Sliding wardrobes, pros and cons, how to fit into the interior, taking into account the design of the facade

A modern house is so good because it has everything you need for convenience and comfort. But for a modern person it is important that there is a lot of space, light. If you recall the history of furniture and imagine bulky walls, then for small apartments this option is unacceptable. Where is more convenient built-in furniture, for example, sliding wardrobes, which will help to visually increase the space.

Advantages and disadvantages

Built-in furniture has many advantages. In particular, sliding wardrobes have only pluses:

universal, can be installed in the living room, bedroom or corridor, that is, in any room;
allows you to rationally use any corner of the room;
diversity and variability - the ability to produce in any form at the discretion of the owner (built-in, direct, angular, cabinet);
such furniture allows you to hide unsuccessful places after repair;
the use of environmentally friendly materials;
simplicity of a constructive solution;
excellent capacity - sometimes it seems that the size is small for a sliding wardrobe, but there are a lot of things included;
backlit sliding wardrobe is made in any size;
internal equipment depends on the wishes of the customer;
It can be used both for storing clothes and household appliances.

It would seem that with so many pluses there can be no minuses, but each item will always have flaws. There are also here, although there are few of them and with proper use, you can forget about them. Minor flaws are unlikely to scare anyone away, and what are the disadvantages - described below:

systems of closing and opening doors quickly wear out;
design specifics do not allow to see all the contents of the cabinet at once
there is no way to install standard lighting or its cost will be much higher;
aluminum structures are usually used for mounting, and this is a soft material and it is short-lived.

Still experts note that it is necessary to carefully monitor all mechanisms, otherwise they will quickly fail. The latest innovations proposed, made using the latest proven technology, have no shortcomings. Cons are not so scary, you need to slightly modify the design, be careful and follow the recommendations of specialists, then a long cabinet will delight its owners with a beautiful appearance and the work of mechanisms for a long time.

Varieties

The main advantage is the sliding doors of the compartment, as in a train. They look exquisite, create a special atmosphere in the house. In the modern interior, the doors are made not of the usual wood, but of glass, mirrors. Recently, stained glass door is in demand. Beautiful painting or ornament will help emphasize the style of the whole house, make the home special, attractive.

Since the first such device was installed at home by a simple American employee in a one-room apartment, many years have passed. Now this is not an angular structure, but a modern structure with different design options, presented in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Designers offer different and often original options for the cabinet. Depending on the type, you can put it in any room.

The main types are built-in and cabinet. But increasingly, angular and straight lines are in demand. Before deciding which cabinet is best, you need to find out the basic classification:

Corner - can be placed in the corner of the room. Any free space will do. A corridor is a good place, then all outer clothing, shoes will fit there. Some people like the U-shaped version installed in the corner of the room;
direct sliding wardrobe - successfully uses the space from wall to wall, sometimes this design is used as a partition between rooms. The model is inexpensive, the design is installed on two sides of the room. The walls of the room are side walls, so no additional material is required. The resulting closet is homely, practical and roomy;
built-in - placed in the niche of a room, kitchen, corridor or loggia. Shelves, compartment doors are equipped, inserts from metal, wood, plexiglass are possible;
cabinet sliding wardrobes can consist of several modules. The basis is a compartment with hangers or a large department for large items and various shelves, shelving, mezzanines can be attached to it. Modules are selected by the owners depending on the purpose, style of design.

Many people ask the question: "How to choose a wardrobe?". First you need to decide what will be stored there and in which rooms to place it. Varieties of wardrobes are diverse. From each type you can make your own special version. It can be furniture for a nursery, library, dressing room, it can be installed in Khrushchev, or it can be used when a studio apartment is being designed.

Designers offer many options. Ideas are completely different and sometimes extraordinary. The design can include not only wood, but also glass, mirrors, metal, eco-leather trim. Sliding wardrobes made of leather photos, which are collected in a selection, are presented in different colors. They look elegant and fit perfectly into the living room, made in modern style. The most important thing is to combine the materials correctly, and then the room will acquire its own unique look. There are many ideas, do not rush into a choice.

Built in

Case

Straight

Angular

Materials of manufacture

Designs can be made of various materials:

wood is an expensive and at the same time reliable material, which is also environmentally friendly and durable. Most often, models made of natural wood are made in a classic style, although if properly designed, they can also be used for other interior styles;
Particleboard - the material is wood shavings connected to a slab using formaldehyde resins. This material is quite common and popular, due to its strength and low cost;
MDF is an environmentally friendly material, which, thanks to its flexibility, allows you to create interesting designs. Models from it can have different colors and textures.

Wooden

Chipboard

MDF

The appearance of the facade

Common standard options for the manufacture of the facade is the use of chipboard and mirrors. The main advantage is low cost. Such a solution is not only beneficial from a financial point of view, but also the advantage is that the structure can be installed in any room and it will fit well into any interior. You can install such a wardrobe in the entire wall. In addition, caring for such furniture is very simple.

There are many more types of facades, each in its own way is good:

classical;
geometric;
diagonal;
sector;
wave.

