Radius sliding wardrobes - new geometry of the house (20 photos)

Decorating rooms with furniture is an important stage in creating a comfortable environment. An entrance hall or corridor is a small room in which you need to wisely use the free space. Therefore, radius cabinets in the hallway are the best option for arranging furniture. With their help, you can create an attractive geometry, make the room comfortable, and add charm and uniqueness to the interior.

Types of cabinets

Radial (radial) corner wardrobe - is a convex (or concave) structure, which, as a rule, is installed in the corner of the room in order to make maximum use of the free space and not clutter the room.

There are two main types of sliding wardrobes:

1. Hulled (ready).
2. Built-in.

The first type includes ready-made and assembled structures (either according to the customer’s drawings, in which case we are talking about a custom-made cabinet, or at a furniture factory, the classic version). Classic cabinet radius sliding wardrobes have one serious drawback - a clear connection to existing dimensions. That is, you will be guided by the dimensions of the structure, and not by your own preferences.

It’s another matter if the design is custom-made. Here you can already dictate your own rules of the game in terms of the height (h), width and length you need.

A built-in radial wardrobe is generally a dream for a particularly sophisticated customer, since it fits so organically into the overall concept of the interior that it can sometimes take your breath away with delight. Convex or concave curves will smoothly flow from one edge of the room to the other, creating incredible comfort and beauty.

The peculiarity of the built-in design is that it is mounted into an existing niche in the wall, thereby eliminating the need to install additional consumables (for example, the walls, floor and ceiling will be natural components of the cabinet, and ideally, only doors may need to be installed). In addition, when a suspended ceiling is installed in a room, a built-in wardrobe will come in handy more than ever and will organically fit into the overall interior.

Let's take a closer look at what types of radius cabinets are found:

• Convex (curved);
• concave;
• combined;
• oval.

Manufacturing materials

The most common option is MDF cabinets. This is a material made from wood chips. Unlike earlier chipboard, fiberboard and other analogues, MDF uses microchips glued with a special compound. This makes the material flexible. This property allows it to be given any shape during manufacturing.

Types of corner wardrobes, tips for choosing the right furniture

Advantages of MDF:

• flexibility - you can make a rounded cabinet facade from it;
• homogeneity - all the material consists of identical elements, which means there will be no problems with uneven load distribution;
• absorbs dyes well, which allows you to create a large palette of colors to suit every taste;
• safety for health and the environment;
• resistance to deformation - despite the flexibility of the panel, it is impossible to change its shape without special equipment;
• resistance to moisture and splashes - a semicircular cabinet can be safely installed in the kitchen.

The only serious drawback of MDF is its flammability.

A cabinet with a mirror as a facade is the second most common model. Tempered mirror glass is used. It lends itself well to processing and allows you to visually enlarge the space and improve the illumination of the room. Composite materials or plastic are also suitable for the production of curved panels that will become wardrobe doors. They are lightweight, do not burn, and can be made to a given shape. The appearance is as varied as that of MDF panels. A significant drawback is that they are more expensive. But compared to glass, composite materials are cheaper and lighter.

Metals (most often aluminum) are used to strengthen radius corner cabinets. They are used to make stiffening ribs for doors, hinges, and structural parts that need additional strength. Facades are not made entirely of metal - such an appearance rarely suits a cozy home interior.

MDF

With metal profile

With a mirror

Curved

A cabinet bent outward is best suited for rooms such as a hallway or bedroom, since it has more space inside, which means it can accommodate much more things than a concave one.

As a rule, niches that protrude outward look bulky and at first glance eat up a lot of free space in the room, but a radius design installed in a corner, on the contrary, with the right color palette can even visually enlarge it.

In addition, this type is relatively inexpensive compared to other representatives of radial sliding wardrobes.

The structure will successfully accommodate a small dressing room, shelves for various needs, drawers for shoes and much more. In addition, since we are talking about a corner area, a standard hinged wardrobe will hardly fit there, because opening the door will require a little more free space, and this is not always available.

Below are several photos of the described design.

