How to choose a built-in wardrobe

The best manufacturers of sliding wardrobes - which company to choose

Thousands of companies are engaged in furniture production, including small businesses, small workshops, as well as large furniture factories.
It makes no sense to single out any specific companies, because, as a rule, furniture is purchased from local manufacturers. The perfection of a wardrobe is associated with many factors, the main of which are:

1. Quality of the production process;

2. Materials and accessories used;

3. Quality of assembly or installation.

We recommend paying attention to products for the production of which high-quality sliding systems are used, without which it is impossible to obtain a high-quality sliding wardrobe, among them:

Komandor;
Cideco;
Raum+,
Absolut Doors System;
Alutech,
Aristo.

Wardrobe design

The main design feature of any wardrobe is sliding doors equipped with a sliding system. The quality of this fittings and the correct installation determine how long the furniture will last.

Sliding doors can be of the following types:

1. Top-hung - the door leaf is installed on a horizontal guide that carries the main load and sets the direction of movement of the door;

2. Bottom-supported - the blade rests on the lower guide, the direction of its movement is set by the upper and lower rails.

The sliding system includes roller mechanisms and rails, which can be made of steel, aluminum or plastic profiles. Guides made of high-strength aluminum better withstand the mechanical stress exerted by the rollers.

Roller mechanisms ensure smooth sliding of the door leaf. The roller rim can be made of plastic, rubber, steel and other materials. The quality of the mechanism determines the noise level and ease of moving the door during operation.

Profile selection

There are two types of profiles used in the production of sliding wardrobes.

Aluminum

Available in a wide selection of colors, lightweight, suitable for wide and massive profiles. The running gear is built into the profile and is therefore invisible, but the grooves of the lower guide must be cleaned regularly to prevent the roller from popping out.

Steel

The choice of colors for such profiles is limited, the running elements are located on the back side of the door leaf, and on the bottom rail there is protection against the door coming off the rail.

Important criteria for choosing a wardrobe

Consider the criteria:

Size.
Quality of materials.
Features of accessories.
Internal filling.
Design.

Size

The size must be chosen in accordance with the installation location, and the wardrobe must also be spacious. It is better to make the height of the cabinet close to the ceiling. The depth is usually about 60 cm, these dimensions are enough for comfortable use, but no one limits you in size; there are models with a depth of 40 centimeters and several meters (full-fledged dressing rooms). The width of the cabinet is chosen based on the free space.

Materials

The frame and shelves are made of:

laminated chipboard;
Fiberboard;
MDF;
KDSP;

The most popular material is chipboard, advantages: strength, variety of designs, resistance to mechanical stress, price.

Accessories

When choosing a wardrobe for your hallway or bedroom, pay attention to the fittings:

door frames;
rollers;
guides;

A common option is a bottom-supporting roller mechanism - guides are fixed at the top and bottom of the housing. The canvas is fixed on the top, and it moves along the bottom using rollers. The top-support mechanism involves moving the canvas on rollers along the upper guide, a more expensive option.

The smoothness and noise level depend on the installed rollers, they can be:

plastic ones are an unreliable option and quickly break down;
plastic with a protective coating - a good solution for inexpensive models;
Teflon-coated steel is the highest quality fittings.

In the manufacture of frames, steel or aluminum is used. A steel frame is more affordable, reliable and durable. But when moving, it will make noise and put a lot of stress on the rollers. Aluminum profile is light and silent, but costs more.

Internal filling

The filling of the cabinets is always individual, but always includes:

hanger bar;
storage shelves;
wide mezzanines for placing suitcases and other things.

Additionally, it can be equipped with drawers, baskets, trouser holders, pantographs. The choice depends entirely on your preferred storage option.

Wardrobe design

When looking at a wardrobe, we see the doors, then the profile and body. Manufacturers offer many options for their implementation:

laminated chipboard;
chipboard;
MDF;
frosted glass;
mirror;
plastic;
bamboo;

When choosing a door design, you should be guided solely by your taste and style of the room.

