Hi all! We talk a lot about how important it is to save space, choose the right furniture, and so on. But the question often arises as to what the inside of a corner cabinet should be like.
Yes, indeed, the question is quite relevant and important. The design of a corner cabinet, which can be concave, with different lengths of sides, is often installed in a bedroom or hallway, has a number of positive qualities. But the main problem is related to the internal filling. This is where mistakes are most often made.
It's all about filling and proper organization of the internal space. If the filling turns out to be incorrect due to the chosen scheme, then not only inside, but also outside the wardrobe will lose half of its advantages. The design can be cute and sophisticated. But when a person is simply uncomfortable using such furniture, this is a serious problem.
Advantages of a sliding wardrobe: do you need it?
Should you choose a regular furniture set or give preference to a wardrobe? Each of us may face this choice.
Choosing the right furniture
A free-standing wardrobe with a hinged door system, complete with a bed, chest of drawers and other pieces of furniture, can look very impressive.
Luxurious black wardrobe for rich design
Why do more and more people prefer sliding wardrobes? It's all about their undeniable advantages:
- the ability to choose absolutely any design;
- you can install a correctly selected model in any, even small, room; visually you can even increase the space;
- large capacity;
- ease of use;
- attractive appearance of facades.
Interesting design of built-in furniture
Before choosing a built-in wardrobe design, you need to accurately determine the location and dimensions, since the structure will be stationary.
It is the closet that allows you to hide all unnecessary things
Key Design Features
When faced with the choice of purchasing a cabinet, it is important to decide on its appearance. Each model from a wide range of varieties has its own characteristics and nuances.
General interior solution
Currently, it is customary to subdivide cabinets according to the following parameters:
By configuration (radius, rectangular, corner). According to external equipment (with mirror, plexiglass, etc.). By device (built-in or free-standing). Built-in or free-standing : choose the best.
Large mirrored cabinet for a room with a lot of space
According to their configuration, sliding wardrobes are divided into two main types:
free-standing; built-in.
Of these, built-in models are the most popular. This option is ideal if there is a niche in the bedroom.
By ordering a cabinet according to your parameters, you don’t have to worry about where to put it
By installing a built-in wardrobe in a room with a niche, we save space, make the room more harmonious, and remove all unnecessary things from view.
The advantage of such a solution will also be cost-effectiveness, because the cabinet already has three walls, the bottom is the floor, and the ceiling plays the role of the top cover.
It’s better to make the closet light if you want to put it in a small room
All that remains is to equip it, breaking it into sections and adding a sliding mechanism.
Unlike its built-in counterpart, a free-standing cabinet is a representative of cabinet furniture that has all the corresponding structural elements.
A beautiful wardrobe that attracts the eye with its large mirrored facade
Such a cabinet is mobile: you can move it to another place, you can move with it to another apartment.
Choosing a configuration: do you have space for a closet?
Even in a small bedroom you can find space for a built-in wardrobe. This is achieved by selecting a model of the desired configuration.
Many mirrors are a good solution for increasing space
Rectangular models
Rectangular models are more popular, which are convenient to install in natural niches of the room or placed along one of the walls.
Add elegance to the interior
The traditional external shape of a rectangular model can be compensated for by original decor.
We start from the general interior of the room
Corner models
Based on the availability of free space in the bedroom, an appropriate model is selected, which can be not only rectangular, but also angular.
Refreshing due to the bright design of a sakura branch
This technique allows you to functionally use literally every square centimeter of the room.
In many cases, the corner model is complemented by convenient open shelves and drawers on the sides. Despite its apparent small size, the corner cabinet is very spacious.
Sometimes drawings can continue
Radius models
What is a radius cabinet? Its difference from the corner one is that the outer part is more rounded. The unusual shape, combining smooth curves, looks very elegant and impressive.
The main thing is that everything looks harmonious
At the same time, you can influence the visual perception of space by eliminating the clear lines of the walls.
The cost of radius models is usually higher than that of rectangular and similar corner models. But their effectiveness and unusualness can become the highlight of the room.
Visually increase the space with the help of such cabinets
The space is used as rationally as possible, thanks to the design features.
