Wardrobes for clothes, pros and cons, how to fit into the interior

Few apartments boast wardrobe rooms. Therefore, the arrangement of storage systems remains relevant for modern homes. Hinged wardrobes remain the most popular type of furniture, since it is not difficult to choose a suitable product, and you can install it in different rooms.

Advantages and disadvantages

Hinged wardrobes for clothes have many advantages:

wide range - manufacturers offer cabinets with a different number of door leaves and all kinds of combination of materials. Therefore, it will not be difficult to choose furniture in the right style;
it is easy to choose the product of the desired internal content;
ideal for installation in small rooms;
mobility of models. Furniture is easy to move around the apartment and, if necessary, move it to another building - from the apartment to the cottage;
the product can be purchased assembled or disassembled;
it is easy to choose products with facades decorated in different styles - from minimalistic to luxurious baroque or rococo;
useful cabinet depth is not lost. In many models, the sash rotates 130 °, which facilitates visibility and access to internal content;
strict requirements are not imposed on the walls or floors of the room, since, thanks to the adjustment of the legs or door hinges, it is possible to evenly install furniture;
wide price range. You can purchase a factory product from particleboard, MDF at a reasonable price or make an individual order from a valuable species of wood.

The products also have disadvantages:

it is better to entrust the assembly of a multi-leaf cabinet to specialists, since it is necessary to carefully install the shutters in order to exclude the formation of gaps;
if the room has an uneven floor, it will take time and skill to adjust the loops;
door opening requires free space. This feature must be taken into account when arranging the rest of the furniture;
not suitable for installation in narrow corridors, because the shutters open block the passage;
in the manufacture of leaf sash can not combine different materials. Only the installation of a decorative insert (glass, mirror) is allowed.

It must be admitted that the number of fans of wardrobes with swing doors is not decreasing. Therefore, such furniture is present in the assortment of almost all manufacturers.

The lineup

Hinged cabinets can be classified according to several criteria.

furniture form - direct (linear) cabinets are produced. Angular models are L-shaped, with side sections of different lengths and depths. Combined furniture can have swing doors and various other facade elements - open shelves, drawers or niches;
by the number of doors - can have one or more leaves. The choice is individual and determined by the needs / capabilities of the consumer. Firms produce wardrobes for clothes and linen with different leaf widths, but a door of 50 cm is considered standard.

Some manufacturers offer a double-leaf cabinet, in which the swinging doors fold further, which can significantly save space.

Linear

Radius

Angular

The choice of internal content

The principle of location of clothes is largely determined by the depth of the closet. The most common furniture models have a depth of 60 and 40 cm.

The standard internal set includes several elements:

rods are usually installed for short items (blouses, jackets, cardigans) or long clothes (dresses, coats, raincoats). The best option is the installation of both rods. Then under short clothes you can equip additional shelves or drawers. If the cabinet is high enough, then it makes sense to complete it with a pantograph. This is a bar equipped with a mechanism that lowers the bar to the desired level;
retractable or stationary shelves, the distance between which is not less than 30 cm. Their depth is determined by the dimensions of the cabinet. It is advisable to complete deep furniture models with sliding shelves, so that it is easier to find and get things, as well as simplify the cleaning process;
drawers / baskets are indispensable for folding small things or items that do not require ironing (tracksuits, home clothes). For medium-sized items, it is advisable to choose drawers with dividers (this applies to ties, compartments with linen);
retractable hangers are very convenient for trousers.

Depending on the installation location of the swing cabinet, its internal filling will be formed. In the hallway you can put a narrow deep cabinet with two sections. A large section with a longitudinal bar is designed to accommodate clothes, and the upper transverse shelf is for hats.

It is better to put a full-fledged wardrobe in the bedroom, equipped with different bars, built-in internal shelves and sliding drawers, baskets.

Particular attention when choosing furniture should be given to the depth of the cabinets. In products with a depth of 55-60 cm, not only casual clothes are perfectly placed, but also the upper winter wardrobe. Of course, it is tempting to put a narrow cabinet with a depth of 45 cm, which takes up little space. But it must be borne in mind that then the clothes will have to be hung on the end (transverse) rods. For comfortable use, the transverse rods are made retractable, but fewer things are placed on them than on the longitudinal bars.

Visually, the cabinet can be divided into three parts (mezzanine, main and lower). With this in mind, it is recommended to equip the internal space. On the upper shelves store off-season clothes or rarely used, in the middle part are attached rods with shoulders and shelves for everyday wardrobe. The lower part of the hinged cabinet is equipped with pull-out elements or baskets.

If the apartment has a separate dressing room, then it is advisable to put a compact dressing closet with the fashionable name "travel bag" in the bedroom. Such furniture is usually small, tiny and suitable for storing a peignoir / bathrobe and a pair of sets of clothes for tomorrow.For wide shelves (more than 75-90 cm), it is recommended to install partitions so that the canvas does not deform. Also, for long rods (longer than 100 cm), additional support must be provided. Usually install a vertical bar and fix it in horizontal planes.

When ordering and assembling a cabinet yourself, it must be borne in mind that hinges of swing doors can prevent drawers or baskets from being pulled out. The door from the hinge side may also interfere with the free movement of the drawers, as it will slightly cover the opening.

How to pick up for the interior

A wide variety of models allows you to enter a swing cabinet in almost any design style. To do this, you just need to know the nuances and characteristics inherent in different interiors:

high-tech style - furniture in this area is distinguished by its regular shapes. Therefore, products should have a symmetrical appearance and clear angles. Swing models with a height of up to the ceiling perfectly complement the strict design. When choosing a finish, preference is given to smooth surfaces - plastic, mirrors. The facade of MDF or wood should have an absolutely smooth surface. Plastic, metal handles of strict forms perfectly complement the furniture and emphasize the rigor of the interior. The presence of open shelves is not welcome - everything should be hidden;
shabby chic - the interior is formed by vintage or antique hinged wardrobes, necessarily restored (repainted or decorated with decorative painting). Excellent decor of updated products - imitation of scuffs, chips of paint. The color palette is selected soft soft shades - pink, blurry green, mint. Furniture of this style must be made of wood. Products should be small in size;
hinged cabinets in the Baroque or Rococo styles stand out with sophistication and luxury. On the facades of the doors there is always a relief decor. Such furniture emphasizes the wealth of the owner, so the convex elements of the facade are covered with gold paint. The carved edges of the mirror insert are also necessarily decorated with gilding. It is desirable that the products have bent legs and are decorated with intricate bronze or gold-plated handles. Furniture is most often performed in bright colors: white, blue, sand. For the manufacture of items used softwood, allowing easy processing;
Country styles and Provence harmoniously complement wooden swinging cabinets for classic-style clothes. The French mood in the room will be supported by a bright cabinet of regular shapes. The light and calm mood of the style is emphasized by the imitation of aged sashes or doors with dull facades, complemented by forged bronze, brass handles. The country’s style is accentuated by an unpainted wooden cabinet. As a decor glass inserts, a panel are welcome. A distinctive feature of the country cabinet is a decorative base.

When choosing a swing cabinet, you need to focus not only on the appearance. Furniture should also fit seamlessly into the size of the room. Therefore, for a large room, massive models made in the styles of hi-tech, baroque are perfect. And for small rooms it is better to look at compact cabinets made according to the types of country, Provence, shabby chic.