Existing corner cabinets for children's rooms, their features

Requirements for children's furniture

You should pay attention to the corner wardrobe in the children's room and choose furniture according to the basic requirements:

• the optimal material option for children's furniture is wood, MDF, chipboard;
• the quality of products must be certified by the manufacturer;
• there should be no moldy areas on the material;
• paint and varnish for covering furniture must be made from environmentally friendly, non-toxic materials;
• It is worth ensuring that there are no sharp corners on the cabinet that could cause injury to the child;
• a mandatory requirement is reliable and high-quality fastening;
• To maximize the filling of your closet with clothes, you should order functional furniture with many compartments;
• It will be convenient for the child to use the closet if all the necessary accessories can be placed in the lower part.

MDF or chipboard can also be used to make furniture. The price of the material is much cheaper, and in terms of environmental friendliness it is inferior to wood.

Corner cabinet made of chipboard

Classification

There are many different variations of corner cabinets for children's rooms, which differ in the following parameters:

• for its intended purpose (purpose of use);
• form, style decision;
• installation principle;
• materials of creation (the entire structure as a whole and its individual parts - details, decor).

A wide variety allows you to choose the most suitable option that will not disturb the overall atmosphere of the room for children and will allow you to complement it with an interesting and practical design. When choosing a wardrobe for a child, it is better to choose products made from reliable, durable materials that will be easy to clean from various contaminants.

By purpose

When choosing, you should focus on the main purpose of the cabinet. Often the following types are installed in children's rooms:

1. A wardrobe is a wardrobe for clothes. Typically, the design consists of 2-3 main compartments, one of which is necessarily responsible for storing summer and winter items on hangers. The rest of the closet contains small shelves and spaces with drawers for clothes, shoes, hats, and various accessories. Furniture of this design is made in a closed form with walls and doors.
2. Book storage – necessary for storing various literature or other paraphernalia that a child may need during the learning process. Unlike the dressing room, the book room has an open look with small shelves.
3. Universal - this option is suitable for those who have not decided on the main purpose of the product. In addition, the design allows you to independently decide what exactly will be stored in the closet. There is no specific design for this type of product. If necessary, the structure can be equipped with doors behind which clothes and accessories will be stored. The rest of the closet can be left open - textbooks, various literature, and child’s accessories will be stored there.

Usually, when there is a small amount of space, a children's universal corner wardrobe is installed, since it has the greatest practicality and meets the basic needs of the child.

Dressing room

Book

Universal

By shape

Corner cabinets come in many different shapes. There are 5 main designs:

1. A five-wall cabinet is the most voluminous form of construction, which is not recommended to be placed in a room with a small amount of free space. Due to its size, such children's furniture has the highest possible functionality and capacity. The wardrobe is suitable for a spacious room with symmetrical walls. The structure itself most often has a swing system or sliding doors.
2. Trapezoidal - unlike a conventional triangular cabinet, it has an additional wall, which provides greater capacity and the ability to use shelf space more efficiently. Such structures can be made for various purposes, but usually they house dressing rooms in which summer and winter clothes, as well as outerwear, shoes and various accessories can be stored.
3. Triangular is the least spacious design, which is installed in rooms with a small amount of free space. If desired, the furniture can be equipped with sliding, swing or folding doors, and it is also possible to install a model with open shelves, which are necessary for storing books and other devices needed by the child.
4. Radius - this design is not very practical due to its non-standard shape, which does not allow you to take full advantage of the large amount of internal space. Such cabinets are most often installed in large rooms. The design is chosen so that it occupies the entire space from floor to ceiling, thereby creating a small separate place where things can be stored. The main disadvantage of such furniture is the high cost, which is determined by the complexity of the design and its installation. Radius cabinets can be concave, curved, or round.
5. L-shaped is the most popular type of corner cabinets, which allows you to make the most efficient use of the available internal space. The structure can be equipped to suit any needs and purposes, and almost all types of doors (hinged, sliding, accordion, folding) can be installed on it.

In addition to standard forms, there are also unusual ones: such cabinets, as a rule, are made to order, taking into account all the wishes of the consumer, as well as the key features of the room.

Five-walled

Trapezoidal

Triangular

Radial

L-shaped

By built-in

There are several main types of cabinets:

1. Cabinet furniture is often ready-made furniture, which is selected according to the required parameters of the room, after which installation is carried out. Such a cabinet can be easily disassembled or moved to another room.
2. Modular is a design that consists of several sections that are not necessarily interconnected. At the same time, it is possible to fulfill any wishes of the owner. Such cabinets are easy to disassemble and transport, but their cost is significantly higher than other furniture.
3. Built-in - such a cabinet is installed in a special recess in the wall. For this reason, it may have the largest capacity. Due to the fact that such furniture does not have several walls, the cost is low, but it will be almost impossible to transport the structure.