Advantages of a wardrobe for a nursery

A properly selected closet will be an excellent storage for all sorts of things. In order not to make a mistake with your purchase, you must follow the advice of experienced specialists. Small children are constantly in active motion, and to ensure maximum safety for them, it is necessary to give preference to models that do not contain sharp corners. You should also avoid cabinets with mirrored doors. A child could break the glass and be seriously injured.

When it comes to the design of the furniture purchased, it is necessary to take into account the child’s preferences. Large furniture stores have special cabinets for children, the doors of which are designed in the style of popular cartoons. If the store assortment does not satisfy the child’s wishes, you can contact companies that make custom-made furniture. Such a service will be very expensive, but in the end the baby will get what he wanted.

Nuances when measuring size and choosing a configuration

The height of the cabinet is limited by the height of the ceiling. If the room has a suspended ceiling, it is recommended to leave a gap of at least five centimeters between the ceiling and the top of the cabinet to avoid damage.

The optimal depth of the closet is 60 cm. Thanks to this configuration, clothes stored in the closet do not wrinkle, and the hanger remains in its natural position.

If there is a niche in the wall, you should choose a built-in wardrobe. This approach will save a lot of material, because the wardrobe will not have part of the walls. The elements will be attached directly to the walls.

The disadvantage is that the structure cannot be moved - it is made specifically for the niche. The advantage is that it saves a lot of space in the room, especially if the room is small. In a small room it also makes sense to install a corner wardrobe.

Filling elements

Comfort from using cabinet or built-in furniture directly depends on how well the interior space is planned

It is especially important to think through everything in advance if the new interior object is planned to store not only clothes, but also shoes, books, bedding, and small household appliances

Let's pay attention to the most important planning points:

mezzanines - ceiling shelves are suitable for storing things that are rarely used. For example, tents, rollerblades, skates, out-of-season clothing and shoes; wide shelves - they are convenient for placing large items that are often needed - pillows, blankets, equipment. But for clothes it is better to make low and narrow cells - this will make it easier to find the right thing, and it will be more convenient to fold things; open side shelves - this element fits perfectly into the concept of corner structures. On such surfaces you can store photos, albums, and various small items that should always be at hand. When ordering furniture for a children's room, you should leave several shelves open - there the child can store books and toys; drawers – their size and quantity depends on the customer’s needs

Pay attention to the height of the location - do not place them too high or low. The optimal height for placing drawers is 1.2 m from the floor level; clothes rails – for outerwear and trousers it is recommended to install the rack at a height of 150 cm; for shirts and blouses, a distance of 110 cm is sufficient; pantsuit - people who prefer a classic style of clothing will appreciate the advantages of this compartment

Installing a trouser rack will allow you to store your trousers in perfect condition; compartment for shoes - represents the lower open shelves. Mesh baskets make shoe storage more convenient. Mesh baskets can be used to store not only shoes, but also various small items.

Interior renovation is always a pleasant event. Especially if you think through the project in advance and approach the process responsibly. Evaluate photos, consult with experts, compare opinions and feel free to realize your design ideas!

Varieties and forms

What types of wardrobes are there? There are actually a lot of options. Thanks to the variety of designs, you can easily choose the best option for any room.

Built-in. A stationary structure that occupies almost the entire volume of the location. In fact, these are shelves and hangers hidden from prying eyes behind the doors: a kind of simplified version of a separate wardrobe.

Semi-built. It looks like the most ordinary cabinet, but it has a secret: the absence of one of the supporting parts (sides or back wall). As a result, it can be installed in any corner of the house.

Corpus. The simplest cabinet, which is installed along the wall or right in the center of the room, dividing it into two zones.

Angular. An excellent solution for those who want to save space and organize a storage system.

There are also modular and radius wardrobes, but they are much less common in interior design.

