Appearing in the post-Soviet space in the early 90s and slowly but surely taking up space not only in Russian apartments, but also in the hearts of their owners, the sliding wardrobe has today become one of the most popular ways to create storage systems. Spacious and practical, comfortable and aesthetic, built-in or portable - this piece of furniture is so firmly located in the top list of the most popular furniture that it is impossible to imagine a modern home without it. So, if you are planning to purchase a wardrobe as an independent element of the interior or to fit this storage system into an existing set, you are thinking about the design and materials, installation location and filling options - our large-scale selection of 100 design projects is for you.
Advantages and disadvantages of a wardrobe for a modern home
A modern wardrobe can solve several problems at the same time. It can act either as an element of a set or as an independent piece of furniture, blend in color with the overall scheme of the room or become its accent, decorate the interior or go unnoticed, but at the same time regularly play the role of a spacious and practical storage system.
So, the advantages of a sliding wardrobe include the following:
- the most rational use of the available space in the room to create an effective storage system. If we talk about the built-in option, then it is the most in an efficient way use of every square centimeter of space;
- sliding cabinet doors allow you to install it in any accessible place in the room, and this is an undeniable advantage for small rooms, such as a hallway, for example;
- for a bedroom, there is no need to purchase a bulky set and rack your brains over its placement in a medium-small room; in a closet you can fold and hang not only your entire wardrobe, but also place shoes, accessories, bed linen and other things;
- Proper filling of the wardrobe allows you to create difficult storage, and effective system arrangement of all wardrobe items, allowing you to find the right item as quickly as possible and store it in the most convenient way favorable conditions(clothes, shoes and accessories do not wrinkle or become deformed);
- with the help of a built-in wardrobe, you can visually change the parameters of the room - “stretch” it in height, width or length;
- the original design of a wardrobe can become a key element of the interior, decorate it, and raise the degree of exclusivity;
- With the help of a wardrobe, you can zone rooms, using it as interior partition. For example, you can separate a workplace or bathroom in the bedroom, or use a closet for zoning in a spacious studio room with a large set of functional segments.
The wardrobe has few disadvantages and some of them can be completely eliminated if you put more effort and time into finding the best option:
- If you move or change the layout of the room, the built-in wardrobe will have to be left in its place. The chances that the parameters for adding furniture in a new apartment will be exactly the same are very small;
- most models created to individual sizes exceed the cost of similar ones ready-made solutions in furniture stores;
- exist stylistic directions in the design of living spaces, into which it will not be easy to fit a wardrobe organically. You will have to spend more time and money to have a cabinet with sliding doors looked harmonious in classical, baroque, shabby chic or Provence style.
Conditions for practicality, functionality and durability
For the modern owner of an apartment or private house, it is not enough just to have a spacious storage system; you need a truly practical, easy-to-manage and durable mechanism that can accommodate all your wardrobe items and a lot of non-essential items. Modern furniture stores and workshops that provide services for individual design of sliding wardrobes offer us a lot of options of all sizes and colors, internal filling and installation method. When choosing from many options, it is important to pay attention to two main components.
1. Actually, the sliding door system itself is a compartment. Guides, rollers, door frames and other elements deserve the closest attention, because not only the level of comfort during operation of the cabinet, but also the durability of the piece of furniture will largely depend on their quality. If you are planning to purchase a wardrobe that will last forever, then give preference to steel or aluminum structures of the sliding system. Steel products are suitable for small doors (wide leaves can begin to “walk” and even become deformed). But aluminum structures They are also suitable for large-scale doors - the material is light and can be processed without problems.
2. Filling the wardrobe. Not only the convenience and speed of finding the right item, but also the size of the wardrobe that will be in the closet depends on how the storage in your closet is organized. Modern manufacturers offer many devices that allow you to use everything as efficiently as possible. interior space storage systems. Not only shelves and rods fill spacious wardrobes. The ability to create a storage system according to individual dimensions also gives you an advantage in choosing its “fillings” - use rods of various lengths, standard shelves for shoes, a pantograph (if the cabinet is tall), combine baskets and drawers, devices for storing belts and ties, umbrellas.
Materials for the frame and facades of the wardrobe
If we talk about the built-in wardrobe model, then you will only need to select the materials for the sliding system and facades, because the role of the sides is played by walls or a niche, the top surface is the ceiling, and the bottom is the floors of your room. Another undeniable advantage of built-in storage systems is material savings. If the model is not built-in, then for the sidewalls and rear part the following is most often used:
All that is required from the material of the walls, bottom and “ceiling” is strength, reliability and longevity. The main attention will be paid to the facade of the cabinet - its calling card. And in this case, future owners of a wardrobe will have to solve many dilemmas - save or invest in beautiful material, create a neutral-colored image or make an accent element from the wardrobe, use an unconventional material or prefer the “classic”, whether to make inserts from mirrors or even choose transparent surfaces.
So, sliding wardrobe doors can consist of the following materials (or be finished, have inserts, combinations of various raw materials):
- solid wood;
- glass (transparent or frosted);
- mirror (traditional or with engraving, photo printing);
- leather (natural or artificial);
- bamboo;
- rattan.
