Types of built-in furniture
The following types of built-in wardrobes are produced:
- Wardrobes.
- Wardrobes.
- Wardrobe cabinets.
You need to understand that a wardrobe in the bedroom is an excellent solution!
The most effective cabinets for a walk-in closet are the built-in type, since with the same occupied space they have greater capacity than cabinets of other designs.
If there is no storage room
In this case, experts recommend installing a dressing room in one of the bedrooms. The design of a wardrobe in this version should be very laconic. A wardrobe or built-in frame-type wardrobe can be placed along one of the long walls of the room. Often the place for a large closet is in the hallway.
The spacious design is equipped with a large number of shelves and niches for storage, placing suitcases, outerwear, accessories, and shoes inside. A wardrobe in the hallway should be made to order, especially if it is possible to occupy a large space with this type of furniture.
Wardrobes
This type of cabinet is characterized by several internal compartments and storage methods - closed, open or partially open. The design of the doors of such wardrobes for clothes can be hinged or sliding.
The cabinet doors are equipped from the inside with various devices for storing accessories (belts, ties, etc.).
Wardrobe in the shape of the letter "P"
Suitable for spacious closets or corridors, in which, as they say, there is room to turn around.
Using this form, you can arrange a full-fledged dressing room, in which niches and drawers will be located along three walls at once. Everything here is at the mercy of the owners’ imagination. Niches can be closed with doors, or open spaces for storage can be created.
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Wardrobes
A distinctive feature of the wardrobe is the presence of only sliding doors.
Mirrors, often built into the sliding doors of such cabinets, are always directed in one direction, which is more convenient to use than mirrors in swing doors.
Technical nuances
When planning, you need to take into account recommendations on the size of the compartments, which should be made spacious enough to accommodate the appropriate clothing. Standard sections have the following parameters:
- For short items (trousers, skirts, jackets, casual suits), rods at a height of 70-80 cm are suitable. The length depends on the size of the wardrobe. Since there are a lot of similar clothes, you can place 2 crossbars in parallel at different heights.
- Hangers for long clothes are located 130-140 cm from the bottom. For women's dresses and floor-length raincoats, you will need an additional section with a crossbar at a height of 170-180 cm.
- Folded items are stored on shelves, the distance between which is 40-50 cm or less. Otherwise, the piles of clothes will be too high.
- Low shoes are stored on shelves 10 cm high. They are placed in several rows. There is a separate compartment for boots and shoes.
- The mezzanine size is 50-80 by 60 cm. Such dimensions allow you to place bags, bed linen and other rarely used items. If large suitcases are stored in the closet, individual measurements are taken for them.
There are no specific requirements for the size and ratio of zones. The layout of the wardrobe depends on the needs of the owner.
Partially built-in wardrobes
This design is used if there is a niche in the room. In this case, part of the body is assembled from elements of standard furniture.
In some cases, built-in furniture does not require back and side walls. If they are mounted to the side and ceiling panels of the building, they can become deformed due to insufficiently smooth surfaces.
Order when everything is in place
Experts recommend using small storage rooms in apartments for wardrobe equipment. As a rule, in such rooms there are shelves for storing utensils and everything necessary for the household.
However, it is advisable to remove such structures and make room for full placement of things on hangers, boxes of shoes on the floor. You can make a small shelf in the back of the pantry to put on it a supply of wet and dry wipes, shower accessories, tablecloths, and vacuum cleaner bags.
By the way, it is also advisable to store the vacuum cleaner itself in such a room.
Glass
The facades of the built-in glass cabinets visually increase the space. In addition, with decorative interior lighting in such cabinets, the room becomes like the set of a science fiction film. Fits harmoniously into the design of modern and high-tech styles.
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Frosted translucent glass, in addition to the decorative effect, makes the contents of the cabinet inaccessible to view.
However, such frosted lakomat glass makes it easier to find things in the closet, thereby saving the life of retractable devices due to their less intensive use.
