option of decorating doors using a mirror surface.
The combination of white and mirror will give an additional effect of visually increasing the living space. But you need to understand that the larger the mirror, the more expensive the entire structure becomes.
If the option with mirrors is not suitable, you can consider decorating the cabinet without using mirrors. A good option would be a matte white color for the entire structure. It will not give a visual enhancing effect, but this color looks richer and more unusual. It is worth considering that matte color is more expensive, unlike gloss.
When installing the structure, pay attention to the footage of the room. If it is small, we recommend not using bulky cabinet structures, but considering a built-in wardrobe. It will save free space, and its depth can be much greater than a standard cabinet.
If you use a corner mounting option, it makes sense to play with the concavity and convexity of the design, thus you can create a wave that will look good in white.
If you don’t want to bother too much with an individual design, use photo printing. Stylish but expensive. In addition, it can be easily replaced later.
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.
Benefits and Features
Speaking from the point of view of color therapy, light shades always have a positive effect on the energy of the house. It helps fill the home with a positive attitude, harmony, and relieves nervous tension and blues. Moreover, white color is more associated with peace, purity and freshness than others.
Being quite light, it will visually expand the room and become more airy. Even with a small amount of white the room will become much lighter. The huge advantage of such a cabinet is that the dust settling on it is almost invisible. Yes, serious dirt will be immediately noticeable, but you can worry about dust much less often than with colored or black furniture.
Compared to other shades, a white cabinet looks elegant and calm, and also perfectly complements all styles. It’s not for nothing that only very wealthy people could afford these pieces of furniture a few decades ago. Light cabinets are also good because you can decorate them yourself, for example, using the decoupage technique.
Models
There are different types of wardrobes, and each one has unique features. This classic product is an incredible gift for those who are a little conservative and true to tradition. The main principle of such furniture is restraint and rigor. In such a model, clarity of lines will coexist with exquisite and rich carvings. To follow the classic rules, you should choose models in light shades and without frills. Cabinet wardrobes will not lose popularity either. This is a solid box with a bottom, top and walls, which can later be equipped with all the necessary internal contents.
Cabinet types of models look equally great in any room; if required, they can be easily assembled and disassembled. But such designs will not save space, and this is their only drawback. An excellent solution for a hallway would be a built-in wardrobe; compared to cabinet pieces of furniture, built-in white wardrobes are more practical in terms of spaciousness. For this reason, if the closet will be the main place for storing things, you should choose this model. They are also suitable for children's rooms - the cabinets perfectly accommodate all the toys, children's things and books. A corner wardrobe will also look original in a child’s room, saving space needed for games and creativity.
Facades
It is difficult to say which specific façade is currently the most popular, but thanks to modern technologies, all types of finishing can become truly exclusive. Gloss will look amazing, and such designs have always been in demand. Beautiful appearance and the ability to reflect light are the main advantages of gloss.
Moreover, the finish is durable and can withstand temperature changes well. But remember that the gloss is capricious, as fingerprints and dust are clearly visible on it. Varnish is also an interesting type of finish, and the chipboards from which the cabinets are made are quite durable and practical. Lacquered pieces of furniture are always resistant to wear and tear, and do not greatly undermine your financial situation. Due to their cost-effectiveness, they can be installed in a wide variety of rooms, thereby emphasizing style where required. Additional varnishing makes it possible to make pieces of furniture more luxurious, sophisticated and durable.
It's no secret that a white wardrobe with a mirror is a classic. Mirror facades are one of the simplest methods for decorating even strict and simple cabinets. Photo printing and sandblasting designs can be applied to mirror surfaces. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a small, modest drawing or extravagant paintings across the entire width, the decoration will definitely be appropriate and will highlight your impeccable taste.
Mirrored facades look extraordinary when 3D images are applied to them and additional lighting is installed. Another smart decision would be to purchase glass facades. Just like mirrors, glass lends itself well to processing and makes it possible to create incredible masterpieces. Both shiny and matte surfaces look beautiful. For example, a matte background with flowers or laconic abstraction takes its rightful place in the hallway or bedroom. You can do it differently - choose a shiny background with a matte delicate pattern.
Manufacturing materials
To create a white coupe, various materials are used, both the cheapest and the most luxurious. Chipboard has become one of the most popular materials in the furniture manufacturing industry. The production method involves pressing wood chips to which plasticizers have been added. The result is strong slabs, which are later used for shelves and cabinet partitions. To improve the aesthetic properties of chipboard, it is additionally lined with plastic or other polymer materials. When working on back walls or drawers, a different material, fiberboard, is used. It contains various resins and fillers, but fiberboard is completely safe for human health.
