A slide for the hall is a comfortable, compact furniture set that is becoming increasingly popular among the population. It is a set consisting of 2 or more modules, different in shape and size, designed in the same style and color scheme.
The slide is one of the main elements of the interior of the hall, which allows you to competently organize the space and create an aesthetic design
Such design features make the slide mobile, which allows you to place individual sections not necessarily along one wall, as when installing a traditional wall, but arbitrarily in different parts of the room. If desired, the finished composition can be supplemented by purchasing new furniture elements that match the design.
Pros and cons of indoor slides
Initially, the cabinet was small in size with glass doors and was used primarily for storing dishes and items made of crystal and porcelain. Over time, the models began to be supplemented with modules with blank facades, which significantly expanded the functionality of the products.
The wall-slide is a time-tested piece of furniture, while reflecting modern fashion trends
Modern slides are not just a piece of furniture where various items can be stored. This is a real find for those who want to properly plan their space. This is especially true for small apartments, where the problem of free space is extremely acute.
Among the undeniable advantages of the slide wall in the hall are:
- A variety of materials, shapes, styles and configurations.
- Mobility of the structure.
- The ability to change the appearance by rearranging existing modules or purchasing new ones.
- Compact appearance combined with good capacity.
- The set will harmoniously fit into any, even the smallest room.
- One of the ways to zoning space.
Along with its advantages, slides have a number of disadvantages:
- A small composite structure has less functionality than a full wall.
- Frequent movement of modules can lead to rapid wear of the fastening points of the elements, chips and scratches on the surface of the case.
Mini slides
This option is suitable for small-sized apartments, for example, studios and one-room apartments. Mini-walls are characterized by minimalism in configuration:
- several open shelves or just one;
- TV table;
- a small cabinet installed on the floor or wall-mounted.
Mini-wall slides in the living room are especially appropriate if this room has a small area, since, as a rule, their small size gives a special laconicism and completeness to the interior design of the living room.
The main disadvantage of mini slides is their large compactness, as a result of which a large number of things cannot be placed in them.
Types of indoor slides
Before purchasing a wall, you need to decide on its shape based on the layout of the room and your own financial capabilities. Traditionally, there are 4 types of headsets.
The slide can accommodate a TV, dishes, souvenirs and other items
Corner walls
A popular option for both spacious living rooms and rooms with limited space. With the help of a headset, you can advantageously beat even a narrow, elongated room. A corner wardrobe or bookcase under the ceiling will visually expand the space. On the sides of it it is appropriate to place narrow cabinets and non-bulky hanging open and closed modules.
The corner slide, despite its compactness, is quite roomy and comfortable
If there is no need for a wardrobe, it is advisable to place a sideboard, computer desk, or chest of drawers in a corner. A good solution is to purchase a slide for a TV in the living room. It all depends on the wishes of the residents.
Wall cabinet
The classic option is to place it along one of the walls. An excellent solution for standard square and rectangular rooms. Linear arrangement involves the presence of various furniture elements, ranging from cabinets to tables and shelves. The main rule of this type of slide is that in the center there are always the lowest elements, for example, a stand for a TV/music center, on the sides - the highest ones, for example, racks and sections for storing bed linen and personal belongings.
The slide with cabinet is particularly functional and has good capacity.
Often the basic set is supplemented with built-in lighting and a minibar with a rotary opening mechanism. Above the central module there are usually shelves of various configurations.
Mini slides
A practical solution for small spaces, as well as rooms in a minimalist style. Being the most compact type of slides, they do not overload the space and at the same time have good functionality. There are both stationary and completely suspended models. Most often they are purchased for one specific purpose - storing books, accessories, crystal and other small items that need to be hidden from prying eyes.
The mini slide is perfect for placing a small amount of things and objects
They are almost always equipped with a niche for video or audio equipment. A slide for a TV in the living room is shown in photos below.
Modular slides
A modern version of the slides. The peculiarity is that several modules are placed around the perimeter of the room, and not along one wall. Separate blocks installed at a distance from each other, when placed correctly, save space.
Modular furniture is a practical and convenient option for a room of any size
If desired, the elements can be easily transferred from one place to another, attached to each other, thereby changing the appearance of the room without replacing the headset.
This type is most often used to divide the hall into functional zones.
What is a “wall” in the classical sense?
“Walls” can be sold in the form of already fully formed sets, or in separate modules, the required set of which and their quantity are determined by the customer directly at the time of purchase. Sections can have different depths and lengths. They may have glass display cases designed for dishes, modules with a bar, TV stands, sections for open or closed storage of books, drawers for storing linen. They also often include cabinets. The walls may differ in configuration, size, and the material from which they are made.
The main advantage of the “walls” is their spaciousness: you can find a place in them for almost any item.
