Most of your life is spent in the bedroom, so you want to arrange this room in a particularly cozy way, so as to create a feeling of relaxation and rest. But practical issues also require solutions: where to store clothes, linen and bedding? This is especially true for small rooms. The way out of the situation is a corner cabinet. Occupying a corner that is inconvenient for other furniture, it accommodates a large number of things. Modern technologies and design solutions make it possible to find a model that will decorate the room. Choosing a corner wardrobe for the bedroom: photo, design, implementation ideas.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of corner mirror cabinets:
- sizes - modern manufacturers produce products of different sizes. This allows you to choose the most suitable option for each case. For a small room, a small-sized piece of furniture is suitable; for a spacious room, you can choose a larger option;
- shape and ergonomics - the shape of products can be very diverse. There are even rounded interior items. They are considered especially relevant for installation in a children's room, where the safety of children comes first;
- capacity - at first glance it seems that the capacity of corner products is less than that of ordinary ones, but this is not at all the case. Corner models hold much more things, while being easy to find and reach;
- aesthetics - the appearance of the products is quite attractive. Cabinets that are installed in the corner soften the elongation of the room, making it more regular and comfortable;
- variety of color palette of products. Cabinets are made in different shades, which allows you to choose the right option for any room and interior style. White and wenge colors are common;
- visual increase in space. This effect is achieved thanks to the mirrors located on the facades. They reflect part of the room and interior items, it seems that the room becomes more spacious.
In addition to the positive aspects, corner cabinets also have disadvantages:
- cost - as a rule, corner furniture is more expensive than regular straight furniture;
- if the corners in the room are already occupied, you will have to free them;
- Products should be used with caution, especially when installing them in a children's room. Small children may accidentally throw a toy or other object that could break the mirror. Perhaps you need to abandon this type of cabinet and choose a safer option.
Internal filling
The capacity of the corner model and its functionality depend on the internal filling. All shelves, drawers and clothes rails are selected taking into account the room in which the wardrobe is located and the needs of the owners. In particular, the most popular elements of the product for the bedroom:
- pantograph - a clothes bar placed at the top and equipped with a retractable mechanism;
- laundry baskets - plastic, metal;
- end rod or regular rod for trempels;
- drawers for storing things;
- hangers-hooks;
- special shelves for shoes - standard or with a retractable mechanism;
- special drawers for storing ties or other small items.
Tips for choosing corner cabinets, their main advantages
A corner closet for a hallway is usually divided into three zones:
- shoes used for the season are stored in the bottom;
- in the middle - outer things that are worn;
- on the mezzanines (usually closed) - items for other seasons.
Types of structures
Depending on the type of construction, all corner cabinets are divided into cabinet and built-in.
| Hull | Built-in | |
| Installation | Installing the product is not difficult, installation will not take much time. | Installation takes a long time and requires professional assistance in assembly. |
| Price | High - products consist of “independent” parts: side walls, lid, bottom. All elements are interconnected, but free from the walls and ceiling of the room. Since its production requires more materials, the cost of the products is high. | Low - this type is designed in such a way that its side walls, bottom and roof form part of the room, so such products cost about 1.5 times less than cabinet ones. |
| Capacity | The capacity of the corner cabinets is quite good. However, it is inferior to built-in models, since the distance from the lid to the ceiling remains unused. | They use all the space up to the ceiling to place clothes, bedding and other items on shelves, drawers. |
| Mobility | The product can be moved to another place or room. If you move, you can take it with you. | Built-in structures cannot be installed in another room, since cabinets are made according to the individual dimensions of a particular room. |
Another distinctive feature of a cabinet cabinet from a built-in one is that cabinet cabinets do not depend on uneven walls and ceilings. If the wall surfaces are uneven, problems may arise when installing the built-in model.
Which materials are better
When choosing cabinet models for an apartment, many consumers encounter difficulties in selecting the material of the product. For example, caring parents want their child to have a wardrobe made only from environmentally friendly materials. Others look at the problem from a practical standpoint and prefer materials that are easy to clean. The main types of materials for corner wardrobes today are:
- solid wood;
- chipboard;
- MDF.
Solid wood is considered the safest of all types of raw materials. It is environmentally friendly and perfect for a child's room. You should be prepared for the fact that the cost of the material is high, which increases the price of the product itself. Chipboards are the best option for raw materials for cabinets. They are characterized by affordable price, durability, variety of coatings and structures.