Material for facade decoration
The main materials for organizing the front panel of any cabinet are usually wood, glass, metal, plastic and chipboard. The standard and most affordable are facades made on the basis of chipboards. They are easy to process, and accordingly more forms are available:
- glass facades of built-in wardrobes will help to visually expand the room and make it more spacious. If you add decorative lighting inside the dressing room, the room will acquire a unique image. Glass facades in most cases are suitable for interiors in high-tech or modern style. The now popular frosted glass (lakomat) will not allow prying eyes to determine what is in the closet, but will become useful in orientation for the owner. Transparent and translucent materials will extend the life of moving mechanisms due to their less frequent use when searching for the necessary thing;
- wooden facades are more suitable for classic interiors. They also require matching with the rest of the furniture in the room. A built-in wardrobe in the bedroom, made of wood, will be a wonderful addition to the classic design;
- Chipboard panels are the most affordable material. They are equipped with mirrors or can be part of a combination panel. For example, the base of the doors can be made of glass or plexiglass, and the middle insert can be made of chipboard. This technique will make the design more interesting, and the presence of a glass surface will make the room visually more spacious;
- Lacobel is glass coated on the outside with colored varnish. Such facades can fit into any interior depending on the color and structure of their surface;
- plastic facades are created on the basis of solid plastic panels, and look impressive due to their size. Thanks to their manufacturing technology, you can order panels of any size, color and texture.
Some workshops print photos of any size onto the plastic base of the facade of a built-in wardrobe.
Mirror Translucent
Chipboard MDF
Lakobel
Lakobel
It is glass coated on one side with varnish or paint. Pairs perfectly with any style direction,
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Recommendations
Some general filling recommendations:
- Each door should have its own cabinet compartment, otherwise it will be inconvenient to reach some shelves;
- areas with rods should be made wider than areas with shelves;
- drawers should not fall on door frames or hinges;
- if the retractable element has a handle, its length is taken into account during the design;
- It is not recommended to attach the rods to the walls of the cabinet - they should be fenced off with shelves or drawers;
- the mezzanine should be placed behind a common door and divided according to the compartments;
- shelves 80 cm wide are placed on the partition, otherwise it will not withstand the load of objects, it will sag and fall;
- rods 1.2 m long must have additional support.
The filling of the cabinet is selected according to your preferences. Recommendations for the placement of elements depend on the size and purpose of the cabinet. When drawing up a project, you should pay attention to functionality and ergonomics.
Plastic housing
Modern technologies make it possible to create plastic panels of any color, size and texture. The use of such materials in the interior allows you to achieve impressive results.
When making wardrobes made of plastic to order, any image or photograph can be printed on the facade.
An extraordinary place to store clothes and shoes
Often modern apartment owners arrange a dressing room on loggias or balconies, with the condition that this room will be insulated and glazed. In this case, many give instructions on how to make a dressing room.
- It is necessary to dismantle the old covering of the walls and ceiling, and level the floor.
- Plaster and prime the surfaces, fill the floor with concrete.
- Lay plastic panels on the walls, or simply paint the surfaces.
- Provide lighting.
- Install a plastic ceiling.
- Buy practical flooring. It could be linoleum, carpet or even laminate.
There are several design options for a dressing room on the balcony. Wardrobes for things are installed in the side parts of the room. Another solution is to pave shallow niches at the bottom of the balcony to store bed linen there, and put one large closet to the ceiling on the side. It is advisable to place crossbars for outerwear in it.
Internal arrangement of cabinets
In most cases, a necessary condition for the convenience of using a cabinet is to divide its internal space into compartments and cells using partitions.
User preferences in these matters do not always coincide, but there are rules that should be followed.
The advantages of dressing rooms located in closets or closets under the stairs
Most importantly, you don’t need to buy bulky cabinets that take up a lot of space in living rooms or bedrooms. Instead, you can install an elegant set there for relaxation and sleep.
On the shelves of the dressing room, every item is in its place. It is not difficult to find, especially if you mark a box or container with a photo of your favorite shoes, or write a list of towels, linen, and clothes.
