How to choose a wardrobe?

Sliding wardrobes are very popular among consumers today. This is due to the fact that thanks to them it is possible to compactly pack things, while “winning” a few extra meters of free space. In order for such a piece of furniture to be really convenient, you should know how to choose a wardrobe, taking into account its features and the place of future placement. Therefore, we bring to your attention some very useful tips that will help you in the process of choosing and developing the future design of the wardrobe.

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What are wardrobes?

Before you purchase this or that model, it is very important to decide on the design that you need, since the further design of the product will depend on this. Sliding wardrobes are conditionally divided into the following types:

• Case. Its main advantage is that such a model can be installed anywhere in the apartment or house, and eventually change its location.
• Built in. Such a cabinet is installed only once, and it cannot be rearranged. This is due to the fact that in this design there are some details that are inherent in the sliding wardrobe. Its main advantage is that it is ideal for small rooms, as it takes up little space and is most often located in corners.

Important! When choosing a built-in wardrobe, you should pay attention to the fact that it is not recommended to install it to walls made of drywall.

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How to choose a wardrobe?

In order not to be mistaken with the purchase of such furniture, one should take into account all the nuances that may arise in the selection process.

Decide on the design

The main difference between the wardrobe and other models is the presence in the design of a wide variety of parts made of metal, wood, plastic or glass. This makes it possible to choose the right design suitable for all styles of interior decoration.

Important! In addition, how to use ready-made design options, you can create your own to order. Of course, such a cabinet will be a little more expensive, but then you will become the owner of unique furniture made in a single copy.

In addition, great attention should be paid to color design. The color of the finished product should ideally fit into the interior, so the wardrobe should be made in the same color scheme that is present in the room. If the cabinet is large and bulky, then the color palette should be placed evenly.

Important! If you doubt or are not sure of the correctness of the choice, stop on mirror design. Besides the fact that it is very stylish, you also visually increase the space.

Choosing the material for the facade

In order to choose the right wardrobe in the hallway, bedroom, living room, nursery or other room, it is very important to pay attention to the future facade. Most often they are made from:

• Glass tinted in silver or bronze, as well as mirrors;
• Tiles or panels made of wood;
• Colored or transparent glasses.

Such facades can be used both independently and by combining them. For example, polymer colored varnish, batik, stencils or mosaics are applied to glass or mirrors.

Important! Very original are sliding wardrobes, the facade of which is decorated with hand-painted.

We select the door

The doors of the closet can be quite large and have a height of about 2.65 meters and a width of up to 1 meter.

Important! When choosing a door, always focus on the facade, because if they are too heavy, they simply will not be able to function normally.

In addition, you should definitely pay attention to the door opening mechanism. He can be:

• Roller. In this case, the door of the sliding wardrobe is built into the metal frame, and movements occur along the groove on the roller guides. This method is the most common and cheapest, but less reliable. The disadvantages include the fact that due to a foreign object or accidental impact, the rollers can simply slip out of the grooves and break.

Important! When choosing a roller door opening system, always check what material they are made of. The best option is metal, less resistant - plastic with PTFE coating. It is better not to choose wheels that are made of simple plastic, as they will not last you a year.

• Monorail. In this case, the rollers move along special monorails. Such models are much more expensive, but at the same time they are more reliable and protected against accidental “slipping”.

Choose the profile of the sliding design of the sliding wardrobe

A profile is the cabinet design itself, that is, a metal frame, a system of guides, etc. It can be made of different metals. The most popular are the following types of profiles:

• Steel. Such a system is the most common and fairly budget. Its advantage is durability and reliability. The only drawback of this design is the noise that occurs when opening or closing the cabinet door. This is due to the fact that such a profile somewhat “pulls” the door, thereby creating a load on the hardware.
• Aluminum. These designs are somewhat more expensive, but at the same time they look much more elegant, neater and more original. Such systems are much thinner than the previous ones, so you will have more options for decorating the door facade. Their main advantage is that they are completely silent. The only drawback of this design is that aluminum profiles can not withstand the load, so their service life is no more than 8 years, in contrast to the steel profile, which serves almost all of life.

