How to choose a wardrobe for a bedroom with hinged doors: options with photos

It’s hard to imagine a modern person’s home without cabinet furniture for storing clothes, linen, children’s toys, and books. An excellent option would be beautiful hinged cabinets, which not only serve as storage systems, but also take on a zoning function. The classic type of doors can often be found in European interiors or Soviet-style furniture. Wardrobes made in retro style become the pride of the owners, provided that the area of ​​the room allows them to be used.

Peculiarities

Despite the abundance of models with sliding doors on the furniture market, swing-type cabinets remain in demand today. They are familiar, convenient, accessible and provide the space needed for things.

What are the characteristic features of this type of cabinet furniture:

• doors that open wide require additional free space. If the room is narrow or you plan to install such a cabinet in the hallway, make sure that when opened it will not completely block the passage. A situation is possible when, when opening, the doors may touch nearby interior items or walls, thereby causing damage to both the cabinet furniture itself and the finishing materials;
• The positive side is the ease of rearranging and transporting such a wardrobe. To change the installation location, the product does not need to be disassembled;
• the simplicity of the door mechanism in the event of a malfunction can easily be repaired independently without the involvement of specialist furniture makers;
• A hinged cabinet is a very impressive piece of furniture; when purchasing it, you need to take into account its combination with other pieces of furniture.

Considering the large number of more modern models with sliding doors, swing-type wardrobes have a very affordable price, allowing you to purchase high-quality, spacious cabinet furniture even on a limited budget. A large number of types of materials used in manufacturing provide ample opportunities for implementing design ideas and planning the internal content.

Designs of hinged cabinets

By design, a cabinet with hinged doors can be framed or built-in.

In the first case, the product is a free-standing piece of furniture, with all the necessary components (side and back walls, bottom, lid, facade). It can be moved around the apartment, and you don’t have to do any design work. Simply select the product of the required size and design.

Disadvantages of such a cabinet:

• occupies a large area;
• capacity is less than that of the built-in type.

In built-in furniture, some elements are replaced by walls, floors and ceilings. This approach allows you to make the most efficient use of the space of the room, especially if there are niches or recesses in it. The cost of the product is slightly lower than that of the previous type. It also has a large capacity and is able to hide the shortcomings of the room.

Weaknesses include: impossibility of rearrangement, strict requirements for site preparation, complex installation.

According to the form of execution, the following models are distinguished:

• straight;
• corner;
• radius.

Products that combine several options are considered combined.

Kinds

Despite the fact that the swing-type cabinet is familiar, there are several varieties, which, thanks to the configuration, differ greatly in functionality:

• single-door – the most compact option, also known as a pencil case;
• double-leaf - a classic of the genre. This type of wardrobe can be found in many homes; it is familiar and its design is trusted. There is a compartment for outerwear and other things;
• tricuspid - in addition to a compartment for outerwear, it can be equipped with a chest of drawers or lower drawers;
• four and five-door options - spacious storage systems that can accommodate a large number of things - from outerwear to shoes, hats and linen;
• Soviet-style hinged wardrobes with mezzanines continue to be especially loved. They are ideal for storing seasonal items.

It must be remembered that size does not always guarantee comfort. The larger the furniture, the more “dead zones” it may have - spaces that are inconvenient to use due to inaccessibility.

Two door

Five-door

Four door

Three-door

Single door

Internal filling

Conventionally, the internal content of any swing wardrobe can be divided into 3 parts:

1. Upper (mezzanine). Designed for storing things and items that are rarely used.
2. Medium (main). These are shelves, rods, crossbars, hangers for accessories, drawers; things that should always be at hand are placed here.
3. Bottom. Designed for shoes.

Basic options for internal filling:

• niches, shelves for shoes;
• pantographs (bars located at the top; you can lower them down using a special handle);
• mounts for ironing board and iron;
• mesh baskets (can be retractable);
• hangers for hangers;
• holders for trousers and skirts (usually retractable);
• hangers for accessories (ties, scarves, stoles, belts);
• boxes;
• shelves.

Advantages of two-door cabinets, internal filling options

There are different combinations of internal filling; it is worth choosing the option that best meets your specific requirements. Of course, it is always more convenient to order individual furniture production. Then you can think about its filling yourself, focusing on your own preferences, and also use hard-to-reach places, for example, under the ceiling.

Dimensions and shapes

Today, most furniture companies offer the production of beautiful custom hinged cabinets. Thus, the product will take into account the dimensions of the room, the height of the ceiling where it is planned to install the cabinet, as well as preferences in color and decor.