For classics, chipboard sheets and mirrors are used. Sliding wardrobe veneer is the most popular. Sometimes several colorful images are used on the mirror. The shape of the facade of a geometric shape is interesting. Doors are made of rectangles, and decorated can be sheets of chipboard, mirrors, glass. This home wardrobe can be installed anywhere.

For diagonal facades, metal profiles are used. With their help, it is possible to divide the doors into parts. With such facades, swing wardrobes are often made.

Wave façades are complex in execution. If you can make your home unusual, modern, then you should pay attention to this option. If the facade is rounded, it turns out a concave sliding wardrobe, where there are no sharp transitions, all elements smoothly merge into a single whole. There is an alternative to this option - a completely round facade.

A round wardrobe will save the room from sharp corners. The room will visually become more spacious and brighter. A good solution would be to install it in Khrushchev. A small apartment will become visually larger. Such a sliding wardrobe will fit nicely into the entire wall.

Fans of modern style will appreciate the sectoral facades. With the help of metal profiles, the facade is divided into individual sectors - small cells. Then they are made out in any variant and comfortable, fashionable sliding wardrobes turn out.

The surface of the facade is matte and glossy. Sliding wardrobe veneer will always find its place in any room. Low cost, the item itself is easy to care for. Gloss sliding wardrobe looks very elegant, this is a great option for the living room, study. Modern household care products for such furniture will facilitate the task of the owners and will extend the service life.

From time to time it will be necessary to lubricate all mechanisms, hinges with machine oil. Rub the glass with aerosols, the varnish coating with polish. Often there are problems with mechanisms for moving doors. It is important that garbage is not forgotten in them. From time to time, brush and wipe with a damp soft cloth. There were times that the doors flew out of the mechanisms due to pranks. Children are very interested in riding "wagons". Therefore, do not load the doors and explain to the children where it is better to ride. If there is no unnecessary load on the mechanisms, the surface is constantly clean, well-groomed, then the furniture will serve its owners for a long time.

The choice of internal content

Before filling, you need to decide what the function of the furniture is, in which room it will stand. Regardless of purpose, there must always be three main parts:

the basis;
lower section;
top part.

Any sliding wardrobe with shelves of different sizes has the main components. The basis is the departments where the hangers are placed, shelves for things. There may be several departments. May consist of two, three, four parts. Depends on the size and purpose. It is up to the owner to choose.

Typically coplanar models have:

1 department - for storing outerwear;
Division 2 - for everyday use clothing;
Division 3 - for small things.

At the bottom, shoes, documents or accessories are often stored. The upper part consists of shelves for hats and various small items. The number of shelves, hangers is calculated individually. You should immediately consider further use.

Internal shelves can be:

stationary;
retractable;
mesh.

Built-in or stationary shelves are multifunctional. On them you can put any things, from hats to books. They are durable, made of chipboard. They can also be designed to place household appliances on them.

To create grace, you need to purchase a sliding wardrobe with glass. Glass can be not only a door, but also shelves. They will successfully accommodate light souvenirs, framed photographs, decor elements, magazines. Often models with glass shelves are installed in dining rooms and cabinets. Furniture with glass elements seems lightweight. The gentle gloss of the surface is successfully combined with glass inserts.

Retractable shelves are needed to store clothes (shirts, trousers, shirts and T-shirts) or other medium-sized items. They are convenient, practical, you need to push the shelf and choose the right thing. Sliding wardrobes with rattan will create a special cosiness in the house. Such models often make as many drawers as possible. Mesh shelves are rarely used. They are also practical and are used to store small items. On them you can put belts, silk scarves, ties, suspenders.

For storage of small things, a sliding wardrobe with drawers is convenient. Depending on the destination, the necessary depth of the boxes is selected. Shallow and small-sized drawers are suitable for storing jewelry or documents. Deep - will serve as a good storage for bedding and towels.

What interiors are suitable

Recent design proposals prove that coupe models in the interior of any home look great. If you choose the style, decoration, then any room will only win. A large role is played not only by dimensions, but also by selected materials. If you want to make the house a little European, you should pay attention to the finish of metal and glass.

A made cabinet with glass doors and mirror inserts will allow not only compactly accommodating all household items, but also visually expand the space and add charm to the room. A soft ottoman with the same finish or a comfortable small armchair should be placed next to it.

Cases with a picture will be appreciated by lovers of oriental style. Blossoming sakura on the glass will create a warm atmosphere in the house. Drawings are selected at the request of the customer. The work is not easy, the artists will have to work hard, but interesting compositions will be created.

The main requirements when choosing:

choose a place in the house for installation, everything will depend on the correct location: appearance, free space;
design taking into account the general design of the room.

Unusual cabinets are offered by designers for small apartments. Instead of the usual shape of the angular type, you can choose the option of a pentagonal or rounded shape. At first glance, it’s small in size, but if you look inside, you can immediately see by the presence of shelves and hangers that a lot of things can be placed there. If desired, on the side of the finished models, you can install a corner shelf where there is a place for photos, vases, souvenirs.

Starting home repairs, you immediately need to think about what furniture and where it should be. Professional advice will help you create your own special world. Ready-made sliding wardrobes are not a tribute to fashion - this is a good solution for small apartments, the convenience for storing things in spacious houses, in cottages.