Outerwear hung on hangers is always visible. It’s easy to find everything and immediately select a handbag and accessories to match your outfit.
In a closet-storage room you can always place a lot of shelves, niches, drawers, and boxes for small items. Unlike a wardrobe, you don’t have to pack things tightly in the pantry.
Materials of internal cabinet structures
Most often used:
- Natural wood.
- Chipboard.
- Plastics.
- MDF panels.
- Glass.
- Metal.
Wooden and wood-shaving materials are more common and allow you to attach fittings to them without significant effort.
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Metal parts are more modern, but are difficult to replace with others. Such specific features are provided by manufacturers as separate options.
Self-installation of structures
Experts also give advice on how to make a dressing room with your own hands. It's quite economical and simple. You don’t need to be a super-skilled craftsman to pave several shelves or put together a rack to fit the size of the side of the balcony.
And to install a crossbar for hangers, you only need material, fastening and a few efforts.
Internal cabinet areas
The lower area is traditionally used for storing shoes, and rarely for other purposes. Its height allows you to easily place winter women's shoes in this compartment. There are often additional compartments and shelves, and the entire shoe compartment is closed with separate doors.
The middle zone, up to 170 cm high, is intended for storing wearable clothing, including underwear. There is a built-in rod for hanging hangers.
There are often pull-out drawers and shelves. Drawers with transparent walls allow you to quickly navigate the closet and find the item you need.
The top compartment of the closet is most often used to store hats, caps and other headwear. For ease of use, the depth of the upper compartment should not be significant.
Free or combined dressing room layout
If the room in which the cabinet or storage shelves will be placed has a non-standard shape, with projections and niches, it is worth considering the use of combined layout techniques. Here everything is selected individually, and before ordering furniture it is carefully measured and verified.
Initially, it is worth planning in which part certain things and shoes will be placed, so that the dressing room turns out to be practical and spacious.
Best location
Determining the location of the future wardrobe depends on the configuration of the apartment and the recommendations of the designers.
The preferred locations have always been the bedroom and hallway. If there is a niche, the dressing room should be located there.
It should be taken into account that hinged cabinet doors have an undeniable advantage - when they are opened, the entire contents of the cabinet are available for viewing.
A corner wardrobe is more convenient in tight spaces, and for an elongated hallway, a sliding wardrobe built into a narrow part of the room is preferable.
A corner wardrobe with louvered doors will look great in the bedroom. If you have sufficient space, it makes sense to install built-in wardrobes in both the bedroom and hallway.
Wearable clothing, shoes and sports equipment should be stored in the hallway, and underwear and bed linen, suits and shirts should be stored in the bedroom.
Comfortable and roomy
In the hallway or a specially formed space for a dressing room, it is worth installing a corner cabinet. This is the most spacious option. In addition, it can be partially closed with compartment doors, which significantly saves usable space.
Additionally, the façade of the structure should be decorated with mirrors. Such a cabinet can be divided into areas for storing things with different purposes and equipped with niches, drawers, shelves, and equipped with baskets and organizers.
Photo of the wardrobe
Filling elements
The filling, fittings, and components for cabinets are selected taking into account the needs of the residents, but there are certain standards that must be adhered to. “Dead” zones form in cabinets, reducing usable space. For a corner model this is a place in the corner, for other products - door frames that prevent the drawers from moving freely. The number of sections of the model depends on the number of sliding wardrobe doors. Internal elements are usually classified into mandatory, built-in, and additional.
Mandatory
Regardless of whether the wardrobe has 2 doors, three, four or more, there are elements of internal content that are present in all models of “correct” furniture. Mandatory details include:
- spacious shelves are a necessary element for a two-door, three-door cabinet or models with a large number of panels. Shelves connect the details of cabinet furniture;
- clothes rails - for an ideal compartment with one section with shelves, you need a section with a rod. Sometimes there is a combination of two compartments equipped with shelves, with one section equipped with a bar;
- drawers - without them, the ergonomics of the product are significantly reduced. The number of planned drawers depends on the number of sections.