Wardrobe in the bedroom interior - features

Since the bedroom involves storing a large number of linen and clothes, this room is one of the favorite places to install wardrobes for dresses. However, when choosing, you should take into account several nuances:

Color spectrum. It’s great if the bedroom closet is light. This will visually enlarge the room;
Decor. You don’t have to do much with this, as it will interfere with your ability to sleep. Choose calmer styles, floral motifs;
Size. This room, despite the fact that a person spends half his life in it, can rarely boast of large sizes. Due to this, the closet in the bedroom interior should completely match its dimensions.

Not all forms of this furniture fit perfectly into the bedroom interior. Beware of very massive options. For example, cabinets in the shape of the letter U or corner trapezoidal ones are better suited for the living room of the room, taking up a significant part of the free space in the bedroom, creating a “pressure” effect.

Styles

How to choose a wardrobe for the bedroom so that it matches the overall interior design? Knowing the characteristic features inherent in each direction will help with this.

Modern: straight lines, simple shapes, minimal or complete absence of decor, calm shades of wood finishes.
Classic: mirror facades with a sandblasted pattern in combination with natural wood, a little gilding and carving as decor, light colors.
Provence: white and pastel shades, glass and mirror inserts, forged fittings, artificially aged surfaces, decorated with paintings or images using the decoupage technique.
High-tech: functionality, simple configuration, facades made of opaque glass or satin mirrors framed in chromed metal. The color scheme is dominated by: white, gray black, metallic.

Choosing a wardrobe for your bedroom is not as difficult a task as it might seem at first glance. The main thing is to evaluate the product you like for compliance with standard criteria (strength, environmental safety, external design, functional internals) and personal wishes.

Advantages and disadvantages

Built-in furniture has many advantages. In particular, sliding wardrobes have only advantages:

universal, can be installed in the living room, bedroom or corridor, that is, in any room;
allows rational use of any corner of the room;
diversity and variation - the ability to manufacture in any form at the owner’s discretion (built-in, straight, corner, cabinet);
such furniture allows you to hide places that were unsuccessful after renovation;
use of environmentally friendly materials;
simplicity of design solution;
excellent capacity - sometimes it seems that the size is small for a wardrobe, but a lot of things fit there;
sliding wardrobe with lighting is made to any size;
the internal configuration depends on the wishes of the customer;
Can be used both for storing clothes and household appliances.

It would seem that with so many advantages there can be no disadvantages, but every item always has disadvantages. They are here too, although they are few in number and if used correctly, you can forget about them. Minor shortcomings are unlikely to scare anyone away, and what the disadvantages are are described below:

door closing and opening systems wear out quickly;
the specific design does not allow you to see all the contents of the cabinet at once;
it is not possible to install standard lighting or its cost will be significantly higher;
Aluminum structures are usually used for installation, but this is a soft material and is not durable.

Experts also note that all mechanisms must be carefully monitored, otherwise they will quickly fail. The latest new products offered are made using the latest proven technology and have no disadvantages. The disadvantages are not so terrible, you need to slightly adjust the design, treat it with care and listen to the recommendations of specialists, then the long cabinet will delight its owners for a long time with its beautiful appearance and the operation of the mechanisms.

Additional tips and tricks

What you should pay attention to when planning to purchase a wardrobe - consider useful recommendations:

Having decided where the closet will be located, they order furniture of the maximum size and use all possible space. The number of things is constantly growing; there will quickly be no free shelves left.
For small rooms, you should give preference to built-in structures - the walls will serve as the backdrop and sides of the furniture. Corner wardrobe models are suitable.
For hallways where doors are opened many times a day, reliable, expensive opening mechanisms are chosen.
Mirrored furniture doors are convenient for the hallway, but tire opposite the resting places (sofas, armchairs, beds).
For the nursery, choose the top monorail opening mechanism - safe and reliable.

Sliding wardrobes decorate simple apartments and expensive houses. A functional item allows you to hide from view and organize the storage of many items and clothes. Design and modern materials can make this furniture an effective home decoration, hide unsightly corners and niches, and change the appearance of a nondescript room.

