Cabinet cases: types and design ideas

Arrangement of any apartment is simply impossible without a functional and compact wardrobe. It is necessary for the careful storage of clothes, bed linen, books and many different things. It often happens that a full-size wardrobe is simply no place to put. In this case, the only correct solution would be to place a wardrobe.

The case-case is a rather peculiar piece of cabinet furniture, in which the height is much greater than the width. In general, this product has modest dimensions. It fits perfectly into the living room or into the corridor, and it can also be put in the children's room, bathroom, and even the kitchen.

Today, narrow cabinets have become very popular. Differing in great height, they have door leafs of different types. The case case acts as an independent piece of furniture or in a combination with other home decoration.Here it is important that the color of the product is combined with the prevailing palette in order to preserve harmony and comfort in the house.

Some small apartments have such small rooms that it is almost impossible to fit even a small wardrobe, and there is such a need. And here comes a wardrobe case. It has such dimensions that it fits even in a small space, and it holds enough things, almost like a big closet.

Compared with other models of cabinets, the case has many advantages:

• Such a column in any case takes up a small amount of square meters; it can even fit in a small-sized room, where the use of a regular cabinet or furniture wall is impossible.
• The ability to place on a small area a significant number of things that appear due to the height of the product, and not the size of its base.Despite the modest dimensions, the narrow model has good spaciousness, sometimes the same amount of things enters the pencil case as in a simple wardrobe.
• Ease of use: the case allows you to solve the issue of compact placement of all necessary items.
• In the presence of glass doors it can act as a display cabinet - an alternative to the classical wall, it is often used to showcase beautiful dishes, antiques and various interesting souvenirs, maybe with a lock.

• A variety of models of closet-case makes it extremely functional, its options are used to accommodate a variety of different-sized items, from small to medium. The case column is convenient for storage of clothes in the curtailed form or placed on hangers.
• Into the interior of the kitchen can easily embed various household appliances. Thanks to the high height, it is possible to build in even a refrigerator. Another option is to embed at the same time many electrical appliances: a microwave oven, a bread maker and a coffee maker.
• Water tightness - the quality necessary during use of a case in a bathroom (it is provided with special processingmaterials).
• Wonderful design, thanks to this quality, any room is given an original and stylish look.

As in any other model, this also has some drawbacks:

• Too narrow and very high floor cupboards can be dangerous to use. If too heavy objects are placed on the upper shelves, the whole structure may be tilted.
• It is not always convenient to store dimensional things in a narrow cabinet model.
• Hanging cabinet-case is not designed for placing large weights in it, especially when mounted on a not very reliable wall.
• The narrow column practically does not fit into the interior of the room with an impressive size.

The range of cabinet cases is huge. Any model can find a suitable application, because for different rooms there are special pieces of furniture with certain qualities.

Narrow cases differ in a huge variety and differ in types:

• open with shelves;
• closed with shelves;
• with drawers;
• mini walk-in closet with coat rack;
• case-showcase with a glass door;
• box for storing discs and discs.

Cabinets-cases significantly differ structurally, they are:

• suspended;
• with a mirror;
• with basket;
• wall;
• corner;
• rotating.

A classic single door cabinet has one section, consisting of one or more structural parts. In addition to the classics, modular pencil cases are also produced, consisting of several elements - from 2 to 4. Another is placed on the floor module, sometimes they are fastened together.

The case case can be wall suspended or floor added. For safe operation, floor models have a small height, since high models have a chance of tipping over. Therefore, it is desirable to attach too high variations to the wall. Suspended models of narrow cabinets are possible any height.

The corner version of the pencil case is the most ergonomic, it promotes the use of all corners in the house, even those that always remain untapped. It is easier to install the floor cabinet than the wall cabinet, but the latter has no legs, which makes cleaning easier.

A narrow wardrobe with glass is purchased in the bedroom. Often, these models are single-leaf, but there is also a double-wardrobe with a bar for clothes. For the bedroom is very appropriate laundry two-door version with a chest of drawers. Practically all models of closet cases are equipped with numerous drawers, various shelves and special laundry baskets.

Furniture of this type is made from different materials. For the production of cabinets, canisters are used:

• Natural wood - environmentally friendly, but expensive material that requires constant care. There are products from an array of breeds such as walnut, beech, alder, sometimes the frame of the wardrobe-case is made of pine.
• MDF. Most often, furniture is made from wood-based panels that have different types of exterior coating. The quality of such slabs is high, practically not inferior to natural wood. For the price, they are much cheaper than solid wood. Using MDF products is much easier, and good care can significantly extend the service life. The facades made of this material look spectacular.

• Chipboard - a similar option, but more budget, different cheaper production of the plates themselves.
• Plastic mainly used in decoration, it is not too durable.
• Metal - quite rarely used, most often for decoration of furniture of a certain style.