Concave

If you want a more sophisticated room decor, you can round the corners not outward, but inward. In this case, the internal content will suffer, however, the appearance will be quite interesting.

Concave niches are ideal for a living room or children's room. Moreover, they fit so organically into the overall interior of the room that the owner forgets about the presence of the corner where the structure was installed. In addition, a concave cabinet can be installed around the perimeter of the wall.

The main feature of such structures is the complexity of installation, and we recommend not to do this yourself. The best option is to buy a ready-made product in a furniture store, or place an order for assembly according to your drawing, diagram, and the best option is to build the structure by professionals.

/quote/By the way, concave models can connect an L-shaped cabinet./quote/

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Combined

You can even add a little creativity and make (order) a combined type design (wavy radius), when both a curved and concave design will be combined in one radius sliding wardrobe. Yes, the price of such a niche will be much higher than the previously proposed options, but the rich appearance and functionality are worth it.

The combined structure can be placed either along one wall or overlapping the adjacent one, when the curves of the niche smoothly touch the corner, modifying it and creating visually more space in the room.

A combined wardrobe is suitable for both a bedroom and a living room with a children's room.

Corner wardrobes in various rooms

The shape, type of facade and content of radius furniture depend on the purpose of the room in which it will be placed. It is worth considering all the nuances when installing corner furniture in a children's room or hallway. The choice of bending shape can be influenced by the general style of the room, existing furniture, and room layout features. The bend can run along the wall with a ledge and smoothly transition into a corner structure.

Corner furniture for a children's room

A wardrobe for children differs from furniture for other rooms. Here it is better to use semicircular shapes, they are safer than corner ones.

It is important for a child to use things independently and be able to maintain order on their shelves. The size and shape of the closet in the nursery depend on the number of children in the family and their age. The overall design can be complemented by a desk or bookcase.

It is advisable to install rods for hangers with clothes lower than in standard furniture, especially if the children are still small.

Toys can be stored in this cabinet. Bottom wide drawers or mesh baskets are more suitable for them.

It is convenient to use acrylic surfaces and photo printing for the facade. You can choose a picture with a children's theme. It is necessary to take into account the use of only high-quality fittings and fastening elements. The child must be in a safe environment. It is important to select materials that are easy to clean from various contaminants.

Oval

If you have enough space in your apartment or house, you can consider installing a semicircular structure. Depending on your imagination, a semicircle can transform into an oval or even turn into a round cabinet.

The latter option is suitable for really large rooms, as it can take up a lot of space in the room, and installing it near one wall is unlikely to work if you want to use all the space available in the closet.

You can install a semicircular closet in the hallway if you need an economical version of a niche for storing things.

You can design a round wardrobe as a mandatory element of the house (in the form of a column in the middle of the room). The cost of such an installation will be slightly more expensive than the options proposed above, but the appearance will be completely different.

Internal filling

As for the internal space, the apartment owner must foresee in advance what kind of storage area he sees if we are talking about a built-in structure, and carefully study the proposed options for finished products when it comes to a cabinet cabinet.

Size plays a serious role here. When calculating the depth, you should take the length of the owner’s arm as a basis, since it is not worth building a niche with a depth exceeding the length of the arm, otherwise there will be an overuse of free space, and as a result, a lack of it in the room.

Take care of the distribution of internal content in advance, draw up a diagram or plan of what you would like to see inside the radius niche.

The hallway must include an area for outerwear that can be hung on hangers, several small shelves for small items and pull-out cabinets for winter accessories.

In addition, if a girl lives in the apartment, you may need a spacious niche for storing shoes, usually installed in the lower part of the closet.

If we are talking about a bedroom or living room, it makes sense to provide a niche for the TV, however, it is not mounted exactly in the middle of the convex surface, but is installed on one of the sides.

There is a lot of room for creativity in this matter, the main thing is not to overdo it.