At the same time, MDF is especially popular. This material is better in quality than fiberboard and chipboard, but it is imported from abroad, which increases the cost. But in comparison with them, this raw material is much more convenient to work with, and is also environmentally friendly. A cabinet made of natural wood will be an excellent interior decoration. They are quite expensive, but also better quality. Recently, more and more people have begun to make and buy furniture from oak wood, which gives the room a unique lightness. An interesting color of light oak can be called “Sonoma oak”, which looks worthy in any setting. This color is distinguished by a large woody pattern, as well as delicate smoky and golden color transitions.
Color combinations
White is a universal color, and this is because it can be easily combined with almost the entire range of colors. But there are combinations that look better than others. This black and white cabinet is a time-tested classic that is sophisticated and elegant. Such cabinets look great in modern interiors, for example, high-tech, minimalism and modern. There must be accessories that match the design - stylish figurines, many floor vases, photos in modern frames and minimalist paintings. The combination of white and gray looks great. This is not such a strict color, but its beautiful appearance makes it possible to take its rightful place in interior design. A white-gray cabinet is perfectly complemented not only by white and pastel, but also by bright colors. The best choice would be red, bright orange and purple tones in the room. A drop chair, stylish cushions, and floor lamps perfectly emphasize and set off the restraint of gray.
More and more often they began to buy cabinets with multi-colored inserts. It is worth remembering that they must fit perfectly into the environment. Yellow, beautiful, blue and purple shades have become a popular solution. the finished model looks unusual, but interesting. The colored version is perfect for a bedroom or children's room, where there are a lot of bright colors. The white cabinet with golden inserts looks very gentle and beautiful. Few people use this color in large quantities, as it is too pronounced. But stylish golden patterns, a small floral or abstract pattern, and subtle edging can turn a simple cabinet into a real work of art. The discreet richness of color cannot be overestimated, and therefore it is worth installing the cabinet in a prominent place so that everyone can admire such a masterpiece.
In which interior styles is a white sliding wardrobe appropriate?
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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.
Kitchen
We spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and if its square footage is small, even an extra centimeter becomes worth its weight in gold. In this case, a sliding wardrobe is an excellent solution. Opening the door is economical, and during installation you can install the cabinet flush against the wall.
Why is white a good color for the dining area? If you approach it from a psychological rather than a technical point of view, light colors calm and tune the body to more calm and measured digestion of food. Well, to put it quite simply, a white kitchen is simply beautiful and practical, the main thing is not to place such a cabinet right next to the food preparation area, otherwise there is a chance of staining the snow-white surface with food particles.
The best option is to install such a structure against the wall, in front of the exit, or to mount a cabinet instead of a wall.
The last option is the most practical, and it can be equipped with a window for transferring ready-made dishes and dirty dishes, if the apartment has a separate dining area and a separate cooking area.
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.
Cabinet design features
The material from which the furniture is made is a very important detail; special attention should be paid to it when purchasing. A white cabinet can be made of MDF, wood base, veneer, or chipboard. The final cost of the product depends on this.
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Cabinets differ in design, shape, and construction. Based on this parameter, there are:
- linear façade;
- corner design;
- one-piece cabinet;
- built-in wardrobe.
While a white corner wardrobe in a bedroom is the most economical for room space, solid furniture has greater practicality. It can be installed in any part of the bedroom. A linear facade can only be placed along the wall, and built-in furniture requires additional fastening structures.
To make the right choice, you can familiarize yourself with different photo options of a white wardrobe for the bedroom. This will help you decide not only on the design, but also on other details.
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.
Materials
Sliding wardrobes have one undeniable advantage - efficiency. It manifests itself not only in saving internal space due to sliding doors, but also in saving the family budget if you approach the choice of material more closely.
Nowadays you can buy a cabinet from any material, the main thing is that you have money. The following façade materials are distinguished:
- MDF.
- Chipboard.
- Natural wood.
- Combination.
The cheapest option would be chipboard, while the most expensive would be natural wood. It is, of course, up to you to decide where to allocate funds, but it is worth noting that modern decor options imitate natural wood so well on a sheet of ordinary chipboard that you can only tell them apart by touching the imitation.
In turn, doors can be either completely made from the materials presented below, or contain only individual elements made from these materials:
- Glass.
- Mirror.
- Plastic.
- MDF
- LSDP
The most inexpensive option when decorating doors is LSDP. There are all kinds of textures, including wood. Its main drawback is that it can turn yellow over time.
A little more expensive, but also more popular - glossy or matte MDF. It has a surprisingly smooth surface and is a fairly safe, environmentally friendly option.
Photos of interesting options are presented below.
Photos in the interior
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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.
