Cabinet-pencil case: beauty, ergonomics and modern chic (24 photos)

Limited square meters in modern apartments make us think about the compactness and capacity of storage systems. For this, the designers created a new and original furniture design - a pencil case . They are relatively inexpensive, spacious and take up little space. Closets for clothes are very popular .

A pencil case is a good solution for small spaces.

Kinds

In fact, in absolutely any home there is a place for compact and versatile furniture. However, the designers have provided for all possible interior options and developed several types of pencil cases. There are these types of structures:

• Angular;
• Diagonal-angular;
• Built-in;
• Hanging cabinet;
• Floor type, standing separately from other pieces of furniture.

A corner cabinet or spacious storage for clothes can be decorated so that this attribute will suit any interior.

Sometimes a pencil case with a mirror or a double-leaf version is combined with a sliding wardrobe. This way it is possible to use the usable area to the maximum. The room looks neat, tidy, there is no feeling of cluttering the space with small household attributes.

Built-in type

The built-in pencil case in the interior is a specific design, devoid of a ceiling and a back wall. This attribute is often placed in a children's room or kitchen. This is a solid structure, the location of which cannot be changed so easily.

The design with shelves and drawers is considered the most versatile. Often, a built-in wardrobe for clothes is made to order, taking into account the characteristics of the room where the furniture will be located.

Pencil case, freestanding in the room

For a living room or bedroom, a cabinet with shelves on wheels is most often purchased. Such structures can ride on a special “rail”. Furniture can be moved to any point in the room or moved to a completely different location.

A tall cabinet is used in rooms with very high ceilings. It is not advisable to make built-in structures, and you also don’t want to give up a convenient furniture attribute.

Corner designs

In small apartments you can often find a narrow corner wardrobe. It will fit in the nursery, in the hallway, and even in the kitchen it will find its place. The right combination of shelves and drawers will allow you to turn a miniature cabinet into a completely solid container for clothes, kitchen utensils or other household items.

A narrow corner pencil case is sometimes even placed on balconies or loggias, if the dimensions and design features of the location allow. The floor type with drawers allows you to fit a maximum of things on the balcony without creating chaos and confusion.

Facade decoration

The external design of the facade plays a special role. A lot depends on how the pencil case looks on the outside - the location of its installation, careful handling, as well as the frequency of maintenance. Below are popular options for pencil case facades.

In addition to using laminated chipboard, glass can be used as the main material for the facades of doors and drawers. The stained glass drawings on it are well suited for placement in a children's room. MDF facades are the best option for a bright kitchen, and metal door fittings are the choice for strict interiors. If desired, during operation the facade can be decorated with children's stickers or artistic painting.

Chipboard as the main material

Chipboard is a chipboard bonded with a number of formaldehyde resins that are safe for humans. The material is popular due to its low price, excellent strength characteristics, and ease of use. This type of cabinet-case for the kitchen and hallway is the ideal solution.

However, the material is also known for its shortcomings. Chipboard cannot be finely processed. Simply put, it is impossible to make elegant, unusual products from it. A traditional pencil case with drawers or a double-leaf element with shelves represents simplicity and conservatism in a modern interior.

Cabinets: a wealth of choice

Due to the popularity of built-in household appliances, the most popular type of kitchen cabinet today is the column. And this is understandable: the amount of equipment in a modern kitchen is so great that a person is faced with the question of where to hide it.

Microwave oven, multicooker, food processor, oven, dishwasher - and this is not a complete list. Floor canisters-speakers are a quick and optimal solution to this problem.

With their help, you can competently plan your kitchen space: there will be more free space, and it will be convenient for the housewife to cook when all the equipment is correctly placed, and there is no feeling of clutter.

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If you need to hide the refrigerator, use a tall pencil case with a door.

For apartments with a small kitchen, the ideal option is a corner pencil case, which will save precious centimeters.

Pencil cases with MDF

MDF is formed from tiny chips, even smaller than chipboard. Sawdust is glued together using paraffin and lignite. This material is much more suitable for “gold” eco standards.

MDF has captivated modern craftsmen with its delicacy, a certain pliability, and ease of use. A retractable pencil case or a beautiful book element, narrow ornate designs, original stylish designs - a good craftsman can create a true masterpiece from MDF parts.

Any shape or color of the product, freedom in choosing textures and auxiliary accessories make such material extremely popular. Don’t also forget that a similar cabinet with drawers, like the previous options, remains in the category of budget, publicly available products.

Cabinet pencil case in the bedroom - design features

Very narrow and tall cabinet modules are called pencil cases. Their distinctive features are:

• Only 1 department. For more efficient filling, it is divided into several sections by shelves;
• 1 door. In rare cases, a pair of swing doors is provided. Due to the fact that the width of the cabinet itself rarely exceeds 40 cm, the door is almost always 1;
• Versatility. Can be used not only as a wardrobe. You can place bed linen, books, decor, etc. inside;
• An ideal component for walls and slides. Looks very nice in combination with wide cabinets and wall cabinets;
• May close. Reception won't help much with children. There are usually several drawers located below.

