9 tips for choosing a wardrobe in the living room

Many people think that the best place for a wardrobe with clothes is the bedroom. We will not argue, but often there is not enough space, so you have to put a cabinet in the living room. If you correctly approach the issue of choice, then the closet will fit perfectly into the interior of the hall and will not take up too much space. The main thing is to find a piece of furniture of high quality and suitable in style. It is equally important that the purchase does not hit hard on the budget. Residents of Tver can contact the store Your Room.

Basic cabinet requirements

The living room is a relaxation room, a place for family gatherings, meetings with friends, relaxing with a book or TV. Modern design rules advise to abandon unnecessary elements of the interior, freeing up as much space as possible. Of course, the living room, in which only sofa from armchairsmall coffee table and a TV with several shelves and nightstands, it looks spacious. In such a room it is easier to breathe, in it there is a place for it even for active games. But often the circumstances are such that the wardrobe in the bedroom does not fit, or one is not enough, and the storage place must also be equipped in the hall. How can one not turn a room into a hole, but at the same time provide the right conditions for storing things? The answer is simple. You must choose the right wardrobe.

The following requirements are put forward for this piece of furniture:

• functionality. With a minimum footprint, the cabinet must have maximum capacity. Not magic will help, but the correct filling with shelves, crossbars, drawers, bars, etc. If you take a responsible approach to the selection process and think in advance where and what things you will store, you can even put in a lot of things in a not-so-large cabinet;
• matching room size. If small living room, then a powerful wardrobe, even if it enters into it, it will take almost half of the space. Nobody will benefit from this. A small cabinet is placed in a small room, while the remaining storage places are thought through. Some of the things can be put in a container under the bed or sofa (if provided), another part - on the mezzanine or in pantry. Not everyone takes into account the principle of opening doors. If the room is small, then swing doors can constantly hit furniture items, or even block access to the room;
• matching the style of the room. Everything is very clear here. In the living room, decorated in a classic style, a cabinet in a simple minimalist style will look ridiculous;
• fit for purpose. The main task of the wardrobe is to keep all the wardrobe items safe and sound, to protect them from dust, humidity, sunlight and other negative factors.

Before you begin to study the crazy assortment of cabinets, it is important for yourself to determine where you will put a new piece of furniture and what place is allocated for it. Great if the living room has niche, then the cabinet can be built into it and almost no lose useful space. Usually, a cabinet is placed close to a blank wall; it can completely or partially occupy it. An interesting solution is to put several sections of cabinets around the entrance to the living room.

The main types of cabinets in the living room

According to the type of design, cabinets can be divided into several main types:

• regular wardrobe with hinged doors, Such used to be in every apartment, and today do not lose popularity. It can be designed for one, two or more sections, drawers can be additionally present. Inside - shelves of different heights, rods and drawers. These types of cabinets fit perfectly into classic interiors - it will be more difficult to fit them into a modern style. Think in advance whether swinging sashes will not interfere;
• modular cabinet also came to us from the past, for many such furniture is still associated with the Soviet period. Since then, much has changed in the design, and today we can safely say that modular furniture is a salvation for small living rooms, as well as for rooms with a complex layout. Modular furniture consists of several items that are made in the same style and can be placed as you like. You have enough room for imagination. Various elements can be placed in an original way, and if necessary, buy a new module in the same style. In addition, the cabinet will not hang over you with one solid wall. By breaking it into several parts, you will be able to maintain a sense of spaciousness and save space. There will be enough space inside the cabinets, drawers and nightstands to put everything you need. The modular composition can be decorated with souvenirs, photos and even a TV, thereby turning it into a full-fledged part of the living room;
• closet replaced wardrobes. The principal difference is the presence of sliding doors. This means that such a cabinet can be installed even in small rooms where there is not enough margin for opening door leaves. The sizes of sliding wardrobes vary widely, the filling can also seriously differ, so everyone can choose the right piece of furniture.

Depending on the particular placement, the cabinets can be divided into:

• cabinet - these are those that have all three side walls, upper and lower walls, and doors. This is a completely independent piece of furniture, which, if desired, can be moved anywhere. Great option for most apartments;
• built-in wardrobe may not have a back and side walls; there may be no top from the bottom wall. All shelves, rods and other mounts are mounted directly to the wall. This option is possible with a niche. Also in a similar way you can organize the corner of the room. It will be possible to save on the material of the walls and profitably use the existing features of the room. Such a solution is suitable for those who are not going to do a permutation in the near future. As a rule, in such cases they put sliding doors.