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For the bedroom

A bedroom closet should be spacious, but at the same time not take up too much space, at least visually. This “furniture paradox” can be realized by paying special attention to the choice of color or combination of colors of the facades. Give preference to light colors and mirrors, and you will get a bedroom that is not cluttered with bulky furniture, in which you will feel light and airy. A simple technique will allow you to create a room interior in which relaxation will be complete and comfortable, and the atmosphere will be filled with home comfort.

Features of purchasing a wardrobe

Pay attention to the material from which the system is made. By system we mean the profile along which the doors move

For the manufacture of conventional guides, a variety of metal alloys are used. As a rule, the sliding system comes in two types.

Steel profile. This type is the most common among manufacturers. The most practical and reliable is a steel profile. But sliding doors move more noisily along it, and not every door finishing material is suitable for a steel profile. But the main win-win advantage of steel structures will be their durability - they can last for decades.
Aluminum profile. Aluminum systems look more sophisticated and neat, but their cost will be much more expensive. This system also places less stress on the entire frame and fittings, as it is a thinner and lighter option. Aluminum profiles do not create noise during operation. However, they also have disadvantages - with constant operation, the service life of the system is no more than 10 years, unlike its steel “brother”.

4.A separate and important criterion for choosing a cabinet is depth. Its capacity will depend on the depth of the product. The depth should be chosen taking into account the needs and number of family members. For a large family, it is better to purchase a design with a reserve of space, since the number of things is steadily growing. If the family consists of 1-3 people, then there is no point in buying a large closet.

The main dimensions of the products are given in the table.

Door facades are made from a whole list of materials, there are many of them, the choice depends on stylistic preferences.

Pay attention to the material from which the system is made

Bottom line

When you decide to order a wardrobe according to your own measurements, or when purchasing a ready-made one, do not go for cheapness; you need to look for a compromise between price and quality. An important point is also who to order the cabinet from. Pay attention to the period of existence of the company, because companies that have been trading on the market for a long time care about their reputation. For example, the aforementioned company CupeDoors has been on the market for more than 17 years, and this period is more than sufficient and speaks for itself.

Reviews of companies can also help when choosing furniture. If there are too many negative ones, then this is a reason to think about it.

What to pay attention to

An important factor in choosing a cabinet is its functionality. It is necessary to take into account that the child is growing rapidly, and over time it will be inconvenient for him to use furniture designed for a certain age

It is very important that the filling of the cabinet can be quickly adjusted to suit the child’s growth. There is furniture whose internal space is easily adjustable, which will be extremely convenient in this case.

To determine which wardrobe is most suitable for a nursery, you need to consult with consultants. They will be able to suggest a definitely good option, based on the requirements for the product.

When purchasing a wardrobe, you need to carefully read the composition of the furniture. As a rule, factories often produce furniture made from toxic substances. This is very harmful, especially for young children. In particular, vinyl plastics that release filates into the air should be avoided. They can lead to serious hormonal disorders. Therefore, it is recommended to ask the sellers about the supplier and the materials used for production.

When choosing a wardrobe, you need to remember that in a child’s room you often have to make various rearrangements. The furniture has to be disassembled for more convenient movement. Therefore, the cabinet must have a simple system so that it can be easily disassembled and later reassembled.

If the baby is still quite small, then it is not advisable to stop at light colors. As soon as the child begins to explore the world and develop, the closet doors will not have a good time.

The sliding system may fail if not used carefully. Therefore, in addition to color, you need to look at the quality of the selected product. If the cabinet is made from the most durable fittings and has good profiles, then this is the most suitable option for a children's room.

External view of the facade

Common standard options for making a facade are the use of chipboard and mirrors. The main advantage is low cost. This solution is not only financially beneficial, but also has the advantage that the structure can be installed in any room and it will fit well into any interior. You can install such a wardrobe in the entire wall. In addition, it is very easy to care for such furniture.

There are many more types of facades, each good in its own way:

classical;
geometric;
diagonal;
sector;
wave.

For classics, chipboard sheets and mirrors are used. The veneer sliding wardrobe is the most popular. Sometimes several colorful images are used on the mirror. The geometric shape of the façade is interesting. The doors are made of rectangles, and can be decorated with chipboard sheets, mirrors, or glass. This home wardrobe can be installed anywhere.