What to pay attention to

Is there a universal algorithm for choosing and installing a cabinet? Of course not, each case is individual and requires detailed consideration, however, here are some recommendations for choosing a design for things:

• pay attention to the cabinet material (chipboard, MDF, natural wood, each has its own pros and cons);
• the manufacturer plays an important role (read reviews on the Internet, but approach the process critically; many enterprising businessmen generate positive reviews);
• if you decide to build in a closet, decide on the option for fastening the doors (ceiling doors require reinforcement of the ceiling, and therefore are more expensive, while floor doors are less expensive);
• pay attention to the location of the cabinet in the room (it is advisable that it does not prevent sunlight from penetrating into all corners of the room, otherwise it will visually reduce it);
• It is not recommended to place the cabinet near a radiator or other heating devices.

Decor

Like any other surface, radius cabinets can be decorated, however, the choice of decorative elements is rather scarce, because the material must bend. The material used is:

• plastic (there are more than a hundred decors; you want it to look like natural wood, but you want a matte or plain surface);
• artificial leather (glued to MDF or chipboard);
• varnished wallpaper;
• thin MDF panels;
• photo printing (can only be applied to plastic);
• plexiglass (translucent plastic that looks very beautiful, but is not the most affordable option);
• curved glass (quite expensive, made to order);
• mirror plastic (a mirror is not allowed, this is the only solution).

Correctly selected decor for a radius cabinet will transform and complement any interior. But you should understand that the more complex the decor, the more expensive the cabinet will cost, but for the sake of cheapness, durability may also suffer. For example, photo printing will fade over time, and raised elements may peel off.

Naturally, you shouldn’t rely solely on negative scenarios, but you shouldn’t discount them either.

If you really have a hard time with your imagination, consider the classic - a white radial cabinet. This is a kind of Olivier salad for the New Year's table, traditional and never going out of fashion. Generations change, years fly by, and the white cabinet, like the Olivier salad, is still in fashion today.

So, a radius wardrobe is an excellent option for both small and large apartments, and it will easily fill previously unclaimed corner space.

Colors and decor

Decor options are extremely varied. The most popular is a closet with mirrors, which give you the opportunity to inspect yourself before leaving. And if there are several of them, you can evaluate your appearance from all sides. But it should be remembered that mirrors on round doors will produce distortions, so their main function is to change the appearance of space.

Typical sizes of corner cabinets of different models, non-standard dimensions

You can decorate the facade without a reflective surface. The drawing can be applied in different ways - photo printing, fusing, sandblasting, painting. The choice depends on the interior of the room as a whole. Of course, the design of the closet should be combined with the design of the room. You can depict anything - a landscape, a geometric pattern, a portrait.

Photo printing

Sandblasting

In terms of color and design, the cabinet can be combined with the rest of the furniture, contrast with it, or become a central element of the interior. In any case, you should first draw up a sketch of the entire interior decoration at once. Options for design solutions for various rooms:

1. Light pastel colors visually enlarge the space and create a feeling of light. Suitable for any room - this option is considered universal.
2. Dark tones smooth out excess light, and color accents look good against their background. This corner cabinet is suitable for a spacious room with large windows. Not suitable for small and dark rooms - this will make them even darker.
3. Bright colors create accents. Such a model will definitely attract attention, but it can quickly become familiar and boring to the owner. Suitable for a living room or office, but not for a bedroom.
4. Mirrors enhance lighting and visually enlarge the space. Can be combined with facades of any color.

Light furniture is considered a universal option. However, despite the fact that pure white radius wardrobes look luxurious, without proper care the appearance of the facade can quickly deteriorate. Those who are tired of all kinds of “wooden” colors may like soft blue, pistachio, and cream shades.

Corner compartment models organize space where hinged wardrobes cannot cope with this task. Spaciousness, lack of additional space for opening doors, use of corners are their significant advantages. It is not surprising that this design is gaining more and more popularity, despite its high cost - the radius cabinet is really worth the money.

Light pastel colors visually increase the space

Colored inserts look good against dark shades

Bright colors create accents and attract attention

Mirrors are combined with facades of any color and allow you to visually enlarge the space

Light furniture is considered a universal option for any room