MDF is used to decorate door facades. They come in glossy, matte, and also using other texture elements.
Wood chipboard
MDF
Facade design methods
A corner model with a mirror, when installed in a room, makes it more spacious and bright, especially if the product is white, which visually expands the boundaries of the room. The design of the facade for bedrooms or children's rooms is most often soft to create comfort and a homely atmosphere. The color of the products varies, but usually they are light pastel colors. White, cream, and wenge are often used. Facades can be decorated with frosted glass, which will add lightness and airiness to the room. In addition, cabinets are decorated in completely different ways. These can be stickers, drawings. Lamps are suitable for the original design of facades.
Drawings
A mirrored cabinet will look original if you apply a pattern to it. There are several ways to do this. One of them is the sandblasting method, which involves applying a design to a mirror surface using a special machine. To do this, you will need stencils that can depict a variety of floral, animal, plant motifs, geometric shapes and much more. The sandblasting machine works in such a way that it produces the desired contours, while matting certain areas of the mirror surface. Such products are especially popular nowadays. The photo shows examples of drawings applied to the mirror using this method.
Another way is to apply a pattern to the facades with special paints. They have a composition that allows the images to not wear off and decorate the product for a long time.
You can decorate an interior item in an original way using spraying. Take an exclusive image and transform your closet beyond recognition.
Stickers
You can change the appearance of your cabinet using stickers. This method is quite cheap and fast. There are different stickers, they are suitable for any product and will fit into the interior of a bedroom, children's room, living room, or hallway.
You can decorate a mirror cabinet with stickers as follows:
- First of all, clean the surface of the mirror;
- take your favorite vinyl sticker;
- remove the backing from the sticker;
- carefully attach the drawing to the surface of the mirror;
- iron the sticker from the center to the edges;
- remove the top film.
In addition, stickers can be used to decorate cabinet doors, glass surfaces and much more.
Backlight
A mirrored cabinet with lighting will become a real highlight of the room. Mirrors increase the space, and lamps create a cozy romantic atmosphere. Illuminated cabinets have become increasingly popular lately. In stores you can often see wenge-colored cabinets decorated with lighting. Such interior items will be an excellent option for a bathroom or bedroom, where additional spot lighting is especially necessary.
Tips for placement and care
A corner cabinet with a mirror can be placed in:
- bedroom;
- living room;
- hallway
In the bedroom, a mirrored wardrobe is necessary for storing clothes, bedding, and other items, and it also allows you to put yourself in order without leaving the room. Also, cabinets can be installed in the living room. An ideal option would be a wenge cabinet with lighting. In addition, mirrored facades with a pattern will decorate the room.
If a white cabinet is installed in the hallway, the mirrors will make it look more spacious and bright. An excellent option is a built-in wardrobe with mirrors and sliding doors.
You definitely need to take care of your cabinet and monitor its condition so that it lasts longer. Specialized stores offer a huge selection of furniture care products. Greasy, dirty stains should be removed immediately. For best results, it is recommended to use a detergent.
Before starting work, be sure to read the instructions for use of a particular product. An incorrectly selected product can ruin the cabinet facade. It is recommended to use already proven brands from well-known manufacturers.
To care for the mirror, use regular mirror products. It is not recommended to use glass cleaners for cleaning. They can cause mirrors to become cloudy. In addition, stains may appear on the surface. Dry cleaning is also contraindicated. If you clean mirrors this way, scratches will appear on their surface over time. When using mirror cabinets, do not forget that they are fragile. If handled carelessly, the mirror may break, which will entail financial costs.
Built-in corner wardrobes in the bedroom interior
Here is a current photo selection that will show what modern corner built-in wardrobes look like in a bedroom.
How to choose the right model
When choosing a mirrored corner cabinet, you need to pay attention to these criteria:
- interior style - the closet must match it;
- color design of the room. The tone of the cabinet should be in harmony with the overall design of the room. Today, the most popular are wenge-colored products. White is considered the classic color;
- material of manufacture - products made from MDF and chipboard are considered resistant to moisture and sunlight;
- room dimensions;
- occupancy.
The shape of the product also plays a huge role; cabinets come in:
- triangular;
- pentagonal;
- radius (with smooth lines of facades);
- L-shaped.
The most successful option is to manufacture custom-made cabinet or built-in interior items. It is in this case that the product will be suitable for all parameters: color, style, size, design.