• The most in demand are pieces of cabinet furniture with a height of 2-2.5 meters. 3 meters is a height that is requested much less frequently;
• the width of the hinged wardrobe starts from 60 cm and can reach a length of 2 meters;
• the optimal depth is 40-60 cm. This is the distance of an outstretched arm of an adult. It is possible to make the closet deeper, but it is not rational - it will be difficult to get things located under the wall.

The shape of the closet can seriously affect the remaining free space in the room.

It is important to remember that, depending on the configuration, the shape may be advantageous for one room and not fit into another at all. Thus, linear cabinets are considered ideal for elongated rooms, but if the room is narrow, hinged doors will become a disadvantage.

Linear

Radial

Angular

Color solutions and decor options

When choosing a cabinet, future owners pay attention not only to configuration and functionality. The choice of color for cabinet furniture becomes important. The modern materials market provides a wide range of color solutions that will help you choose cabinet furniture for any type of interior:

• natural wood - all shades for a classic interior;
• MDF - imitation of both natural wood and other types of coating;
• plastic – unlimited choice of color options, including photo printing.

When choosing a model in any color scheme, it is worth remembering that such a large-scale piece of furniture will occupy the main place in the room if it is made in bright or dark colors. Therefore, if you do not want your closet to look heavy, give preference to a light-colored model with a mirrored facade and lighting.

You should not place a bulky and dark structure in a small room. The room will visually turn into a cramped and dark closet, and being in this room will be uncomfortable.

For a children's room, preference is often given to light, warm shades with the use of bright elements in the form of plastic or photo printing. For parents who want to please their child with bright solutions, it is worth remembering that excessively bright colors can negatively affect the child’s psyche and overload the nervous system. If we are talking about the color of the cabinet for a room in which the child not only studies, but also relaxes, then give preference to neutral tones.

Spectacular and functional hinged wardrobes are installed in offices. Rooms where employees can change clothes and leave their outerwear can be decorated in corporate colors, or the closet can be chosen to match the tone of the room so as not to attract attention. Often the only decoration of such a cabinet is a mirrored facade, which automatically replaces a full-length mirror for employees.

The smallest version of a swing closet is a pencil case. It is often installed in small rooms where outerwear is left. This option is ideal for small hallways or offices. Usually it is invisible and not full of decoration; a mirror and hooks for a bag can be installed on the inside of the door.

In addition to mirrors and photo printing, lattice panels and decorative finishing techniques - marbling, decoupage - can be used as decor. Designers install lighting from LED strips, which makes the cabinet visually more airy.

Stationary

The walls of the room itself are used as several walls of the closet, since the structure is built into the wall. The advantage of this type is that you can place it in a small room using a niche in the wall.

Each model is made to order, since in each case it is necessary to rely on specific dimensions. The dimensions of the cabinet must be taken in advance, independently, and then sent to the manufacturer.

All functionality, number of shelves, various types of doors, etc. can be thought out independently. If you wish, you can create a full-fledged project with decorative elements and so on.

How to fit into the interior

The purpose of the room where the hinged wardrobe is planned to be installed is also important. It is these criteria that will determine the purchasing style. Its configuration features, model:

• For living rooms, classic-style cabinets are recommended if we are dealing with an apartment of an ordinary family that did not involve a designer to create the interior. Even if you decide to change some of the furnishings, the wardrobe will remain harmonious in a newly renovated room;
• For a bedroom, it would be a suitable option with a large number of shelves for bedding and accessories. It is not customary to store outerwear here, so a dressing room with a built-in chest of drawers for underwear and accessories may be relevant;
• In a children's room, installing a hinged wardrobe means a cheerful design of the front part. These could be cartoon characters or your favorite fairy tale. In the closet it is necessary to allocate space not only for clothes, but also for toys or items necessary for study;
• hinged cabinets installed in the kitchen may have glazed doors, or decorated with decorative panels.

There can be several options for harmoniously fitting a cabinet into the interior. Some owners make it the centerpiece. The cabinet can be made of bright plastic or have an elaborate finish that will attract attention. High-quality photo printing on the facade is popular. In this case, it is logical to use elements with overlapping themes for the interior.

There are cabinets that are inconspicuous at first glance. Moreover, they can be mistaken for an elegant part of the decoration of the room. We are talking about the finishing of the facade and the color scheme, which blends with the surrounding environment, turning the cabinet into an invisible one. An original solution is cabinets with a mirrored facade. They contribute to better lighting of the room, in addition, the space seems larger and the room is more comfortable.

How a swing wardrobe will fit into a specific interior must be decided based on the dimensions of the cabinet furniture, material, and finishing features. If the interior of the room is eclectic, then you should make sure that other furnishings are made in this style.

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