No matter what innovations fashion dictates, the classics always remain relevant. No wonder the choice in favor of this style indicates subtle taste. This is confirmed by sliding wardrobes in a classic style, which are distinguished by their external elegance, as well as practicality and versatility. They blend absolutely harmoniously with any setting and create a sophisticated atmosphere, so there can be no question of writing them off as outdated trends.
Features of the stylistic direction
The classical style was formed in the 16th–18th centuries, during the era of palace luxury. By now it has changed a little, but the main features remain. A modern classic interior is distinguished by elegance, functionality, and rigor, which is why it is very popular among people of different ages.
Don’t think that hinged cabinet options are more suitable for the classic style. Models with sliding doors can accommodate many different things without taking up extra space. Classic furniture has a number of positive characteristics, thanks to which it is very popular:
- strict lines and lack of pretentiousness;
- symmetry of the design - it does not look bulky or too large;
- elegant finishing (but you still shouldn’t overload the furniture with decorative elements);
- using the basic color scheme of wood (accents can be bright, but they should not be overused);
- use of natural materials for production;
- the presence of figured carvings on wooden panels.
Such a cabinet makes the interior complete and balanced. The built-in option can be almost invisible to the eye.
Instead of a blank door leaf, a mirror one is often used, thanks to which such a product visually enlarges a small room.
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Sliding wardrobe in the hallway
Indentation of the first line
From the hallway, guests begin to form their first impression of the home. You can give it a decent appearance and comfort using classic furniture. In the hallway, the closet should serve the function of storing things, but not clutter up the space.
The internal structure of this furniture must be thought out in advance in order to accommodate not only outerwear, but also gloves, handbags, etc. It is desirable that such a closet consist of at least two sections: with a rod for outerwear, and with shelves and drawers.
A mirror on a sliding surface will also perform an additional function - to visually expand the space.
Glossy facade is still popular
- The 2022 wardrobe with bright and shiny glossy facades has not gone out of fashion this year either. However, they are now subject to slightly different requirements. More recently, designers advised diluting a monochromatic glossy fabric with an even brighter edging, but now it is not recommended to do this.
- The trend today is restraint and conciseness, and therefore there is no need to add any significant decor to the snow-white shiny facade of the wardrobe, and it should not be brighter than silver. However, it is acceptable to place a small drawing.
- Bright flowers or prints of overseas landscapes are no longer in fashion, but some natural texture, such as marble, looks truly modern and stylish.
Advice! If you still want to make a drawing on the cabinet, it should not be bright, but blurry, reminiscent of a shadow or fog rather than a picture.
Stylish wardrobe with a natural wood facade
Beautiful cabinet design in minimalist style
Fashionable interior with wardrobe
Wooden facades are fashionable
Today, the world is swept by a wave of naturalness and the fight for an eco-friendly lifestyle, which is completely justified, and this is reflected in the fashion for interior design. For this reason, facades with large wooden doors are at the peak of fashion and popularity.
They can be made not only from veneer, but also from simple high-quality plywood or, if material capabilities allow, natural solid wood.
You should take a responsible approach to planning the closet in the hallway
Combined model of a sliding wardrobe with opening and sliding doors
Completely smooth facades covered with veneer, almost without any pattern, are not very relevant. They gradually gave way to the defiantly expressed texture of a living tree.
- A large number of knots on your closet door is the most fashionable thing today. Such a piece of furniture can be placed in any room, but if you are able to support the presence of the cabinet with similar decor and other furnishings, you can safely assume that you have managed to keep up with the changing fashion in the field of interior design.
Practical people will prefer this type of cabinet design.
Wenge color has always been distinguished by its nobility
Advice! When choosing types of wood as the material used for the door facade, pay close attention to the light milky shade.
A beautiful wardrobe that contrasts perfectly with the overall interior
This color helps to create not only elegance in the room, but also comfort. It will refresh and visually enlarge your home, and the wood texture of this color fits perfectly with many interior styles.