Wave facades are difficult to make

If you have the opportunity to make your home unusual and modern, then you should pay attention to this option. If the facade is rounded, the result is a concave sliding wardrobe, where there are no sharp transitions, all elements smoothly merge into a single whole

There is an alternative to this option - a completely round facade.

A round wardrobe will rid the room of sharp corners. The room will visually become more spacious and brighter. A good solution would be to install it in a Khrushchev building. A small apartment will become visually larger. Such a wardrobe that covers the entire wall will fit well.

Fans of modern style will appreciate the sectoral facades. Using metal profiles, the facade is divided into separate sectors - small cells. Then they are designed in any variant and you get comfortable, fashionable wardrobes.

The surface of the facade can be matte or glossy. A veneer wardrobe will always find its place in any room. The cost is low, the item itself is easy to care for. The glossy sliding wardrobe looks very elegant, it is an excellent option for a living room or office. Modern household care products for such furniture will make the task easier for the owners and will extend its service life.

From time to time you will need to lubricate all mechanisms and hinges with machine oil. Rub glass with aerosols, varnish coating with polish. More often there are problems with mechanisms for moving doors

It is important that they do not leave rubbish in them. Should be cleaned with a brush and wiped with a damp soft cloth from time to time.

There have been cases of doors falling off the mechanisms due to children's pranks. It is very interesting for children to ride on the “trailers”. Therefore, you shouldn’t load the doors and explain to the kids where it’s best to ride. If there is no unnecessary load on the mechanisms, the surface is always clean and well-groomed, then the furniture will serve its owners for a long time.

Dimensions

Choosing new furniture always begins with determining its dimensions. Here you need to take into account not only the width and height of the room where the piece of furniture will be installed, but also the final design of the room. Every centimeter is important in this matter. For example, if a cabinet or any other piece of furniture is installed next to a wide wardrobe, you need to properly think through their placement. In this case, it would not be superfluous to create a design project for the room and, based on it, make a drawing of the future furniture.

Naturally, you need to take into account the parameters of the house. But there are other important points. The maximum height of sliding wardrobes is limited by the ceiling; if you decide to choose a “high” model, keep in mind that it is not recommended to make doors higher than 2.5 m, maximum 2.65 m. The uncovered part either remains open or is equipped with additional doors. If a suspended ceiling is installed in the room, then there should be a distance of at least 50 centimeters between it and the upper plane.

Standard

As such, there are no standard sizes of sliding wardrobes. But there are recommendations that you should follow when creating a project:

height of the base is about 10 cm;
The maximum height of the sliding wardrobe is 250 cm, which corresponds to the height of the chipboard sheet. In addition, the height of the ceilings is often 2.2 - 2.5 meters, so making furniture higher is pointless;
furniture width – 300 cm;
total depth 45 cm, if less, then it will no longer be a standard model. In general, the most convenient to use is a wardrobe with a depth of 50 cm;
shelf width – no more than 100 cm;
the distance between the shelves is 30 cm.

The standard height is directly related to the height of the apartment's ceilings. Such furniture will be relevant in the living room or bedroom - it is roomy, functional, and does not take up too much usable space.

Mini

A small wardrobe will fit perfectly into the interior of a small hallway, since a standard product is often too large for these rooms. The drawing of the future item is made taking into account the size of the room. You should know that there are some restrictions for such lockers:

the minimum width is 100 cm. The minimum size of doors for sliding wardrobes is 45 cm (width). If you make them narrower, the design will not be reliable, and the doors may simply fall out. If this value is too large, then you will have to choose a model with swing doors;
sliding wardrobes 35 cm deep are the minimum. You need to understand that the size of the shelf itself will be even smaller - about 25 cm, since compartment doors according to the standard have a width of 10 cm. If the depth of the cabinet is 30 cm, 20 cm remains for the shelves - which is inconvenient and impractical.
The maximum height of a mini structure has no restrictions; these can be both low options and products for ceilings with mezzanines.