Appearance of pencil cases

You should not perceive this piece of furniture solely as a practical and functional thing, not burdened with a special style and aesthetics. In fact, any artistic idea can be realized on the façade of a pencil case using special techniques. Thus, the conservatism of the forms and the versatility of the product are preserved, but the aesthetic value and exclusivity of this piece of furniture are significantly increased.

Mirrors and stained glass

An ordinary pencil case (white, black, classic walnut, elegant wenge or any bright color) can be turned into an original interior decoration. To make the design look airy and light, combine mirrors and glass based on pastel tones of wood, plastic or even a metal base.

A mirrored cabinet looks good in small rooms or narrow corridors. Thanks to the mirror fabric, it is possible to visually expand the space and make the product itself more “elegant”. If designs with glass and mirrors seem too simple and boring, you can decorate the facade of the cabinet with stained glass windows. Such decor costs a lot of money, but it also looks majestic and respectable.

Sandblasting drawing

A floor-mounted black or white cabinet can be decorated with a sandblasted design. A special pattern is applied to the glass under air pressure using sand. Such artificial “scratches” look very unusual, decorating the surface in a special way. To create original ornaments, a glass base is required.

This is an ideal option for those who do not like overly bright, pretentious, catchy elements in the interior, but also consider banal white gloss or the classic “walnut” color boring and ordinary.

It is worth mentioning the fact that the technology is quite expensive, but the end result is worth the money spent.

Phototechnology

The children's pencil case is decorated in a special way. A simple wood texture or black gloss will clearly not please a child. The easiest way to decorate the facade of a pencil case is to apply any photograph to the surface.

For children in the nursery and primary school groups, favorite cartoon characters or fairy-tale characters are suitable. If the interior of the nursery is stylized in a special way, photo printing on the front of the cabinet will help strengthen the design idea. For example, if the room imitates a submarine, the cabinet automatically transforms into a huge window through which you can see the amazing inhabitants of the seabed.

The drawing can be situational, depict a landscape, a child’s idol, a family photo and much more. In the bedroom, a glossy canvas can be decorated with general photographs of the spouses. They can be very intimate, giving the interior a touch of romance or eroticism.

In the kitchen, the utensil holder can be safely decorated with gastronomic motifs. These are favorite still lifes, original installations with fruit, wine, fresh pastries, coffee or chocolate. However, it is worth remembering a sense of proportion, as well as approaching proportions wisely. For example, in a cramped small-sized kitchen on a narrow pencil case, a huge nut or large berries will look ridiculous.

Frame

The frame of a linear product is formed by the sidewalls, back panel, upper and lower horizon. It is characterized by the following dimensions:

• height in the range from 1.8 to 2.5 m;
• width 40-50 cm;
• depth - from 35 to 50 cm.

The product is usually equipped with one door, but you can also find a double-leaf version.

The design of the corner and radius cabinets does not have a backdrop, since the side walls converge at 90°.

The width of such products is 50-80 cm, the height is within the same limits as that of the previous type. Narrow corner wardrobes for bedrooms should not be made too deep, as this will make them difficult to use.

The body of the pencil case is made of wood and wood boards.

• Bedside cabinets and pencil cases for bedrooms made of natural wood are the best choice. They are distinguished by durability, reliability, attractive appearance, and environmental safety. Weaknesses: impressive cost, heavy weight, excessive massiveness.
• MDF is the optimal combination of price and quality. The material is characterized by density, strength, provides wide possibilities in terms of decoration, and does not emit harmful substances.
• Chipboard is the most affordable option in terms of price. However, particle boards are too loose, absorb moisture intensively, and deform under load. Before purchasing, you must make sure that the chipboard belongs to category E0 or E1, which must be confirmed by a certificate. Other varieties pose a health hazard due to strong formaldehyde emissions.

Bamboo, rattan and leather

Eco-trends are becoming more and more popular. Every day designers come up with new options on how to play with natural textures or materials in a modern interior.

Depending on the stylistic direction and basic idea of ​​the designer, completely different “gifts of nature” are played out. For example, rattan based on a “walnut” shade goes well with glass. This cabinet is perfect for a Mediterranean or Spanish style interior.

The raw, even slightly rough texture of the pine cloth is complemented by leather trim. It looks colorful and expensive.

Bamboo and black facade, strict lines and laconic form will fit perfectly into the concept of an oriental interior. This is a completely different Japan, devoid of bright colors and hackneyed cherry blossom motifs.

Lakomat and lacobel

Continuing to get acquainted with the latest trends and exclusive designs of designers, special attention should be paid to such unusual jewelry as lakomat and lakobel. The first option is translucent frosted glass, one side of which is coated with a special varnish substance.

This allows you to turn an ordinary cabinet with glass into an original and elegant product. This solution is suitable even for the kitchen or children's room: there are no traces of children's fingers.

Lakobel is an opaque glass. Special paint is applied to one of the surfaces. The glass element loses its transparency, but acquires an interesting color. Furniture with lacobel will add special brightness and style to the interior.

Photo of narrow cabinets in the bedroom interior

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This type of cabinets will allow you to effectively use useful meters while adding originality to the design of the room. Diversify your environment at minimal cost.

