Every housewife has a significant number of different bedding items - pillows, blankets, which take up a lot of space. The question of organizing where to store them is always relevant, because such things cannot be put away in the closet, they must always be at hand so that you can easily and quickly get ready for bed in the evening. Of course, modern sofas and beds have special niches, drawers where bedding is placed, and you can also provide a place to store linen by selecting several shelves in the chest of drawers. However, how wonderful it is to have a special linen closet where all things will find their place and will be stored in perfect order. Folded blankets, neat, even stacks of bed linen, pillows, bedspreads - all this will fit perfectly in a linen closet.
Purpose
It is wisest to store home textiles separately from clothes and shoes. This is hygienically correct, because dust, germs, and contaminants remain on everyday wardrobe items that can end up on bedding. The most suitable place where a linen closet should be placed is the bedroom, since it is most convenient to store the bed directly close to the place of use. The main purpose of a piece of furniture is to store bedding items (sheets, blankets, pillows, pillowcases, duvet covers). Home and bathrobes, tablecloths, towels, and bedspreads are perfectly placed there. No shoes, sports equipment, clothes from the street, vacuum cleaners or suitcases have a place in the linen closet. A tall (from floor to ceiling) narrow pencil case looks good in the bathroom, where bathrobes, replacement towels, and linen that need to be washed will be stored.
To prevent all the contents from falling out when opening the doors, you need to follow a few simple rules:
- put seasonal items away from the wall or at the very bottom of the piles, packing them in special bags;
- for constant use, several sets of bed linen are enough; you should not clutter your closet with unnecessary items, it is better to put them away;
- do not put too many products on the shelves; the linen closet must be well ventilated, otherwise an unpleasant musty smell will appear.
Many housewives use a simple secret - they put the entire bedding set inside a pillowcase from the same set, being sure that nothing will get lost.
Linen closet - features and application
The main feature of this storage module is considered to be hygiene: bedding is kept away from shoes and street clothes. Here, sheets, duvet covers, blankets and blankets are arranged neatly in piles. It's easy to find the right thing. A common option for installing a cabinet is a bedroom or bathroom. This is convenient because you can change the linen on the bed at any time. After the shower, take a towel and find a spare robe.
This type of cabinet is a pencil case with shelves. It may not be very deep, but this makes it uncomfortable and no less roomy. It is recommended that things be arranged freely so that by opening the door you can ventilate the contents. This is especially true for the bathroom, where humidity is high. To prevent textile bath accessories from being damp, it is important to take care of drying them.
Varieties
Since a linen closet involves placing different textiles, the most acceptable model of this piece of furniture would be with shelves. This storage method provides convenient access to each item; the linen does not become deformed or wrinkled. Some models have high shelves for large items (for example, duvets, pillows) and drawers for small items.
When choosing a linen closet, you need to consider where it will be located. For example, a classic version of cabinet furniture - a product with hinged doors - is perfect for a bedroom. A wardrobe that combines a compartment for storing clothes and a section for linen will fit no less harmoniously into the interior of the room. Manufacturers offer several types of furniture:
- built-in - if there is a small niche where it is difficult to install other, larger furniture, such a cabinet will allow you to organize comfortable storage of bedding;
- corner - perfectly installed in a blind area of the bedroom, allowing you to free up useful space in the room, making the room much more spacious, making it possible to rationally place home textiles;
- a narrow pencil case - a piece of furniture with roll-out drawers, takes up little space, while maintaining comfortable storage of linen;
- functional linen closet with towel rail for the bathroom.
The bathroom storage system can be wall-mounted, floor-mounted, or rotating around its own axis, with glass doors.
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Pencil case
Design dimensions
The size of the linen closet is selected to match the interior of the room. Furniture is often made to order according to individual measurements of the width, height, and depth of the structure for maximum functional use of the interior space. Finding and accessing things should be easy. Linen modules are made narrow and high, up to the ceiling, or medium height and wide, with a large number of shallow sections, shelves, and drawers.
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Design parameters depend on the purpose of the cabinet:
- In combined models, where, in addition to things on the shelves, clothes are placed on hangers, the depth is made 40–60 cm, the maximum height is chosen.
- In standard storage systems, the depth of the shelves is 35–40 cm, the distance between them is 30 cm. The width of the cabinet depends on the location, approximately equal to 1 m.