The minimum depth of a wardrobe can be less than 35 centimeters. But most often, sliding wardrobes with a depth of 35 cm are created for specific needs.

Maxi

Large sliding wardrobes are usually installed in spacious rooms - bedrooms or living rooms. Also, such designs are great for dressing rooms. As with the mini issue, maxi sizes also have certain limitations:

if the minimum depth is 35 cm, then the maximum is 90 cm. It should be understood that a wardrobe with a deeper shelf will be inconvenient to use, because on average the arm length of an adult is 60 cm. A sliding wardrobe with a depth of 50 cm is considered the most comfortable;
the height of the structure is limited by the dimensions of a standard chipboard sheet - 278 cm. If it is necessary to increase the height, mezzanines are added to the project. At the same time, it is advisable to make the doors double, separating the upper shelves from the main compartment;
The width of the sliding wardrobe is also limited by the size of the chipboard sheet. To increase it, partitions are added to the drawing. In this case, the finished structure will consist of two or more modules;
the design of doors also has certain restrictions - the length of the guides cannot be more than 5 m, taking into account the width of the door itself up to 1 m.

When making furniture to order, the drawing plays a big role - if errors are made during its development, then a wardrobe with a depth of 50 cm or any other will be of poor quality or completely unsuitable for use.

Room measurements

If you figure out how to design a sliding wardrobe, then creating a project that includes drawings, diagrams, estimates and detailing will not be difficult. Initially, you need to take your own measurements of the room in which you plan to install the future cabinet.

Often people have to deal with the fact that the floors and walls of the room are uneven, but the furniture is created as standard level, so during measurements all existing distortions and other imperfections on the surfaces are taken into account.

To take correct measurements, follow simple steps:

Using a standard tape measure or laser level, the height and width of the walls are determined, and this process must be performed from different parts of the room;
height is measured at least at three points;
the width is measured relative to the ceiling and floor, and at the depth where you plan to install the wardrobe with your own hands;
it is determined where on different surfaces there are protrusions, recesses, heating radiators, window or door openings, as well as sockets and other objects that are located near the intended installation site of the furniture;
It is important to make sure that the installation of the item will not be interfered with by foreign objects, and that it will not block sockets or other important elements.

If during measurements significant distortions or unevenness of the wall or floor are detected, then it is advisable to level them, since otherwise a well-made cabinet will stand unstable. Based on the information obtained from the measurements, you can create projects for future furniture, taking into account the intended installation locations. It is advisable to take a photo of the room and draw its diagram on a sheet of paper or in a computer program.

Correct room measurements

Design

Appearance determines the level of functionality of furniture. Designers have developed several basic concepts that make it possible to create sliding wardrobes that are as convenient to use as possible. The facade will define the unique design features, and choosing a specific type of door will highlight your individual style.

The built-in structure is installed once and for all, so its appearance must be universal. Cabinet furniture can be moved, changing the boring interior design scheme.
There are many options for finishing a sliding door, including wood carving, sandblasting, combining materials and using photo printing technology.
Large cabinets should be ordered with radius doors. This will visually reduce the size of the furniture. The compact design goes well with glass and mirror doors.
The optimal cabinet depth, according to experts, does not exceed 60 cm. In operating conditions of corner structures, the depth of which exceeds 100 cm, it is possible to equip a full-fledged dressing room.
The internal space should be divided into several functional zones, allocating space for shelves, drawers, racks and clothes rails.

The quality of the fittings will determine the lifespan of the cabinet, so you should pay attention not only to visually attractive, but also to durable structural components. You should also ask the supplier about quality certificates

Installation location

The installation location is the first thing you should decide on. Most often, sliding wardrobes are installed in the corners of the room farthest from the window. This is a good choice if you want to retain maximum light and space, and is convenient for daily use. However, a good designer will easily select successful designs and colors for a cabinet located anywhere in the room. With the help of cabinets you can zone the space, divide the room into functional zones, and create niches. The possibilities of the modern furniture industry make it possible to use the cabinet not just as furniture, but as an important modeling tool. Depending on the room for which the purchase is intended, the internal content and appearance of the cabinet will vary.