Designer tips
- If you decide to order a wardrobe for a small kitchen and “hide” all the utensils from prying eyes, turning the room into a dining room, you can choose a “cappuccino” shade with a slight tint of barely noticeable yellow. For country and Provence styles, which continue to be popular, wooden facades can be artificially “aged”
- If you are installing a wardrobe in a loft-style apartment, choose cool shades of wooden facades. However, smooth veneered fronts in wardrobes are still installed in children's rooms; a large amount of cheerful decor saves the situation. Here they are usually guided not by fashion, but by the baby’s personal preferences and convenience.
Wardrobe in the bedroom
Indentation of the first line
The classic version of the wardrobe is perfect for the bedroom. A light tone is preferable to a dark one here. In harmony with the colors of the walls, such classic sliding wardrobes optimize space, allowing the use of niches up to the ceiling.
The internal structure of such a cabinet should include rods, shelves for clothes and shoes, and drawers for small items. Particular attention must be paid to the quality of the fittings so that the sliding doors move freely without creaking.
Modern classic wardrobes have different configurations, shapes and appearance. Wide possibilities for designing models create all the conditions for selecting exactly the furniture that will ideally fit into the interior of a respectable and luxurious apartment.
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What you need to know before buying
Most often, cabinets are made of MDF or natural wood. The first option does not always mean poor quality. Monolithic panels from well-known manufacturers have served many people for decades. Frame ones filled with chipboard and covered with PVC film are much worse. This product may look stylish, but it wears out quickly. Keep this in mind and choose furniture only made of wood or monolithic MDF.
Before purchasing, decide on the required size and shape. The product should not be bulky or occupy more than half the room. If you have a small or medium-sized room, a corner closet would be an excellent option. It is quite functional, can accommodate a lot of things, and at the same time allows you to significantly save space.
For niches in the walls, the ideal solution is a built-in wardrobe. Its distinctive features: the absence of walls, and in some cases, a roof. All drawers, shelves and doors are attached to the walls using fittings. This product is cheaper and effectively saves space. You can fit much more things in it than in a regular closet of similar sizes.
Living room wardrobe
First line indentation
Being one of the main rooms of the house, the living room is always furnished with great care. A wardrobe for this room should not only be functional, but also delight with its aesthetics and elegant facades. Like its brother with hinged doors, it should have a large number of convenient shelves and drawers for small items.
One of the options for the living room is a classic cabinet with a slide, which combines a large number of shelves for various purposes. At the same time, overall harmony should not be lost. The choice of models takes into account the overall layout of the room and color scheme. One of the good options is a corner wardrobe for the living room.
Bedroom interior with built-in wardrobe: solutions and photos
Sliding wardrobes in the bedroom interior, perhaps, occupy second place in importance. After bed, of course. After all, even if there is a dressing room in the house, there is an urgent need to place a place in the bedroom for storing linen, home clothes and bedding. The interior of even the smallest room will be transformed with the appearance of a built-in wardrobe. The main thing is to carefully select the material, decor and finishing of the doors. Take a few photos of your bedroom, take a preliminary measurement of the room, take a piece of wallpaper with you and come to any Mr.Doors furniture studio, where they will be happy to help you decide on the color, material and filling of the closet for such an important room for all of us as the bedroom.
We also invite you to evaluate the bedroom interiors with a built-in wardrobe in the photo:
And look at the photo of the bedroom interior with a corner wardrobe:
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Classic wardrobes in the interior
A sliding wardrobe in a classic style is a rigor of form, restraint of design and adherence to certain color combinations. Among the commonly used shades:
- white, who is the undisputed leader;
- brown;
- grayish shades;
- sand and beige tones;
- natural shades of wood (beech, oak, cherry, walnut, etc.);
- silver and gilding;
- mirror surfaces;
- frames, monograms, overlays, etc.
- occupy one entire wall;
- mounted in a niche;
- occupy a corner of the room.
The following can be used in finishing:
Only noble materials are chosen for the classics. This is solid wood and high-quality fittings, including handles and guides for sliding panels.