The disadvantages include:
- high cost;
- difficulty of assembly;
- limited options for product compositions;
- insufficiently efficient use of the useful volume available at the wall, which, as a rule, occupies the entire space from the floor to the ceiling;
- bulkiness;
- when purchasing, the need to know exactly all the dimensions of the room and take into account its configuration (even with a minor error, serious problems may arise with the placement of the elements that make up the wall, especially for owners of a small apartment).
Wall style options
The appearance of the future furniture set should correspond to the overall style of the room and complement it. Photos of furniture for the living room, walls and slides are presented at the end of the article.
Furniture manufacturers produce many models, among which you can easily find the option that best suits the style and dimensions
High-tech walls
The set is distinguished by its compact size, clear lines, and simple shapes. There is no place for decoration and grace. A distinctive feature of high-tech style walls is ergonomics and minimalism in detail. Functionality, practicality and ease of use come to the fore. The combination of materials with different properties (leather with wood, metal with plastic) is its main feature.
High-tech slide facades often have a glossy surface
Modern
Slides made in modern styles combine aesthetics and practicality. This includes minimalism with its restraint and laconic design, constructivism with strict geometric lines and pure colors, pop art, expressed in a “flashy” palette, avant-garde with its non-standard complex forms.
For a modern interior design style, slides are suitable both in monochrome and in contrasting combinations
Modern
Art Nouveau slides are the choice of people who want to add status to their home. Characteristic features are the lack of clear symmetry, muted tones, smooth, fancy lines, grace and delicacy of forms, and an abundance of decorative inserts.
A slide in Art Nouveau style with oval or round elements finished in natural wood looks very attractive.
Classic
The slide, made in a classic style, looks noble and chic. The cases are made of natural wood or veneer, decorated with carvings and decorative attributes.
Classic furniture has a special sophistication and uniqueness
Examples of wall configurations
There are two types of slide configuration for the living room.
All slides are divided into built-in and cabinet models
Case models
The cabinet model is a one-piece structure with a bottom, side walls and a roof. Consists of several sections. Depending on the chosen model, it is equipped with a wardrobe, chest of drawers, shelves, display case, sideboard, etc. The price depends on the raw materials and accessories. The most expensive sets are made from solid wood. The budget series is made from film chipboard facades. Middle price segment - cases made of MDF.
A cabinet slide is the most common furniture option for a hall or living room.
Built-in models
If there is a niche in the room, the best solution would be to buy a built-in headset. Such furniture is often made to order, adjusted to fit the dimensions of the opening. The variant differs from the usual compositions by the absence of some body elements. The bottom replaces the floor, the roof replaces the ceiling, and the side walls replace the walls, which significantly reduces the cost of the product.
The built-in slide has individual dimensions and is made only to order
But the built-in slide has one significant drawback - it cannot be rearranged or supplemented.
Options for decorating a wall slide
Depending on the design features, slide walls have different contents.
Models made of solid wood, decorated with carvings and beautiful fittings, look very attractive and expensive.
Shelves
Almost always present in any style headset. The attribute partially, and in some cases completely replaces cabinets. The open design of the shelves looks more advantageous and allows you to place a lot of things on them, from photo frames, vases, figurines, to designer boxes and caskets with various small items.
A slide with hanging shelves looks airy and stylish
Technique
Not only cabinets and shelves of unusual design can act as decorative elements. A good solution is to use technology. For example, a TV, stereo, coffee machine can be the same decorative elements. This option is especially relevant for studio apartments, where the kitchen is combined with the living room. Owners often purchase a miniature display for dishes in a living room with glass doors to visually expand the room.
A slide with a built-in bio-fireplace looks incredibly stylish and fashionable.
Other options
Entire complexes built into the set are also used as filling. This includes a retractable ironing board, a bed with a lifting mechanism that transforms into a closet.
A functional transforming slide, combined with a bed or sofa, will be the ideal solution for a small room
Current types of walls for the living room
All living room walls can be divided into several types. Each of them finds its admirers. Before choosing, you need to familiarize yourself with the different variations and make an informed decision.
Direct
Straight walls mean a complete block divided into functional sections. It is installed on one of the walls of the room.
- Such an object in the room becomes the center of attention.
- It is around this wall that the entire environment is formed.
- This type of furniture is considered a classic.
Currently, straight walls have not lost their relevance, but their appearance may differ significantly from those models that were popular 20-30 years ago.
Modular
The option consisting of separate modules, like straight walls, came from the past. These are separate furniture groups or even individual items that are made in the same style and make up an organic set.
The beauty of this type of wall is the ability to change the decor without extra costs. It is enough to change the arrangement of objects. Modular walls allow you to show maximum imagination when designing the interior.
Corner
A popular solution for small rooms. The wall takes up space in the corner, which is usually empty. This option is often integral rather than divided into separate modules. Like other models, the corner wall can consist of a different set of compartments.
