01/07/2021 Read in 5 minutes.
You will find designer options for decorating bedrooms with the most beautiful wardrobes from the portfolio of the Fundament Group of Companies in this article. We have collected for you interesting ideas for furnishing and decorating facades, built-in and free-standing options that you may like.
What to consider when choosing a wardrobe for your bedroom
Buying a cabinet is not a problem now; there are thousands of ready-made models in stores, and an unlimited number are produced to order. You can choose furniture by material, color, size, shape and even equipment. The question is which wardrobe will ideally complement a particular bedroom.
If you take into account the following rules, you can greatly simplify the task of selecting a cabinet:
- bedroom area;
- interior style;
- nature of filling;
- design of other furniture;
- type of door opening.
When choosing a specific model, most people rely on the size of the room. And it is right. If furniture fills the entire space, then there will be no trace of comfort in the room. For a small bedroom, it is better to choose a narrow but tall wardrobe, while a spacious one can be equipped with several storage items.
Furniture arrangement
Arranging furniture elements harmoniously in such a limited space is not an easy task, and it must be solved taking into account the characteristics of a particular room.
It is ideal if the cabinet is placed in a niche or at the entrance. You can place it at the foot of the bed if this leaves a small passage there. Of course, in this case, sliding doors will help you a lot.
Types of wardrobes for a modern bedroom
Manufacturers offer many types of cabinets, ranging from classic ones with hinged doors to ultra-modern ones with combined storage systems. The search for an ideal model should be based on studying the parameters of each type:
Chiffonier
The most popular type of wardrobe with a mirror, which fits perfectly into a spacious bedroom. Usually three to six doors, solidly built, several different sections and shelves inside.
It can be with low supports that leave no gap between the floor and the lower surface of the furniture, or on relatively high legs. The latter makes it possible to arrange additional items in beautiful baskets or boxes.
Important Details
Details can change the appearance of the cabinet and how it matches the interior. Despite the fact that currently one of the leading trends in interior design is the most simple furniture against a background of light walls (popular Scandinavian style), details can add a gentle, individual “color”.
What design elements of a bedroom closet should you pay attention to?
- Furniture handles. They should be not only functional, but also beautiful. Do they match the color and style of the entire bedroom? For a lasting visual impact, the silver or gold color of the handles should also be present in other details, such as a bedside lamp, a mirror frame or a curtain rod hanging over a window. It is worth paying attention not only to the color, but also to the finish: whether it is shiny or matte is also important for the final character of the bedroom. Generally, a matte finish gives furniture a more modern look, while a glossy finish is suitable for traditional bedrooms. There are also handles in wood and other colors, such as black, which are mainly suitable for minimalist and industrial interiors.
A good solution for a bedroom in Art Deco, retro or vintage style would be handles that resemble jewelry. It is worth accurately determining the style of the bedroom and considering the best option for furniture handles.
If the stylistic concept changes over time, it is the replacement of handles that can easily give a wardrobe a second life.
- Legs. When choosing a wardrobe, starting with support is a way to add lightness to the interior. Different types of legs can make furniture slimmer and give it charm. It is worth consistently choosing a bed with a frame raised on legs - the furniture will look uniform, neat and elegant. Legs are an easy way to indicate Provençal, English or Scandinavian style. They fit perfectly into small interiors. They are also practical - they make cleaning under furniture easier. As in the case of handles, the best effect will be achieved when choosing furniture with similar legs (and if you buy a set of furniture, then the same) in color and height.
- Carved/decorated furniture corners. Although these are not the most popular styles in interior design at the moment, they have their loyal fans. They are suitable for interiors in Baroque or Art Deco style.
Hull
This type includes almost all storage systems consisting of MDF sheets and panels. More bulky than a classic wardrobe due to the increased height, usually up to the ceiling.
Built-in
It is installed in a pre-prepared niche in the wall, acting as its continuation. Inside the recess there are various storage systems, which are hidden from prying eyes by sliding doors.
If you rearrange the bedroom, the built-in wardrobe cannot be moved, so its location must be considered especially carefully.
Choice: recommendations and advice
Before choosing a corner wardrobe for your bedroom, you need to know what criteria you should pay attention to.
There are several of them:
- Volume. Shelves can be used to store a lot of things - bed linen, towels, clothes, shoes, toys, accessories.
- Internal content. It is important to evaluate the available compartments and drawers, as well as their number.
- Type (according to the method of opening the doors). Here it is worth considering your own preferences. Buyers are offered many different models for purchase.
- Configuration. If the size of the room is quite small, then you should opt for a modular-type corner wardrobe. Ideally, you need to first take measurements in the bedroom so as not to miscalculate the dimensions of the structure.
In addition, when purchasing a cabinet, you need to take into account the quality of the material and fittings, the reputation of the manufacturer, and the cost.