In order to diversify the images of sliding wardrobes, which generally consist of only two or three panels of sliding doors, to create facades they use a combination of not only color schemes of the same material, but also a combination of types of panels that are fundamentally different in their characteristics. For example, they combine wood and glass, glossy and matte surfaces, plain and patterned.
Sliding wardrobes with milled facades can even be used to create an interior in traditional style, neo-classic and even Provence. To create such facades, classic wooden canvas without glossy or mirror filling. On flat surface Using cutters, a contour pattern is created - usually it has strict geometric outlines.
Sandblasted glass facades of sliding wardrobes not only look great, but also bring some freshness and lightness to the interior, even if the facades of such storage systems are quite impressive in size. To produce printed canvases, transparent or tinted glass is used, onto which various images are applied (depending on the style of the room) using the tinting method. The pattern is not erased even when using chemical cleaning agents for mirror surfaces.
A sliding wardrobe with facades decorated with photo printing is an exclusive interior detail. You can choose absolutely any image – from your own portrait to beautiful landscape, which can relax the atmosphere of the room for sleep and relaxation. Modern technologies allow photo printing to be applied to any type of surface.
Textile inserts on the facades of sliding wardrobes always add exclusivity to the interior. A beautiful embossed fabric, matched to the main material of the facade, will decorate the furniture and add a touch of luxury to the image of the room. But it is important to understand that such surfaces require proper care. An even greater effect can be achieved by using leather inserts to match the furniture upholstery or in a contrasting color to create an accent.
The bright design of the facade of the wardrobe is a guarantee of creating an accent element of the interior. If you choose colorful color scheme for the cabinet front, it is best to prefer calm, neutral tones for other interior items and especially decoration, so as not to overload the image of the room with several bright spots.
The transparent facade of the wardrobe is bold and modern solution, which can become the highlight of the entire interior (not only a specific room, but also a home). The massive structure looks light and transparent, without burdening the image of the room at all. But such a stylish exclusive also requires appropriate filling of the storage system itself - things must be in perfect order.
Examples of using a wardrobe in the interior of various rooms
Bedroom
One of the most common options for installing a wardrobe is in the bedroom. And this is not surprising, because a large-scale wardrobe can replace a dressing room, containing not only all items of clothing, shoes and accessories, but also bedding, sports equipment and much more.
A sliding wardrobe, the material of which exactly repeats the design of other pieces of bedroom furniture, and mainly the sleeping area is an ideal alliance for creating harmonious image rooms for sleeping and rest.
Experts recommend using light colors for the fronts of cabinets that will be built from floor to ceiling along the entire wall or occupying most of it. The fact is that the design will be quite monumental and only a spacious room with large windows And high level natural light.
For bedrooms with a modest area, it is recommended to use wardrobes with mirrored doors. It all depends on the number of sliding sashes. The mirror can be present either on the entire facade or in the central door, with adjacent doors made of a different material, for example. In any case, mirror surfaces will help to visually increase the volume of the room, and a large mirror in the bedroom is necessary for selecting and demonstrating the created image.
If big mirror doors wardrobe is too bold a solution for your bedroom, then glossy surfaces can be used as a lighter alternative. A light gloss will help visually expand the space, but at the same time it will not be “conspicuous” as an ideal reflection. For a bedroom decorated in modern style, this option for making facades can be successful.
A sliding wardrobe can fit organically into almost any stylistic design bedrooms. It looks incredibly appropriate in a modern style...
No less effect can be achieved in a room decorated using loft style motifs...
Even for the Provence and shabby chic styles, you can find a suitable design for the facades of the wardrobe...
Very often, lighting is placed at the top of a built-in or portable cabinet. The width of the top bar, which is located above the product like a visor, allows you to install small lamps. In the bedroom, an additional source of lighting will not hurt - not only to illuminate the reflection in the mirror door, the contents of the closet with the sheets open, but also to create a certain atmosphere in preparation for bed.
One of the advantages of a built-in wardrobe is that it can “fit” into the interior of a room with almost any geometry. For example, in attic rooms with a strongly sloping ceiling or asymmetrical rooms, you can not lose a single precious centimeter by fitting a wardrobe into the existing space with maximum benefit.
Living room
In modern living rooms, sliding wardrobes are rarely found. After all, designers recommend that we not clutter up the common room with massive furniture, choosing low modules as alternative storage systems. But situations are different. For example, a bedroom in an apartment or house has a very modest area and simply cannot accommodate a full-fledged wardrobe for the whole family, but in the living room there is a suitable niche or the possibility of creating one. In other cases, the living room is a studio and accommodates several functional areas at once. A sliding wardrobe can become not only a spacious storage system, but also a zoning element.
A large wardrobe in the living room can be used to disguise the video zone...
Hallway
A wardrobe is suitable for a hallway like no other storage system. In most standard apartments, and many improved-plan dwellings, the hallways are of very modest size. And the possibility of installing a cabinet, the opening of which doors will not require a reserve of usable space, becomes a priority. In the wardrobe located in the hallway, it is convenient to store not only outerwear and seasonal shoes, but also accessories, sports equipment and even toys that children take with them for walks.
Sliding wardrobe in the hallway with mirror inserts allows you not only to visually increase the volume of a small auxiliary room, but also to provide you with the opportunity to take a look at yourself before going outside.
