A sliding wardrobe is a real find for modern apartments that do not have a lot of free space. Such furniture helps to save space, organize storage of things, and the abundance of models makes it possible to improve the interior. For example, a mirrored wardrobe will visually expand the space of the room and eliminate the need to install an additional mirror. This piece of furniture has its own advantages and disadvantages, which should be studied before purchasing it.
Advantages and disadvantages
The mirrored sliding wardrobe is equipped with sliding doors mounted on special guide systems. The model of a wardrobe with mirror surfaces has its pros and cons. Among the advantages of the product it is worth noting the following:
- Furniture visually expands the space, which is especially important for small rooms. This allows you to create a more comfortable environment in the room.
- Saves space due to the absence of swing doors.
- Such models tend to fit well into any type of interior design.
- The internal volume of the cabinet allows you to store many different things.
- Eliminates the need to install separate mirrors.
- A variety of shades makes it possible to choose a product to suit every taste and embody original design ideas.
- The interior item has a long service life with proper care.
- Mirror facades are considered relatively inexpensive.
- Thanks to mirror surfaces that reflect light, the room becomes brighter.
The safety of the furniture is ensured by a special protective film. Even if the mirror falls out, it will not fall into pieces.
Mirrored wardrobes also have disadvantages:
- the sliding door opening system can quickly fail if plastic or a low-quality metal alloy was used for its manufacture;
- additional light sources will be required if the piece of furniture is placed in a dark room;
- mirror surfaces of the facade require more careful maintenance.
Regardless of the pros and cons, sliding wardrobes with mirrored doors are very popular. The versatility of furniture and the ability to save space attracts special attention from consumers to this model.
Kinds
There are several types of wardrobes:
- The built-in wardrobe is mounted between the walls or placed in a niche. This structure has no floor and roof.
- The case version may have different dimensions, the number of doors also varies. Such models are placed near the wall.
A variety of models of two-door wardrobes, examples of placement.
The shape of the cabinet can be angular or linear. The first option is placed exclusively in the corner, which allows for more efficient use of the room area. Such structures are made in the form of a triangle with two doors; L-shaped models are popular (often with a large number of doors). There is also a trapezoidal cabinet, which is more spacious.
The linear model is located in a straight line along the wall. Such furniture can be equipped with a different number of doors. Designers still advise placing a moderate number of mirrors. It is better to combine such surfaces with inserts made of leather, bamboo, frosted glass, and photo printing. Otherwise, the room may create an uncomfortable atmosphere.
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Combined cabinet fronts look most advantageous. Such products are much easier to fit into interiors of various styles. Mirrors are located over the entire surface of the facade or on one of the sashes. In this case, design solutions can combine the following types of mirrors:
- classic - alternating regular and mirror surfaces;
- geometric - involves a combination of rectangles with other materials;
- diagonal - the facade is divided diagonally by a profile, the sides are made of different materials;
- sectoral - the door leaf is divided into sections, the design is carried out according to sketches;
- wave – original waves are created on the surface using profiles.
When choosing a wardrobe, it is important to pay attention to other interior elements, the size and purpose of the room. So, for the bedroom you should give preference to a mirror in the center of the product. With this design there will be enough light and visually free space. An additional retractable mirror can be placed inside the cabinet.
For the living room, a good option would be facades partially decorated with mirrors. This could be a wardrobe with photo printing or geometric design. For example, the top or bottom of the product is made of one material, and the remaining free part is filled with frosted glass and photo printing.
In the hallway, a wenge-colored wardrobe with a mirror is recommended to be placed along the wall. In this room, it is better to leave the mirror façade intact so that you can look at yourself in full height before leaving. One mirrored door will be enough; the material of the rest is selected depending on the style of the room.
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Mirror decor
Additionally, the mirror facade can be decorated using the following technologies:
- Sandblasting patterns - this method will provide the doors with an original look. You can use it to decorate a wardrobe with frosted glass. Variations with this decor are very diverse, so sliding wardrobes with a pattern on the mirror can be placed both in a classic style interior and in a modern one.
- Half-timbering is a design technique in which mirrors are framed with wooden frames painted in the color of the body. Such products look impressive, stylish and unusual.
- Photo printing is a printing method that allows you to create an individual, unique design, since it makes it possible to choose any image for the design of the facade.
- Painting – involves applying the author's painting to the mirror. You can also decorate elements made of MDF in this way.
- Stained glass is a decorative method at an affordable price. A glass sheet with an applique will allow you to create a luxurious façade. This is not stained glass in the classical sense, but provided it is done well, the differences are almost invisible.
- Tinting involves gluing a film onto the surface of the mirror. It does not completely cover the mirror facades, but gives a tint and makes them translucent.
- The engraving on the mirror looks very original. To decorate the surface, a special engraving machine is used. This method allows you to get a realistic drawing.
Styles and colors of beautiful sliding wardrobes, popular designs
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Mirror opposite the bed - signs
A mirror opposite the bed is a bad sign.
You cannot reflect in it when you are sleeping. Many peoples thought so. The Slavs believed that such things open doors to the world of spirits that are hostile to people. Such beliefs made them one of the main attributes of dangerous fortune telling. In Europe, mirrors were considered safe to have in the home because they believed that it was difficult to open the door between worlds. But they were afraid to sleep and be reflected in them, they were afraid not to wake up.
Many peoples believed that during sleep the soul leaves the body and goes traveling. When she sees her own reflection while returning to her body, she will be dragged to another world. According to another version, the soul gets scared and forgets the way.