Bedside
A modern, functional type of wardrobe that is installed next to the bed on both sides, creating a single composition. There can be a pencil case shelf above the headboard, and high doors, open and closed shelves on the sides. On the Internet you can find many photos of such a wardrobe for the bedroom in different configurations.
In addition to dividing into types, cabinets are also classified by shape and location in the room. There are round, semicircular, radius, trapezoidal, angular, rectangular. This variety is convenient because you can choose and buy the ideal bedroom closet model for each area.
Ergonomics and internal structure
A closet to the ceiling in a small room is an excellent solution to many problems. The mezzanine will accommodate things that may be rarely needed. This way you make the most of the available space.
A tall cabinet visually makes the ceiling higher, helping to avoid the box effect. In addition, it looks very stylish and modern!
- As for the internal structure of the cabinet, it needs to be thought through and planned as much as possible, based on your own needs.
- Calculate how many clothes you have on hangers, how many things are stored folded, think about whether there is a need for drawers inside the closet.
All this will help you choose the most suitable model or order exactly what you need from the manufacturer!
Pay close attention to the selection of cabinets. And then the combination of stylistic harmony, convenient design, quality materials and suitable color will make the closet not only a necessary storage place, but also a real decoration of your bedroom.
What material to choose a cabinet from?
In the manufacture of cabinets, materials known to everyone are used: solid wood sheets, laminated chipboards and MDF boards, laminating film. Furniture in high-tech and loft styles is made from composite materials, plastic, and aluminum frames. Each design style has its own group of materials.
Tree. Noble, highly environmentally friendly and at the same time the most expensive of all materials. A cabinet made of natural wood is heavy and looks bulky, but its service life is calculated in hundreds of years. Only solid wood is used in the manufacture of furniture.
Veneer. It is in second place after wood in terms of material quality. It is an MDF sheet covered with a thin layer of natural wood. It has high aesthetic and strength characteristics.
MDF. A high-quality material available to many, representing medium-density fiberboard. It has an almost ideal smooth surface and bends well. Resistant to steam and moisture.
Chipboard and laminated chipboard. A budget material made from small wood chips, pressed into a board and glued together using a resin composition. Laminated chipboard is a higher quality version of chipboard, with a dense laminating film on the surface.
A bedroom is a room where there should be no harmful fumes, so the best furniture materials for equipping it will be environmentally friendly: wood, veneer and MDF. A cabinet made of laminated chipboard or chipboard can be placed in a passage room, for example, a hallway.
Materials
Scientists have calculated that we spend about a third of our lives sleeping. And it is during rest that the body interacts with the materials from which the furniture in the bedroom is made.
So the importance of quality materials is difficult to overestimate. What are modern cabinets made of?
- Tree;
- MDF;
- Laminated boards.
Tree
Eco-friendly and very practical material. Wooden products are coated with oils, varnishes or painted. Veneered models are also quite popular.
But the process of preparing wood and making such furniture is quite lengthy and expensive. Hence the impressive cost of such furniture.
MDF
MDF, painted or film, is also a wood-based material. But only split into small crumbs and vacuum-pressed. MDF is relatively cheap, products benefit from their decorative properties.
If the cabinet has a ribbed or patterned front, it is most likely made from MDF. The material itself is covered with painting or film, which provides enormous scope for the designer’s imagination.
Laminated boards
Also a material based on compressed wood in the form of sawdust. It's just covered with thin plastic. Cabinets made from laminated boards are the cheapest. Moreover, with some technical skills, you can even make such furniture yourself.
Sliding wardrobe in the bedroom: why is it convenient?
There is a tendency that a modern bedroom should have a lot of free space, but things should not be in plain sight. What to do if there are a lot of them and you need to place them compactly? There is a solution - installing a wardrobe in the bedroom.
This is the most popular type of storage system in the recreation room. It can be placed in the entire wall and up to the ceiling, and when opening it does not require much space - the doors move apart within the sliding structure and do not take up free space in the bedroom.
There are 2 types of wardrobes - built-in and cabinet. The latter is a structure with full side, top, front and bottom walls. Any shape and size is available, the façade can be decorated in any way you like.
A built-in wardrobe in a bedroom is a storage system located in a wall niche. At the same time, there are no side, top and bottom walls. Internal sections are installed and sliding doors are assembled.
Success in choosing the ideal wardrobe for the bedroom depends on taking into account a set of aspects: the characteristics of the room, comparison of different materials, types and shapes, matching the style of the room. The feeling of comfort, coziness and harmony will be direct evidence that the purchase was successful.
Cabinet color
Avoid bright colors, as this is a sure way to visually reduce the area. Furniture in beige or any pastel shade will look great.
This really helps you relax without being distracted by bright details and accents.
- The wardrobe can be supplemented with mirrors. This will visually expand the space and add convenience.
- It is better to give preference to a slightly muted, darkened or milky shade of the reflective surface.
- After all, by adding ordinary mirrors to the entire closet door, you risk finding yourself under constant gunfire, which will only add tension.