Important: In a classic interior there is no place for things of dubious quality.
A built-in wardrobe in a classic style can be designed as follows:
Color spectrum
Initially, the main and main color of classic cabinets and all classical furniture in general was brown. But over time, white color, or rather shades of cream or milky, began to pose huge competition to the leader, who had long established himself in this niche. If you want to have a room in a classic style, you should stick to calm and gentle shades, excluding all bright and flashy colors.
Today, stores offer sliding wardrobes in the following colors: alder, apple, cherry, beech, hazelnut, dark walnut, maple, white, dark wenge, wenge magic, as well as other delicate shades that do not catch the eye.
Design features and advantages
First line indent
A classic style wardrobe may have:
For connoisseurs of antiquity, overlays and inserts covered with patina can be made.
The undeniable advantages of this type of cabinet include, first of all, its capacity. Such a piece of furniture will allow you to take out of sight those things that you would prefer to hide from view. Therefore, classic cabinets will fit in the bedroom. White or decorated with mirrors, such a piece of furniture will not only hide clothes, shoes and accessories from strangers, but will also visually expand the space.
The discreet decor of sliding furniture panels will make such a cabinet almost invisible when arranging a bedroom if it occupies the entire wall or is placed in a niche.
Mirror facade in wardrobes
The main reason for the popularity of facades on sliding wardrobes with a mirror layer is not only their versatility, but also their high aesthetics. For many years, such options have not gone out of fashion.
A sliding wardrobe with mirrored doors will not only visually enlarge the room, but also make it significantly brighter. In this case, the surface of the mirror will be the main decoration both in your bedroom and in the living room, because the facade will help visually expand the space, and the presence of the closet itself will help get rid of unnecessary things that clutter your home.
Important! The mirror looks harmonious and appropriate in any living room: no matter how it is decorated - in the style of minimalism, loft or art deco.
A smart combination of a corner wardrobe in a small bedroom
Separately, we should dwell on the role of mirrored facades in the low lighting of our rooms. The light, reflected in the mirrors, spreads softly and comfortably throughout the entire room, making it much lighter. But the most advantageous effect is obtained in rooms where the windows face the north or west.
Pleasant shades of beige are trendy this year.
Until recently, mirrored wardrobe doors were richly and brightly decorated with stained glass painting or fusing. Now that naturalness is in fashion, it’s better to stick to sandblasting.
Advice! If you really want to make your 2022 wardrobe fashionable and unique, you can order a painting. It is better to limit yourself to a small ornament in the general style of the room. The only exception is, perhaps, an apartment in the “pop art” style, which is decorated very brightly.
A mirror can soften the interior decor
The mirrors that are inserted into the wooden façade look very stylish. Initially, the visual impression is created that in front of you is a mirror in a rich and wide baguette.
This option is suitable for a classic style in the living room. This technique is just coming into fashion, it is not hackneyed and will become more and more popular every year.
Wide sliding wardrobe doors are suitable for spacious rooms
Mirrored wardrobe for a small bedroom
On a note! The fronts of the wardrobe will look great with both a simple mirror and frosted glass. The main thing is that they fit well into the overall style of the interior.
Hallway
The first room that a guest sees when entering your house or apartment. It should leave an appropriate impression.
The hallway closet should be as spacious as possible. If the corridor is large enough, the ideal option for it is a massive monolithic model, decorated with a mirror.
To make the appearance more impressive, follow these recommendations:
- use as few bright accents as possible in the interior, only pastel shades;
- It is better to choose the color of the cabinet to match the color of the entrance doors;
- if you need to install a small sofa or bedside table nearby, they should be similar in style;
- a cabinet with carvings will look good together with a painted plain ceiling;
- The classic model will be made more impressive by a floor tiled with imitation parquet.