The ideal configuration of a cabinet with two doors into two compartments includes a rod and roll-out baskets in the first compartment, shelves and drawers in the second section. Alternative ideas: the first compartment has two rods separated by a horizontal partition, and in the second section there is an installation of shelves and drawers. For the three-door version, the scheme consists of a rod, shelves in the first section, drawers and shelves in the second part, two dimensional compartments in the third section of the cabinet.
Drawers Shelves
Barbell
Built-in
The layout of the cabinet is not limited to installing the required elements. In addition to traditional shelves, drawers, and hangers, selected built-in filling helps improve the ergonomics of the furniture design. If the closet is high, it will be inconvenient to get things from the upper mezzanine. That's why pantographs are built into furniture. Furniture elements can be installed under the ceiling and you can comfortably take things out and hang them back without using stepladders or chairs.
Furniture elevators or pantographs are metal structures that lift racks of clothes to a great height. They have a limited load of up to 15-18 kilograms. Products must be used strictly in accordance with their load capacity. The device is a simple functional part for filling high-height compartments.
Built-in elements include inclined modules for shoes. They are mounted on the lower tier of the compartment to the sidewalls of the sections. Types of filling of a sliding wardrobe photo demonstrates how convenient it is to position the fittings at an angle. This allows you to fit more pairs of shoes. Retractable mesh baskets can be built into the interior of the furniture, moving along guides with a roller or ball mechanism. Things that are located in such baskets are well ventilated.
Basket
Pantograph shoe modules
Additional
How to plan a wardrobe in the most comfortable way? Incorporate additional elements into the design. If the closet is large, roomy, has not two or three, but 4 doors, three to four meters wide, it can accommodate special storage systems:
- hangers with hooks for wardrobe items that do not wrinkle, as well as for home textiles, bathrobes, and towels. In a do-it-yourself compartment, the fittings are placed at a comfortable height;
- trousers of stationary or retractable type. Designed for careful storage of trousers. The same applies to built-in and additional elements filling cabinets;
- tie holders - devices for compact storage of a collection of ties. It looks like a bar with a lot of hooks or a box with cells;
- skirt racks and multi-level skirt hangers. The fillers are attached to the side wall of the wardrobe. There are clothespins on the fittings to prevent things from getting wrinkled;
- holders for vacuum cleaners, irons, ironing boards. Used in multifunctional compartments if there is free space. Additional elements include shoe holders.
A sliding wardrobe is used not only for storing wardrobe items. Compartment structures can accommodate a lot of items, if it is not a meter version, but a larger model. They are often combined with other furniture products. In the living rooms there is a compartment with a TV, in the children's room there is a wardrobe with a built-in bed, in the bedroom there is a compartment with a chest of drawers. The content depends on the dimensions of the model, the number of doors, the shape and installation of furniture.
Trouser
Hanger with hooks Tie holder for vacuum cleaner
Multi-level hanger
Indoor lighting
Another important nuance of independent work is the organization of high-quality lighting. All work on laying communication lines and placing sockets is carried out at the preparatory stage (interior finishing). The most optimal placement of the following lighting fixtures will be:
- 1 ceiling chandelier or lampshade.
- Several wall lights.
- For boudoirs, you can install several spotlights, and run LED lamps along the walls.
High-quality lighting will favorably emphasize the style of a small dressing room, and will also allow you to quickly and easily get ready for a trip, a festive evening, or work.
Wardrobe in the bedroom
When organizing a wardrobe in the bedroom, you should adhere to the following tips:
Getting rid of excess. If you plan to store clothes in the bedroom, it is advisable to get rid of everything unnecessary, which will further clutter the space. It is advisable that there is always some free space left inside the furniture, which may be required in the future.
Placement of frequently used clothing. It should be at eye level. Since clothes change with the season, they need to be rearranged periodically.
Cleaning of seasonal clothes. To prevent things from stagnating and getting in the way, you need to use the useful space of the upper tier. It is always half empty and you can put winter jackets there in the summer or swimsuits in the winter.