Types of children's furniture sets, reasons for popularity
In addition to the main varieties, there are combined models that can be combined with beds and desks. This type of furniture is also popular, such as a children's wall. It is quite difficult to find combination models of suitable sizes on the market, so usually such products are made to order, taking into account all the preferences of the owner.

Hull

Modular

Built-in

Based on materials

The following materials are often used in the production of standard cabinet models:

1. MDF is made from wood fibers that are treated with synthetic bonding agents. The surface of the material is covered with veneer from any type of wood, but for the same reason such furniture does not have various bright colors. It is environmentally friendly, looks attractive, but is also quite expensive.
2. Laminated chipboard is a material that consists of wood chips and also has high resistance to various external influences. If necessary, furniture made from it can be easily cleaned and returned to its original appearance. Laminated chipboard is characterized by low strength and can emit substances harmful to the child’s body.
3. Plastic - used quite rarely due to poor resistance to mechanical damage and high temperatures. Despite this, inserts, handles or other elements that are attached to or complement the main structure can be made from it. This material is often used in kindergarten and younger groups for storing things and changing clothes. Round marks with a name or a characteristic design are also left on plastic elements. Plastic is used due to its minimum weight, since children's furniture should be light and safe.
4. Wood is the most expensive, but at the same time the most reliable material. However, such cabinets are rarely used in children's rooms due to the fact that they have a small color range of natural tones.

Requirements for children's upholstered furniture, its typical sizes

Mirrors, glass, steel, rattan, and decoracrylic can also be used to make facades. The first two materials are the most popular, as they allow you to create a unique furniture design. Lovers of experiments and everything unusual choose rattan options - such facades are easy to paint and can withstand high humidity.

MDF

laminated chipboard

Plastic

Wood

Mirrors

Rattan

Decoracrylic

Differences between a child's closet and an adult's

A corner wardrobe for a children's room has several nuances that are absent in furniture for adults:

• unobstructed access to shelves and cabinets;
• the presence of modules at the bottom of the product;
• the presence of crossbars in the upper part of the cabinet;
• no sharp corners or protruding parts;
• tight fit of shelves;
• the design has increased stability;
• mirrors and glass are missing or used in minimal quantities;
• Decoration using rattan, artificial leather, bamboo is welcome;
• the dimensions of the furniture are suitable for the growth of the child;
• Convenient internal filling.

The size of a corner wardrobe in a nursery should correspond to the height of the child, and not to the dimensions of the room.

Opening mechanism

Depending on the wishes or shape of the structure, the cabinet may have different opening mechanisms. There are 4 main types that should be installed in a children's room:

1. Hinged is the simplest and most common mechanism in which the doors open outward. This design is popular due to its simplicity and long service life.
2. Sliding - this mechanism is often installed in a wardrobe. There is a limited number of such doors - from 2 to 4 leaves. The main advantages are space saving and style adaptation of this design.
3. Accordion - a mechanism that allows cabinet doors to fold thanks to a roller structure in the upper part, which moves on a special rail. This option is an alternative between a sliding and swing design, as it has a stylish appearance, takes up little space and produces little noise when opened.
4. Folding mechanism is a simplified analogue of an accordion, which works using ordinary hinges installed between 2 sections of one door. It has a minimal amount of noise when opening, high reliability and simplicity of design.

Requirements for toy furniture, criteria for its correct selection

If necessary, open shelves can be installed in the closet along with any opening mechanism. When installing a combined cabinet with closed and open parts, it is recommended to give preference to a swing system. The folding mechanism is usually used in small structures.

Swing

Sliding

Harmonic

Folding mechanism

Types of designs for corner cabinets in a children's room

This piece of furniture, depending on the cost, can be luxury, prestige, economy or elegant. For the children's room, it is recommended to purchase multifunctional furniture that combines several elements.

With wall

A corner cabinet combined with a wall should be ordered in order to create a seamless furniture space. It is possible to make it from several modules, then make a set from them. These include pencil cases, cabinets, a computer desk, cabinets, and shelves. This option looks bulky, but actually frees up space and saves it. The material for making products should be chosen to be practical and easy to clean.

For the convenience of a small child, you can install a special ladder or stand.