Corner wardrobes allow you to make the most of the available space to create a truly spacious storage system. With such a cabinet, you can avoid installing large storage systems in other rooms at all.
The interior of the bedroom should be chosen so that it is comfortable and relaxing. After everyday work, the atmosphere of relaxation should include furniture of restrained colors, for example, white cabinet would be appropriate for the bedroom.
The dimensions of the bedroom are most often small, and an interior in pastel or white colors can expand the space. It is the white color that combines with any other shade; it can be used as the main color or used to highlight the accents of the room. Photo examples will show how to decorate a bedroom in white with glossy inserts to hide imperfections in the walls and ceiling. Using white color, the room will appear larger and lighter, which is suitable for small-sized Khrushchev-era apartment buildings. People are misled by the fact that white furniture is very easily soiled and gets dirty quickly, but, nevertheless, dust on such a surface will be practically invisible compared to dark tones. A plus for a bedroom with a white wardrobe and bed will be saving on lighting fixtures, of which a few pieces will be enough.
Why choose white color for the interior:
- versatility - a plus is in combination with any texture, only the interior style will differ. It could be classic style or modern, white color will look harmonious everywhere. Availability additional elements the decor will not look bulky, especially if it is glossy, which will extend the life of the furniture. Light shades go well with loft, minimalism or French Provence, less often Scandinavian;
- sense of style - this is especially true for art deco or classic styles, in which white gloss is combined with gold or silver inserts. The houses of wealthy people are always decorated with a lot of white furniture, which emphasizes luxury. The severity and straightness of the lines distinguishes the classic style from others;
- practicality - discarding prejudices about light shades, we can say with confidence that when properly cleaned, they are not inferior in practicality to dark furniture, since stains and dust are less visible on them;
- color combination - if the room is decorated entirely in light colors, then dark furniture can create a massive effect. If a white wardrobe is purchased for the bedroom, then the ideal option may be dark tones of the walls, which will create a contrasting background and elegance of lines. When designing the interior of a children's bedroom, bright rich shades of yellow, orange or green are used, which gives the room a playful feel;
- expansion of space - white furniture also increases the space of the room, like the walls and ceiling, the interior looks freer.
Furniture in milky or ivory color will complement the overall picture of the interior, but do not forget that you can overdo it. If you want to decorate a room in white, you need to add accents with other shades so as not to create the impression of a hospital ward.
Species
For the buyer of a bedroom closet, not only the color is important, but also the type and material of manufacture. Most often, cabinets are made of wood, MDF, chipboard or veneer, but preference is given to natural materials.
The types of cabinets are as follows:
- a corner cabinet will be practical for the interior; manufacturing requires more time, since the design is made to order. Great option for small rooms, saves room space. A white corner wardrobe will create a calm atmosphere in the bedroom in any interior style;
- the built-in design will solve the problem of unnecessary things; it has many compartments and does not occupy the free space of the room. Despite the fact that the built-in swing wardrobe requires additional fastening structures, it is used as a dressing room;
- direct design - the only drawback of such a cabinet is the ability to install it only along the wall, otherwise it is spacious and convenient;
- The one-piece design is practical in that it can be moved to any convenient place in the apartment, for example, such as a pencil case.
Reviewing photos of cabinets in white or dark different designs, the most practical and elegant option is selected.
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Rules for use in the interior
To make your bedroom an ideal place to relax and arrange your furniture comfortably, you should follow these recommendations:
- To achieve the effect of a cozy interior, not boring and original, you can achieve it with inserts of bright colors. If the room has a hinged white wardrobe and a bed, then the curtains or wallpaper should be made eye-catching, for example, chocolate or dark blue. You can dilute a boring interior completely in white tones with contrasting lamp lighting;
- for opponents of dark tones, the room can be decorated in white, but the closet, bed or table is decorated in coffee or beige shades;
- white furniture, especially glossy ones, reflects the flow of light and additional lighting fixtures are not needed. This method of interior design will save electricity, since there will be no need to turn on the light bulbs during the day;
- You can highlight a white swing wardrobe against the background of the rest of the furniture and interior by using textile wallpaper, this will create a calm ambiance for the bedroom;
- it is important to use a single design style for the entire apartment so that the transition is smooth;
- It is better to place the closet next to the bed for quick access to things;
- the built-in wardrobe can be placed close to the window so that there is more lighting;
- An option for the location of the closet could be the middle of the room in a studio apartment, to divide the space;
- a cabinet in white tones can stand along the wall, but will attract attention if there are mirror panels;
- An interesting solution would be to use an LED strip, so lighting along the entire perimeter of the cabinet will create a pleasant and soft light in the room.
The warm light of the room and the crystal chandelier, metal decorative details and beautiful curtains will create perfect interior bedrooms.
Style and form
The strict classic style of the bedroom in combination with white furniture and golden sconces can be diluted by pillows in dark or contrasting colors. Depending on the chosen style for the bedroom, from the photo you can choose the color of the furniture, flowers for the window sills, bedside tables, wardrobe configuration, lamps, etc. Natural wood is preferable for making cabinets; for cheap options, MDF or chipboard is used. Design ideas embody white sliding wardrobes in french style, making them visually aged, for the Provence style.
Many decorating and finishing techniques are used by designers to make a cabinet, but it must perfectly match the style of the room. First, the type of interior is selected and the room is filled with furniture based on the photo.
