Features of choosing a cabinet for the living room
Since the living room is the largest room in the apartment and can combine a dining room, a second bedroom or an office, the choice of furniture should be approached especially carefully:
- When selecting this furniture element, first of all, take into account its dimensions and the parameters of the room.
- It is desirable that the cabinets be combined with the interior style not only in decor, but also in materials.
- In a small living room, you should not use large models that take up space. It is better to place a narrow cabinet-case, compact mini-structures here, or place hanging products.
- For a small square-shaped room, it is recommended to place the wall cabinets higher, almost under the ceiling.
What kind of cabinet can I use?
The following types of structures are used to decorate the hall.
Modular
Thanks to the possibility of different placement of modules, this model has a more interesting look and is perfect for creating a custom design. The multi-level design of the slide will add special effectiveness, style and uniqueness to the hall.
The photo shows a white modular wardrobe in the interior of a modern living room.
Built-in
It is the most comfortable and optimal solution for small rooms in Khrushchev, since such a product is built into a niche and occupies a minimum of space. To save even more space, such cabinets are sometimes equipped with sliding doors.
Closet
A well-chosen wardrobe can organically complement the interior of even a small room and provide a convenient and spacious enough storage space for the whole family.
The photo shows a wardrobe with mirror inserts in the interior of a small room.
These designs are particularly practical and can have a wide variety of interiors, in the form of shelves, drawers, floor baskets and other fittings. Also, quite often, sliding wardrobes are used as partitions for zoning a room. In this case, the rear wall of the structure is equipped with shelves for photo frames and books, or double-sided models are used.
The photo shows the interior of a living room with a three-door wardrobe with a light glossy facade.
Swing
It is the classic and most familiar option, which can be equipped with shelves or compartments for clothes. Swinging products most often look more massive and take up a sufficient amount of space.
In the photo there is a white swing wardrobe located on the entire wall in the interior of the hall.
Display cabinet
It is a product that has one or more walls made of glass, acrylic or transparent plastic. Display cases provide visual storage of items in the form of beautiful dishes, tea sets, porcelain or crystal decor, various souvenirs, figurines and other trinkets that you want to demonstrate and put on public display.
Pencil case
It has a narrow rectangular shape, which makes it especially suitable for small living rooms. This elongated vertical single-door design harmonizes perfectly with other interior elements and allows you to achieve interesting compositional solutions.
The photo shows a living room decorated with cabinets made of wood.
Suspension
Wall-mounted models can be mounted to the very ceiling or located in the center of the wall. Higher wall placement does not interfere with free movement in space, and also allows installation of any other furniture under cabinets.
Combined
Quite often, a closet is combined with a computer desk, this way it is possible not only to organize a comfortable workspace in the living room, but also to make the design of the room more thoughtful and complete. Sometimes combined models can hide a small sofa or even a bed behind the doors.
Selecting a wardrobe
If you are the owner of a fairly large house and your plans for the near future include buying a large wardrobe, then when purchasing it, pay attention to the following tips from famous designers.
Prefer a large wardrobe size. Every year the number of family members increases - the birth of a child, relatives moving, and the space for things becomes less and less. You will thank yourself in the future.
Multifunctional walls and floors - in the case of a large built-in wardrobe, a wall cabinet, act as fastening components. Don’t forget that the walls and floor must be level, otherwise the cabinet will stand tilted and fall over time.
Also, exclude finishing with plasterboard and similar materials - the walls will crack under the weight of the attached load.
Method of opening cabinet doors. A closet located in the hallway, bedroom or living room must be equipped with doors with a frame. This type of door moves along a groove, sometimes the roller slips out and falls out. Therefore, this door mechanism is not considered reliable or of high quality.
If you decide to buy a large wardrobe, then give preference to a stronger system - a monorail. Even though such a design will cost more, as they say: “The miser pays twice.” If you buy a cheap option, you risk constantly spending money on its repair.
Aluminum profiles. Such profiles are more reliable than others and more expensive, do not make any sounds, and do not deform. You shouldn’t skimp on material; it’s better to spend once and get first-class products.
Width of the moving part. The door should not exceed 1 m in width. If it is wider, the movement will be worse and slower. Due to frequent use, the sliding door will become loose and lose its properties.
Filling options
Basic options for internal equipment.
Cupboard
A china cabinet or buffet is distinguished by the presence of glass doors behind which festive dinnerware, porcelain, crystal and much more are displayed. This design is especially appropriate if the living room is combined with the dining room. Sometimes these products are combined with a bar with a special compartment for drinks.
The photo shows a china cabinet with decorative multi-colored lighting in the living room interior.