Corner cabinet with wall

With bed

A wardrobe with a bed provides for a sleeping place located below or above. There is an option with a bed that can be retracted into a special section during the day. The optimal material for making such an idea is birch, oak and ash. The kit can include upper shelves above the bed and additional structures on the opposite side. The design of the side part suggests the arrangement of open shelves for storing books, souvenirs and photographs.

Original corner wardrobe with bed

Built-in

A wardrobe built into a niche saves room space. It can be triangular, trapezoidal and L-shaped. It is worth focusing on shelves in the closet, on which it is convenient to store toys and things.

Built-in wardrobe in a niche - an economical furniture option

Color scheme and decoration

The corner design usually has quite impressive dimensions, so it should be in full harmony with the interior design of the room. Children's wardrobes for girls, painted in light colors, can be used to furnish a room of a similar shade. In addition, furniture of these colors will be relevant for a small room.

A simple technique using light colors allows you to make even a bulky design light and laconic. Surely such a cabinet would be appropriate within the walls of a kindergarten, where additional space is required for each small child. Clothes and other accessories of children, laid out in lockers, drawers, sections will not be an eyesore, but will leave only a spacious room suitable for games and activities.

In spacious rooms, the shape, size, and color given to the corner cabinet will depend entirely on the wishes of the buyer. For example, it becomes possible to install a compact radius (round) cabinet in a kindergarten. An interesting effect can be achieved if you try to combine inserts from various materials (wood, metal, plastic, tempered glass) on the surface of the facade.

Fittings should be used hidden. It will allow you to create a compartment for a child's room with smooth facades, typical of a minimalist design option. It should be remembered that the design option used must be harmoniously combined with the chosen color scheme. It is not necessary that corner cabinets for boys or girls need to blend into the walls. It is possible that the design will have a contrasting color, but this contrast should also be reflected in other elements of the interior.

How to choose a quality product

Professionals highlight the main signs of quality:

• The attractive appearance of furniture involves the use of bright rich colors or delicate pastels.
• The product must be ergonomic so that it is convenient for the child to place his things and get them out.
• It is worth ordering the most functional design with placement of all the details that are necessary for the life of a child.

Bright wardrobe for the nursery

Types of facades for wardrobes in children's rooms

Organizing the fronts of a children's wardrobe requires a little imagination, patience and an unusually original approach. Some people like open parts for storage, others don't want to collect dust on them. When choosing, you need to take into account not only the child’s height, but also the availability of space in front of the closet. The ecology of the material, the presence of glass or mirror are points that should not be forgotten. Considering the available options will help you decide.

Curtains as a façade for built-in wardrobes

The built-in children's wardrobe is often left open or curtains are hung. The color, texture, length, and method of fastening are naturally matched to the room design of the cabinet itself. If desired, the curtains can be changed and washed every week - these are advantages. A small child, grasping the fabric, can tear off the curtain - minus. This option is only suitable for built-in modules. Although you can attach curtains instead of closet doors, the appearance of the structure requires better.

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Swing doors

Hinged doors for closets are considered common, and also in many cases good. They consist of one or two parts, attached to the side walls using hinges and canopies. Doors that open outward should be easy to walk on and should open wide. Due to this, nothing should stand directly in front of the wardrobe. Using extra space is one of the disadvantages.

Fans of combining beauty and practicality in everything should avoid facades with glass or mirrors, unless the child is old enough. Still, you can decorate cabinet doors nicely without fragile elements; just paint them in bright colors or cover them with self-adhesive tape. In addition to the freedom of choice in decoration, hinged facades have another important advantage. They hide their own belongings from the eyes of guests.

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Sliding opening systems (compartment)

Every child will appreciate sliding wardrobe doors. They can be deaf or with a mirror; in the nursery, the first option is preferable. They are façade panels that move parallel to each other using a special system. The wheels, screwed to the door itself, move in a groove located at the top or bottom of the cabinet, almost silently and easily. The internal handle allows the doors to move freely and is considered not dangerous for children. The disadvantage is the considerable cost of ready-made wardrobes and systems for making them yourself.

Folding facade opening systems

Folding doors allow you to save space inside and outside the dressing room. They are often made from PVC-based plastic or wood. They are individual elements connected by loops. The child can easily open and close the cabinet. At the top they are fixed using a similar system as the compartment doors. The roller is inserted into the groove and moves along the guide, thus eliminating the involuntary removal of the facade. The disadvantage is the high susceptibility to mechanical damage.