These are outdated beliefs, but there is a certain meaning in them. Many people sleep and are reflected in the mirrors of the room and wake up in the morning, alive and healthy. But my health often suffers. There is another sign that says: a mirror installed opposite the bed takes energy from a person. This leads to insomnia, constant drowsiness and irritability; nightmares become a frequent occurrence, as do quarrels in the house.
In ancient times they believed that a mirror takes away life force, so people tried not to look at their own reflection for a long time. Children under one year old should not see reflections, otherwise they will grow up restless, prone to phobias and illnesses.
Feng Shui experts believe that when a marital bed is visible in the reflection, this will lead to infidelity and quarrels out of nowhere. And when one person sleeps on the bed, failure awaits him. The signs about a mirror in the bedroom also apply when you are not reflecting the whole thing, but part of your body.
Interior location
Sliding wardrobes vary in size, number of doors and arrangement of mirror elements. How and where it is best to place the product depends on these factors:
- In the living room, it is recommended to install a wardrobe with beveled mirrors along the wall, so the room will seem much freer. Behind the doors you can not only put things away, but also install a TV or even organize an office. If the room is small, then placement in the corner is acceptable.
- In the hallway (if dimensions allow) you can install a two-door corner wardrobe, which is spacious enough to accommodate many items. A straight, full-wall model would also work well. In a small hallway, cabinets with one or two mirrored fronts look good.
- A wardrobe with a mirror panel is suitable for the bedroom. It is better to install furniture along the wall. If the room is small, then corner placement is acceptable. You can use decor with matte areas, photo printing and engraving.
If the wardrobe model does not fit the interior design of the room, then this can be corrected with the help of decor. For example, engraving allows you to change the appearance of a product and fit it into any environment.
How to fit a classic-style wardrobe into the interior, tips
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Advantages of using a wardrobe with a mirror
Multifunctional and practical designs are superior in performance to walls, chests of drawers and wardrobes; the main advantages of sliding wardrobes include parameters that distinguish them from analogues offered on the market:
Saving free space. Compared to hinged doors, sliding doors, thanks to a high-quality and practical roller system, help save free space; it can be used for its intended purpose and fully used to organize space.
Involvement of all surfaces. Stylish and comfortable built-in wardrobes are optimally affordable; their side and rear walls can be the walls of the room; there is no space between the ceiling and the upper partition where dust and dirt accumulate.
Wide range of designs. Individual models are made to order, in accordance with the parameters specified by the customer; if necessary, cabinets can be purchased in a standard version or supplemented with interesting, unusual and functional elements.
Transformation of the interior of the room. A built-in mirror with a pattern in a closet, thanks to the unique properties of mirror surfaces, not only reflects all the surrounding interior items, but can also visually transform the room, give it depth and expand the area.
Versatility of cabinet placement. Practical and compact designs can be placed anywhere in the room or a separate functional area; with their help, the room is divided into zones for work and relaxation, spending time with family or friends.
Such furniture can be installed not only in a niche or in a corner, but also in any room where it is necessary to organize an effective storage system for things, clothing, personal belongings and household appliances necessary for all residents of an apartment or house.
Features of care and selection criteria
Doors with a mirror for a wardrobe will last longer if you take proper care of them:
- mirror surfaces of furniture located in rooms with high humidity should be treated with a special product containing wax;
- resistance to moisture is also provided by coating with a gelatin solution;
- A special glass and mirror cleaner, as well as a soft cloth, will help you clean the mirror without streaks.
It is worth protecting not only the facade, but also the body of the product from direct exposure to moisture. Otherwise, there is a risk of unsightly stains appearing on its surface.
You should choose a mirror cabinet based on the following criteria:
- features of the use of the room;
- dimensions and style of the product.
A two-door wardrobe is perfect for a child's room, while a four-door wardrobe will look better in a living room or bedroom.
Mirror inserts on facades have another important parameter - the thickness of the glass. It is better to give preference to more durable thickened options. The style of the room is also important. For the modern trend, combinations of glass and metal are recommended. A cabinet with mirrored elements of strict shapes will fit better into a classic interior. A wardrobe in the Provence style is often chosen for girls' children's rooms. Boys like photo printing that complements the high-tech interior.
The quality of furniture manufacturing is no less important, because the service life of the product depends on this factor. It is worth carefully inspecting the closet. There should be no chips or cracks on it, the sashes move freely along the guides. If there are drawers, then you need to check how the mechanism works. You should not immediately choose the cheapest or most expensive model. As a rule, such extremes are not justified. It is best to focus on the average price category.
A sliding wardrobe with a mirror can fit into almost any interior, subject to proper selection. It is important to pay attention to the dimensions of the product and its design. In addition, we must not forget about proper care, then the furniture will not lose its decorative and functional qualities for as long as possible.
Keep away from moisture
You can wash the mirror without streaks using a special product and a soft cloth.
When choosing furniture, you should pay attention to the dimensions of the product and its design.
Rules for placing a mirrored wardrobe in the bedroom - how it is possible, how it is not possible
But not everything is so rosy. When asked whether it is possible to install a mirrored wardrobe in the bedroom, many give a frankly negative answer. Primarily Asians. According to Feng Shui, it is generally better not to bring mirrors into the bedroom. According to their teachings, everything is bad. The mirror should not reflect a bed or sleeping people. All this disrupts spatial energies and provokes diseases. This is why you should not place a wardrobe with a mirror opposite the bed.
