Dressing rooms are becoming increasingly common; they are present in new buildings, cottages, and country houses. Redevelopment of an ordinary apartment may also involve the arrangement of a dressing room. The room is used for storing clothes and shoes, which allows you to maintain order and keep things clean. When creating a dressing room design, it is recommended to follow certain rules; the choice of door plays an important role. The design must fit into the interior of the apartment, be quite reliable and comfortable. Before choosing doors for your dressing room, it is recommended to consult with a designer, he will give recommendations.
Kinds
Many people are interested in how to make a dressing room with their own hands. However, we note that not everyone considers it important to pay attention to such an important design detail as the door. This is completely wrong, since this aspect largely determines the level of comfort of the system for storing personal belongings and shoes. The following describes the most popular wardrobe doors in recent years.
Swing
A high level of practicality, comfort, the ability to organize personal belongings, shoes, bags, reliable protection for clothes - these are not all the advantages that spacious wardrobe systems can demonstrate. The main thing is to choose a door that is convenient for use.
If the space of the room allows, you can install a swing door for the dressing room. The photo will demonstrate similar options. It has a number of advantages, including the following qualities:
- the ability to provide the dressing room with reliable protection from the penetration of sunlight, dust, and insects;
- high sound insulation qualities;
- affordable cost of purchase and installation, widespread use;
- aesthetic appearance, special charm, brevity.
Remember, to install this option you will need enough space in the room. For this reason, swing doors are suitable for dressing rooms in the bedroom, living room or large hallway. If space is limited, installing, and even more so, using such a door will be problematic.
Harmonic
Accordion entrance doors for a dressing room are similar in aesthetics to a screen, the doors of which can be folded or moved aside. This is a practical, compact, easy-to-use option that is suitable for any room style. And if the doors of the model are translucent, the space of a small dressing room will visually appear more spacious. But in order for such a door to function without additional difficulties, you will need to allocate a space equal to the width of the doors.
Accordion doors are an interesting option in terms of original design and allow you to transform an ordinary interior by adding new colors to it.
But is it really that reliable? The door structure consists of many slats, so it looks quite fragile. But, as practice shows, problems arise only with models with low-quality fittings, which should be absolutely rejected. If you choose a high-quality product in the form of an accordion with all the certificates, there will be no problems with its operation for a long period of time.
Coupe
Coupe models are incredibly popular due to their practicality. When producing doors for wardrobe compartments, the same mechanism is used as in the production of sliding wardrobes. The doors move apart along aluminum guides thanks to the presence of rollers. Since the frame of such a door is made of high-strength metal, it becomes reliable, durable, and practical. But those models that have transverse metal profiles are even more reliable and resistant to impact. Therefore, they deserve the attention of buyers.
Very interesting to look at and incredibly comfortable to use, radius doors for a corner-type dressing room. The doors of such models move to the sides not along a flat guide, but along a curved one in the shape of a semicircle with a different radius, which allows you to somewhat expand the space of a small dressing room. They give the interior a special uniqueness, transform the space and fill it with comfort.
Roto door
The design has a very non-standard appearance, a laconic design in the style of futurism. It looks more like a door from the distant future, where all objects lose their usual appearance, than a modern product. For this reason, it is not appropriate to install roto fabric in a classic interior; it is more suitable for modern dressing rooms decorated in loft, high-tech, and fusion styles. Use a roto door when arranging a dressing room, and your home will definitely not be called outdated in terms of design or unfashionable.
The basis of this design is a rotating mechanism, so the canvas can rotate around its axis and open in different directions. To install the rotary version with your own hands, you will need enough free space, as in the case of a regular swing door. For this reason, rotary doors are used only in spacious rooms where you can install a conventional swing structure in a wardrobe.
Pencil case
Another original option for installation in the dressing room of a city apartment or country cottage is a pencil case door. Its design consists of guides, carriages, rollers, and door leaf. These are original-looking designs that have a high degree of comfort and reliability.
At the pencil case door, the doors are hidden in the wall, not requiring a large area. When open, they do not block the passage inside the dressing room, do not overload its space, and do not draw the emphasis onto themselves. All this is ideal for a small-sized apartment, where space is limited and it is simply impossible to install a lot of large-sized furniture.
But it is worth noting that the installation of such a system is somewhat complicated. Without certain skills and tools, doing it yourself can be difficult. Therefore, it is better to leave this issue in the hands of professional craftsmen, then the structure will work for a long time without difficulties or breakdowns.
Techno
Those who want to arrange a dressing room in their bedroom in their home should take a closer look at the techno door. These are unusual structures with an original design, a high level of comfort and an affordable price.
The principle of movement of a techno door for a dressing room is similar to the design of a sliding wardrobe. The doors move in different directions along an aluminum guide and fit one after another.
However, such models do not have bottom rails, so they are suitable for interiors with a flat, smooth floor without thresholds between rooms. That is why, when arranging a dressing room with a techno door, it is important to organize a perfectly level base and a smooth floor covering. On the other hand, this design feature somewhat reduces the soundproofing qualities of the canvas.
Such models are especially good for families with small children. After all, when entering the dressing room, they will not trip over the lower fasteners or catch their shoes on them, which increases the risk of falling and getting injured.
Hinged doors for dressing room
Such models can be considered a classic design option for doorways. The advantages of the swing system include:
- efficiency;
- organic combination with the interior of any style;
- wide range of models, numerous offers of materials.