A white swing wardrobe for the bedroom suits the classicism or empire style; it is slanted, decorated with carvings or gilded inserts. Manufacturers make furniture from natural solid wood, ensuring its durability. The style is characterized by smooth lines and beautiful artistic painting, and there is also wood carving.
Baroque is known for its contrasting techniques, light colors the interior must be diluted with accents, a lamp or a dressing table. When making sliding wardrobes in a high-tech style, they should be straight or built-in, but with metal and mirror inserts.
The use of Provence or rustic style is characterized by furniture in the form of cabinets or bedside tables, beds and tables in white, but without gloss. A distinctive feature of the decor of facades is the artificially aged surface of the furniture, which can look old-fashioned. The technique of creating a coating consists of applying a special paint with small streaks. Provence is similar to Scandinavian style decorating with cracks and antique handles on furniture.
The Mediterranean version of the bedroom decor includes the laconic lines of the solid wood from which the furniture is made. But a wardrobe with a white glossy surface can add some flair to the bedroom. Victorian style rarely used, but it reflects the restraint of the interior and the modesty of the choice of furniture, the lines should be strict, there should be no decor.
A sliding or swing door mechanism in sliding wardrobes will transform the interior and give it individuality. When choosing facades, various techniques can be used:
- combination of several shades;
- inserts of glass and mirrors, so stained glass windows will add simplicity to the interior and expand the space. You can choose the color of the glass; multilayer options, simple or acrylic, look unusual.
- The use of leather inserts on furniture or beds in the interior adds chic to the room.
- A sliding wardrobe with mirrors can be decorated with a pattern with photo printing, which will give the facade uniqueness.
How to care
Most people are afraid to have white furniture because of the staining and the frequency of cleaning. Most often, cabinets made of natural solid wood are expensive, so damaging such a piece of furniture will cost a pretty penny. If you use the wrong furniture cleaning product, stains will remain that can only be removed by repainting the furniture at a dry cleaner.
It is important to remember that white furniture needs to be selected at least once every two days, but professional daily care will not take much time. A white wardrobe will look like new even after a few years if you use special cleaning products for wooden surfaces. Professional cleaning varnishes and aerosols may contain chemical additives that are used once a month, otherwise stains that are difficult to remove will remain. Removing greasy stains on your own can lead to the use of products with aggressive ingredients that will completely ruin the furniture.
The special product should be applied to white furniture in small quantities.
You can refresh the appearance of stagnant furniture using tooth powder and water. Cut from folk remedies onions copes well with stains that appear on a white background.
To prevent streaks or streaks, you should avoid products that contain solvents. If the bedroom closet is glossy, it is not recommended to clean it with wax polishes. It is best to wash stains on furniture with microfiber rags, and if not special means, then regular soap will do. After washing, the surface of the furniture should be wiped dry with a clean cloth.
Regardless of the main color of the interior, white furniture will be appropriate. When choosing a bedroom style, you need to follow the rules of color combinations and decorate the entire apartment according to the principle of smooth transitions. Caring for white surfaces does not require special skills, and it takes time just like any other furniture.
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Monumental and innovative, majestic and solid, made of solid wood, MDF or chipboard - this is it, a sliding wardrobe. It is difficult to imagine the space of an apartment, a house, and even an office or municipal establishment without it. One that solves several problems at the same time, serves both as part of a single overall set and as an independent element, allowing you to decorate the interior in a certain style, creating a central point of attention or merging with overall design. Make your interior festive and special by easily fitting a wardrobe into it. Secrets - just below!
Beige and white wardrobe in the living room 
Beige and white mirrored wardrobe 
Designer brown and white wardrobe in the living room
Sliding wardrobe: the ability to solve many problems
Legend has it that the prototype of the wardrobe can be considered the wardrobe invented by Napoleon Bonaparte himself. Other sources claim that its prototype was invented by the Spaniards living in their cramped apartments. But one thing remains obvious: it was the Americans who created the door “on wheels”, running along guides to the side. The post-Soviet space was surprised by the innovative wardrobe only in the early 1990s, but the wardrobe began to be considered a full-fledged part of the interior only recently. Since its facade began to be decorated with mirrors, stained glass, glass with artistic painting, rattan, liana and even decoupage elements.
Large wardrobe - dressing room in the apartment
However, more about the decor a little later. Now we’ll learn about the tasks that a wardrobe can cope with “excellently”. Now it’s very easy to choose one of the modern models for your home or workplace!
So, sliding wardrobes in the interior help:
- organize the space of the room. A sliding wardrobe, precisely created to fit the size and shape of the room, standard or built-in, means using every centimeter wisely and expediently. Sliding doors allow you to choose any place for the closet, and you no longer need to purchase a set of cabinet furniture for your own bedroom and wonder about its correct arrangement;
- store as many things as possible in one area. Modern wardrobes in the interior serve not only as bright and stylish item, but also allow you to place accessories and shoes, outerwear and textiles, bed linen and a lot more inside. The main thing here is competent filling;
- zone the territory. Such a separation element will help not only to neatly store things, but also to separate the sleeping area from the working area, for example, in a studio apartment consisting of 20-25 square meters. At the same time, the facade of the cabinet can become one with the color filling and design of the sleeping or working area;
- visually expand or “stretch” the room. It is enough just to order a wardrobe of a certain size and use the façade design method that will help with this;
- decorate the room. Regardless of what room the cabinet is chosen for, it must be in perfect harmony not only with the overall color palette rooms, but also with other pieces of furniture, with the mood and imagination of the owners. Only in this way will he become completely “his own” and will appeal to both family members and guests!