Choosing a manufacturer

In which store should I buy a cabinet so that it is guaranteed to last the entire promised period? There are some tips on this matter:

Choose trusted manufacturers who have been on the market for a long time.
Analyze reviews about the company.
Review the prices and features of the cabinet you choose and compare them with competitors.
Check the cost of additional services.
Buy furniture only with a warranty period.
Follow the promotions.

Such recommendations will help you not only choose high-quality furniture, but also save a lot of money! And, most importantly, take your time with your choice. It is best to independently visit several salons you like and clarify the range and characteristics of the goods. They don’t take money for asking, and the main thing for you is to choose good furniture that will suit the interior and last as long as possible, without causing any unnecessary trouble.

Wardrobe design

The first thing that catches your eye when looking at such furniture is the doors.

Next, we pay attention to the profile and body. Choosing doors for a wardrobe is quite difficult, since manufacturers offer many options for filling them

It could be:

laminated chipboard;
mirror;
frosted glass;
plastic;
bamboo.

Decoration of canvases occurs using sandblasting, photo printing, 3D effect, and film gluing. When choosing door filling, you should trust your own taste, but we will still give some advice;

it is better to choose one with a special protective film that will prevent fragments from flying around the room if the canvas is damaged;
objects lying on the shelves are visible through the frosted glass, so when choosing this type of door, you should be prepared to always keep things and clothes in order;
The bamboo-like surface looks very impressive, but at the same time it requires careful care.

The color of the profile and body must be consistent with the finish of the doors. In this case, the furniture will look harmonious and stylish

It is important that the cabinet fits into the existing interior. To do this, it must be either a neutral shade - white, beige, brown, or similar to the floor surface or walls

If the room is large, then you can purchase a bright, contrasting model. In a small space, such furniture will become an accent spot that will visually make the room even smaller.

The purpose of the closet for the bedroom and the hallway is slightly different. In the first case, furniture is needed to store bed linen, extra pillows and blankets, casual and home clothes, and underwear. In the second case, the emphasis is on outerwear, shoes, hats and accessories, and household items. The needs for filling the furniture will depend on this. Shelves and drawers are convenient for linen and knitwear; for storing outerwear and shoes you will need rods and roll-out shoe racks in large quantities.

There may also be differences in the design and content of the doors. Mirror panels are ideal for a hallway. They visually enlarge the space and allow you to see yourself in full growth when leaving the house. For many, having a mirror in the bedroom is unacceptable, so they choose doors with photo printing, glass, or laminate.

The door opening mechanisms for the hallway closet should also be stronger. In this case, the furniture will be used daily and many times a day. In the bedroom, the load on the fittings is less, so you can choose cheaper options.

Just a little history

This furniture, which came to our apartments only in the second half of the twentieth century, also has its own history. The idea of its creation belongs not to anyone, but to Bonaparte himself. In order to maintain order in the barracks, he ordered that things and clothes be stored behind a mobile screen. The convenience of this was quickly appreciated: it was possible not to waste time on putting things in order, but simply to cover up the mess. The screen, as a universal partition, moved from barracks to ordinary houses.

It is unknown how long it would have remained a screen if one day it had not come to America. Practical Americans put it on skids. Thus, in the middle of the last century, the prototype of the first wardrobe appeared in California. The Germans made a further contribution. They improved the roller mechanism, making it almost silent and brought it to perfection. German fittings are still considered the best today, and sliding wardrobe systems continue to be modernized. You can order systems with a blocker, a closer, and even controllable from a remote control.

In our country, sliding wardrobes appeared at the very end of the twentieth century, in 1995-96, and at first they were available only to very wealthy people. Today the situation has changed. And our compatriots also contributed to the improvement of wardrobes by applying the principle of sliding doors to ordinary furniture. This is how kitchen wardrobes, wardrobes, and children's wardrobes appeared.