Mezzanines or pantographs
The mezzanine is located at the top and is not easy to reach without a chair or ladder. This section is convenient for storing out-of-season clothes, blankets, pillows and other items that do not need quick access. Installing mezzanines is not necessary, but without them, the unused space between the ceiling and the top of the cabinet will be useless.
A pantograph is a kind of lift to facilitate access to the upper sections, which can be filled with either shelves, rods or baskets. This is a worthy alternative to mezzanines; with its help you can implement modern and easy-to-use designs. However, such solutions are expensive, and inexpensive analogues do not work for a long time.
Features of material selection
Modern requirements for room design allow the use of combinations of a variety of materials when creating cabinets.
Wood, MDF, chipboard - in search of a golden mean
You can rarely find cabinets made of solid wood. This is a fairly expensive material, which is considered too heavy and bulky for sliding wardrobes, although it is highly environmentally friendly.
Classic minimalism in white
In this case, chipboard and MDF become popular and more preferable. For furniture, laminated chipboard is most often used, which has the following advantages:
- affordable cost;
- wide range of colors;
- strength.
Built-in wardrobe in a niche of the room
If we compare it with MDF, we can note that chipboard is cheaper. At the same time, MDF has many advantages, including durability.
Mirrors
If the closet has doors that are as high as the ceiling, then such a large vertical plane simply needs to be used efficiently.
Stencil designs can be very diverse
When making a cabinet, mirrors are often used on the doors. This way the furniture gets additional functionality, and the bedroom gets a visual expansion of the space.
Materials for decoration
To decorate door panels, materials of different color, quality and composition are used:
- mirror inserts;
- rattan;
- bamboo;
- plastic;
- glass, etc.
The color scheme of the furniture echoes the design of the wall and the entire room
Classic with minimalism
An expensive and effective option for decorating facades is the use of stained glass windows and laser engraving on glass. A budget option is polymers (camelite and acrylic).
Door opening systems
The built-in corner wardrobe in the bedroom interior is equipped with hinged, sliding or folding doors.
- The swing system is distinguished by durability, affordable cost, simple principle of operation, smooth and silent operation. Door leaves are secured using furniture hinges, which ensure a deviation from the initial position of at least 90°. However, it is necessary to leave a free area in front of the facade to avoid damage to the sashes and not impede opening.
- Sliding modification - will be a way out with limited space. The doors move in a vertical plane and do not extend beyond the cabinet. The coupe mechanism consists of an upper and lower guide, a system of rollers, limiters, and a seal. In this case, part of the cabinet always remains closed, which may cause some discomfort. Other disadvantages: high cost, the need for periodic maintenance, reduction in useful volume. The advantages of the sliding system include: original appearance, varied design, compactness.
- Folding doors consist of two (book) or more (accordion) elements that are movably connected. This allows them to fold while moving along the top rail. This design is more economical at the time of opening and provides free access to all contents. Disadvantages: low performance, limited door leaf weight (up to 40 kg), poor stability. The last minus can be corrected by equipping the mechanism with a bottom rail.
The decor of the facade dictates the style of the bedroom
Aesthetics require careful and careful selection of the facade of the sliding wardrobe. Therefore, sliding doors can be as laconic as possible, literally merging with the walls.
When the decor of the facade obliges the whole room to be similar
When there is a lot of space, you can use a large closet
So are genuine works of art – colorful and eye-catching. In ordinary apartments, the truth lies somewhere in between these two extremes.
The style of the room determines the presence of decor. Modern and classic styles are considered the most popular now.
The main thing is not to overdo it with dark colors
For a classic bedroom, for example, decorative elements must correspond to a strict focus:
- curbs;
- frescoes;
- wooden mosaic;
- columns.
Elegance, airiness and lightness
The front of a closet for a modern bedroom can be enlivened with the following techniques:
- patterns, including floral ones, curling across mirrors;
- use of frosted glass;
- use of plexiglass;
- photo printing.
Convenient option in 2 colors
Drawing on glass will make the model more interesting and original.
Oriental patterns on facades are a common solution. But so that such a cabinet does not look alien in the interior, the rest of the furniture should also be designed in the theme of China or Japan. Which wardrobe will be the most laconic? One that is designed for a bedroom in a minimalist style.
This direction is extremely rarely chosen by a woman. Restraint of forms and clarity of lines are combined with smooth surfaces and the absence of decoration.