Wardrobe in the living room
Attention: When choosing a cabinet, focus on its optimal dimensions. Practice shows that every year the number of things only increases; they all need a single storage space, practical and functional. Let it be as spacious as possible!
White wardrobe in the living room 
Black wardrobe in the living room 
Bookcase in the living room 
Sliding wardrobe with a sakura pattern in the living room 
Brown and white wardrobe 
Embossed white facade of the wardrobe 
Wardrobe with frosted glass
Practicality: materials and design
Only a reliable, serviceable and easy-to-manage wardrobe can take its rightful position as a focal piece of furniture. Therefore, when choosing models, considering options and comparing one design with another, pay attention to 2 important components.
White and brown built-in wardrobe in the living room
Attention: You can choose MDF, OSB, chipboard from domestic or foreign manufacturers as the material for the side panels and “backs”.
Black and white wardrobe in the interior 
Corner wardrobe in the bedroom 
Beige wardrobe with mirror inserts 
White built-in wardrobe in the living room 
Large built-in wardrobe in the bedroom 
Large mirrored wardrobe in the hallway 
Black and white wardrobe in the hallway
Finishing the facade of the wardrobe
Using regular lumber in a monochrome color will not draw attention to your closet. It will seem larger, duller, more monumental, but you need to make it weightless, energetic and driving. This method of finishing is an economical option for temporary housing or a conservative leading a spartan lifestyle.
Wooden and mirror facade of the wardrobe
It’s easy to make the cabinet façade exquisite, perfect, and fully consistent with a particular room’s interior. And its straight forms (or radius version) are not at all a reason to refuse to use convenient item furniture in the bedroom in the Provence style or the living room in the Baroque style. All you need is to correctly select the shade of color of the façade finishing material. And the cabinet will impress and charm you and your guests!
Mirror and white facade of the wardrobe 
Large wooden wardrobe in the bedroom 
Beige-mirror wardrobe in the interior 
Glossy finish of the wardrobe in the living room-kitchen 
Beige and black wardrobe in the hallway 
Brown-mirror facade of the wardrobe in the living room 
Large wardrobe with patterns 
Mirrored wardrobe in the hallway
Materials
A closet, the fronts of which will be made of wood panels, rattan or bamboo, will add naturalness, a touch of originality and a touch of charm to the room. Their warm shades and unique texture will create a play of light on the surface, bring a piece of exoticism and refresh the atmosphere. The contents of the cabinet behind such panels will be ventilated naturally, and the environmental friendliness will leave no doubt!
Mirrored doors near the wardrobe
Leather design is respectability, elegance and uniqueness. A leather wardrobe with the same furniture on a light background will look stylish. At the same time, a tandem of dark and light shades will resemble a retro style (black with milky matte, chocolate with snow-white, red with beige), but bright colors- burgundy, orange, blue and even green will be interesting against the background of soft pink, lilac and wenge. The ability to choose almost any color for the facade allows you to create a single space, make the cabinet barely noticeable or highlight it with a contrasting shade. The choice is yours.
Internal arrangement of the wardrobe
Attention: When choosing colored leather, remember to care for it more carefully than for the undyed version. Get everything you need to make your closet mesmerize with its beauty for a long time.
Sliding wardrobe in the hallway 
Black and white wardrobe in the bedroom 
Large mirrored wardrobe in the interior 
Classic beige wardrobe 
White glossy wardrobe in the interior 
Sliding wardrobe for dishes in the kitchen 
Black matte-glossy wardrobe
Magic, or infinity of beauty options
A mirror as a wardrobe facade is already nostalgia of the past. Today, for decoration and complete harmony, you can use mirrors with a pattern, which will look sophisticated and elegant in modern interior styles. The use of frosted glass with a pattern is optimal for rooms with high light intensity, for example.
Glossy black and brown wardrobe
Colored glass, painted glass and artificial stained glass - a dream of beauty come true! Double glazing with plants - an organic addition to tropical, Japanese and one of the natural interior styles. They will bring liveliness, naturalness into the room and make the most strict pragmatist smile. The choice of your ideal wardrobe is yours.
Sliding wardrobe with photo printing 
Mirrored doors with a pattern on the wardrobe 
Built-in modern wardrobe in the bedroom 
Black wardrobe in a bright interior 
Gray and white wardrobe in the living room 
Dressing room with transparent doors 
Brown wardrobe with mirrored door 
Large built-in wardrobe in the hallway 
Large wardrobe with shelves 
Gray-pink glossy wardrobe with mirror inserts
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A sliding wardrobe is furniture that has a lot of advantages. Along with practicality and spaciousness, such cabinets are a decoration for any interior. Now the classics are coming back into fashion, and many owners are choosing light, light shades. A white wardrobe is a great addition to every room; it will not only organically complete the ambiance, but also make it look fresher.
