What are narrow wardrobes for clothes, a review of models
Often furniture for clothes is bulky, not very functional. When a small wardrobe is not suitable for the owners of small apartments, a narrow wardrobe will be an excellent solution, which will serve as an additional storage space, fits well in tight corridors, small rooms.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Standard-sized furniture in a narrow or small room takes up part of the space, making it even smaller. An alternative to furniture walls are sliding wardrobes or pencil cases in a white palette. Narrow cabinets are a popular piece of furniture due to their advantages:
- multifunctionality, individual arrangement of shelves and bar allows you to store not only clothes, but also other items;
- durability, reliability, due to the small size of the narrow shelves do not exert excessive pressure on the supporting structure, which retains functionality for a long period;
- convenience, ergonomics, a variety of sizes and shapes allows you to place furniture anywhere;
- compatibility with other furniture items;
- low price;
- space saving, neat appearance of the room;
- stylish design, the use of different materials and colors make the furniture modern.
Along with the advantages, there are drawbacks to such a cabinet, although there are very few of them:
- unstable in a half-empty state, with the location of heavy objects on the upper shelves;
- not suitable for storing large luggage;
- look bad in the interior of a large room, if they do not make up a set with other cabinet furniture.
Despite its small size, a narrow cabinet can not always be put in the right place. In this case, it is better to order a pencil case according to individual sizes, taking into account the dimensions of the room in the furniture workshop.
Varieties
A cabinet for storing clothes differs from other items of cabinet furniture in a small width with a significant height of the structure. At the same time, it can be placed in any room, including the bathroom or hallway. Furniture has several classifications depending on the function.
By type of construction:
- pencil case (with one door);
- bivalve;
- rack (without doors);
- compartment (sliding doors).
Models with doors may differ in the material of manufacture and decoration. Doors can be deaf, with transparent and opaque show-windows, equipped with mirrors or plastic panels.
By picking are found:
- open shelves;
- closed shelves;
- drawers, mezzanines;
- mini dressing room;
- niche with a barbell;
- combined.
The differences in the design and purpose of the cabinets determine their appearance.Classic models consist of a single section, include one or more components, which allow not only to place clothes on shelves when folded, but also to hang them on hangers.
Materials of manufacture
When choosing a compact cabinet, the material from which it is made plays an important role. The basis of such a product (case and doors in a classic version) is most often made of the following materials:
- wood - a natural massif looks very solid, expensive, furniture of this design is available to few;
- MDF (pressed wood chips) - for the manufacture of frames and shelves;
- Particleboard (chipboard), which is characterized by strength, moisture resistance, accessibility, aesthetics;
- tamburate is a multilayer plate consisting of wood sheets (drywall) and cardboard filler.
For door leaf and furniture lining, designers use:
- artificial or natural white and other color veneer;
- melamine;
- decorative film;
- acrylic plastic, strong, durable, has a variety of shades, including white, combines well with other materials;
- metal;
- glass, a mirror surface, which is coated with a white polymer to protect against fragments;
- rattan is a natural ecological material, does not require special care conditions, lightweight, durable.
As a novelty, furniture manufacturers offer the option of finishing the facade - applying slate paint, which gives it the properties of a whiteboard, where white markers are used. Such furniture can be installed in a children's room without fear of damage.
Shape and size
To date, plate material has almost replaced the heavy and bulky array. The pressed plate meets all safety requirements. The lightweight elastic material lends itself well to processing, which allows furniture makers to give the cabinet a different shape.
A narrow wardrobe is divided into several types:
- linear;
- radial;
- angular;
- trapezoidal;
- modular.
The linear design is optimally simple. This is a traditional rectangular wardrobe, which is placed in the bedroom. Radial pencil case or compartment has a rounded appearance. The angular and trapezoidal designs have recently become a serious competitor to the classics. Such a cabinet fits comfortably into the narrow space of the hallway or a spacious living room. Without taking up much space, it combines several elements. In addition, the corner model can serve as a link in creating a single furniture composition.
In addition to the classic options on the furniture market, modular pencil cases are popular. Being a separate element, such cabinets can be set apart or create a mono-structure by combining and fastening several modules together. Especially advantageous in the interior are white models with dark shades.
The narrow cabinet has several popular sizes, on which the functions of this furniture accessory and its internal content depend. An ordinary wardrobe is 60 cm deep; shelves can be of any size. The shelves of the wardrobe with a depth of 40 cm will be only 30 cm. The design of such a product should accommodate mezzanines, shelves and clothes hangers, which in this case will be end faces. For furniture in the hallway, individual sizes can be selected. A model with a minimum depth of 30-35 cm saves space in a small room, but its functionality will be low, not allowing many things to be placed on shelves or hooks.
Inner space
Having properly planned the filling of the cabinet, you can not only fit in more things, but also spend much less time looking for the right accessory. To properly position things, you need to divide the area inside the case into three zones:
- top, inaccessible - it is best to place seasonal things or objects that are rarely used there (hats, bags, boxes with shoes, pillows);
- the middle one is the most used part of the cabinet, here you can hang clothes, arrange shelves with everyday things, accessories, daily necessities at eye level;
- lower - a place for storing shoes in a large niche, household items, socks, linen - in drawers.
The number of constituent elements will depend on the location and size of the pencil case.
Drawers should roll out completely, but not fall. The drawers with closers slide in smoothly and do not create noise. If you plan to hang only short clothes, you can arrange two rods or fill the space by placing hangers for trousers. The number of vertical compartments in the cabinet should correspond to the number of doors, which will immediately find the right thing. Search can be facilitated by installing a compact lamp inside the compartment.
In the lower part, they often integrate drawers with divisions for underwear, compartments, baskets. The door can also be used - for this, devices for storing scarves, belts, ties are attached to it. If several modules are used in the free part of one of the cases, you can hide the ironing board, iron, vacuum cleaner, clothes dryer with the help of fasteners.
Selection rules
When choosing narrow furniture, it is necessary to take into account such nuances:
- material of manufacture, humidity and temperature difference in the room;
- style and color performance, design and shape of the cabinet;
- product dimensions.
Manufacturers of cabinet furniture meet the requirements of fashion by creating variable models that can fit into the general style of the home, expand the space and highlight the features of the interior. When placing small cabinets in a narrow room or in a small area, you need to consider some rules:
- the material should not contain harmful components, it should be durable and easy to care for;
- the functionality of furniture depends on the quality of fixtures and fittings. Coupes have two ways of attaching the door to the base: a steel frame with rollers or a rail with a fixed roller. The second method is more reliable. The hinges in the swing doors must also be strong;
- the color of the furniture attribute is of great importance, designers are advised to choose one of the three shades of the room (floor, wall, ceiling). This takes into account the lighting and the overall style of the room. Actual for narrow designs is considered light gamut. If it is difficult to choose a shade for the color of the walls, the most appropriate solution is to purchase a white cabinet that will visually increase the size of the room. The use of light doors and a dark case is also quite appropriate;
- I often make glass and mirror doors white or apply a pattern with a floral motif, which allows you to add area.
The narrow cabinets are practical and comfortable. They are easily placed in any room, without taking up much space and remaining functional. The competent organization of space allows you to place a large number of things, and white and other light shades visually expand the space.
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