Selecting a cabinet size

When ordering furniture, you need to take into account, first of all, the height of the child, so that it is convenient for him to get things without unnecessary obstacles. There is no need to make shelves too high for children's things. It also doesn’t hurt to pay attention to the child’s age. For a child over 5 years old, you can make special devices to match the furniture so that he can get things from the top shelves. In this case, it is possible to install a ceiling-high cabinet with a large storage capacity. It can be made not too wide, saving space for the playing area.

Tall cabinet to the ceiling

Dimensions

Before purchasing a ready-made wardrobe, measure the installation location. The dimensions of serial models are based on research by technologists. Minimum height – 1800 mm. Depth – 600 mm. Wall width – 800 and 1200 mm. In most cases, a 450 mm wide partition is installed to limit the width of the shelves.

Low cabinets are suitable for small children. They can be wide and combined with a wall, a pencil case, a bed, a cabinet, a rack, or a chest of drawers. Such furniture is called modular and creates a unified design for a children's room.

The built-in wardrobe is made to order. The measurements are taken by the installation company. The dimensions can be any, depending on your wishes.

Options in the interior

When choosing furniture, it is necessary to take into account the gender and age of the child.

For girl

An important point when choosing a wardrobe for a girl’s room is the optimal combination of the color of the furniture and the wallpaper. The main shade should be combined with a golden, beige, neutral white tone. Girls like colors such as pink, lilac, and beige. Designers recommend Paris, New York, classic, high-tech, minimalism or modern styles for decorating girls' rooms.

A small wardrobe for a girl is great for small rooms, as it helps save space, but at the same time holds all the necessary things.

Corner wardrobe in a room for a teenage girl

For boy

A boy's wardrobe should be chosen in light colors with bright accents. Educational applications or inserts in the form of child idols are welcome as decorative elements. As for the color of the furniture, preference should be given to blue, gray and green shades.

A bright children's corner for a preschool boy

Typical dimensions

When choosing a wardrobe for a nursery, you need to take into account several main criteria:

• user growth;
• required internal capacity;
• dimensions and layout of the room;
• opening mechanism;
• functionality of the installed structure.

When designing any cabinet, you must adhere to the following standard parameters:

• height - the minimum parameter has no restrictions, very small furniture options can be created, but the maximum parameter is 278 cm;
• width - the minimum should not be less than 100 cm, the maximum is unlimited, since in large structures elements are combined using partitions;
• depth - the minimum is 35 cm, and the maximum is 90 cm.

So, for example, a small bookcase can have dimensions of 73 x 35 x 220 cm, and a dressing room - 38 x 38 x 199 cm. The dimensions of a single-door pencil case are 50 x 35.5 x 210 cm, a double-door for things - 90 x 57 x 220 cm, three-door – 118.4 x 54 x 220 cm.

These measurements apply only to standard models, but when making custom-made furniture, it is possible to change all dimensions.

How to combine the design and color of furniture with the interior

The basics of combining furniture colors and materials for decorating a teenager’s or small child’s room:

• light colors visually expand the space, dark colors do the opposite;
• one color should predominate in the design, bright accents should not overload the space;
• with an even tone of the walls, you need to use furniture that is significantly darker or lighter than the background;
• floor and ceiling coverings should be made in different colors to avoid imbalance in the interior.

Popular models

Parents can be creative and create their own wardrobe designs for their children. Custom-made furniture is made in all regions of Russia.

Modular bedroom components can be purchased separately, depending on the size of the children's room and budget.

The table shows 5 popular cabinet models and ready-made solutions for rooms:

Corner cabinet care

Rules for caring for corner furniture:

• It is worth ensuring that there are no heating devices nearby the installed products;
• the room temperature must be at least +15 degrees;
• room humidity should be maintained at 55-75%;
• furniture assembly should be entrusted to professionals;
• the surface, structural elements and fittings must be protected from mechanical damage;
• regularly wipe furniture from dust with a damp microfiber cloth;
• stains are removed using a soap solution;
• Glass cleaning should be carried out using special means;
• careful opening and closing of doors is encouraged;
• you need to regularly lubricate the hinges and guide rails with paraffin;
• to avoid damage, it is not recommended to overload drawers and shelves;
• to avoid deformation, do not leave a wet cloth on the surface of the furniture;
• protect furniture from spilling liquids
• if there is a need to move the cabinet, it must be lifted by the strongest part;
• transportation should be carried out in disassembled condition.