Inspection upon purchase. Before purchasing, carefully inspect the furniture. It is better to imagine where clothes, things, suitcases, small items will be located, and correlate the furniture with the size of the room.
Photos with good organization options are presented below.
How to calculate the location of shelves
The height of the shelves in the wardrobe is a criterion that must be taken into account when choosing first. Since furniture is purchased with the expectation that it will last for many years, it is worth taking full responsibility for its choice. The wrong choice can cause a lot of inconvenience. One of them is the arrangement of shelves without taking into account height.
Drawers 50 cm deep
Almost everyone has experienced the problem of having to resort to using a chair or device to reach a higher level. Therefore, in order to avoid such problems, you need to make sure in advance that the cabinet is assembled according to certain data.
Taking into account standard sizes and personal needs, you can create a wardrobe that will be a pleasure to use.
Modern and interesting ideas and solutions
It is quite easy to organize a dressing room in an apartment yourself. To do this, you need to have basic design skills and understand how to properly assemble modular systems, shelves and racks.
corner dressing room with open shelving and shoe rack
In general, the dressing room should be in harmony with the overall style and interior of the house or apartment. But occasionally it is acceptable to violate accepted standards. This applies to modern non-standard solutions when it comes to lighting and furniture placement. When the dressing room is fenced off with a door or partition, you can safely experiment.
When it comes to managing the space at hand, as a rule, the most daring and original decisions are made. The distance and its functional purpose become the object of close attention.
If you want to visually enlarge the dressing room, you can experiment with the color palette of the walls and the arrangement of furniture. You should pay attention to the correct division into zones and fastening of built-in cabinets.
Good design ideas and tips for organizing walk-in closets
- The internal distribution and functionality of the compartments depends on the family's lifestyle.
- The design of the room should be subordinated to convenience. But there are proven options when the dressing room looks especially luxurious - a mirrored fitting room with a marble floor, a design with golden curtains and upholstered furniture, a white room.
- The design of a living room with a dressing room should have a common color scheme. In a separate room, you can choose your favorite color in a calm shade - beige, pink, blue, lilac.
- Equipment with furniture is realistic for a spacious room. This is a soft module, exposed as an island, a banquette, a dressing table (for cosmetics), a chest of drawers or an antique chest.
A dressing room can border any room; it is important that it is convenient for the owners and meets the basic functionality. Don't hoard outdated and unnecessary clothes, even if you have plenty of space. Minimalistic design and complete order speaks of the good taste and practicality of the owners. Good examples of arrangement are in our gallery in the photo.
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Step-by-step construction of a wardrobe
Before starting any construction work, you should prepare a drawing plan in advance, which shows the dimensions of the dressing room, the location of all cabinets, shelves, and boxes.
It is imperative to indicate the outlet points and the placement of all lighting fixtures. If you wish, you can use a ready-made project.
Filling compartments in the hallway and corridor
There are no strict rules, but you need to choose the right size of furniture. If the corridor is too narrow and the width cannot be more than 40 centimeters, it is advisable to focus on their length
Since jackets and shoes are often stored in the hallway, you can make it with a small number of drawers and shelves. A lower tier, a middle with space for jackets and a key holder, and an upper sector are required.
If it is used as a dressing room, corner cabinets that have additional space are suitable. You can also store linen, casual clothes, small items, and bedding in it.
Below are photos of the inside of the closet with the proper organization of space.
Features of corner structures
Models of compartment furniture products can have very different designs and shapes - there are a lot of ideas. In the limited space of small rooms, a common option for a sliding wardrobe is a corner model. Furniture saves space, but the capacity of the cabinet is reduced - it is difficult to use the internal space in the corner of the cabinet. This place is called the "dead" zone. Options for filling the corner compartment design:
- the central part is filled with clothes hangers, and the side sections with shelves and drawers. Additionally, we select open radius-type shelves (rounded edges) on the sides of the sliding wardrobe;
- The corner model can be divided into two main sections of different widths. The left side of the compartment is equipped with spacious shelves - the result is a deep and roomy compartment. On the right side there is a compartment with a clothes rail and narrow shelves;
- An alternative option is to install two rods on top of each other in the central part of the corner model to store things on hangers. The left and right sections are arranged with drawers and spacious shelves, respectively.