Features and Benefits
From the point of view of color therapists, light shades always have a positive effect on the energy of the home. They fill the home with harmony and a positive attitude, banish the blues and nervous tension. In addition, white is the color most associated with freshness, purity and peace. Being very light, it will visually expand the room itself and give it airiness. Even with a small amount white room it will become much lighter.
The huge advantage of a white wardrobe is that dust is less noticeable on it. Yes, serious dirt will be visible immediately, but you can worry about dust less often than with black or colored furniture. Compared to other shades, white cabinetry looks calm and sophisticated and easily complements any style.
It is not for nothing that only very wealthy owners could afford such furniture a few decades ago. Light-colored cabinets are also good because they can be beautifully decorated yourself, for example, with decoupage.
Models
There are several types of wardrobes, and each of them has its own unique features.
A classic wardrobe is a real gift for those who are true to tradition and a little conservative. The main principle of this furniture is rigor and restraint. In this model, clear lines coexist with rich, exquisite carvings. To follow the rules of the classics, choose models in light shades without frills.
Sliding wardrobes do not lose their popularity either. They are a solid box with a bottom, walls and top, which can subsequently be equipped with the necessary internal filling. Cabinet models look equally good in any room and can be easily disassembled and assembled if necessary. However, such cabinets do not save space at all, and this is their only drawback.
An interesting solution for the hallway would be a built-in wardrobe. Compared to cabinet furniture, built-in furniture is more practical in terms of capacity. Therefore, if the closet is the main place for storing things, you should choose this model. They are also suitable for a child's room - the closet will perfectly accommodate all children's things, toys and books. Looks original in a child's room corner wardrobe– it saves space necessary for creativity and games.
Facade finishing
It is difficult to say which façade is the most popular; thanks to modern technologies, any finish can turn into a real exclusive. The gloss looks amazing - such cabinets have been in demand at all times. Attractive appearance and the ability to reflect light are the main advantages of gloss. In addition, the finish is quite durable and withstands temperature changes well.
However, it is worth remembering that gloss is capricious - dust and fingerprints are clearly visible on it.
Varnish is another very interesting view finishing. The laminated chipboard from which such cabinets are made is famous for its practicality and durability. Lacquered cabinets are always wear-resistant and, moreover, do not greatly undermine the financial budget. Due to such efficiency, they can be installed in the most different rooms, emphasizing style exactly where needed. And additional varnishing allows you to get even more refined, chic and durable furniture.
It's no secret that wardrobes with mirrors inevitably become classics. The mirror facade is one of the most simple ways elevate even an ordinary and austere closet. Sandblasting and photo printing can be applied to the mirror surface. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a small, modest drawing or an extravagant full-width painting, such decoration will definitely be in place and will highlight your taste.
Mirrored facades look great with 3D pictures and additional lighting.
An equally reasonable solution would be to purchase a façade with glass. Like mirrors, glass lends itself well to processing and allows you to create exquisite masterpieces. Both shiny and matte surfaces. For example, a matte background with elegant abstraction or flowers will take its rightful place in the bedroom or hallway. You can do the opposite - choose a shiny background with a delicate matte pattern.
Materials
For the manufacture of white wardrobes are used different materials, from the cheapest to the very expensive. Chipboard is one of the most popular materials in the furniture industry. The production method includes pressing wood shavings, to which special plasticizers are added. The result is strong slabs, which are subsequently used as material for partitions and cabinet shelves. For beauty, chipboard is additionally finished with plastic or various polymer materials.
Working on the bottom drawers or the back walls of the cabinet use a different material - fiberboard. It contains various fillers and resins, but fiberboard is completely safe for health.
Along with it, MDF is becoming increasingly popular. This material of improved quality, unfortunately, is imported only from abroad, which explains the high cost. However, compared to fiberboard and chipboard, such raw materials are an order of magnitude easier to work with and more environmentally friendly.
Cabinets made from natural wood. They are quite expensive in price, but the quality is much higher. Recently, furniture made from oak wood has become a common solution, which gives the room a unique lightness. “Sonoma Oak” is an interesting color of light oak that looks decent in any setting. This color is distinguished by a large wood pattern, as well as delicate golden and smoky color transitions.
Color combinations
White is one of the most versatile colors, and all because it is easy to combine with almost the entire range of shades. However, there are combinations that look most advantageous. The black and white wardrobe is a time-tested classic, elegant and sophisticated. Such cabinets are best combined with an interior in a modern style - minimalism, hi-tech, modern. Be sure to have accessories that match the atmosphere - stylish figurines, large floor vases, photographs in modern frames, minimalist paintings.
The combination of white and gray also looks good. This is not such a strict color, but its aesthetic appearance allows it to take its rightful place in the interior. A white-gray cabinet is very well complemented not only by pastel and white, but also bright colors. Bright orange, red and purple tones in the room can be a great choice. Stylish cushions, a drop chair, and a floor lamp will perfectly highlight and set off the cool restraint of gray.
Wardrobes with multi-colored inserts are also rapidly selling out. Here you need to remember that such inserts must be suitable for the surrounding environment. Red, yellow, purple, and blue shades are becoming popular solutions. The finished model looks quite unusual, but interesting. The color version is well suited to the bedroom or children's room, where there are usually a lot of bright colors.