Production material

The strength, durability, environmental friendliness and, of course, the price depend on what material the cabinet is made of. Among the most popular options, we note:

• natural wood - it is strength, durability, elegance, but also a high price at the same time. These cabinets look perfect, bring a touch of luxury to any room. Wood will require regular maintenance, so that the cabinet will serve you the maximum amount of time. IN small rooms a massive wooden wardrobe may look inappropriate, but if the living room is large, then such a piece of furniture will fit perfectly into the classical style, country, Provence and many other areas of design;
• MDF - The best option in terms of value for money. The material does not emit harmful substances, is not afraid of moisture, durable and durable. On the other hand, MDF is not the cheapest material, because often it is used only to create cabinet facades, and the frame is assembled from fiberboard or particleboard. The back wall is sometimes made of plywood;
• Chipboard - cheap material that is made from waste wood industry. The plates are laminated or veneered, and in the end they look presentable. Particleboard is one of the most popular materials used in the furniture industry.It shows itself well in terms of strength. The only negative is the fear of moisture, but what is the moisture in the living room? The main thing is that the level of formaldehyde emission does not exceed the norm, for residential premises these are the levels E0 and E1;
• Fiberboard - These are thin slabs obtained from wood dust. They are used to create the back wall of the cabinet, to which no special requirements are put forward.

Facade decoration

Let's be honest with ourselves! Many are not interested in what the frame is made of if it gives the impression of a strong and strong. First of all, we pay attention to the “appearance” of the cabinet, i.e. look at how the door is framed. There are a lot of options:

• natural wood It can be combined perfectly with MDF or chipboard frame to reduce the cost of construction. Outwardly, it will seem like an expensive cabinet, and the smell will be appropriate - pleasant, woody. In fact, such a piece of furniture will cost several times cheaper than completely wooden;
• MDF board, or chipboard in cheaper models. The slabs themselves do not look very good, because they are finished with a thin layer of valuable wood (veneering) or a film is glued with an image of anything (lamination). It turns out a complete imitation of natural wood, stone or any other material. Cheap and cheerful;
• glass. Thick and impact-resistant glass can be matte and glossy, any color, drawings and even photos can be applied to it. The scope for creativity is huge! Glass goes well with wood and MDF. This is a universal material that will organically look in any style of interior. In addition, even frosted glass reflects light, which is very important for the visual expansion of the space of a small living room;
• mirror. Cabinet doors can be completely glass or have mirrored inserts. Ideal for small rooms. You do not have to worry about placing an additional mirror. Plus, the mirror reflects the light, and the room will appear larger. Keep in mind that many people are uncomfortable to constantly see their reflection, so you should think ahead of time which part of the cabinet will be mirrored;
• plastic. It is used for decoration not very often. Such cabinets fit well only minimalist interiors, and that is not always the case;
• metal rarely used as an independent material for decoration, but often used as decoration.

When combining various materials, very interesting options are created.

Type of door opening

There are few options here, the convenience of the mechanism and the presence of free space in front of the cabinet should be taken into account when choosing:

• swing doors look good in classic interiors, suitable for more or less spacious rooms, as the doors should be trivial to swing open;
• sliding deprived of the main drawback of swing doors, because for small living rooms - this is it. The disadvantages are often attributed to the presence of dead zones, but this is an uncritical drawback;
• accordion doors - Not the most popular option for cabinets due to the low reliability due to the large number of connections. Such doors are usually made of plastic, often put when organizing a cabinet in a niche or in a corner. Plus, compared with the sliding door - the absence of dead zones.

Living Room Cupboard Size

It is necessary to be guided by the amount of free space which is intended for installation of the cabinet. The standard depth of most products is 60 cm. If this parameter is greater, then the shelves will be too deep, and it will be difficult to find things, and if less, then the necessary number of items of clothing on the shelves simply can not be placed.

Height varies widely. The standard is considered to be 210-220 cm, but if the ceilings allow it, then you can take the product and above to order. For sliding wardrobes there is a limitation - the doors can not be more than 2.6 m in height. Cabinets with swing doors, as a rule, have several compartments, therefore this problem does not arise.In the presence of stretch ceilings recommend leaving a gap between them and the cabinet of at least 50 cm.