Filling corner models is complicated by the inability to fully use the area in the corner of the wardrobe. Radius corner models with convex/concave facades are even more difficult to fill. The edge of the shelves should follow the outlines of the radial façade panels. This point also affects the capacity of the wardrobe.
Using closets to keep things neat and organized leads to a tidy room. Wardrobe items, accessories, home textiles, and bedding are neatly arranged on the shelves. It is convenient to take things out and put them in place, since in most cases the filling of compartment furniture is carried out taking into account the needs of all family members.
Features of the dressing room design project
an elongated dressing room with a small sofa by the window
There is a certain set of items that must be in the wardrobe room. This does not depend on its size. Such items include cabinets, racks and shelves for clothes, hats and shoes. This includes the chest of drawers in which the laundry is stored. The dressing room may contain an ottoman, a mirror, pull-out shelves and drawers. If such a need arises, an ironing board and iron can also be placed in this room. It is possible to design a dressing room yourself or with the involvement of a designer in the project.
If you tackle a wardrobe design project yourself, you will need imagination and certain skills. When preparing a room for things, you should carefully consider down to the smallest detail how to use it to the maximum. The best option would be to fully utilize the entire area, down to the centimeter.
dressing room project with many shelves for storing things
To prevent a spacious, comfortable dressing room from becoming a cramped, unsightly closet, existing items should be removed from the room. These include various hooks and devices that are located in the wall. When the necessary renovation work is carried out, the room will have additional necessary space.
Initially, cosmetic work is carried out. Sometimes it is enough to hang wallpaper or paint the walls. Since most of the space in the dressing room is devoted to shelving, you will only have to treat a few walls. If the future dressing room is small, then it is better to first place the necessary items and then paint the exposed walls. You can use photo wallpaper, this will be a very original and non-standard option.
small dressing room design
A few nuances on interior design
Carpet is not suitable for covering the floor in a dressing room. A large amount of dust collects on it. Therefore, it is best to use linoleum. It looks good and creates an atmosphere of comfort and warmth.
The lighting is chosen to be slightly subdued and dim. But the dressing room should be bright enough. Usually there are no windows in such rooms. Daylight can only enter through an open door. If you install one light source, it will not be enough. It is best to think about good lighting in advance by purchasing a large number of light sources.
corner dressing room project
It is extremely important to install high-quality ventilation in the place where things and shoes are stored. Otherwise, over time, the air in the room will stagnate and become musty. To prevent the appearance of mustiness, the room must be ventilated.
Each owner chooses what style to decorate the dressing room himself, based on his own tastes and preferences. The room may have several racks for clothes and an ironing board. If the room is spacious enough, then you can not only place all the necessary objects, but also arrange a corner for relaxation. This is especially important for the fair sex. They often get tired in the process of housekeeping. Thus, a space where they can retreat and relax is extremely important to them.
The lighting in the dressing room should not be very bright, so one chandelier is enough
Each owner decorates his dressing room according to his own preferences. For example, in the photo of the design of wardrobe room projects in the middle of the room you can see an elegant table or a beautiful soft ottoman. The option of installing a pear-shaped chair is often used. This gives the design of the room a certain touch of negligence.
Organization of the ventilation system
There are a number of important rules in the construction of a wardrobe that allow you to use the room for a long time and with high quality. First of all, the master needs to take care of the ventilation system. In a closed room, if there is no regular ventilation, a musty smell appears, and fungus can develop on the walls and things.
This issue is especially relevant for small dressing rooms and rooms where outdoor shoes and outerwear are stored.
High humidity quickly compromises the cleanliness and hygiene of a room. As a rule, 2-3 transoms and 1 ventilation shaft are installed in a closed dressing room.
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