Small-sized apartments or studio apartments do not allow you to allocate a separate room for a study, children's bedroom, dining room, etc. However, this does not mean at all that you should abandon this idea, because even one room can be divided into several separate zones with the help of furniture. And one of the popular options is to zone a room with IKEA shelving - there are at least 7 interesting ways to do this.
Types of racks and their purpose
The store has a wide variety of shelving, ranging from simple shelves on racks to shelving with separate storage compartments. Shelving is becoming an increasingly popular solution for creating designer renovations, as they are minimalist furniture that does not clutter up the space, but intelligently complements it and allows additional space saving.
Racks are used in many cases:
- They are used to store a large number of books. There's nothing like an open shelving unit with simple shelves to display your large home library. Thanks to the IKEA bookcase, you can create a cozy atmosphere in your room.
- Things needed in everyday life are placed on the rack. Various cosmetics, tools - everything can be placed in storage boxes on the rack.
- Homemade flowers are placed on the rack. Thanks to the simple design, lighting can be attached to the top of the rack, and the openness of the structure allows you to water the flowers without any problems.
The shelving has no back wall, which further reduces the heaviness of this furniture. Before purchasing, you should decide on the size of the rack in order to correctly fit it into the shape of the room.
There are closed shelving units that look similar to cabinets, but they do not have doors. A back wall is also placed on them to give the structure stability.
Often in interior design, combined models of shelving are used, which combine the advantages of open and closed shelving. The doors can be made of glass, and drawers can be installed.
Decor functionality
A folding screen can keep a mystery even for the owner, hiding behind it something that you don’t want to see at the moment or don’t need, creating a decorative cover, but also fulfill other functional needs in a practical sense:
Mobility
The wall of the screens is often a movable, very mobile structure, which allows, if necessary, to hide it or move it around the room, and even move it to other rooms.
Compactness
The compactness of the mobile design lies in its delicate design. When folded, a very practical piece of furniture can fit for storage and concealment in the most inappropriate places with a rather limited area.
Lightweight design
Another advantage of partitions is the elegance of the design and relative lightness of weight, which allows you to radically redesign the room in a matter of moments. The design of the lightweight ceiling allows you to subdivide the space and create a secret hidden behind the doors. At the same time, the illusion of a closed screen does not burden the area and sources of natural light as a non-rigid division of the area. The movable wall can be transported, folded and quickly removed at any time.
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Room zoning
Shelving is used to create zones in a room. They are placed instead of a wall dividing rooms into zones. This way the bedroom can be separated from the living room. In the bedroom you can select a work area with a computer desk by placing a shelving unit nearby. This way the rack will be constantly accessible during work, and will also visually divide the room.
More convenient models on wheels allow you to move it throughout the apartment.
Features of Ikea furniture
The IKEA shelving catalog has a huge range of different models to suit any interior and customer requirements. Also, IKEA shelving can be placed both vertically and horizontally, which will allow you to place the shelving in the room even more conveniently, changing the purpose of the shelving unit into a sideboard.
All furniture is designed to be attached to the wall so that it is fixed and stable in order to avoid unpleasant situations. The racks must be secured using special fasteners, the type of which depends on the type of wall. Since IKEA does not sell fasteners as a set, it is worth finding out in advance about the appropriate type of wall fasteners.
IKEA recommends that two people work together to install shelving. After installation, you need to wipe the furniture with a dry cloth. Caring for furniture is simple and does not require special equipment or skills.
To wash the racks, use a cloth soaked in detergent. It is recommended to wash your furniture regularly so that it retains its attractive appearance for a long time.
