Do-it-yourself radius wardrobe. Do-it-yourself radius sliding wardrobes Designing a radius sliding wardrobe

Advantages of installing a wardrobe

Space saving - the cabinet does not have a regular hinged door, so it does not require additional space to open.
Visual increase in space - many models of sliding wardrobes have mirrored or glass doors that allow you to expand the space of the room.
A radius wardrobe gives the room a more modern look.
Wide selection of individual design solutions.
Possibility of recessed lighting.
Using the walls of the room as closet walls.

Sliding wardrobes have radius dimensions. Rules for calculating cabinet capacity

The simplest option for calculating the dimensions of a radius sliding wardrobe is the online designer. In a special program it is necessary to indicate the width, height and depth of the future cabinet. Next, select the number of doors, convex radius cabinet or concave radius cabinet. Type of material and filling for the door. Thus, we get a ready-made design for a radius sliding wardrobe.

Tips for designing a radius sliding wardrobe:

clearly define the space for installing the cabinet and the functional load;
the number of sections for clothes should be more than two. This makes it more convenient to arrange things according to the season;
if recessed lamps are needed, the cabinet roof must be brought forward 12-17 cm;
the recommended cabinet depth is at least 60 cm, for a convenient arrangement of all shelves;
door width from 50 cm. With a smaller width, the doors fall out of the guides;
do not make cabinet shelves more than 65 cm wide, as there is a risk that they will bend;
the distance between shelves is no more than 35 cm;

The appearance and strength of the cabinet depends on the thickness of the chipboard;
the number of compartments is equal to the number of doors;
provide drawers for storing things;
the width of all radius wardrobe doors must be the same;
You cannot design pull-out baskets opposite door frames. Because in that place the doors do not open. The baskets cannot be removed;
if possible, make a built-in or semi-built-in radius wardrobe;
a semi-built-in or built-in radius wardrobe merges with the walls and hides possible curvature, is cheaper, since less material consumption is required, and there is no gap between the walls of the cabinet and the wall where dust accumulates.

Accessories for radius sliding wardrobes

Any sliding wardrobes have a sliding system. In this case, steel and aluminum profiles can be used for its manufacture. It is best to use the second option, but the cost is higher than steel.

As for the thickness of the aluminum profile, it should be greater than 1.2 millimeters. With smaller dimensions, the sheet material of the facade may fall out or the coating may become anodized, which will require its restoration in the future. This is especially true for acrylic glasses, which often bend immediately when installed in the profile. To bend this material to a radius of 1000 millimeters, you need to apply a force of at least 100 kilograms. Therefore, when using acrylic glass, you should understand that after installation they will be under constant tension. Therefore, the profile must be strong enough to withstand such a load.

It should be said that today you can find on sale a ready-made bent profile for facades with a width of up to 2500 millimeters and a radius from 300 to 5000 millimeters.

When choosing a profile, special attention should be paid to products from such manufacturers as Absolut, Komandor, Raumplus, Aristo and others.

Depending on the type of sliding, systems can be of two types:

Hanging mechanisms.
Mechanisms with a lower sliding system.

In the first case, the door hangs on rollers installed in the upper guide. Thus, only the lower part of the sash is fixed. Such systems wear out quite quickly and are considered unreliable. This is mainly due to the fact that the entire load in this case falls on the cabinet.

The second option is best suited for radius structures, namely mechanisms with a lower sliding system. In this case, the door is attached and fixed to the top track. The rollers are installed in the lower guide. This design allows the cabinet to last longer.

It’s worth mentioning the doors of the radius sliding wardrobe. It consists of several elements:

So, the design has vertical side profiles, which, in fact, play the role of handles. They are asymmetrical and symmetrical. With the help of the former, the sash is divided into outer and outer sides. When using symmetrical profiles, doors look the same on both sides.
The design also has upper asymmetrical rollers, with the help of which the door is held in the opening.
To install the rollers and fix the door in the upper profile, the upper frame is used.
The mounting location for the wheels is the lower frame. Thanks to it, the door slides correctly along the guide.
Any door has an internal filling that can be different. For example, glass, mirrors, and wood are used as fillers.
To soften the impact of the door, a seal is attached to the vertical side profile. In addition, it protects the structure from dust.
You also need a door plug that secures the side profiles.
To adjust the slide, you will need adjustment and assembly screws.
In order for the door to be fixed in a certain position, a stopper or positioner is needed.
Chipboard is used as the material for the side walls, roof and door of the radius cabinet. For the back wall, it is allowed to use fiberboard with a thickness of 3 millimeters.