Under TV
Such a multifunctional furniture element is an alternative interior solution that not only has an original design and harmoniously fits into the design of the room, but also at the same time provides an area with a cabinet or chest of drawers for placing a TV device and storage space for things. Such a semi-open cabinet is mainly equipped with additional niches, shelves for related equipment, books, etc.
The photo shows the interior of the living room with a light corner wardrobe equipped with a TV stand.
For clothes
Clothes closed structures are fully formed and belong to cabinet furniture. The simplest option is considered to be a two-door wardrobe, one half of which involves horizontal storage of items on shelves, and the other - vertical placement of items on a rod using hangers.
Bookcases
Shelves or cabinets with books give the room a special atmosphere and create a more serious and slightly austere design.
Cabinets, pantries and more
Arranging a pantry for all those things that do not fit in the personal rooms of household members, in their closets and chests of drawers, is one of the usual and traditional methods of storage. In such cubbyholes you can put everything that you would not want to display in open racks and shelves, everything that does not make sense to store near your bed or in the hallway.
When installing window seating, be sure to make efficient use of the space under the seats. Using the simple principle of a box with a removable lid, you can add storage systems to your home or apartment.
Cabinet sizes and shapes
For a spacious hall, quite spacious, long three-leaf or larger wall-length structures are often preferred. This model can replace a wardrobe and easily provide storage space for clothes, bedding, books, dishes and other wide variety of items.
Also, to maintain order in the room, tall cabinets are used, which perfectly accommodate a huge variety of things necessary in everyday life. In small living rooms, corner models of a semicircular, trapezoidal or triangular shape would be appropriate. They make the best use of free space, add style to the interior and eliminate bulkiness.
The photo shows a tall wardrobe up to the ceiling in the interior of a small living room.
Radius oval products with smooth lines and a convex or concave shape look very original. Such rounded cabinets can occupy a corner in the room or be located along the wall. They easily follow the curves of the room and are perfect for decorating a non-standard layout.
Living room with a full-wall wardrobe in the interior - photo
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The variety of modern furniture allows you to choose exactly the type of full-wall complex that will suit you in design, functionality and size.
Designs with chests of drawers, pencil cases, shelves for a TV, cabinet sets or built-in ones, which will become not only a convenient location for all things, but also a stylish highlight in the interior. Drywall sheets - catalog with prices.
Color spectrum
In a small room, cabinets are mainly found in pastel shades, such as sand, gray, beige, milky or white. Models made in light colors do not visually overload or weigh down the space, giving it lightness and freedom.
To create an unusual, bright and extravagant design, choose designs in bright and rich colors, for example, blue, yellow, green, blue, coral, lilac, pink, lemon or any other.
The photo shows the interior of a loft-style living room, decorated with an open yellow wardrobe.
To give the atmosphere a special harmony and clarity of lines, use products with facades in black or a dark shade of wenge. Such furniture looks truly luxurious and adds a certain conservatism and respectability to the interior.
Examples of location in the hall
Most popular accommodation options:
- In the corner. By installing a cabinet with such a specific configuration, it is possible to rationally use a corner in the room and significantly save usable space in it, which is especially appropriate for small rooms.
- The entire wall. A solid structure located along the entire wall is a fairly practical and simple way to store a large number of things.
- Around the doorway. This furniture set with a mezzanine practically merges with the doorway, has a very original appearance, excellent spaciousness and undoubtedly becomes the main interior decoration.
- Around the window. It is an indispensable solution that allows you to unload the room, give it comfort, coziness and order. In addition, cabinets around the window provide the opportunity to convert the space under the window opening into a desk, desk or cozy sofa.
- Into the niche. This arrangement is used most often. Cabinets that fully match the depth and configuration of the niche fit perfectly into the recess and save free space in the room.
The photo shows a hinged TV cabinet located on the entire wall in the living room interior.
If there is a fireplace in the living room, cabinets can be installed on the wall adjacent to it. In this case, it is important that the furniture does not stand out too much from the general background, but only complements the interior concept.
The photo shows a window opening in a small living room, surrounded by bookcases.
Also, similar products are often used for zoning a room in a one-room apartment. A tall structure installed in the right place will help divide the space into several functional areas.
Wardrobe-wall in the living room
The living room is the face of your home. The massive part of this room will be a wardrobe covering the entire wall. An exquisite facade, decorative design, high-quality construction, a style that fits into the overall interior of the apartment - the presence of these factors will describe you as an owner with good taste. Therefore, do not skimp on money, time, effort.
Apart from decorative functions, a closet in the living room must fulfill the following obligations:
- To be a wardrobe (to store clothes).
