Wardrobes

Nowadays, a wardrobe is usually the occupant of a bedroom (sometimes a living room). It's so convenient when all things are collected in one place. And by opening the closet, you can quickly pick up the outfit for a particular occasion.

According to the definition of the Short Encyclopedia of the household, a wardrobe or dress or clothes closet is furniture for storing various types of clothing, including dresses, equipped with doors, drawers, mirrors, and hangers. Some such wardrobe is also called paid or dress, but this is wrong - there are no such words in Russian.

Coats, suits, shirts, dresses, blouses, knitted clothes, underwear, hats, accessories can be stored in the wardrobe. A traditional wardrobe is a wardrobe with two or three hinged doors, behind one of which are drawers and shelves, and behind the other or two others - hung for hangers.

The wardrobe appeared in England in the 18th century and was called the wardrobe. (from the French words "store" and "dress"). It is derived from the clothes used to store the chest. In the medieval castles, the wardrobe was used to call a room specially designated for storing clothes, along the walls of which small cabinets were placed. A wardrobe in the castle at the same time served as a place for dressing, undressing, a barbershop, and a sewing workshop.

In the XIX century and the internal content of the wardrobe close to the modern form. In the linen closet there were compartments for hanging clothes, and a little later the equipment of this piece of furniture was supplemented with a mirror and internal shelves. At the time, wardrobes were made of mahogany, decorated with intricate carvings, and used to decorate polished wood.

Today, the wardrobe is not often used to store clothes in the house, preference is most often given to dressing rooms and wardrobes. Nevertheless, it is the classic version of the wardrobe that can give the interior a certain stylistic coloring.

The wardrobe is the cabinet furniture consisting of several sections intended for storage of clothes.

The wardrobe has deaf side and back walls. From the facade it is equipped with doors. By the number of doors wardrobe can be single-wing, double-wing, three-leaf. There are also huge models with a large number of shutters.

Cabinet doors can be hinged, sliding or folding.

A single-door wardrobe is most often placed in small rooms because it has modest dimensions. This piece of furniture provides only a swing opening. It is also called a travel bag or pencil case. Here they store a minimum set of clothes for every day. It is equipped with a small number of shelves and a bar for hangers.

Standard two-door and three-door cabinets allow you to accommodate a much larger amount of clothing. Opening here can be both swing and sliding. In such a piece of furniture there are many compartments for different types of clothing.There is always a section with shelves and drawers, as well as compartments equipped with a bar, which can run along or across the cabinet. The transverse arrangement allows you to store on the hangers a much larger volume of things. In modern models of dressing cabinets, the rods are equipped with a pantograph system, that is, they move forward and retract, rise and fall.

Sometimes a standard wardrobe can be supplemented with an entresol - an independent furniture module, which is placed on top of a wardrobe. As a rule, such a module is supplied with shelves for storing clothes and bags.

The shape of the wardrobe can be straight and angular. The straight model has a classic rectangular shape. It is placed along a wall or between other pieces of furniture (for example, next to a chest of drawers or a bookcase). The corner model is intended only for installation in the corner of the room. Suitable for both spacious and small rooms, as it saves space.

A very interesting solution is a double-sided wardrobe.which has opening both in front, and behind. This design is used as a kind of partition for space zoning.

When choosing the shade of the wardrobe, you should follow certain rules:

• When creating an interior use no more than three colors. If shades of some color are applied, their number should also be no more than three;
• The color of the wardrobe should be related to the characteristics of the room in which it will be used: purpose, degree of illumination, size, shape. For example, if the cabinet is intended for a hallway, then it is better if it is of light shades (white, beige) in order to visually enlarge the room.
• A wardrobe of calm tones will harmoniously fit into the bedroom interior. Dark wardrobe (black or dark brown) is best suited for a bright room.
• In a room with windows facing the north side, it is better to choose a closet of light wood color;

• If, according to the owners, the wardrobe is central in the room, then first choose a wardrobe, and then pick up materials for wall, ceiling, floor furniture, textiles.If the cabinet, on the contrary, should become a less visible part of the interior, then its color should be close to the color of the walls;
• Choosing the color of the wardrobe should be guided by the general style in which the room is made. If the room is designed in the style of Provence, then in the design of the cabinet should be used the colors characteristic of this direction (white, mint, blue, aged light wood);

• Do not forget that dark tones visually reduce the space, light - expand;
• Very bright colors should be avoided, as they are irritating to the psyche and quickly tire. A deep black wardrobe will also depress the psyche with its unnecessarily mournful look.

Today, the furniture market presents wardrobes of various sizes - from small (narrow or low), designed for small rooms to huge combined cabinets with a large number of compartments.

