Among the variety of types of designs of wardrobes, it is not so easy to choose the one that is right for you, because each of us has our own requirements for the storage system that we want to see in our home. You just need to decide – what exactly we will keep in the closet, and how much space for this we can allocate.
Types of wardrobes designs
Structurally, wardrobes are divided into two large groups: cabinet and built-in. Consider the pros of both systems.
Case
Such a cabinet has its own case, inside which storage systems are located. This is a separate piece of furniture, if the need arises, it can be rearranged to another place in the room, and even taken out to another room. It has its own “walls”, “floor” and “ceiling”, from the front part – sliding doors, like in a compartment.
Pros: This type of sliding wardrobes is mobile, that is, you can move it, if you have started a renovation, take it with you to a new apartment. Things in such a closet will not come into contact with the walls, and, accordingly, increase their wear..
Built-in
Internal filling – a variety of storage systems, drawers, bars, baskets, etc. – is mounted on special holders attached to the walls in a special niche. Either niches already available in the apartment are used, or they are built specifically for the wardrobe. It may have no walls, no floor, no ceiling, or they may be partial.
Pros: Sliding wardrobes come in different sizes and capacities, but all other things being equal, a built-in wardrobe will be more spacious than a cabinet wardrobe, although they will occupy the same space. The volume that the walls, partitions, stationary shelves occupy in the body structure is given in the built-in closet for storing things. The only thing that takes away useful volume from such a cabinet is sliding doors, but they will take exactly the same amount from the cabinet system..
For any type of design of sliding wardrobes, their use is justified: they will not only allow us to significantly save the free area of the apartment and ensure the storage of all necessary things, but, due to the variety of design, will fit into any interior style. At the same time, they can be given the form that is needed in your case..
Types of wardrobes by shape
Both built-in and cabinet-type wardrobes are usually divided according to their shape as follows:
Direct
This is the most popular type of wardrobes. They are suitable for both the bedroom and the hallway, they will look good in both modern and retro interiors. It is enough to have a small part of a straight wall to put such a storage system.
Straight cabinets are divided into the following categories:
- from one wall to another,
- from wall to panel or specially built partition,
- panel to panel,
- partially open,
- with or without mezzanines,
- with combined design of facades.
Corner
A typical situation – the corner of a hallway or room remains empty – it is impossible to put ordinary furniture there, and the usable area “disappears”, and there is nowhere to store the necessary things. In this case, the corner wardrobe will help out, which will allow you to make the most of the usable volume..
Types of corner cabinets:
- L-shaped (angular),
- triangle (diagonal),
- trapezoid,
- five-wall.
Radius
Sliding wardrobes can be not only rectilinear, but also radius – the doors in them have a curved shape and move along guides in the form of a radius. They compare favorably with the rest with an unusual look, and can become an interesting decor element in almost any interior style – the options are limited only by your imagination. They have one, but a significant drawback – a high price, which is associated with the need to manufacture doors and guides for them on a special order in each case..
Types of radius cabinets:
- concave,
- curved,
- round,
- oval,
- asymmetric,
- combined (combining elements of different designs).