Decor
After the appearance, shape, as well as the internal content and color of the cabinet have been determined, one of the most difficult procedures, in terms of choice, begins. It is quite difficult to choose one decor option from the many presented, since each is good in its own way. Some people prefer to combine a couple of options when they cannot finally decide which one they like. Sliding wardrobes are also decorated quite restrainedly, but at the same time very beautifully, to emphasize the richness and beauty of this style direction.
Decorative elements not only serve as cabinet decoration, but also have several practical properties. First of all, they protect the doors and external facade of the cabinet from excess dust, moisture and temperature changes. Depending on the location of this piece of furniture, the cabinet decor is selected that is suitable specifically for this room. By choosing the right color, texture and decorative elements, you can significantly change the appearance of the room for the better. After all, as they say, details play a decisive role in any image, be it clothing or interior design.
Decorative elements offered by modern stores are presented in fairly large quantities. The main and mandatory decorative element for a wardrobe in a classic style is a gold or silver patina, and further additions depend on the desires and taste preferences of the customer. The most popular decorative element is mirrors or mirror panels, which, in turn, can also be decorated with carvings or other elements. Usually mirrors are made for the entire part of one or two of the facades, but in the classic version, some prefer to give them more beautiful and neat shapes. Models with mirrors make the room wider and give even a large closet a smaller appearance.
Sliding wardrobes with photo printing on the facade or a pattern also look very nice, and if they are built into the wall, they even look like part of the wall, decorated with a large picture. But wardrobes decorated with frescoes look much more beautiful and classic. Drawings with biblical, Greek and other motifs in the style of Raphael, Rubens, Michelangelo and other medieval geniuses look incredibly beautiful and bring additional comfort, beauty and a classic spirit to the room.
Sliding wardrobes with rattan and natural or artificial leather inserts are a little less common. Such cabinets look quite original.
Stained glass wardrobes are a real work of art that will decorate the interior of any space. Mirrors decorated with beautiful designs made of colored transparent glass look incredibly beautiful and original. Even in the classic style, stained glass designs are appropriate and organic, regardless of the color of the cabinet and the decoration of the room itself.
Most of all, the wardrobe gives a classic look to capitals, pilasters and carved cornices, which are the personification of classics in any type of furniture. Decorated with a gold or silver patina, depending on the customer’s preferences, they look even more beautiful.
Material and color
Natural wood is the best material for creating a classic wardrobe. Wood is a fairly durable raw material that can serve even several generations. Natural properties allow the tree not to deteriorate from moisture, and also remain resistant to rotting. In addition, the unique texture, natural wood grain, and warm, pleasant shade make wood a luxurious and prestigious choice. And high environmental friendliness, which does not contain impurities, will nullify the manifestation of allergies in household members.
However, natural wood is a fairly expensive material, and not many people can afford it. A more democratic solution would be to purchase furniture made from high-quality MDF boards. The characteristics of MDF allow us to compare this material with natural wood, because its durability and environmental friendliness are not even discussed. Attractive appearance, ease of use, and many decorative options have allowed MDF to become one of the most popular materials in the furniture industry.
As for the color scheme of the classic style, it is characterized by a special palette. Shades should be warm, not irritating and not attracting attention. These are almost all wood shades - beech, alder, oak, cherry, walnut. Beige, sand, and grayish tones are also popular. But the most win-win option is white, which many associate with peace and quiet.
Style Features
An important feature of the classic style is the combination of simplicity and elegance. This creates one of the main advantages of furniture - good compatibility with other styles. If the simultaneous use of such styles as retro and modern when decorating the interior does not always look appropriate, then the classics can be diluted in any direction. At the same time, the image will be holistic and consistent. This style is determined by the predominance of:
- soft tones;
- clear proportions;
- laconic decorative elements.
Due to the constant relevance of the classics, there is no need to frequently replace the cabinet with more fashionable options, which allows you to avoid spending money on repairs and regularly changing interior items. Classic sliding wardrobes are distinguished by their simplicity of lines, graceful transitions and strict consistency, so they are perfect for almost any interior.
Decor options
It can be difficult to choose just one decor from all the variety offered. Each has its own merits and attractiveness. If you like more than one option, choose two that go well together.