Cabinets adjacent to the wall or ceiling look better
TOP 7 materials for the façade
The facade is selected taking into account the design of the bedroom and its color scheme. A lot of attention is paid to this point, since the wardrobe will take up significant space. And its facades are a large area.
It is not recommended to save on the facade, because this is the face of your room
Chipboard
This option is selected by the designer in cases where the cabinet doors need to be given the texture of wood. Among the advantages of chipboard:
- resistance to fading;
- duration of use;
- resistance to temperature changes.
Beautiful design solution
Leather
This option is expensive, intended for richly furnished rooms in a laconic, but at the same time refined style.
Decor is very important
Strictness and effectiveness emphasize the individuality of the design and the taste of the owners of the house. Advantages: long service life, good compatibility with materials such as wood and mirrors.
We make it to your taste
Lakomat
A façade with a lacquered finish and a matte finish is one of the fashionable options. At the same time, the bedroom interior becomes more sophisticated.
We use a corner for a closet - we save space
The varnish goes well with various finishing elements - wood, mirrors, various inserts.
Mirrors
This is one of the most popular design options. Visually increases the size of the bedroom.
Beautiful view of the night city
Lakobel
This material is colored glass, which is covered with a film on the reverse side. This technique makes the images spectacular and voluminous.
In addition, the film serves to further strengthen the glass surface. Lakobel can be used with companion materials or solo.
Large wall with built-in wardrobes
Photo printing
The decor of the facades is done using a film with a printed pattern. You can make any of your wishes come true - even photos of your loved ones.
Sometimes it is better to make a facade without mirrors and drawings
Sandblasting decoration
This method of processing mirrors and glass allows you to create matte patterns on their surface. Elegance and freshness in design with such facades will be guaranteed.
A huge selection makes it easy to create the coziness of your bedroom
Design and materials of facades
The “face” of any cabinet is its facades. In corner structures they are classified into two types:
- Single fill. Only one type of insert is placed in the aluminum frame;
- Combined facades. There are “dividers” in the frame. They are filled with inserts made of various materials. Combinations depend on the designer’s idea and can be very different.
All materials that are used for the manufacture of facades can be divided into two groups:
- Wood and its derivatives;
- Other materials.
The first group includes:
- Solid natural wood (oak, beech, cherry, wenge). It is characterized by strength and durability. These advantages are reflected in the price of the finished product;
- Wood veneer. Ideally imitates natural material and is absolutely environmentally friendly. Veneer has a low cost compared to solid wood;
- Rattan and bamboo. Thin layers of natural wood of these types are fixed to chipboard or MDF panels. They have an unusual texture;
- Fibreboard, chipboard, MDF and laminated chipboard. All materials are made from wood waste with the addition of fastening agents. The most inexpensive is laminated chipboard, and the most durable is MDF.
Other materials include:
- Glass. Looks elegant and stylish;
- Plastic. Refers to budget options;
- Lamkomat (matte finish) and lacobel (glass painted on the inside);
- Mirrors. On the inside they are covered with a protective film against mechanical damage;
- Decoracrylic. A special material that is made from two thin acrylic panels. Flowers, leaves or twigs are placed between them.
Single facades are also decorated with dividing slats, but they are filled with inserts of the same type. This composition is used to create a geometric pattern.
Shades and sizes
Neutral shades of calm colors are considered more universal. These colors will not be annoying and annoying.
Charm and sophistication of the interior
These include:
- black;
- lactic;
- brown;
- beige;
- white and others.
Equipped with such a massive piece of furniture, the room can turn into gloomy and dark.
We play with space in different ways
To prevent this from happening, it is advisable to choose light shades for facades, decor with mirrors and light patterns.
An important point to note is the size of the valves. Sliding doors that reach the ceiling should be no more than 100 - 120 cm wide.
Bright print in snow-white version
If you choose wider doors, then using them will be more difficult and inconvenient.
Professional recommendations! Must read
Having decided on the type of construction and deciding whether you need a built-in model or a free-standing one, you move on to the next stage - deciding on the facades and internal structure of the cabinet.
To ensure that using the cabinet does not cause irritation, it is advisable to equip it with built-in lighting.
Roller skates or monorails
A modern wardrobe almost always has a roller or monorail door mechanism.
The closet is the highlight of the room and needs to stand out.