The classic cabinet case most often has the following dimensions: height - from 180 to 200 cm, width - from 40 to 60 cm, on average - it is 50 cm wide.

Cabinets-cases are different color solutions.

The choice of product color depends on the purpose and the place where it will be placed:

• In small rooms, light furniture is more appropriate, so for a small kitchen a white pencil case or the color of milky oak will do.
• Dark tones are appropriate for large rooms, and they are also good in a style so popular today as loft. Such shades as black or wenge will look great here.

Sometimes the color scheme helps to smooth out some weak points.For example, a very tall and very narrow cabinet can become visually lower and wider with the help of horizontal inserts of a different shade. Conversely, vertical stripes of contrasting decor will make the product taller. Spectacular color combinations can transform and make any interior stylish and beautiful.

The facades of the cupboards are complemented with various decorative elements. Mirror or glass panels are most often used as decoration. Due to the various finishes, the cabinet can be distinguished by almost any color and various textures, which will contribute to the uniqueness of each product.

Thanks to a wide choice of canisters, it is possible to choose the most suitable type of product. Cases come in completely different sizes, simple and complex, angular or straight, with a door, with glass and many more different modifications. The right advice to choose the right products in this diversity.

It is only necessary to take into account the following rules:

• The appearance of a narrow closet must be chosen in harmony with the style of the interior room.The case must match with the general color scheme, be combined in texture, design with the rest of the furniture.
• It is necessary to carefully measure the space intended for the cabinet. For example, too wide furniture may not fit there.
• The dimensions of the cabinet significantly affect its choice. It is necessary to correctly match the height of the cabinet with the height of the ceiling in the room. If you need to fit a narrow pencil bag into an existing niche or a certain specific space, for example, between two columns, it would be better to order the product according to individual size.
• You also need to know the size of all the furniture that is already in the room in order to correctly find the missing link - a wardrobe. At the same time, its height must be sold in accordance with the height of the whole set, and the depth of the column should be no less than the depth of the entire cabinet furniture, and it is better if it is the same.

• The choice should be made in favor of environmentally friendly natural materials, preferably with a minimum content or without the content of harmful chemistry.
• Quality material will guarantee a long service life of the product.
• It is worth the purchase to ensure the proper quality of the products.It is important to pay special attention to the strength and durability of the materials and fittings used.
• It is necessary to think in advance about the equipment, the presence of different shelves and compartments in a narrow cabinet.

A functionally correctly completed case must include components of three different types:

• retractable laundry basket - it is usually located at the very bottom of the canister;
• two or three boxes for small bath accessories, they occupy the central compartment of this column;
• top shelf or several shelves for storing clean towels.

Particular attention should be paid to the accessories, which always determines the status and durability of each furniture product. The best handles of the cabinet are always made of metal: their service life is longer than that of any other material. The most reliable suppliers of accessories are such countries as Germany, Italy or Sweden.Accessories of these manufacturers are the most reliable and high quality. Before buying, check all doors, fasteners, hinges for strength.

• Room decorated in the style of country music, can be decorated with a wardrobe made of solid wood. On the façade of such a product is placed the decoration by typesetting. Small wooden lacquered handles can also be made of dark metal in combination with hinged doors and square-shaped legs. All together with the natural color of the tree emphasizes the reliability and straightness of this style.
• In the classic living room appropriate cabinet-case, a characteristic feature of which is a curtain rod. The product with two compartments, the lower smaller and larger top. Swing doors create maximum functionality for this furniture.Color solutions can be different and are selected, taking into account the existing palette of the interior. In this style, natural colors look more preferable: wenge, bog oak, beech, walnut. The classic direction is underlined by cast fittings of an interesting shape, which is painted with bronze paint.

• Provence style - This is a column in bright colors, like all furniture made from solid wood. The high cornice is decorated with carvings, the base is also decorated. Model with low curved legs, on the hinged doors - handles, which are distinguished by elegance. All this together emphasizes the lightness and harmony of this southern style.

• In the living room, decorated in minimalism style, there is a tall dark pencil case with transparent glass doors. The discreet design of the concise rectangular shape emphasizes rigor. The case as a display case is expressive due to the internal lighting.

• Modern interior decorate hanging model. Wooden brown cabinets are completely devoid of fittings on the facades. All the features of this model turn the canisters into the central accent of this interior.
• For home library A cabinet with perfectly transparent glass doors, and perhaps an open model of a narrow pencil case with shelves that are located at the same distance from each other, suits the best.

• In the nursery a room can also be equipped with a light cabinet, with open and closed shelves, in which you can put school supplies.
• In the hall a narrow cabinet is placed, which has both open and closed compartments. You can extend the functionality of the furniture by placing hooks on the side of the cabinet. They can hang a bag, an umbrella or outerwear.

For more varieties of cabinet cases for the kitchen, see the following video.