Just remember that the appearance of the furniture should be beautiful, but rather discreet. This way you can advantageously emphasize all the richness of the classic style. Ready-made models have certain limitations in this regard, so the best option is to make a custom-made cabinet.
Decorative elements are selected based on the practical purpose of the room. The basis here is a golden or silver patina. This effect gives a noble antiquity. Color transitions favorably emphasize the texture, carved elements and various figures, involuntarily making the appearance of the cabinet rare.
Obtaining such a coating naturally is long and difficult, so chemical methods were invented. Among them:
- Dense patina. Available in paste form. With its help, in addition to gold, you can get a reddish or light brown tint;
- Liquid patina. It is a special varnish that can give wood the shade of old oak or ash;
- Faceted varnish. After drying, it creates a cracking effect.
The above methods can be combined to achieve a more interesting appearance. Other decor options are selected based on your preferences. It can be:
- fabric covering,
- silver,
- gilding,
- carved figures,
- capitals,
- pilasters,
- bronze,
- nacre,
- imitation sculpture, or grisaille.
Carved mirrors are quite popular. In the classics they try to give them neat shapes. Models with such decor visually enlarge the room. The pinnacle of art are stained glass wardrobes. The mirrors on them are decorated with colored glass, which gives them an original and incredibly beautiful appearance.
Location
The hallway is a place that can immediately make either a negative or a positive impression. That is why the room should be light and spacious. A sliding wardrobe in the hallway is the best choice, because this furniture will not only save space, but also allow you to put away all the necessary things.
For small hallways, a good option would be a corner cabinet, which will increase the free space. Such a cabinet can be placed either at the front door or on the border with the living area.
Those who have long and large hallways are much more fortunate. Multifunctional cabinets along the entire wall will look great. You can put not only clothes and shoes there, but also household supplies; it’s worth thinking about the internal contents. There must be a place for shoes, large drawers, laundry baskets, various shelves, sections for hats.
The living room is the real center of family relaxation and receiving guests, so the arrangement of furniture should be approached with special attention. In large living rooms, cabinet and built-in models along the wall will look good. Make sure that the furniture contains shelves for souvenirs, a built-in table, and a variety of shelving. Corner and radius models are ideal for small living rooms, which should preferably be placed with the façade facing the window.
A wardrobe in a classic style will be an ideal addition to the bedroom. A corner cabinet will look great in almost any room layout. But forget about such models, if the room is long and narrow, a corner cabinet will not fit here. Designers also recommend considering the internal content, the number of shelves, open spaces and drawers. Cabinet models that fit perfectly between the wall and the bed are also suitable for the bedroom.
Corner models
Indentation of the first line
Corner cabinets are not just classics, but also have significant capacity. Some massiveness is brightened up by decor, which can be
Manufacturing materials
The most suitable material for making classic sliding wardrobes is natural wood. It is durable, environmentally friendly and can be repaired in case of breakdown. However, such raw materials are expensive, so manufacturers prefer to use substitutes:
- MDF. Plates are more often used to make the back wall of the product and the bottom of drawers. They do not withstand too high loads, so they are rarely used for main body parts.
- Chipboard. Chipboard is widely used in furniture production. It is sufficiently durable and has a long service life, but contains formaldehyde resins, so it is better not to install such a cabinet in a children's room. The material is also contraindicated for allergy sufferers.
- Laminated chipboard. The material imitates wood texture, so it has an attractive appearance. The slabs are difficult to process.
- Veneered wood. This material is cheaper than natural material and is used for the production of side walls and furniture facades.
Characteristics of sliding wardrobes with 4 doors, popular models and designs
As for wardrobe doors, mirrored or glass surfaces, decorative acrylic, rattan or bamboo are suitable for classics. The use of such materials will make the piece of furniture exclusive.
A facade made of bamboo or rattan is recommended for rooms with high humidity.