Wardrobe selection options

Door opener

1. Top-hung roller mechanism is a universal system that can be used in cabinet and built-in cabinets, in which the door leaf moves along the top guide using rollers.

2. Bottom-support roller mechanism - a system in which the door leaf rests on rollers sliding along the lower guide, and the upper guide with rollers serves to hold the leaf in a vertical position.

3. Coplanar mechanism - when opened, the doors smoothly move forward a few centimeters and then easily slide to the side, providing access to the contents of the cabinet.

Rollers

Rollers are one of the key elements of the sliding system. The smooth movement of the door leaf and noiselessness depend on its quality and the material used to make the roller. A high-quality mechanism allows you to produce up to 110 thousand work cycles (this is about 30 years with 10 daily cabinet openings).

Important parameters for the video:

Availability of bearing;
The thickness of the rim is at least one third of the total thickness of the wheel;
The rim is made of modern polymers.

The following types of rollers are distinguished:

1. A plastic roller is the worst possible option and will last about a year.

2. Steel roller coated with Teflon - if possible, preference should be given to such mechanisms.

Door system

1. Frameless

Until recently, this type of cabinet door was considered less reliable. It involved attaching a roller mechanism to a sheet made of chipboard. Over time, the door leaf became deformed. This drawback does not apply to modern cabinets made from materials produced using new technologies.

2. Framework

The basis for the door is a steel or aluminum frame into which a sheet of MDF, chipboard, glass or mirror is placed. Using a frame system allows you to combine different materials to achieve the desired combinations. The main part of the frames for sliding wardrobe doors is made of aluminum profiles, which have an anodized coating or a film imitation of wood.

Door filling

The filling of the door determines the appearance of the cabinet, its practicality, and safety.

The most popular types are:

1. Chipboard – has a wide range of colors, is affordable, and easy to maintain;

2. MDF – distinguished by the possibility of applying a relief pattern, has increased resistance to moisture;

3. Mirror, glass - give a modern look, mirrors visually increase the space. The reverse side of the canvas must be covered with anti-fragmentation film, which will prevent fragments from falling off in case of damage to the surface.

4. Rattan, bamboo - they are distinguished by aesthetics and originality, but you should be prepared for more painstaking care of the cabinet.

Design and decorative options for facades

There are several features of the facade style:

Solid doors. The door is cut out with the given parameters from a single sheet;
Slotted. Provide for the insertion of a small decorative element (openwork mesh, forging, glass);
Frame. The reduced-sized sash is bordered on all sides by a profile made of a different material. Textured plastic or polished aluminum profiles are quite capable of becoming an independent decoration. The design looks like a photo frame;
Composite. They can be assembled from materials with different textures. Fragments of the desired shapes are combined into a panel using a thin fastening profile.

The following standards will help you correctly calculate the number of doors. It is better not to make the door narrower than 50 cm. Also, you should not swing it with a width of more than 1 meter. Anything beyond the limits complicates the operation of the system. In addition to traditional particle boards, the facade can be decorated:

Mirror. Instead of the usual silver, choose a tint with shades of bronze, graphite, and green. This will add originality to the design. You can also apply a matte or colored design to it. If money allows, you can opt for a complex mirror mosaic;
Glass. This fragile material has given rise to a number of original decoration methods. The stained glass window looks beautiful. True, you need special glass for this. Next, a film pattern is applied to it, highlighting each segment with a thin outline. But, you can choose a simpler option. Milky (acid etched), colored, matte or patterned. All variations can add zest to the atmosphere;
Airbrush. An original modern way of painting, which has become cramped on cars. You will need special equipment. Looks amazingly natural;
Perforation. Part of the sash or its entire surface is covered with through slots according to a template. It looks airy and original, but allows dust to enter the inside of the cabinet;
Polymerization. The surface of the material is covered with a layer of hardened durable polymer. This is especially true for loose and fibrous boards such as chipboard. Allows you to immediately process the edge. There are postforming (one-color) and softforming (two-color).