Hinged doors are a very rare option that can be found when producing custom cabinets in styles that require it. For example, classic or Provence.
The monorail mechanism, compared to the roller mechanism, is superior in reliability.
A complete and important accent of the interior
Doors equipped with such a device are reliable: they are protected from accidental sliding, and the grooves do not become clogged during use.
Turning a closet into a room decoration
Preferred materials for the videos themselves:
- Teflon coated plastic;
- uncoated plastic;
- metal.
We use it rationally and with maximum comfort
Metal is the leader in terms of service life and wear resistance. A plastic device without any coating is a cheap, but completely fragile option.
Such a mechanism will not last long. But Teflon-coated plastic is a balance of quality and price.
Bright contrasts for a good mood
Profile selection
In this matter everything is extremely simple. There are only two options:
Aluminium.Steel.
Very wide doors are inconvenient to use
It would seem that the choice is obvious - steel is better. But not everything is so simple. Let's consider and compare according to various parameters.
Capacity
Everything here is very individual. The internal structure of the cabinet, especially when it is made to order, gives free rein to imagination.
We select, but take into account the style of the room
You can organize it however you like. It should be taken into account that each section system has its own price. Why pay extra for extra devices if you don't have that much stuff?
Great emotional decision
Inside the cabinet there are shelves, rods, segments and drawers. In order for them to be convenient to use, they must fit well together.
Great cabinet that can be moved around the room
Retractable systems of drawers and shelves for shoes are very convenient.
Interesting design
In order for things to be conveniently laid out on shelves and then found, the following parameters must be met:
- distance between shelves – from 35 cm or more;
- clothes rails should be located at a height of 150 cm for coats and raincoats;
- for shirts – bar height up to 120 cm.
Wardrobe with hints of gold
The capacity of a built-in wardrobe is greater than that of a cabinet with the same dimensions.
This is explained by the waste of useful space on the side and rear walls, a larger number of fasteners and their more complex installation.
If necessary, the entire structure can be modified
Boom location
As for the placement of things, everything obeys the laws of logic. Women will need three barbells, and men only two. Typically, two rods are located one above the other: for the bottom and top, respectively. The third rod will be useful for women for dresses. Of course, you can hang them on a short rod, but then there is a chance that they will get wrinkled.
Typically, the upper bar is placed at a height of 180 cm. This location is suitable for people of average height. But if you have non-standard parameters, then it is better to create a cabinet for yourself and place the bar at a height higher or lower than the standard one.
The lower rod is most often installed a meter from the floor. Or you can measure the average length of the items on the hanger and add 20 cm. The same rule applies to the top bar. By the way, designers even have their own concepts for the arrangement of things. For example, they can be grouped by seasons, styles, or simply colors. Professionals call the latter method optimal.
It is advisable that there is at least 10-15 cm of space between things, otherwise, hanging in the closet, they will have a not very pleasant smell. Therefore, you can calculate how wide the rod you will need. You count the items in your wardrobe and multiply by 10 - you end up with the result in centimeters. In this case, it is better not to save space.
But storing things on a bar perpendicular to the wall turns out to be extremely inconvenient. Although designers may convince you otherwise. Choose only those options when you can immediately take in your entire wardrobe. Or it should be a retractable railing. It’s better to immediately say no to the other options - tested on thousands of cabinets.
The now fashionable pantographs also seem like a controversial decision to us. In order for this mechanism not to break within a year, they must be of very good quality. And they most often suggest using them in very small cabinets, which cannot be called elite. Accordingly, the quality of materials suffers. Therefore, it is better not to try to save a couple of tens of centimeters, but focus on daily convenience.
Safety: what to pay attention to
When placing a wardrobe in your bedroom, it is important to make sure that it is safe for your household:
- no sharp corners;
- careful fastening of internal mechanisms;
- installation of mirrors on facades using a special adhesive film, which will prevent fragments from falling out if the mirror is accidentally broken;
- equipping the doors with an anti-jump mechanism;
- availability of a drawer closing system.
The most practical furniture is modular, which saves space
Modern wardrobes in the bedroom can be of various sizes and styles, depending on preferences and the general orientation of the interior.
Only you can decide which option to choose.
