Glossy cabinets

Glossy furniture is now in trend. It decorates homes and offices around the world. In Soviet times, things with a brilliant and smooth texture were considered a luxury and wealth, because they were not sold on the territory of the Soviet republics and such furniture was brought from abroad. Today the assortment is rich and diverse, stores offer goods of both domestic and foreign production.

There is a number of pieces of furniture that can be found in every house or apartment. One of them is a wardrobe. Make the right choice of the facade is not difficult if you choose the ultimate goal of the interior. It also affects the color, size and other parameters of the product. Further in the article we will talk about glossy cabinets in the interior.

Cabinets with a brilliant, smooth and glossy finish are expressive decorations of many modern styles. For classic decors, this piece of furniture is not suitable.The effect of the reflection of the rays has a positive effect on the visual increase in space and the filling of the room with light. As a rule, cabinets are installed in the bedroom or living room.

Such models are perfectly combined with a glossy floor or ceiling. Furniture with a reflective light coating in bright colors perfectly cope with the role of colorful and spectacular highlights. Do not forget that regardless of the appearance of a closet for clothes and other things should be practical and roomy.

Smooth facades have several advantages compared with standard models of cabinets:

• Spectacular and expressive appearance that attracts attention.
• Gloss works like a mirror. Light spreads around the room, filling it and increasing the space.
• Given the popularity of such models, the modern market offers a huge range of colors, shapes and sizes.
• Smooth surface is easy to clean. The usual wet cleaning will be quite enough.
• Glossy cabinets are chosen to make the design more aesthetic. Special texture can soften hard lines.

In addition to the positive aspects, the furniture in the above design has negative qualities:

• Smooth surface gets dirty quickly. It clearly shows the traces of fingers, water and so on. To make the cabinet look spectacular, it must be wiped often, at least twice a week. If you are looking for a more practical option, it is recommended to choose a facade in bright (red, gold, yellow) or black color.
• The coating is very sensitive to various mechanical damage.

Glossy furniture is not a novelty, but over the course of several seasons its popularity has only increased. Among the huge variety of models there are several of the most common color options.

Soft, light and gentle tones create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation in the room. Furniture in beige color will look great in the bedroom. Regardless of the material, whether it is real wood or MDF, the color of the coating harmonizes perfectly with the dark, bright and soothing shades.Beige glossy wardrobe is the perfect choice for a minimalist interior.

Classic color is widely used in the manufacture of furniture. If black matte products look cumbersome and dark, then thanks to the brilliant texture, such negative factors disappear. A black wardrobe with a glossy surface will look great in a spacious living room, made hi-tech style. Furniture in this color will add decor and chic to the decor. Black models recommend installing on the background of light walls. The effect of contrast will give the interior greater expressiveness. If you are looking for furniture for a child's room or a compact apartment, it is better to abandon the black cabinet.

According to statistics, it is furniture in white that occupies leading positions in popularity ratings. It is suitable for both classic and modern styles. White glossy wardrobe looks stylish and elegant. Models in this color are suitable not only for the living room and bedroom, but also for the children's room and kitchen. Gloss will refresh the interior and make the space visually more voluminous.

Models of glossy cabinets, combining the two colors, look expressive and unusual. Such a product can decorate any area in the house. Designers have compiled a number of the most popular color combinations that are used to design cabinets:

• White and black;
• beige and brown;
• red and white.

Colors can be equivalent or one of the shades to act as a dominant. Models in bright colors are great for decorating a child’s or teenager’s room.

In addition to the color of the product, it is necessary to consider the size and shape. On sale are a variety of options designed for rooms with different functionality:

• For the kitchen is recommended to choose a practical and compact model. Perfectly fit wall or corner cabinets. Such furniture takes up minimal space and looks neat.
• In the hallway is better to put a tall and narrow closet, which will not take up much space.
• Tall models look great in bedrooms, living rooms and halls. If the dimensions of the room allow, you can make a choice in favor of options with hinged doors. In the living room, you can set the corner model,Especially if you need to place a lot of clothes for several seasons.
• Wardrobes with sliding doors are often installed in the bedroom. Their main purpose is to store clothes.

Glossy models of cabinets are not recommended for installation in a room with a shiny, suspended ceiling. Modern designers report that on the basis of one room it is possible to successfully combine furniture with different textures. A tall wardrobe with a reflective facade blends in well with a frosted table or nightstand.

In modern styles, especially when it comes to high-tech, objects with a glossy finish are actively used. Along with the furniture, the floors in the room are covered with a smooth and glossy laminate. Such a duet is quite acceptable and looks spectacular. To emphasize the appearance of the furniture, the cabinets are decorated with glass corners.

The cabinet with a glossy facade can be easily installed in styles. loft, hi-tech, modern, minimalism. The above version of the coating is in perfect harmony with various natural materials, such as wood or stone.

To achieve a glossy effect, special coating materials are used in the production of furniture. It is thanks to them that a smooth and shiny surface is obtained. Each of them has its own specific distinctive properties.

When decorating furniture from MDF, a special film is used. It is applied by vacuum pressing. The result is a smooth coating. This method is the most budget. Cabinets, decorated in this way, have the most affordable price.

It should be noted that the service life of such furniture is small. The film is adversely affected by increased humidity and temperature.

This variant of the coating is created using a special postforming method, during which the plastic is processed by means of high temperature and pressure. Plastic process only the front part.

Such models have a significant drawback. The damage on the surface is practically not restored. Only re-coating will correct this problem. For furniture made of chipboard and MDF glossy plastic is not used. From the positive qualities of such cabinets - they have high wear resistance.

This variant of coating is used most often for cabinets of MDF-plates. The work is carried out in several stages. First, the furniture is painted in a certain color, and then a clear lacquer is applied on the surface in several layers. He creates the necessary effect. This method requires considerable effort. After each layer it is necessary to carry out sanding, priming, polishing, as well as drying. If everything is done correctly, a smooth and shiny finish is obtained.

Buyers who have already bought and installed glossy cabinets in their homes note that the appearance of the room with them has changed significantly. Furniture with such a coating adds an atmosphere of sophistication and expressiveness. In spite of the fact that it is often necessary to care for such cabinets, it only takes a few minutes to do this. Due to its smoothness, the surface is easily cleaned from dust and stains.

An overview of the glossy cabinet, see below.