Gorki
This option has become widespread not so long ago. The main feature of the model is the variable height of the structure.
- Tall cabinets can abruptly transition to low cabinets. Such walls can be solid or stacked.
- This option always fits well into the interior of any direction.
The walls of the slide are rarely massive; due to the difference in height, they look lighter in appearance, which is important for small spaces. This model is usually not designed to store a lot of things.
Modern walls without a shelf for a TV
If previously such variations were considered the norm, the TV was installed separately on the cabinet, then 10-20 years ago all walls began to be produced exclusively with a shelf for installing a TV. Now the relevance of this decision is disappearing. Televisions are increasingly broadcasting directly to the wall.
A wall of furniture conveniently surrounds an empty space designed to accommodate an electronic device. Most often, modular models are used in this embodiment.
Wall functionality options
A modern wall-slide is not just one of the elements of furniture where various kinds of objects are placed. The variety of models presented in furniture showrooms allows you to choose the best option for each case:
- Walls for TV, household appliances.
- For clothes and things.
- For glass and ceramic dishes.
- For storing accessories.
- As a buffet or sideboard.
- Designs with a folding bed, minibar, secretary, electric fireplace, etc.
- Kits that combine several options at the same time.
A slide with hanging modules, inside of which there are tinted glass compartments for placing decorative items
Compact model of a cabinet with a sideboard for beautiful dishes
Photos of examples of the interior of a hall with a wall-slide
We invite you to familiarize yourself with the options for placing furniture for the living room in the apartment and a photo of the slide.
A slide made of natural wood in a Provencal style living room
A simple and inexpensive slide in the Scandinavian style
Mini slide made in loft style
Modern model with black tinted glass facades
Slides for the hall are an alternative to traditional walls. They are worthy competition due to their mobility, modern design and construction. In contrast, they take up less space, while fully performing their functions.
General criteria for choosing a furniture set for the living room
Choosing the shape of the slide and its components is only part of the task. It is also important to decide on the material from which the furniture will be made, the type of surface and color. At the same time, everyone wants to choose a slide for the living room that will last a long time, be stylish and relatively inexpensive.
Types of materials
Like most pieces of cabinet furniture, sliding walls are made of wood, chipboard, and MDF.
The most popular are furniture slides made of MDF. This material is much cheaper than wood, so an MDF slide is a more budget-friendly option. But it is worth considering that in terms of quality it is inferior to wooden ones, although it can also last quite a long time, with proper care. Furniture made from MDF attracts with its creative design and originality of models. The material is environmentally friendly and safe for health.
A wooden slide is a more expensive and prestigious option, in addition, it is of higher quality and more durable. If you properly care for wooden modules, they can last for decades, maintaining their attractiveness. In addition, wooden furniture is environmentally friendly and safe. The only disadvantage of a wooden wall is its high price.
Economy class walls are most often made from chipboard. This is the cheapest furniture option, but also the most short-lived.
When choosing furniture, you should pay attention to such an important detail as the edge. You should not choose models with low-quality melamine edges, which will shorten the life of the furniture. The most stable and durable option would be PVC edges.
Facades - design, materials and types of decor
The façade of a wall-slide is, first of all, its visual appeal. But, in addition to the fact that it must be beautiful, it must also be durable.
Solid facades are a solid canvas made of solid wood or type-setting panels. This facade is practically not deformed, and it is also resistant to moisture and temperature. A smooth panel facade is an excellent option for a minimalist style, but it can also be decorated with mirror and glass inserts, paintings, and relief patterns.
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Frame-panelled facades consist of a frame and an inner part. The interior uses glass, paneling, lattice and a combination of fillers. Paneled facades are distinguished by their attractiveness and originality.
Panels are made from:
- Laminated chipboard, MDF.
- Tree.
- Veneer.
- Plywood.
- Glass.
Glass facades look especially attractive. They make the furniture in the living room brighter and more lively. To create them, special types of specially prepared glass are used:
- mirror,
- triplex,
- with UV photo printing,
- with sandblasted pattern,
- painted,
- laminated.
Facade opening mechanisms
Cabinets and cabinets of a modern living room cabinet can have the following opening mechanisms:
- swing,
- lifting,
- folding
Swing structures are the most familiar structures to us. The fastening parts are hinges attached to the side wall of the cabinet. The door opens by moving it to the side. The only disadvantage of this mechanism is the need for additional space to open the door.
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In the case of a lifting and folding mechanism, the doors are equipped with a gas shock absorber and the canvas does not move in the frontal plane, but is thrown upward. This system is very convenient and durable. The doors open easily and do not creak. The downside is the high price of the mechanism.
Retractable systems are used for wall drawers; the most popular are the roller system, and the more advanced ones are the metabox and ball system.