Leroy Merlin
This supplier offers many different types of curtains made from different materials. Japanese panels are in great demand, not only because of functionality, but because of the wide range presented in this store. It is constantly updated with new items in different variations of colors and materials. Here are the main characteristics that will help you make your choice and find out the approximate cost of the products.
| Size, cm | Description | price, rub. |
| 60×270 | The harmonious combination of the compositions of these curtains defies description. Here are models where one curtain is made in a single color, and the other with the same basic background, but with a thermally printed pattern. These images are so realistic that if you look at them for a long time, you will make yourself think that the spikelet can reach your shoulder. The same is true with other herbal compositions. There are completely symmetrical compositions, but each curtain has its own main background. Sewn from fabric containing natural and artificial fibers. | for 2 pcs. 1500 |
| 80×270 | Plain, with a small pattern or unobtrusive stripe. Material: linen, silk. | 800 |
| 70×280 | Made from linen and cotton, as well as natural fabrics with the addition of synthetics. Various colors and patterns. | 900 |
Leroy-Merlin holds an annual autumn sale, this period falls in September or October. Then you can buy the option you like at a record low price.
Interior use
More often, Japanese Leroy Merlin curtains are used for the kitchen and bedroom. For them it is necessary to use special curtain rods (plastic or aluminum). The beauty of Japanese panels is that no matter what style the kitchen is designed in, they will fit and complement any interior.
In the photo - Japanese curtains for the kitchen:
In the photo - Japanese curtains for the living room:
Using Japanese panels you can zoning rooms. For example, separate the kitchen and dining room. Owners of studio apartments, in which the kitchen area is combined with a living room, often resort to this technique. Such a division will be unobtrusive, but at the same time, it will clearly delimit the space.
In the bedroom they will act as a protective screen and beautifully decorate the window. With them, the children's room will acquire complete features. Japanese panels will create coziness in a child’s bedroom and will be appropriate in the interior of a teenager.
As a conclusion, I would like to highlight the main advantages of Japanese curtains:
- laconicism of forms;
- do not require special care;
- suitable for any interior;
- practical and durable;
- original;
- protect from ultraviolet radiation;
- multifunctional;
- they can combine different colors and textures of materials.
Material of manufacture
At IKEA, shelving is divided into the following categories:
- Chipboard shelving.
- Metal racks.
- Plastic ones are the cheapest options.
Today, buyers are more interested in wooden shelving from IKEA, which is of the highest quality and also looks attractive. Wood suits any interior.
Wood furniture has many advantages. Firstly, this is an environmentally friendly material that does not harm human health in any way, not to mention plastic. Secondly, wood even suits modern style. Designers also give preference to wooden furniture, because it is what creates coziness in the house.
Product design
A folding decorative screen can be created up to 2 meters high. Movable walls with a height of 150 cm and up to 180 cm are often popular. The standard width of the doors is considered to be 40-60 and no more than centimeters. The structure may consist of several movable panels of the same or different widths, fastened together with hinges or metal rods. The frame of a modern screen can be made of any material, but the most common and reliable are frame structures made from such material (models of products presented in the IKEA shopping complex):
Glass doors to a children's room are an ideal option for parents
- Bamboo
A mobile wall made of bamboo can stand out among other products due to the complexity of its configuration, since the material is perfectly processed and can be cut both lengthwise and crosswise. At IKEA it was possible to find bamboo decorative ceilings with four doors from the manufacturer GLASS JANGL, covered with Ivanovo undyed linen with images created according to the model of Chinese bright painting using silk-screen printing technique. The average price for standard products presented at IKEA starts at $26.00.
Rattan, willow
The main advantage of wicker furniture of any design is its minimal weight, which is almost half that of the lightest wooden product. Among other things, a rattan or wicker screen is an environmentally friendly product. IKEA presents partitions brought and created in Indonesia and Malaysia, where in virtually every locality there are factories that actively operate, where the weaving of any furniture design is done by hand. Movable ceilings for decorative purposes, made from the stem of a tropical vine, are currently quite popular. The remarkable thing about the rattan models presented at IKEA is that they have a minimum number of joints, since the vine stem can reach 200 meters in length.
Wood
Wooden partitions are relatively lightweight and quite easy to transport around the building. Wooden frames can be joined together using tenons, angles or glue. In many models, the frame screen, made of wooden slats, is covered with paper, fabric, or leather. As a rule, the screens presented in the IKEA shopping complex can be decorated with carnations and other elements. These can be products from the following companies: DANHVI (leather trim, costing from $314.00), Chinese manufacturer FUJIAN MINQING (wooden frame, metal fixing inserts and leather filling, price from $369.00). IKEA also presents products from the Russian furniture factory DREMA, which creates models of screens specifically designed for bedrooms.