The length of the products is chosen solely on the basis of their own preferences and capabilities of the living room. Yes, the longer the closet, the more things will fit in it, but with the competent organization of the internal space and in a small wardrobe, you can store impressive supplies of clothing. For wardrobes, again, there are restrictions - the rails are not made longer than 6 m, so in which case you will have to use two rails.

Do not forget about corner cabinets: with a minimum occupied space, they allow you to store a lot of things. Such a cabinet will definitely not turn the living room into a room full of furniture.

Cabinet filling

The internal organization of the cabinet space is one of the most important aspects of the choice. There are a lot of good options on sale, but if not one of them suits you, then you can always make a layout to order - this will not greatly increase the cost of the finished product. It is advisable to immediately think about what things will be stored on the shelves. Let it take a day or two, but you will be sure that the new cabinet is perfect for you:

So, what can be inside the cabinet:

• shelves of different heights and widths. On the highest shelves you can store non-seasonal clothes, suitcases and other items that do not need to be taken out every day. Open shelves below will be used to place stacks of clothes and bedding. If you took a deep cupboard, it will be useful to equip the shelves with rollers - there will be no need to rake the piles of clothes on the first line to get to what lies in the depths;
• drawers Suitable for storing linen, ties, socks, belts and other small parts of clothing and accessories;
• shoe rack - it can be several inclined shelves or a carousel. Shoe rack it is not often found in cabinets, because shoes can be stored on a regular open shelf at the very bottom of the cabinet;
• drawer baskets for all sorts of little things that are likely to be in your wardrobe, and which there is no place on shelves and bars. Such baskets will avoid chaos in the closet;
• clothes rods on the shoulders. For shirts, blouses, jackets and other short clothes, a bar located 1.1 m above the shelf is suitable. To carefully store longer clothes (dresses, coats, raincoats), it is necessary to provide for a space under the barbell of 1.5-1.6 m;
• scrubs necessary if there are a lot of pairs of trousers in the family’s wardrobe that you want to keep in the best condition;
• can provide hooks for placing jewelry and hats.

Do not forget about backlight, which will make finding items easier. Also pay attention to cabinets with transformable elements. For example, in one of the sections a table or even a bed can be hidden.

Living Room Cupboard Style

We will not discover America if we say that all the details of the interior should be in harmony with each other. The closet will not be an exception, especially since this is a fairly oversized item that will clearly attract attention. The easiest way is to select all the furniture at once, so that you can adjust some details. When the interior is ready, and it remains to buy a wardrobe, the task is somewhat more complicated, but does not become impossible. Everything is simple - furniture with certain characteristics is suitable for each style of interior:

• in minimalism wardrobes with the most simple facade fit in, preference is given to wardrobes and modular models. No decor - the maximum is a combination of different materials, for example, MDF and glass or metal, and without curls. Preference is given to regular geometric shapes. It is desirable that the color of the wardrobe is combined with the rest of the furniture in the living room, or even merges with the wall;
• high tech also does not tolerate pretentiousness, but differs from minimalism by a bias towards everything modern and technological. Therefore, chrome and glass inserts are welcome.Ideally, this piece of furniture should resemble something from the future;
• in classic style fit wooden cabinets and wood cabinets. Carving, metal parts in gold or bronze will not be superfluous, as well as mirror inserts. The color of the tree can be either dark or quite light - it all depends on your preferences and the style of the living room;
• modern provides for the presence of smooth curved lines. A cabinet with an interesting ornate pattern or with a mirror insert of an unusual curved shape is ideal;
• in style country A rustic wooden cabinet fits perfectly. If you inherited something similar from your ancestors, it will be wonderful;
• in style provence a cabinet of light shades of wood or its imitation will fit in, you can create the effect of antiquity, decorate the wings with an unobtrusive floral ornament or carving.

What other cabinets are used in the living room?

A wardrobe can be the only wardrobe in the room, or it can become part of an entire ensemble of furniture designed to store a variety of things. If space allows, why not?

In addition to the wardrobe, you can install:

• bookcase with slender horizontal rows of shelves will emphasize the preferences of the residents of the house. It can be either a separate cabinet or part of a common modular system;
• showcase - a cabinet with a glass facade and side panels. This is necessary to provide maximum access to the contents of the storefront. This is expensive dishes, rare items, antiques - all that a wealthy family can boast of. Showcases are set mainly in mansions;
• sideboard - an analogue of a showcase for an ordinary city apartment. On the shelves behind the glass walls are sets that represent pride for the family and are only available on special days.

Go shopping only after you have decided on the size and style of the cabinet, as well as the configuration of its interior space.