Features and Benefits

Radius sliding wardrobes have an unusual shape, which allows them to be placed in almost any room. This type of furniture will be especially relevant in small rooms because it takes up little space. The side wall of a straight cabinet is at least 60 centimeters wide. In contrast, radius structures may not have side walls. Therefore, where there is no space for a regular wardrobe, you can install a radius wardrobe. Reviews about such furniture are mostly positive.

These products can be made in almost any shape. Thanks to the sliding mechanism, this design can be easily “hidden” in a niche. A corner radius wardrobe is most often installed in a small room. However, it does not interfere with movement.

Aluminum profiles are used in the production of such cabinets. It can be lined with more than five hundred types of plastic, each of which has its own color, pattern and texture. In total, up to a thousand different decorative materials can be used in the manufacture of such a cabinet.

Pros and cons of radius sliding doors

Semicircular structures have many positive qualities:

Suitable for both residential and commercial properties. They fit perfectly into home furnishings and into the interior of a hotel or office.
They can give the interior originality and uniqueness. Door partitions made according to individual designs may not have an exact copy.
Due to the high price, customers do not save on finishing. For this purpose, only high-quality materials are selected. These include valuable wood, veneer, and leather.
Suitable for apartments designed according to the teachings of Feng Shui. According to his laws, there should be no sharp corners or clear lines in the house. Eastern culture requires harmony. Thanks to the wide variety of finishes, it is easy to create a design that is close to the East.
It is successfully used in zoning when it is necessary to build in a wardrobe, separate a dining area or a bathroom.
In small apartments, sliding interior radius doors visually expand the space.
Glass panels let in a lot of light, which makes the room brighter and more comfortable.

The only negative is the high price. In addition, if the room has standard openings, then redevelopment will have to be done to install radius doors. Sometimes this is not possible due to load-bearing walls and the lengthy procedure for obtaining permission.

Necessary fittings and components

The main feature of all sliding wardrobes is their sliding system, which is made of steel or aluminum profiles.

Important! Experts recommend using an aluminum profile for radius structures, since its quality is better than steel.

As for the thickness of the profile, it should be no more than 1.2 millimeters.

Important! If the thickness of the profile is less than the above parameter, in this case there is a risk of anodizing the coating or falling out of the sheet façade of the material.

You should also always remember that after installation, the glass will be under constant tension; accordingly, the profile must be selected quite strong so that it is able to withstand such a load.

Important! Today you can find a ready-made bent profile with a width of up to 2500 millimeters and a radius in the range from 300 to 5000 millimeters.

In addition, before making a curved door for a cabinet, it is very important to select sliding systems. In radius structures they can be of two types:

Hanging mechanisms. In this case, the door is suspended on rollers, which are installed in the upper guide; accordingly, only the lower part of the sash is fixed.

Important! Designs with a hanging mechanism are considered unreliable and of poor quality, since the main load falls exclusively on the cabinet itself.

Mechanisms with a sliding system located at the bottom. In this case, the door is fixed on the upper guide, and the sliding rollers are installed at the bottom. This design is more reliable and significantly increases the service life of the cabinet.

Due to its original and very non-standard shape, we will pay more attention to the door of a radius sliding wardrobe, which consists of several elements at once:

Side vertical profiles that act as handles. They can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. The first ones look the same on both sides, and the second ones divide the sash into outer and outer sides.
Upper asymmetrical rollers. With their help, the door is held in the opening.
Top frame. It is necessary for fixing the rollers and installing the door in the upper opening.
The bottom frame is where the wheels are attached. In addition, it ensures smooth sliding of the door along the guide.
Filling. It can be completely different, depending on your taste preferences. Most often, glass, wood, and mirrors are used for these purposes.
Seal. It protects the structure from dust and also softens the impact of the door when closing it.
Door stopper. It is designed to fix and secure side profiles.
The adjusting and assembly screws regulate and improve the sliding quality.
A stopper or positioner makes it possible to fix the door in a certain position that is convenient for you.