Rhinestones

Rhinestones are the choice of bold and extravagant individuals. Imitation of precious stones is usually carried out through special processing of lead glass. Small but very attractive details are used everywhere: from decor on accessories and jewelry to the decoration of dishes, mobile phones and nail plates.

Not everyone will decide to decorate their closet with a large number of rhinestones. However, the measured use of bright elements is quite acceptable. Rhinestones will complement a matte or glossy black cabinet well. You can create a chaotic ornament, even somewhat reminiscent of a starry sky (a glossy black cabinet is most suitable for this). As an alternative, the laconic ornament is partially or completely decorated with shiny stones.

Internal filling

Despite their miniature size, pencil cases can be considered a very spacious attribute in modern apartments. Moreover, modern devices, as well as conceptually new storage systems, simply amaze with their thoughtfulness and a certain versatility.

Typically, the cabinet volume is divided into three segments:

• The lower part is reserved for storing shoes;
• The middle segment is intended for things that are used every day by all family members;
• The top of the cabinet is necessary for items that are rarely used (for example, seasonal items for the beach).

Functionality and capacity do not always depend only on the size of the pencil case. By properly designing your workspace, you can store a colossal amount of things even in the smallest cabinet.

Where to put a pencil case in the bedroom

Here are a few options for proper placement:

• Bedside cabinets and pencil cases for the bedroom. Place 2 modules instead of bedside tables, and you will increase the rational use of usable space;
• Near the TV. Look beautiful on the sides of the TV stand;
• With shelves. Use hanging shelves or cabinets to transition between two pencil cases. A very original design solution;
• In the corner. If you have an ugly gap in the corner, then put a pencil case in it.

Storage systems

The most modern cabinets are equipped with a pantograph. This is a unique mechanism that allows you to easily lower or raise the barbell with hangers. Thus, the pantograph can be positioned quite high, thereby freeing up more space in the lower segment of the cabinet.

In addition, the pencil case can be equipped with the following devices:

• Mesh baskets are devices made of metal or plastic. They are mounted on special stands and equipped with rollers that allow the system to be moved at your discretion;
• Bars where things are placed on special hangers;
• System consisting of trouser holders;
• Hangers for belts or ties;
• Shelves designed exclusively for shoes;
• Containers for storing small items;
• Household organizers.

In addition, in relatively large cabinets there may be a special place for an ironing board or a compartment for a vacuum cleaner. There may also be a holder for an iron and storage for other household items.

Types of pencil case facades for bedrooms

Pay attention to the façade design:

• "Deaf". The doors are cut from the same material and are a single sheet;
• Slotted. Part of the door goes into a special slot. Subsequently, it is decorated with an insert of mirror, carved wood, and painted porcelain;
• Frame. The internal part is made of one material. Next, on all sides along the contour, the sash is crimped with a profile made of a different material. Most often this is done using aluminum or PVC plastic. The method resembles a picture frame and has high decorative properties;
• Composite. Fragments of materials with different textures are combined into a single panel using a double-sided profile. Will fit into any interior due to its beautiful appearance and originality.

Door front combination

Your favorite walnut color or your favorite sandblasted decor are just details. We examined the functional aspects related to the filling of pencil case cabinets. However, options for combining the facades of sliding wardrobe doors also play an important role. There are several groups:

• The classic version is a solid facade formed from chipboard sheets to imitate wood or a completely mirror surface of the canvas;
• Geometric facade - sliding doors consist of separate rectangles of factions, which are decorated with glass, mirror sheets, chipboard, and other finishing materials at the discretion of the craftsman and designer;
• Diagonal option - the facade consists of metal profiles that divide it into certain fragments, heading towards each other;
• Sector facade - profiles divide the facade into separate cells. Each element is designed separately according to the design idea;
• Wave - curved profiles form a soft design consisting of smooth lines.

In addition to the aesthetic importance of the combination of facades, the practicality of each option also plays an important role here. The nuances of caring for surfaces depend on exactly what the cabinet fabric will be like. For example, matte canvas is much easier to care for than a mirror. The more “capricious” surfaces, the more hassle cleaning will bring.

Facades

The design of the door panels that make up the facade of the pencil case can be solid or framed.

• The one-piece model has no cracks or joints and is made of one material. It is characterized by strength, but weighs a lot, so it requires reinforced fastenings. As for the design, this view does not please with variety.
• Frame doors consist of a frame and a thin insert. The frame material is wood, MDF, aluminum. For panels you can use wood, plywood, glass, plastic, mirrors, wood boards.

The decorative coating determines the appearance of the furniture. You can choose from the following options:

• varnishes and paints;
• veneer;
• lamination;
• PVC film;
• acrylic overlays;
• glass inserts in transparent, matte, colored, textured form;
• mirrors are usually complemented with sandblasting patterns.

The pencil cases use a swing-type opening system. The door is attached to the side with furniture hinges, and there is a handle on the outside. The door moves easily and silently, swings open to at least 90°, providing a good overview of the contents. The mechanism is distinguished by its simplicity, durability, and low cost. However, it is necessary to leave a free area in front of the facade.