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Beautiful ideas in the interior
White wardrobes will fit beautifully into a bedroom furnished in a classic style. Strict but elegant mirror surfaces will increase the space and highlight the interior well. Stylish paintings, flowers, and light furniture will help complement the atmosphere. The classic wardrobe also harmonizes interestingly with silver shades. A silver bedspread, crystal candles and a chandelier will add a touch of luxury and wealth to the room.
An excellent solution for any hallway would be a corner cabinet. A model made in warm wood tones will always be appropriate and create the necessary coziness. Furniture with open space and side shelves for books and souvenirs will look organic. And white models with space for shoes and small items will immediately attract the attention of guests who come to you.
Rich and luxurious models are perfect for the living room interior. For a living room made in red tones, choose a large combined wardrobe. You can store a lot of functional little things on the sides, and hide outerwear, underwear and shoes behind the chic sandblasted mirror panels. A living room in classic white and pastel colors will go well with completely mirrored surfaces. An elegant sandblasted design made on each door will easily and elegantly complement the surroundings.
How to fit into the interior
In rooms where bulky furniture takes up half the room, a classic sliding wardrobe will be the best option. It is definitely beneficial in terms of placement for small rooms, since it visually expands it due to the mirror surfaces that are often used to decorate this type of furniture. At the same time, the height of the room will increase and additional light will appear. In addition, owners of small rooms can benefit from corner cabinets with a compact storage system. And if they are complemented by a corner module, where it is possible to place all the trinkets, books and souvenirs that are certainly present in every home, this allows you to avoid clutter and chaos, making it possible to store things in one place.
An option in which the cabinet is built into a pantry or utility room will also help increase the usable area. When designing wardrobe areas, the entire wall area is often used. With this interesting solution, you can achieve the illusion of a solid wall; besides, this option looks quite unusual and stylish.
If it is necessary to reduce the length of a room that has a rectangular shape, classic sliding wardrobes are installed near a short wall. Placing it along a long wall will lead to the effect that the room seems even longer and not comfortable to stay in.
If there are small children in the apartment, one of the possible options is to consider a cabinet with rounded shapes. The absence of sharp corners allows you to avoid injuries, which will definitely be appreciated by parents who have increased safety requirements.
No wonder sliding wardrobes are very popular. This classic option is unrivaled because it is distinguished by its rich design, elegant design, and practicality in use. This means that such furniture will not only be a highly functional piece of furniture, but also a fashionable decoration for many years to come.
Placement nuances
When arranging a room with a classic design, problems usually do not arise. If the room is small and contains bulky furniture, a sliding wardrobe will fit perfectly. The product has good capacity. To increase space, you can place such furniture in the dressing room. If the room resembles a long rectangle, then it is better to install the cabinet against a short wall.
Types of fittings for sliding wardrobes, functionality of elements
If small children live in the house, preference is given to objects with rounded edges. This precaution will help avoid injury. The choice of a wardrobe is influenced by the size of the room, its purpose and design. When placing the product, the following recommendations must be observed:
- In the bedroom, a classic wardrobe is used to store bedding, linen, clothes, books, and other items. If the dimensions of the room allow it, then it is better to choose large, roomy models. It is recommended to place the structure near the bed. This will simplify access to things, since you can get the necessary items directly from the bed. However, such an arrangement of a wardrobe often disrupts normal sleep, so the most optimal placement option is the opposite wall next to the window.
- In the living room, the furniture is a storage area for all kinds of items, souvenirs, and dishes. Corner options are considered in demand, allowing the use of the entire usable area. It is better to place the structure next to the sofa in the relaxation area. If the living room has a square shape, you can install a closet near the entrance.
- The sliding wardrobe looks great in narrow rooms, in particular in the hallway. This product saves space, especially if you install the structure inside a niche. The mirror facade eliminates the need to purchase an additional mirror.
Regardless of whether a classic wardrobe is made from MDF or natural wood, it always looks elegant. This piece of furniture will allow you to store a large number of things without looking bulky. This style does not imply bright colors or luxurious finishes, but such a thing can become a real highlight of the interior.
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