Metal
Metal movable ceilings are, without a doubt, the most durable and durable products in terms of performance characteristics. Their only drawback is hidden in the weight of the metal frame.
When purchasing such a movable wall, it is recommended to pay attention to the presence of thrust bearings on the end of the legs, which are designed to protect the flooring from mechanical damage - scratches, abrasions from metal. Metal screens are often produced by forging, which significantly increases their cost
It is possible to purchase forged ceilings in many trading houses, including the well-known trading house. In the complex, a forged screen can be presented by the French company ATHEZZA, costing approximately €352 and measuring 120x180 cm. Also in a shopping complex you can find partitions created in the Philippines. An incredible model “Fauna” ($590.00) was brought from the Philippines, made of painted metal, decorated with chasing, and images of the sun, strange birds, and plants were used as ornamental decor. Various types of materials can also be used as filler for the frame base:
Fabrics; Paper; Stained glass; Mirrors; Plexiglas; Cellular polycarbonate; Paper twine; Leather; Plants.
Racks with shelves
Racks are primarily distinguished by their shelves. Thanks to the shelves in the rack, you can show your creative nature.
Using the shelves of the racks to the maximum, you can achieve intelligent space saving. For example, it is better to place a home library on a shelf. It is also recommended to store memorabilia, photographs and accessories in a visible place - this will both save space and create comfort.
Thanks to the racks with doors, you can fit a lot of things in them.
Tips for choosing
The buyer must take into account many nuances when choosing. For example, the size of the shelving depends on the size of the room.
In small rooms, such as a hallway, it is best to install small shelves, while giving preference to those that have special compartments for things. They can hold clothes, such as hats and scarves, while others can hold boxes of shoes. Bags can be stored on a rack.
Wall mounted shelving fits perfectly into kitchens. Here you can place dishes and household appliances.
It is recommended to install shelving in living rooms, zoning the space, or placing books in them, or even a TV, if the size of the shelving allows it. There are models that have a special place for the TV. The shelving in the living room can be of any size and should match the overall style.
On the store's website you can see photos of IKEA shelving to make your choice easier. White IKEA shelving is very popular in the store and will add a sense of style.
Kitchen layout - the Swedish art of simplicity
The main feature of Swedish cuisine is the simple lines and functionality of each element. Convenience of the hostess, carefully thought out ergonomics. IKEA frame and modular collections can be placed in different ways on the available space.
Linear kitchen
All elements are lined up in a single line along one of the walls or in the middle of a spacious room. In this case, the distance from the sink to the refrigerator and stove should be 1.5 m or less. Ideally, the housewife can reach all three main elements without moving from her place or by taking one step.
Spread your arms out to the sides as wide as possible. Measure the distance between your fingertips. This will be the size of the most effective working area. The rest of the kitchen space can be given to cabinets and cupboards.
L-shaped kitchen
The L-shaped layout is convenient for small spaces. In this case, the sink can be located either in the corner of the set or on a straight section of the countertop. The main thing is to adhere to the principle of the working triangle.
The IKEA website contains a planner program in which you can design your kitchen using the company's cabinet furniture.
Use the arm's length rule when forming a work triangle. Extend your arms in front of you. This is the top. Ideally, there is a sink here. Spread your arms to the sides - this is the place for the refrigerator and stove. Of course, the shape and area of the room make their own adjustments. However, try to adhere to the recommended distances.
U-shaped kitchen
The set, built in the shape of the letter “P”, allows you to make the most efficient use of every centimeter of available space. In this case, one of the walls can be dedicated to spacious Swedish-style buffets. They will fill your interior with comfort and light thanks to their characteristic lattice facades.
One of the sides of the set can be replaced with a built-in rack if the kitchen is located in a studio.
Island kitchen
An island is necessary in spacious rooms. It allows the housewife to cook while facing the guests and household members. In addition, it makes it possible to place the sink or stove in the center of the kitchen, shortening the path between the main elements.