A white cabinet with gold looks very beautiful and gentle. Few people use golden color in large quantities, it is too pronounced. However, stylish gold patterns, a small abstract or floral design, and subtle edging will help turn a simple cabinet into a work of art. It is impossible to overestimate the discreet richness of this color, so you need to place the cabinet in a prominent place so that everyone can admire this masterpiece.
The subtleties of choosing a white wardrobe depend entirely on where it will be placed:
- Large hallways can be beautifully complemented with long built-in or cabinet cabinets. If the facade is mirrored, then a sandblasted pattern along the entire length of the cabinet will look ideal. A more daring solution is photo printing. Abstractions, city panoramas, and black and white drawings look amazing.
- In a small hallway, choose a narrow or corner wardrobe, this will help save a lot of space. In a small room, it’s better not to think about bright colors or voluminous patterns. A plain or mirrored facade is best; you can order a delicate edging or a thin sandblasted pattern. If you still want brightness, then photo printing will also look good.
However, do not occupy the entire surface; it will be enough to place the picture at the top, bottom or in the middle.
- A bright wardrobe in the bedroom will allow you to relax after a hard day and have a good rest. White color will calm you down and set you in a positive mood. Regardless of the size of the room, good choice There will be built-in or corner models. This will save space, which can be taken up with interesting accessories or other furniture. Plain white cabinets will suit different styles, but the favorites are minimalism, modernism, Provence.
- As for the images, sakura, a night city, and voluminous flowers look quite elegant. Stunning landscapes of mountain rivers, the sea coast, and spring forest will also bring relaxation and peace. In sandblasting designs, choose smooth abstractions, natural and floral motifs, and water surfaces. Cabinets made of natural wood, suitable for the Provence style, can be decorated with decoupage yourself. As an additional ambience, decorate the room with dried flowers, paintings in rural style, voluminous curtains in lavender or pastel colors.
Wardrobe - excellent modern system for storage. In addition, it perfectly decorates the interior. We will talk about the types of wardrobes, their features and use in the living room, bedroom, nursery and hallway. Let's look at photos of 100 ideas for wardrobes in the bedroom and hallway.
Types of wardrobes
Diagonal corner
These designs are also intended for, but they, unlike corner cabinet, occupy the entire corner completely, as if cutting it off.
This type of cabinet is the most spacious and looks stylish in appearance. This will include not only a wardrobe, but also pillows, blankets, bed linen, etc. This is one of the best ways to get a great closet and use minimal space.
There are several popular materials for cabinet furniture, including cabinets.
Sliding wardrobes made of chipboard
Chipboard is particle board. It is made from shavings that are combined with formaldehyde resins. This is one of the most common materials for furniture. It is inexpensive, durable and can be used well for many years.
Chipboard cabinets are sold ready-made and made to order. New technologies for working with this material are now being used. Chipboard covered with laminated film different colors. Thus, the surface can be of any color and imitate the texture of natural wood. Today, laminated chipboard is used for the manufacture of sliding wardrobes.
The disadvantage of the material is that it cannot be finely processed. There are no beautiful, elegant details on laminated chipboard furniture. These are simple and conservative models, but they are worthy of attention due to their affordable prices and good quality.
MDF sliding wardrobes
MDF also consists of chips, only even smaller than those of chipboard. They are joined using paraffin and lignite. This is a more environmentally friendly material compared to chipboard. It is soft and pliable in work, which is why it was used so often modern masters. With MDF you can realize almost any creative idea. All original, stylish samples are made of MDF. It can be matte, glossy, any shape and color.
Sliding wardrobes made of natural wood
This is the most expensive and reliable material. It is quite logical to choose such a cabinet if all the furniture is made of natural materials.
This type of cabinet is certainly the most environmentally friendly and durable. If you prefer tradition and are going to leave the closet to your grandchildren, then this option is for you.
Advantages of a wardrobe
When you install a wardrobe, you immediately solve several problems:
- The room is cleared of unnecessary chests of drawers, shelves and bedside tables.
- There is more order because all things are in one place, they are conveniently laid out and hung.
- Wet cleaning needs to be done less often because there are fewer open surfaces.
In addition, the wardrobe makes the furnishings modern, elegant, laconic and stylish.
In the living room
The most beautiful part of the wardrobe facade is the doors. When we put a wardrobe in, we want it to become a key part of the interior. To do this, you can make the doors from frosted or corrugated glass, decorate it with stained glass or spectacular photographs. In this case, the wardrobe will be not only a place for storage, but the most bright element interior
One more important feature wardrobe for the living room - this is its internal content. There may be a built-in bar, a mini-fridge, a compartment for stereo equipment, shelves for books, drawers for documents and a safe. And all this will be securely hidden from dust and prying eyes.
This is an ideal option for those who like compactness and hate filling the room with bedside tables, chests of drawers and cabinets.
In the bedroom
The bedroom interior is designed to be soothing, gentle and harmonious. But this does not mean that the wardrobe should not attract attention. The door glass can be sandblasted or covered with faux leather, rattan or bamboo. They can be plain glossy or matte and repeat the main color scheme of the bedroom design.
But behind the spectacular facade there should be convenient drawers and shelves where you can “hide” not only all your clothes and shoes, but an iron, ironing board, bed linen and spare pillows and blankets.