- Have a compartment for a TV, shelves for books.
- Contain household items.
In what part of the living room should I place it? It is better to place built-in furniture along the wall (cabinet-wall), in a corner, or niche. A regular sliding wardrobe has fewer requirements and is easy to transport and carry from one place to another than its built-in type.
It must be remembered that all components must be symmetrical (the location of drawers and shelves on the same level), the number of doors, mirrors, fittings and fasteners must correspond to the instructions.
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Make sure that the closet matches the interior of the guest room as much as possible. In order for the closet to look like a natural interior detail you need:
Place from corner to corner, mount in a niche. The cabinet will look like a slightly protruding wall, which will help it not stand out from the general background.
High cabinet type. The ceiling-mounted model will help enhance the camouflage effect. The border between the ceiling and the closet can be closed with the help of ceiling moldings, which are used to decorate the rest of the walls of the room.
Choose to match the walls. To make the cabinet less flashy, the color of the doors and facade should be combined with the shade of the walls. If the cabinet is made to order, the doors can be made in any color and shade. The facade can be covered with vinyl wallpaper, the main thing is that it matches the decor of the room.
Mirror cabinet. Mirrors visually expand the space. A solid mirrored door will perfectly disguise the presence of a wardrobe. Due to the reflection of light rays, the room is better illuminated. Disadvantages - frequent washing with special care products for mirror surfaces, fingerprints spoil the entire impression and give the room a sloppy appearance.
Conclusion: the purchase of a large sliding wardrobe, built-in, corner wardrobe must be approached responsibly. The harmony of the interior depends on the correct choice. Never skimp on the design, material and components of this type of furniture, then it will serve you for a long time.
Photos of the living room in various styles
For classical and neoclassical styles, the traditional solution is rectangular structures made of natural wood in restrained shades. To decorate facades, mirrors, various glass inserts, and carved and forged decor are used.
Minimalism involves the use of more strict and laconic models that have solid doors with a plain and smooth matte surface.
The photo shows a small Scandinavian-style living room with a matte gray wardrobe.
High-tech, characterized by products with facades coated with lacobel or doors decorated with chrome elements, mirrors, glass, plastic or even leather inserts.
For a cozy and bright Provence, cabinets in pastel colors, decorated with floral patterns, sandblasting and photo printing, are especially suitable, and for rustic country, products made from wood with an aging effect will be appropriate.
The photo shows a compartment paneled wardrobe with a mirror in the interior of a living room in the Provence style.
In modern style, there are often cabinets that are distinguished by a laconic structure, hidden fittings and doors with a smooth surface. Models with plastic and laminated glossy facades are fully consistent with the trends in this direction.
A selection of photos of a wardrobe in the interior of the hall
In the manufacture of cabinets, both natural and artificial materials are used. The most popular are wooden structures, less expensive, but at the same time, products made from chipboard are considered quite relevant. Combined models are also often used in the living room interior.
To decorate facades, exotic and original decor from bamboo, rattan, natural or artificial leather is sometimes used, and mirror elements are also chosen as inserts, visually enlarging the room and adding additional light to it.
The photo shows the interior of the living room with a stacked bookcase located under the stairs.
Living Room Design Ideas
Antique products with an aged appearance look very original. Sometimes these cabinets are decorated with moldings, trims and other elements. No less beautiful designs have designs with glass or mirror doors, which can be decorated using sandblasting or stained glass designs.
The photo shows a wardrobe with a mirrored front in the interior of the living room.
Also on the facades there is often photo printing, which is a modest pattern or a full-fledged large image. An excellent decor is a variety of interesting fittings that give the furniture a unique accent.
Bar, showcase and other models with decorative lighting have a particularly unusual look. They not only attract attention, but also highlight objects located behind the glass, adding shine and glare from LED bulbs.
What should you pay attention to when buying a large wardrobe?
If, looking at the photo of a large cabinet, you understand that it meets all your ideas and requirements, do not rush to buy or order it. Moreover, if we are talking about online stores. In order not to run into scammers, purchase things only from trusted places, then the goods will arrive in good quality and on time.
When shopping at furniture stores or cabinet sales, check the integrity of the entire structure. In expensive stores, ask to see a certificate from the manufacturer; if there is no certificate, choose another place to buy.
Having chosen a store, check the quality of the material, fittings, and the neatness of the product. Poor-quality furniture gives itself away by its cheap appearance (unprocessed and defective material, poorly nailed back wall). If the furniture is made well, nothing “loops”, take a look at its cost. For quality furniture, the manufacturer will never ask for a low price.