Disadvantages: the mandatory presence of free space for opening the doors and, in a sense, the patterns of the models.
Depending on the number of leaves, doors can be single-leaf or double-leaf. The choice of model is influenced by the size of the doorway, the size of the dressing room and the design of the room.
Manufacturing materials
Modern doors that are used to equip a dressing room are made from a wide range of materials with different performance parameters and specific features. Let's describe the most popular options:
- The natural wooden door to the dressing room is distinguished by high aesthetic qualities, natural naturalness, and environmental friendliness. But it is heavy, bulky, expensive, so it is worth installing only when the room is large, spacious, and all the furniture in it is made of natural wood;
- A glass door for a dressing room has become increasingly popular lately, because it can be decorated with a drawing, photo, stained glass, or mirrors. The mirrored door to the dressing room looks very unusual. Of course, it is not suitable for every style of room decoration, but mirrored doors allow you to visually expand the boundaries of a narrow space, making it more spacious and comfortable. But when installing such products, many difficulties arise;
- plastic - lightweight, practical, low cost. But it has low wear resistance and scratches are very noticeable. In addition, the aesthetics of plastic is still inferior to other materials in its beauty, style, and charm;
- a curtain instead of a door is another option when arranging a dressing room if there is not enough space in the room, and its owner is used to order. It is worth choosing light translucent textiles for small rooms or thick curtains with lambrequins and other pompous decorative elements if the room is spacious, bright, and decorated in the appropriate way.
Tree
Glass
Plastic
Curtain
Selection of components
The quality of components and fittings also plays an important role. The service life of the door leaf depends on this. Hinges, trim, handle and other components create a system. All parts are included with the door. If you need to replace parts, pay attention to the following parameters:
- similar characteristics and parameters of fittings;
- light weight handle;
- compatibility of colors of trim, frame and door, which is especially important when installing models made of MDF and chipboard;
- The width of the seal must be equal to the thickness of the web.
Decoration methods
The design of the door for a dressing room in a bedroom or hallway plays a very important role in creating a truly cozy living space. A solid canvas may look somewhat boring and monotonous, so the doors are selected with original decorations.
The decor must certainly be in harmony with the decoration of the surrounding space, becoming an organic part of it. The most popular dressing room door decorating techniques today are described below.
| Decoration technique | pros | Minuses |
| Stained glass | Glass with engraving looks very stylish and modern. This design can become a decoration for a room, bringing comfort, charm, and style. | The rather high cost of stained glass makes many people want to refuse this type of decor for their dressing room doors. |
| Mirror inserts | They allow you to visually expand the space of a narrow room to accommodate a wardrobe and make it lighter. | Mirrors are afraid of mechanical impact. Impacts can cause it to break, crack, or crumble. |
| Sandblasting pattern on glass | Durable, practical, does not fade when exposed to sunlight, and the most durable option does not scratch. The choice of designs is very wide, which allows you to choose the current option for every taste. | Doors with similar decor are not cheap. |
| Fluted glass inserts | Glass allows light to pass through, so the room will be brighter and more comfortable. Doors with glass inserts look interesting, stylish, and expensive. | Glass can break if hit hard, so you need to use these sheets carefully. |
Please note that the chosen decoration technique should be reflected in the decor of other objects present in the room. Then the interior will be harmonious, beautiful, and laconically completed in design terms.
Fluted glass
Mirror inserts
Stained glass
Sandblasting drawing
Sliding doors to the dressing room
The popularity of the design is explained by several reasons: it is easy to fit to any opening and installed in rooms of different sizes.
Advantages:
- safety and ease of use;
- various options for doors for the dressing room (folding, compartment, book, accordion);
- availability of replacement of individual structural parts;
- space saving (no space required to open the doors);
- stylish aesthetic appearance thanks to the variety of panel design options. It is not difficult to choose a model that harmoniously complements the design of the room.
When ordering sliding doors, you need to take into account the design flaws:
- limited view of the wardrobe;
- canvases do not always move silently;
- the doors do not fit tightly;
- structural weakness can lead to door breakage;
- the cost of sliding models is higher than hinged ones.
Standard equipment for a sliding system: frame, sliding mechanisms, door leaves, fittings and trim.
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Natural wood
Doors made of valuable wood are a symbol of reliability, durability and high status. They outlast almost all other types of materials in terms of service life, if, of course, they are properly cared for. The only thing you should protect wood from is the increased level of humidity in the room. Doors made of natural wood are an indispensable attribute in Provence and country, as well as in ethnic and eco-style.
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Roller doors made of natural wood for dressing room
Decoracrylic
These are acrylic doors, between the leaves of which an insert with natural motifs is placed: leaves, flowers, stones, shells, and so on. Acrylic in this case can be transparent. This design of sliding doors is ideal for an interior where natural notes are already present. For example, the pattern on the pillows can echo the inserts on the doors.
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Sliding doors decoracrylic
Cassette
They are also called pencil cases. Cassette doors are the most expensive on this list. The high cost is due to the design of the system: the doors are installed deep into the wall and move inside it. This helps save space, but they require a hollow or thick wall to install, making the job more difficult. The installation is quite complicated, so it is better to entrust it to an experienced technician.
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Dressing room with cassette sliding doors