Typical dimensions of corner cabinets - with approximate contents
The contents of a corner cabinet directly depend on the size and shape of the cabinet. These parameters are determined by the needs of the user, the purpose of the room and its area.
L-shaped
The simplest form and the most popular among users. Each wall is adjacent to a straight section, and the corner is filled with either a five-wall module with shelves, or this area serves as compartments for storing things on hangers. Unlike their triangular counterparts, L-shaped ones make better use of room space and provide better access to the contents of the sections.
The walls of the structure can be the same or different, with the minimum, as a rule, about one meter, and the maximum - up to 2-2.5 m, depending on the layout. The depth is usually standard - 50-60 cm.
Examples of filling aisle cabinets in the shape of the letter g
Corner
Unlike triangular analogues, here the diagonal is adjacent to the wall on one side and to the side edge of the cabinet on the other. This option is considered more compact than the one described above, as it allows better use of space in the room. The sides of the trapezoidal structures are uneven: the smallest is about 80 cm, the largest is at least 120 cm.
The dimensions and location of the compartments depend on the length of the walls and practically coincide with the dimensions of triangular and diagonal cabinets.
Radial
Due to their curved shape, they are characterized by greater capacity. The doors are made convex, they follow the perimeter and slide along a sector of the circle. Radius cabinets have an unusual appearance; small corner structures with equal walls resemble shower stalls. However, there are interesting designs that combine straight and concave shapes that, when combined with the right material, produce some pretty impressive results.
The height of standard models is up to 2.5 m (minimum 1.8 m). The length of the rear walls, as a rule, is at least 1 m. The maximum dimensions are limited by the size of the room, its furniture and user preferences.
The most compact options are the L-shaped and radius layout with a concave door from the inside. With this arrangement, there is no empty space in the middle, as in convex and triangular cabinets.
GALLERY: The most successful options for wardrobes in the bedroom
Many people prefer to place their things in the bedroom. Then they are always at hand. And the easiest way to do this is in a compartment closet, with a well-organized space in it. If you do not agree with the rating of the article, then simply give your ratings and justify them in the comments. Your opinion is very important to our readers. Thank you!
99.57.59Pros
- Excellent organization of space
- Lots of shelves and hangers
- You can store more than just clothes and shoes
- Saves space in the bedroom
- Thanks to all kinds of panel finishes, it can become an interior decoration
Minuses
- Few things fit in a small closet
- There is not always space in the bedroom to install a wardrobe
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Storage Dimensions
The dimensions of storage systems depend on their type, the features of the cabinet and the wishes of the owners.
Here are the optimal characteristics:
- for shelves - width from 40 cm (optimally from 60 cm), height from 30 cm;
- for baskets – width from 25 cm (optimally from 40 cm), height – from 20 cm;
- for boxes - width from 30 cm (optimally from 40 cm), height - from 15 cm.
You should be flexible in determining the right sizes. If a child will use the closet, you can choose the minimum dimensions, but if bed linen will be stored on a shelf or in a basket, it is better to plan a height larger than the standard one.
For wrinkle-resistant items
Things that do not wrinkle are placed on regular open shelves. In most layout options, such shelves are located in the middle zone of the cabinet. The width of such shelves is usually 50 cm, and they perfectly fit sweaters, raglans and other knitted items that cannot be hung on hangers so as not to stretch or deform.
For things on hangers
Things made of delicate fabrics - thin blouses, shirts - are stored on hangers. This form of storage makes it easy and quick to find the item you need. The normal density is 1 hanger per 5 cm of space. The minimum acceptable value is 2 cm. Knowing these parameters and the number of things that need to be hung, you can calculate the width of the compartment for them. The length depends on the length of the things.
Trousers
There are crossbars on which you can immediately hang clothes, for example, trousers. They then do not require separate hangers - the crossbar is already equipped with a set of rods designed for clothing.
For shoes
To store shoes, use a shoe rack - a special built-in cabinet or shelves designed for shoes. It ensures proper storage of shoes, protects them from wrinkles and allows each pair to be installed separately.
For ironing equipment
It’s convenient when you can iron the desired item right away, which is why an ironing board is often built into the closet. This will require a separate compartment. When unfolded, the board is placed across the cabinet and put back after use.
For little things
It is easier to find any small items in a shallow storage area, so you can use drawers for them. And for organization, use separators.