Inner fullness

In order to choose the right wardrobe, it is very important to determine its “inner world”, since its functionality and convenience will depend on this. For example, pay attention not to simple drawers, but to those that can be removed completely. Or, perhaps, you need a pantograph, thanks to which you can place clothes in two levels with the function of lowering the second floor.

Important! When developing an internal design, always specify the distance between the shelves. It should be at least 30-35 centimeters, so as not to be too narrow, and not more than 60-70 centimeters, so that it is convenient to place things.

Internal filling always needs to be planned and designed in advance, regardless of the future contents of the wardrobe. Most often for internal planning use:

1. Standard and extendable shelves;
2. Ordinary and drawers;
3. Clothes rods (they can be “under the cloak” and have a length of about 150 centimeters, as well as “t-shirts” - about 120 centimeters);
4. Retractable mesh baskets on casters located in the lower part;
5. Mini-lift for belts and ties;
6. Cell shelves;
7. Steel and aluminum hangers;
8. Nets or escalators for furniture storage;
9. Additional internal lighting.

Important! When calculating the future size of a wardrobe, you need to consider:

• Massive door construction, under which it is necessary to take at least 8 centimeters;
• 50 centimeters of depth to leave under the underwear;
• About 160 centimeters are recommended to take under outer clothing;
• Allocate a minimum of 90 centimeters for the storage of suits and shirts.

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Do not forget about manufacturing companies

Before ordering a wardrobe, you must observe certain “rules of caution":

• Preliminary specify what time the company chosen by you is in the market.

Important! Pay your attention to manufacturers and sellers who have been on the furniture market for at least 5 years and have established themselves only on the positive side.

• Examine and analyze customer reviews.
• Analyze and compare prices for your chosen model or similar among other manufacturers.
• Check the availability of the central office, as well as the range of additional services provided.

Important! Always check for a warranty on the product you purchased.

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How to choose a wardrobe in the bedroom?

When buying a wardrobe in the bedroom, you need to consider that it is functional, spacious enough, but not bulky, while ideally fitting into the overall interior of the room. Therefore:

• If the room has a small area, then in this case, a model with mirrors would be an ideal option. Thanks to this solution, you can visually increase the space.
• For a large bedroom, it is best to select the corner models of the wardrobe. Thus, you can emphasize all the features of interior design.

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How to choose a wardrobe in the hallway?

As for the hallway, in this case, the best option would be a model with a large mirror, a shelf for the phone, a hanger, and a dressing table.

Important! When choosing a wardrobe, do not forget that it must fully comply with and complement the interior of the room. For example, if the hallway is decorated in Minimalism, it is best to hide all the accessories behind the mirrored cabinet doors.

As internal filling, it is necessary to think in advance and arrange containers and shelves for storing items such as gloves, hats, umbrellas, scarves and all kinds of tools necessary to care for clothes and shoes.

Important! During the purchase and planning of the future design of the wardrobe, it is very important to provide for a special shelf for shoes. Its dimensions entirely depend on the number of family members. In addition, do not forget about the ottoman, because it is very convenient.

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How to choose a wardrobe in the living room?

Since the living room is the face of your home, it is very important that the wardrobe is quite roomy and perfectly harmonizes with the overall interior design. Therefore, choosing such a cabinet for the living room, it is best to pay attention to the combined models. For example, with the presence of open and closed racks. In the open you can place video and audio equipment, and in closed ones you can hide things from prying eyes.

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As you can see, it’s very easy to choose a wardrobe, given the advice and recommendations of our experts. Putting them into practice, you will choose exactly the model that will be not only the main and brightest accent of the interior, but also a very functional element of furniture in which you can easily place all your things.