There is a large selection of sliding wardrobes on the furniture market. They are beautiful and roomy. Cabinets with glass fronts deserve special attention. We'll tell you about the types of furniture glass, their processing, colors and care, how to choose a beautiful design for the bedroom, living room and corridor.
A sliding wardrobe with glass will look stylish in any room of the apartment or house
Pros and cons of glass in cabinets
Sliding wardrobes with glass have the following advantages:
- visually change the dimensions of small rooms;
- the room becomes more illuminated and lighter;
- easy to use;
- enduring relevance;
- are not afraid of moisture.
However, there are also disadvantages:
- fragility;
- the surface must be carefully looked after; traces of hands or insects remain on it (and wiping with a damp cloth will not be enough);
- owners of sliding wardrobes with a transparent facade need to keep the shelves in order so as not to spoil the overall appearance of the room.
When installing furniture with glass elements, take into account the location of all objects in the room so that glare and sunbeams do not interfere with watching TV or working at the computer.
White glossy cabinet with silver metal profile
Advantages of sliding wardrobe doors with lakomat glass
Due to the properties of the filling material of the compartment door with lacquered glass:
- durable , since such glass is difficult to scratch and very difficult to break;
- resistant to the appearance of dirty stains and fingerprints on their surface;
- have a bluish, “icy” tint, and look very aesthetically pleasing ;
- easily tolerate interaction with cleaning chemicals and even alcohol solvents;
- in furniture design they go well with other decorative materials (for example, plastic or mirrors).
Sliding wardrobe doors made of lacquered glass will look appropriate in the interior of any room where this type of furniture is installed: in the living room, in the hallway, and in the kitchen. In a children's room, placing a wardrobe with frosted glass sliding doors would be doubly appropriate, since they will not have to be constantly wiped, removing traces of small fingers.
Types of glass on cabinet fronts
They come in several types. Let's look at each of them in detail.
Glossy glass facade with painted back in beige tones
Transparent
The choice of such glass is justified only if you need to show everyone the contents of your closet. Often transparent doors are installed for a library cabinet. But even in them it is necessary to ensure that the books are laid out beautifully and to regularly wipe the dust on the shelves.
Expert opinion
Svetlana Kolesnikova
Designer
Designers love glass and can offer you the manufacture of a built-in wardrobe with completely transparent facades. It looks nice in the picture, but in reality it can be a problem, especially if you have children - the glass surface will require regular cleaning.
Matte
This option is the most common, as it hides the contents of the wardrobe. In such a closet you can store any items: from clothes and shoes to household appliances.
Decorating a glass facade
Transparent glass is rarely used, as a rule, only in bookcases and sideboards. Wardrobe systems for storing clothes with sliding doors are usually equipped with facades with decorative inserts or spraying. It can be:
- Mirror coated with protective varnish. When installing such a cabinet, consider the location of other furniture so that the whole room looks harmonious.
- Stained glass paintings. For such a facade, the mirror is treated with sand, then stained glass painting is manually applied with moisture-resistant paint. You can choose a stained glass pattern from the catalog or offer your own design.
- Transparent or tinted glass, onto which a sandblasted pattern is applied. This facade is one of the most durable.
How to choose a wardrobe with a glass facade
First of all, inspect the room, the design of the walls, ceiling, and other furniture. Take a photo of it on your phone, draw a diagram with dimensions and go to the store.
In the regions, the choice of furniture is very poor: they often offer cabinets of mass-produced models with a limited range of colors, and you can forget about glass facades. Therefore, buy online and have it delivered to your home, or visit the office to order according to your own design.
Expert opinion
Victoria Chernikova
Decorator
For example, a cabinet with a bright shiny facade is unlikely to suit a classic style. Conversely, for a modern room they rarely choose the classic version of furniture with a mirror and painting.
Consider the purpose of the cabinet. If there will be a lot of personal items in it, then it is better that the facade is closed. Transparent doors are suitable for books, souvenirs or other items that can be put on display.
Popular models are collected in a table:
How to clean different types of glass
It is enough to wipe ordinary glass with a dry cloth and glass detergent. Once a week will be enough.
Covered with Lacobel film, it is resistant to moisture, dirt, and scratches. Any cleaning agents, including alcohol-containing products, are suitable for the care and cleaning of lacobel. It is not recommended to treat the side with the applied varnish with abrasive materials.
ORACAL film requires more delicate handling. Conventional detergents are not suitable for cleaning it. The surface of such a film is very thin, scratches appear on it even from rough fabric. Therefore, wipe it only with a dry soft cloth without detergents.
To care for the sandblasted surface, you will need a soft damp cloth, lint-free wipes, foam sponges, and soft brushes. You can use soap solution, dishwashing liquid and glass washing liquid.
After cleaning, do not forget to remove any remaining drugs from the surface and wipe it dry. Do not use solvents, washing powders or any abrasive chemicals. Do not allow grease to come into contact with the matte surface.
Advantages of matte sliding wardrobes
By offering to buy matte sliding wardrobes, our store guarantees high quality, durability and originality of these products. Due to their design features, these products make it possible to save useful space in the premises. In addition, the furniture in question has the following useful characteristics:
- environmental Safety. Our cabinets are made only from natural raw materials;
- wide variety of configurations. The described devices may have a different number of sliding doors. Moreover, the design can have virtually any parameters of size, color and shape;
The frosted glass on the doors of such cabinets is achieved using modern technologies. Special equipment allows you to create a continuous coating, as well as draw decorative ornaments and patterns. At the same time, frosted glass is characterized by durability, resistance to scratches and stains. Caring for such products is quite simple - they can be washed using any cleaning agents and detergents.
It should be noted that our products are excellent for apartments, private houses, office spaces and school classrooms. At the same time, these products can be used in kindergartens, hotels, sanatoriums and other similar institutions.
What to remember
Sliding wardrobes with glass or mirror facades look stylish and beautiful. They can be selected to suit any room design, purchased ready-made or ordered according to your wishes. But you have to pay for beauty with money and careful care.
Before visiting the store, carefully consider:
- The purpose of the cabinet and who you are buying it for.
- General concept and design.
- Sizes and type of wardrobe.
- What price are you willing to pay.
If you still encounter any difficulties, write questions in the comments, experts will advise.
Combined sliding doors: style and individuality of your home
It is impossible to imagine a modern home interior without sliding wardrobes. They are distinguished by their versatility, designer fronts and a huge number of possibilities for various combinations. A practical and spacious wardrobe makes it possible to organize high-quality and careful storage of your belongings and improve the design of the interior space.
Common sliding wardrobe fronts are made from many different structural materials. These are wood, textiles, glass, leather, bamboo and rattan, plastic, stained glass film, mirror filling and chipboard. The facades will become visually much brighter and more attractive in the combined version.