Most often, a wardrobe for a nursery is ordered from manufacturers in order to optimally fit it into the room. In modern stores you can also purchase eco-friendly and safe furniture, which helps create coziness and comfort for the child. When choosing, you should take into account many factors, including the design and size of the room, height, gender and preferences of the child. You can view more options for a corner wardrobe for a children's room in our gallery:

Model selection

Before purchasing, you need to think about the placement of the cabinet, door configuration, content, color scheme, and additional interior items. Installing furniture from the same series develops a child's sense of taste. Check the quality, evaluate the smoothness of surfaces, fastening of fittings, and strength of components. Check the safety of the material using certificates of conformity. There should be no cracks, dents, chips, or foreign odors.

For girl

Pay attention not only to reliability, but also to design. The colors can be whatever the child wishes. But white, pink and beige tones are preferred. Girls need mirrors. When choosing a cabinet with this element, make sure that the glass is tempered and durable. You can diversify the surface with regular or 3D designs with dolls, flowers, and cartoon characters.

For boy

Cabinets are chosen with a predominance of blue. Inclusions of yellow and green colors in the design are at the discretion of the child or parents. Light green or pastel yellow colors are used for the baby. If the child chooses the palette himself, then you can trust his opinion. Drawings and photo prints of his favorite characters and cars will delight the boy.

For two children of different genders

Psychologists recommend dividing the room with a partition and selecting separate furniture. If this is not possible, then choose a cabinet without patterns or illustrations. It can be painted any color the children wish. If the choice lies with them, then it is important that they agree among themselves and come to a consensus. Consider the age difference. One child can go to kindergarten, the other to school. Then it is better not to place toys and textbooks in a shared closet. For two children, a corner wardrobe is suitable, which includes 2 independent parts.

Features of the arrangement

Before you start arranging your children's dressing room, think about what you will store in it. This can be not only clothes and shoes, but also books, toys and other necessary items. For convenience, make a list of these things and make sure that each of them has its own place.

A children's dressing room is similar to an adult's, but still has a number of differences. When arranging them, it is worth remembering that children grow quickly and the location of shelves and hangers

. A child should not constantly stand on a stool to get his favorite suit. He needs to feel comfortable in his room, so all elements in the dressing room should be designed taking into account his height. If you are arranging a children's dressing room for growth, then make shelves with adjustable heights.

While the child is small, it is better to avoid heavy drawers for the safety of tiny fingers. Replace them, for example, with spacious wicker baskets .

Make a compartment for things

, which you use infrequently. Place things in the dressing room so that your baby can easily get what he needs. Decorate the boxes with decorative stickers, and your child will show even more interest in them.

The feasibility of a door in a dressing room remains a controversial issue. There are more than enough options for designing storage systems without a door The only condition for such a design is perfect order. If you are not sure that your child’s things will always be ironed and neatly placed in their places, then opt for a dressing room with doors that can be either hinged or sliding. The sliding system is safe, saves space and is easier to open, but a swing door is more practical.

It is more convenient for children to use an accordion door. It folds into a book and therefore is easier to open. case with compartments on it

, which are perfect for storing small toys and accessories. An ordinary curtain can also perform the functions of a door. The main thing is that your baby is comfortable and cozy in his own room.

Often, as storage systems in children’s rooms, they do not equip a separate room, but install a wardrobe

. It takes up less square meters and holds a lot of things. It is better to order such a cabinet individually according to the age of the child. Sometimes a dressing room can serve as an ordinary corner with hanger bars attached to the walls. Cover it with a screen made in the general style of the room, and your children will be able to try on their outfits and change clothes behind it.

The design of a dressing room in a nursery is most often carried out in accordance with the interior of the room itself. If two children of different sexes live in the room, then make sure that both of them like the new dressing room. To do this, use several shades in your design or choose a neutral color scheme, such as yellow or green. With the advent of a dressing room, space for games is freed up in the room, because everything unnecessary is removed from under your feet.

Shapes, sizes and materials of cabinets

A children's wardrobe with drawers for clothes can be made from various materials. Most often, the following is used to make a frame:

• plastic;
• wood;
• MDF;
• glass.

In addition to the material of manufacture, children's lockers may differ from each other in size and shape. They can be done in the following form:

• Modular design in the form of cubes. This option is ideal for people who want to make their children's room more original and unusual.
• In the shape of a ladder. Most often these are open structures for storing toys from kindergarten, photographs, books or small mirrors.
• In the form of a house. A really stylish solution can be considered a children's white wardrobe, made in the form of a house. With its help, you can radically transform a child's room and give it a certain fairytale-like quality.

Gray classic MDF wardrobe
House-shaped designs are best suited for girls.