In the nursery
If a child has a separate room, then he is entitled to have an excellent spacious wardrobe, which will not need to be changed in a few years when the child grows up. But shelves and drawers should be low so that the baby can get his things out on his own. In addition to clothes, you can store toys and books there. Therefore, the nursery will be more spacious and tidy, because everything will be in one place. Of course, it is advisable to choose a wardrobe in a pleasant beautiful color, with drawings or interesting stained glass windows.
Choose children's furniture only from quality materials no unpleasant smell!
In the hallway
If the hallway area allows, you just need to put a wardrobe there. In a spacious hallway, you can install such a spacious closet that you can fit most of the things of all family members, which means that in other rooms the closet will either not be needed at all, or it will be small.
Elite wardrobes
First of all, luxury wardrobes are made only from natural wood: oak, ash, pine, birch. Second distinctive feature will unusual design from modern materials, reliable fittings and thoughtful internal content. Elite models can be ready-made or made to order. However, even ready-made cabinets manufactured taking into account all the nuances of use. You can choose a wardrobe with any configuration for the bedroom, living room, nursery and hallway. Depending on the size, they can be two-, three-, four- and five-door.
Such cabinets are modular, that is, some of the elements can be removed or rearranged as desired.
How to choose a quality wardrobe
As we have already said, the cabinet is made of chipboard, MDF and wood. These are all proven materials with their own characteristics. We choose them based on cost, appearance and our own preferences. Wood is a classic. If you want something exclusive, choose MDF, there are more opportunities for experimentation.
As for design delights, you need to rely on well-known, proven factories, because the quality of drawings and other design should not suffer during operation. A good photographic facade, stained glass, sandblasted design cannot be cheap.
There is no money for an exclusive, you can do without it. It is important that the cabinet itself is made with high quality and is comfortable. Look what's inside. Will you be comfortable using it? Will what you want to put in there fit? Is it possible to add shelves or drawers to the closet?
The cabinet is usually used for decades, so every detail needs to be thought through. It should have several drawers, shelves and hangers for clothes, compartments for shoes, etc. The content depends on where you are going to place the wardrobe: in the hallway, bedroom or living room.
Sliding wardrobes to order
Finding a wardrobe that is perfect in every sense is possible, but difficult. It is unclear how much time this will take. If you need to buy a small compartment for the hallway of a rented apartment, then everything is simple. You go to the nearest store and buy. Why bother? But if you bought or built your own home, spent a lot of money on renovations, thought through every detail of the interior, then naturally you want everything else to be perfect as well. In this case, we can help you by making custom-made furniture.
Price of sliding wardrobes to order
Yes, custom-made furniture is an expensive pleasure. After all, you will be offered several design options to choose from and will make a unique cabinet to suit your non-standard sizes, will take into account all your wishes and make additional shelves or drawers. A individual work worth the money. And the more wishes, the higher the final cost.
Often we are forced to order a cabinet not because we have many wishes, but simply because it is impossible to select a ready-made model that matches the required parameters, and we have little money. You can save on mirrors, glass and other delights. They make up the majority of the cost of the product. But there is no need to try to save on fittings and the number of shelves and drawers, because this cabinet will have to be used for a long time. However, the advantage individual order the fact that you can then call a specialist, and he will add or redo internal structure closet
As a result, the price of the cabinet will depend on its size, material, fittings and contents. The built-in one will be cheaper than a separate compartment.
Sizes of sliding wardrobes
Cabinets are different. You can find a small wardrobe in the hallway, a compact corner model in the nursery, or a huge wall-sized wardrobe for the living room. There are many on sale various options. Cabinet-mounted (free-standing) can be significantly lower than the ceiling or almost reach it.
Before you go to the store, you need to think about the installation location and take careful measurements. We must not forget about the front door: will the cabinet interfere with opening and closing.
Consider the location of switches, sockets, the width of the window sill and battery.
Measure the width and length of other furniture. Will there be room for it if you put this cabinet in the room?
It is better to make a rough drawing of the room with all measurements and furniture arrangement.
When ordering a wardrobe, everything is much simpler, because a measurer always comes to the site.
DIY installation
If a person loves and knows how to work with his hands, then self-production a wardrobe will be within his power. IN construction stores All necessary parts are sold: chipboard and MDF panels of any size, doors with wheels and rails on which they will ride.
Before purchasing, you need to draw a sketch of the future wardrobe with all measurements. You also need to take into account the width of the walls and doors. Knowing the sizes, you can go to the store and buy everything you need.
For a built-in wardrobe, the side walls are attached directly to the wall; another wall must be installed between them. Then panels with grooves and a door rail are drilled into the floor and ceiling. After this, the doors are installed.
Delivery and assembly prices
In almost any store, the delivery cost depends on the distance and the purchase price. A sliding wardrobe is quite expensive, so delivery within one city can be free. But if not freight elevator, then you will have to pay for going up to each floor, on average 20-30 rubles. for each floor. Some stores also charge money for lifting large furniture in an elevator.
Cabinet assembly is always paid separately. The price of the service is from 5 to 10% of the cost of the furniture. But if you have the time and desire, you can assemble the cabinet yourself. If you don’t have specific skills, and your closet has a lot of drawers, shelves, etc., then it’s better to entrust this work to a specialist. This will save you good mood and the joy of the purchase.