Single- and double-leaf models of linen structures are more common. In spacious rooms, wide cabinets with three or four doors are installed.
If the room is small, then the wardrobe options are the most ergonomic.
Manufacturing materials
In the manufacture of linen closets, various materials are used, the cost of the finished product depends on their type:
- wood is an environmentally friendly, durable material. A classic-style bed linen closet made of natural wood looks expensive and elegant;
- Chipboard (laminated chipboard) is traditionally used in the production of cabinet and built-in furniture for the mass consumer. High-quality material, low cost;
- MDF - the back walls of furniture and the bottom of roll-out drawers are made from it;
- plastic is a material resistant to moisture and mechanical stress, it is often used in the production of bathroom furniture;
- glass, mirrors - are used infrequently, mainly for finishing facades or for partial glazing of doors.
When intending to purchase a linen closet, do not forget that any furniture has a warranty period and its own operating characteristics. For example, natural wood requires updating the protective coating from time to time, and plastic and chipboard will be negatively affected by the effects of various detergents.
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Fronts of linen closets - designs, opening methods
Linen closet doors are either solid or framed. Each type of facade has its own advantages.
Doors made of solid canvas are available in a wide range, are strong, and resistant to mechanical damage.
The connection of the frame and internal filling makes the structure lighter. The choice of materials and design of facades of this type allows you to complement every interior style. Therefore, the frame design is also very popular.
According to the type of opening, linen closet doors are divided into:
- swing They open easily and silently, and move from the front. They are attached using canopies and hinges. The high-quality mechanism can withstand the weight of solid and framed facades and does not break for a long time. Hinged doors are a classic option, so the choice of cabinets of this configuration is very large. The price is affordable. Another feature is the need for free access, since opening the facades requires free space in front of the module.
- folding. They consist of several canvases that are connected to each other. Production from lighter materials makes facades more convenient to use. When the doors are opened, the parts fold together simply and silently. They also have advantages: attractive design and space saving.
- sliding They are attached at the top to the inner end of the cabinet and move in grooves along a special system of guides. They are an integral part of the wardrobe. There are modules with two or more doors. They move parallel to each other. It is impossible to open the entire cabinet for a full view, only one at a time, moving one door, then the next.
Open pencil cases will look good and be convenient to use if the household is not alien to the love of order. Such a linen closet is especially appropriate for a bathroom where there is high humidity and the contents will need access to fresh air.
Shape and size
When choosing a product, it is worth considering the parameters of the room. It is advisable to choose a wardrobe for a small apartment. In other cases, traditional cabinet models with original decorative design will come in handy. Of course, it is better to give preference to a multifunctional closet with a compartment for bedding, but if you are picky about the division of storage systems, it is worth purchasing a separate closet or chest of drawers for linen.
Since the closet is designed to accommodate bed linen, blankets, pillows and other home textiles, the shelves in it are made no higher than 30 cm, so that it is convenient to get the lower items. The most common shapes of linen closets are straight, corner, less often trapezoidal; they are made with one, two, three, four doors, have several compartments with shelves, drawers with a depth of 48 cm, a width of 30 to 95 cm. The dimensions of the drawers are always designed for stacking laundry in one or two piles. Manufacturers offer wall-mounted linen closets for the bathroom.
What are cabinets made of?
For the production of furniture they use:
- natural wood (solid wood);
- chipboards or MDF;
- veneered plywood.
Each of the listed materials has its own characteristics and is reflected in the final price of the furniture.
Solid wood is the most expensive, environmentally friendly raw material. Products made from natural materials look elegant and last for many years. For cabinets, furniture makers use one or combine several types of wood at the same time.
Natural wood
During the production of MDF, crushed wood is used. Lignin and other natural wood resins serve as a fixative for it. Therefore, finished products do not emit toxic substances into the air. Furniture made from MDF is durable and belongs to the middle price category.
Inexpensive sets are made from chipboard. This material is created from wood shavings and sawdust impregnated with formaldehyde resins. The plates are highly durable, durable, and inexpensive. You can choose chipboard of any color, with a natural wood finish. Cabinets for storing linen in the bathroom are made from moisture-resistant chipboards.
For children's rooms and bedrooms, it is better to purchase furniture made from high-quality chipboard with E1 marking. Formaldehyde contained in this type of board is less toxic than in E2 chipboard.
