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Overview of beautiful hinged cabinets, the nuances of choice

Overview of beautiful hinged cabinets, the nuances of choice

It is difficult to imagine housing of a modern person without cabinet furniture for storing clothes, linen, children's toys, books. A beautiful option would be beautiful oar cabinets, which are not only storage systems, but take on a zoning function. The classic type of door can often be found in European interiors or Soviet-style furniture. Cabinets made in retro style become the pride of the owners, provided that the area of ​​the room allows them to be involved.

Features

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 necessary for things.

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

  • doors that open wide open require additional free space. If the room is narrow or you plan to install such a cabinet in the hallway, make sure that when it is open it will not completely block the passage. It is possible that when opening, the doors can touch adjacent objects of interior or walls, thereby damaging both the furniture itself and the finishing materials;
  • the positive side is the ease of rearrangement and transportation of 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 without the involvement of furniture makers
  • a hinged cabinet is a very impressive piece of furniture; when you purchase it, you must consider its combination with other pieces of furniture.

Given the large number of more modern models with sliding doors, the swing type wardrobe has a very affordable price, allowing you to purchase high-quality, roomy cabinet furniture even with a limited budget. A large number of types of materials used in the manufacture, provides ample opportunity for the implementation of design ideas and layout of internal content.

Big cupboard

Integrated design

Material selection

Glossy facade

Living room

Kinds

Despite the fact that the swing type cabinet is familiar, there are several varieties that, due to the configuration, vary greatly in functionality:

  • single-door - the most compact version, it is also a pencil case;
  • two-winged - a classic of the genre. Such a wardrobe can be found in many homes, it is familiar, its designs are trusted. There is a compartment for outerwear and other things;
  • tricuspid - in addition to the compartment for outerwear, it can be equipped with a chest of drawers or lower drawers;
  • four and five-door options - spacious storage systems where a large number of things can be placed - from outerwear to shoes, hats and underwear;
  • hinged cabinets with mezzanines of the Soviet model continue to use special love. They are ideal for storing seasonal items.

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

Two door wardrobe
Two door
Five-door wardrobe
Five-door
4-door swing cabinet
Four-door
Tricuspid cabinet
Three-door
Single door cabinet
Single door

Dimensions and shapes

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

  • most in demand are cabinet furniture in the range of 2-2.5 meters. 3 meters - the height requested less frequently;
  • the width of the swing cabinet begins at 60 cm and can reach a length of 2 meters;
  • optimal depth is 40-60 cm. This is the distance of the outstretched arm of an adult. You can do a wardrobe deeper, but not rationally - it will be difficult to get things located under the wall.

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

Swing cabinet shape Characteristic
Linear It is located along one of the walls. It looks compact, does not conceal the space, even if the length of the entire wall. It can be supplemented with shelves and mezzanines.
Angular Very roomy, but overall. Popular for installation in the bedroom. Small and narrow cabinets are in demand in offices due to their compactness.
Radial Large size, but perceived compact. Compared to the angular version, this one is more elegant due to the convex or concave shapes of the facade.
Wardrobe It can have the shape of a polygon, massive and roomy. It requires space.

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

Line cabinet
Linear
Radius Cabinet
Radius
Corner cupboard
Angular

Color solutions and decor options

Choosing a cabinet, future owners pay attention not only to the configuration and functionality. An important choice is the color of cabinet furniture. The modern materials market provides a wide range of color solutions that will help to 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 - an unlimited choice of color options, up to photo printing.

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

A bulky and dark construction should not be placed 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, light warm shades are often preferred using bright elements in the form of plastic or photo printing. For parents who want to please their children with bright solutions, it is worth remembering that excessively bright colors can negatively affect the children's psyche and overload the nervous system. If we are talking about the color of the closet for the room in which the child is not only learning, but also resting, then give preference to neutral tones.

Spectacular and functional swing cabinets are installed in offices. The rooms where employees can change clothes and leave their outer clothing can be decorated in corporate colors, or the closet can be chosen to match the room so as not to attract attention.Often the only decoration on such a cabinet is a mirror facade, which automatically replaces a growth mirror for employees.

The smallest options for a swing cabinet is a pencil case. It is often installed in small rooms where outer clothing is left. This option is ideal for small hallways or workrooms. Usually it is inconspicuous and does not dazzle with decoration, a mirror and hooks for the bag can be installed on the inside of the door.

In addition to mirrors and photo printing, a lattice panel, decorative finishing techniques - marmorizing, decoupage, can act as a decor. Designers install backlighting from LED strips, which makes the cabinet visually more airy.

Doors and Partitions

Swing doors in wardrobes

Bedroom design

Mirror model

Interior

How to fit into the interior

Important is the purpose of the room where you plan to install the swing cabinet. These criteria will determine the style of acquisition. Its configuration features, model:

  • classic style cabinets are recommended for living rooms, 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 part of the situation, the wardrobe will remain harmonious in the room with a new renovation;
  • for the bedroom will be a suitable option with a large number of shelves for bedding and accessories. It is not customary to store outerwear here, therefore, a wardrobe with an integrated chest of drawers for underwear and accessories may be relevant;
  • in the children's room, the installation of a swing cabinet means a cheerful decoration of the front part. It can be cartoon characters or your favorite fairy tale. In the closet it is necessary to allocate a place not only for clothes, but also for toys or objects necessary for study;
  • hinged cabinets installed in the kitchen can have glazed doors, or decorated with a decorative panel.

There may be several options for harmoniously fitting the cabinet into the interior. Some owners make it a central element. 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 an interconnected theme 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 decoration of the facade and the color scheme, which merges with the environment, turning the cabinet into invisibility.Cabinets with a mirror facade become an original solution. They contribute to better lighting of the room, in addition, the space seems larger, and the room is more comfortable.

How a hinged wardrobe fits into a specific interior must be decided on the basis of the dimensions of cabinet furniture, material, and decoration features. If the interior of the room is eclectic, then you should take care that other elements of the decor are also made in this style.

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