Options for fitted wardrobes

It is difficult to imagine the design of an apartment without the nowadays different types of sliding partitions and wings. And if you decide to decorate your home yourself, you will have to face the choice of furniture that will be roomy, not take up much space and decorate the interior. All these advantages are inherent in built-in wardrobes or they are also called wardrobes. In the article we will tell you what are the options for built-in wardrobes, what features of application in different rooms they have.

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Types of fitted wardrobes

Nowadays, almost every house has a wardrobe. It is comfortable, roomy enough with a minimum of space involved, reliable and goes well with any interior. The design of the built-in wardrobes can be anything you want.

There are such types of wardrobes:

• Corner In almost every, even small-sized housing, there is a corner that can be used to store the right things. The best choice would be a wardrobe, small in appearance. But, looking inside you will understand how much space there is in it that can be used to good use. On shelves and drawers you can place a large number of things.

Important! Such cabinets are perfect for a room of square sizes, and for a rectangular.

• Diagonal angular. Unlike the above view, fill the entire corner, as if cutting it off. These cabinets are very stylish and very roomy.
• Freestanding. This is a cabinet with doors that move along a special “rail” on wheels back and forth. They have top, bottom, side and back walls.

Important! This option is perfect for a built-in wardrobe for apartments with high ceilings.

• Embedded. Such designs do not have a top, bottom and back wall. They are made only of side walls, doors, shelves and internal partitions. Such structures cannot be rearranged. These cabinets will save you money, while you get an excellent and convenient system for storing your belongings, as well as a stylish decor element.

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Pros and cons of built-in models of sliding wardrobes

Built-in wardrobes in the interior have both pros and cons.

Pros:

• Space saving, as they are usually built into places that are formed by non-standard forms of premises. Using built-in cabinets, you can hide the flaws in the layout of the room and use unnecessary nooks. The depth of the niche can be increased using drywall.
• These structures are fixed to the surfaces rigidly, while forming a single surface. You can design the product in any style that suits the interior of your room.
• With the help of such cabinets, you can easily divide the zones. You can realize any idea - with their help you can separate, for example, a closet, if the depth of your closet is large.

Important! Built-in cabinets are easy to make to order, which makes it possible to choose the content that suits you personally.

disadvantages

The only drawback is its installation only after careful preparation of the place. If the installation is skewed, the sliding mechanism will quickly wear out and entail additional material costs.

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The choice of material - which is better?

When buying, each of us wants to get inexpensive, but at the same time quality furniture.These factors depend on the material from which it will be made.

Chipboard

Chipboard, which is made from shavings connected by formaldehyde resins, is the most common material for the manufacture of furniture. Its price is low, while it is durable and will last for many years.

Such cabinets can be bought in the store both ready-made and made to order. Now chipboard is covered with a multi-colored laminated film.

Important! The disadvantage of this material is the inability to subject it to fine processing. There are no elegant and beautiful details from a chipboard. These are simple models with an affordable price and good quality.

MDF also consists of chips, but even smaller than chipboard. They are connected by paraffin and laginitis. Such material is more environmentally friendly. It is softer and better treatable. It can be glossy, matte, any color and shape.

Important! From this material you can make stylish and original designs that can be used to translate creative ideas.

Natural wood

It is the most reliable and expensive material. Wood furniture is environmentally friendly and durable.

Important! The only drawback is excessive care, but now there are many special tools that alleviate this problem.

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In which rooms to put a wardrobe?

At first glance, it may seem that the built-in wardrobes in the bedroom interior look the best. But is it? Let's look at all the options for placing this furniture.

In the living room

If you decide to put a wardrobe in the living room and want it to become a bright element in the decor, make its doors made of corrugated or frosted glass, decorate it with a photo picture or stained glass windows. Inside you can hide from prying eyes and dust built-in mini fridge, bar, safe or shelves for books.

Important! A wardrobe in the living room is ideal for lovers of compactness.

In the hall

If you have extra space in the hallway, install the wardrobe without thinking. In it, you can easily place a large number of things of your household, and you do not have to make cabinets in other rooms or be content with its small size.

Important! Make in the hallway an open section for storing outer clothing, a place where shoes and hats will be stored. Do not forget about the shelf for keys, umbrellas, creams.

In the bedroom

The design of the bedroom should be gentle, relaxing and soothing. Using any facades, you can create the design you need, behind which convenient shelves and drawers will be located. You will hide clothes, shoes, bedding, pillows and blankets on them.

Important! Think over a complete set so that after some time it was not necessary to buy additional elements for storage of things.

In the nursery

Children grow very quickly, and the older they get, the more toys, clothes, shoes and things they need. When buying furniture in the nursery, immediately choose a roomy closet so that you do not have to change it in a few years.

Important! Choose furniture for a child’s room only from quality materials with a pleasant color scheme with drawings or stained-glass windows.

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Facades of built-in wardrobes

The style of the whole room will depend on the choice of the appearance of the cabinet. Nowadays, there is a wide variety of species to bring your ideas to life. Consider the most popular options for the facades of built-in cabinets.

Mirrors and Stained Glass

Mirrors look great in small rooms and corridors, which visually significantly increase the space. If it seems to you that mirrors are simple and boring, use stained glass models. They cost a lot, but thanks to their exclusivity, your room will look original. You can also use corrugated or frosted glass if you like versatility, simplicity.

Important! Use the mirrors on the door in the hallway, and you do not have to additionally buy a separate mirror.

Photo facades

You can put any photo on the surface of the doors.It can be matte or glossy.

Choose a picture of your choice. Panorama is suitable for a small room, personal photos - for a bedroom.

Sandblasting

It is possible to apply a drawing to a glass under high pressure using a jet of sand and air. If you do not like bright details, this is the perfect solution for you. This solution is expensive, difficult to manufacture, but will not disregard your guests.

Bamboo, rattan, leather

The use of natural materials for facades has become very fashionable. These materials can be easily combined with each other. It always looks stylish and elegant.

Important! Cabinets made of these materials are universal, suitable for any interior, but they oblige you to harmonious continuation of the design.

Combined

Very often you can find a combination of different materials on the facades. Such wardrobes make it possible to realize several ideas at once and please all family members.

Elite wardrobes

Such cabinets are made only of natural wood - ash, oak, birch, pine. They can be made to order or buy ready-made ones. They can be of different sizes, with any configuration.

Important! Most often, such cabinets are modular - you can change or remove elements at your discretion.

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Stock footage

We looked at what are the built-in wardrobes, main types of materials from which they are made. All these materials with their own characteristics. If you want a classic, choose a tree. Exclusive - MDF, as there are more opportunities for the experiment. No money for an exclusive? - No problem! The main thing is that your furniture is made with high quality, is convenient to use. As a rule, cabinets are used for a long time, so be sure to think over all the details so that you can easily place clothes and shoes in it, and the content of the cabinet will depend on the room in which it will be placed.