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Veneered plywood is not a cheap material. But furniture made from it is not inferior in strength and beauty to products made from pine, oak and other types of wood. Not afraid of moisture, environmentally friendly. Veneered sheets are produced from birch plywood with an absolutely smooth surface. Decorative coating is veneer that imitates the texture and shade of mahogany, ebony, oak, coniferous, wenge, and other species.
Filling
Storage systems are equipped with shelves (pull-out and stationary) and drawers. Additional elements will make the linen closet more functional and convenient to use:
- wicker baskets;
- towel racks;
- separators;
- boxes;
- containers for small items;
- hard and soft cases.
Some storage systems install adjustable shelves, which is very convenient because the height can be quickly changed if necessary. On the door of the bathroom linen closet there are special shelves where hygiene items, detergents, and bath accessories are stored. The lower compartment can be easily adapted for a basket with laundry intended for washing. A linen closet with a rail on which to conveniently place towels is also suitable for the bathroom.
If you have chosen a piece of furniture with glass doors, you must always keep it in perfect order; you cannot hide anything behind the glass. The same goes for open shelves, it’s easier to find the thing you need on them, but if one of your household members is not neat, it’s better to give preference to a closed closet.
Facade decoration
The wardrobe placed in the room must match the style and design of the room. This is done by selecting the design of the facade. Since the piece of furniture will occupy a certain part of the room, it should look attractive and organic.
When choosing a wardrobe for linen, its façade can be designed in the following ways:
- combining two colors of MDF and chipboard;
- inserts made of wood or bamboo - the presence of natural materials will add coziness to the atmosphere and also allow the shelves to “breathe”;
- use of mosaic or stained glass elements;
- leather;
- photographic images - the technology of applying photographs to the door will allow you to create a unique facade that will evoke positive emotions;
- plastic - by combining plastic of different colors, you can achieve an unusual and interesting result.
The facades of hinged cabinets with shelves for linen are most often blank. However, their design also varies. For example, you can use MDF with patina, MDF with milling or a veneered facade.
Photo printing
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Chipboard
Tree
Bamboo
Leather
Mirrors
Location options
Linen storage is usually located in the bedroom. This is convenient and practical, since all the necessary items are nearby. If you do not have a luxuriously sized bedroom, this is not at all a reason to give up a linen closet, because you need to store bedding somewhere. You can always find the location of the storage system, for example:
- put it in the corner of the room, so you can save space and occupy a useless corner with something;
- install a pencil case behind the front door.
A not very deep two-door wardrobe will also fit perfectly into the interior of a small room. Often its functions include storing linen (a section with shelves and drawers), placing necessary items of clothing (a compartment with a bracket and hangers).
In general, it is best to store linen in the room in which it is used: bedding for babies in the nursery, master linen in the bedroom, and sets for guests in the guest room.
Bedding that is stored in a confined space for a long time acquires an unpleasant odor. To prevent this from happening, there must be good air circulation in the cabinet, and special openings in the drawers.
We extend the life of things and fight unpleasant odors
Its durability directly depends on the method of storing laundry:
- The cabinet should not be exposed to the sun . This makes the material brittle and brittle;
- Humidity should not change . The durability of things largely depends on storage conditions;
- Ventilate the space periodically . This will prevent dampness and mold formation;
- Protect things from moths , use special products that are simply placed on shelves;
- Keep things loose. This way they retain their strength longer and do not deform.
Linen should not become wrinkled during storage.
To ensure that your closet always smells pleasant, remember the following:
- Fold only completely dry items;
- If there is a smell of dampness, find everything that smells and wash it again, and wipe the furniture with a damp cloth and ventilate well;
- Use laundry scents . Various sachets or other options provide a pleasant aroma inside the cabinet.
Flavorings eliminate the appearance of foreign odors
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Two-door wardrobe - the optimal solution for small bedrooms
If space is limited, then pay attention to this option. Unlike pencil cases, it has good capacity. When choosing a specific model, remember the following:
- Capacity is significantly increased with the help of a mezzanine;
- Hinged doors are much simpler and cheaper. But there should be space in front of the cabinet so that when opening the door does not block the passage;
- The width is usually from 90 to 120 cm. Depth is from 40 to 60 cm;
- Choose options that match the style of the room;
- If there is a niche in the bedroom, use it.
Mirror doors visually expand the space