The main dimensions of the wardrobe:

• The width of the wardrobe depends on the number of shutters and is at least 0.4 m for a single-door wardrobe (so that boxes with shoes fit), optimally at 0.6 m; 1-1.6 m for a double wardrobe; 1.5–2.4 m - for tricuspid.The door width is 0.6-0.8 m.
• The number of doors is determined by the number of sections. The serial models have the following parameters: 2-3 doors and a width of 1-2.4 m. In such a cabinet a sufficient number of things can be placed, which can be placed on the shelves in two rows, and in the storage compartment, the clothes of almost all family members are placed on the weight;

• The standard depth of a classic wardrobe is 0.6 m, but narrower models are also produced (0.45 m). With the usual cabinet depth, the hanger bar is positioned along the back wall, and with a reduced depth, perpendicular to it;
• The height of serial cabinets is 2.2-2.4 m. But low models are also produced - 1.7-1.8 m;

• The distance between the shelves in the wardrobes is: for bed linen 0.35-0.4 m, for casual clothes - 0.3-0.35 m. The height of entresol varies from 0.45-0.5 m;
• The height of the rods: for coats and coats - 1.4-1.5 m, for jackets, jackets, blouses - 0, 8-1 m, for dresses - 1.5-1.6 m;
• The height of the boxes is no more than 1.2 m from the field level for ease of extension and use.

Classic style wardrobes never go out of style.The main directions of the classics are Empire style, baroque, rococo, modern:

• Empire cabinets they have laconic old forms and reserved “imperial” decor. This requires from such furniture high-quality and expensive material, as well as compliance with the surrounding interior. Such furniture is solid, massive, differs in unusual finishing (incrustation, list).

• Baroque - it is always an abundance of elaborate details (stucco, curls, currencies). But in order that the baroque wardrobe does not “overtighten” all the attention in the interior, it is better to choose models that are not too full of details. You can focus on the quality of the material from which the furniture is made, or on the complexity of the color.

• Furniture rococo less pompous, although also filled with details and luxury. But this luxury is less heavy. Rococo cabinets look more airy and light, thanks to a more elegant decor, the predominance of bright colors. Furniture products in this style look great in free spaces that are not overloaded with other furniture.

When choosing a wardrobe in ethnic style (whether it is Provence, Russian style, Japanese, country), you need to carefully consider how this item will fit into the environment, whether it will be in harmony with it. Perhaps after the appearance of such a cabinet, you will have to add some ethnic details (curtains, lamps, bedspreads) to the interior.

Modern wardrobes have a laconic design with a minimum set of decorative elements, a smooth surface of the valves, metal inserts, a wide choice of colors. Such a piece of furniture fits harmoniously into any interior and does not require its serious transformation.

Classic wardrobe is made of solid wood. This is the most reliable and durable material, but the price of such a piece of furniture will be more expensive. Wooden cabinet It has an elegant and luxurious look and is more suitable for interiors in a classic style, Provence style or chalet.

In another price category there are cabinets made of MDF and chipboard. They look quite attractive, are rich in colors and shapes. MDF is compressed and specially processed sawdust of valuable wood species.Thanks to modern technology, the surface of MDF panels can imitate natural wood. Chipboard - it is even cheaper material than MDF, different from him by pressing.

Wardrobe accessories are made of aluminum, stainless steel with a chrome-plated finish.

The antique style wardrobe will perfectly fit into the Empire style interior. Its carved decor perfectly harmonizes with other pieces of furniture.

Mirrored wardrobe made in classic style. Due to the white color, it seems to dissolve in the interior of the bedroom, while remaining its important functional and decorative elements.

Designer wardrobe with mirror inserts combines all the elements of modern and classic design. At the same time, such a cabinet is very roomy and functional.

Hexagon cupboard. Classic. The laconic design hides in itself the increased spaciousness and abundance of accessories for storage of clothes.

Double wardrobe in the style of Provence.Hand painting and wood carving make this wardrobe an independent work of art. Should try. to find for him a decent place in the room.

Corner wardrobe in the style of a French village - a great solution for the interior of a small room. Well, if all the other pieces of furniture and decor will be in the same style.

There are a lot of furniture factories engaged in the production of cabinet furniture accessible to the mass consumer, including wardrobes for clothes. Therefore, it is rather difficult to make a choice in favor of one or another manufacturer.

Most famous in our country is a furniture factory "Shatura Furniture". Its products are distinguished by a diverse style, attractive design, reliability and practicality of the design, long service life and relatively low prices.

In the top lines of the rating of the best domestic furniture production, there are also such companies as “ThreeYa”, “Soyuz-Mebel”, “Furniture of the Black Soil Region”, “Glazovskaya Furniture Factory”. “Vitra”, “Angstrom”, “Dyatkovo”, “Izhmebel”, “Your Day”, “Stella” and others. The wardrobes of these factories are distinguished high level of quality and functionality of models.

If you want to buy a wardrobe of a higher class from an array (cherry or walnut), then you should pay attention to the classic European manufacturerssuch as Ferro Raffaello (Italy) or Panamar (Spain). Modern designer wardrobes are manufactured by Italian factories Cattelan Italia, Meridiani, Lago, ALF, Flou, Calligaris, Riva 1920. Elegant wardrobes are a specialty of Italian Selva, Moda, Giorgio Collection, Gervasoni, Bizotto. And if you need a spacious wardrobe, it is better to choose from models Zanette, Besana, Veneran.

Finnish furniture Niemi, Wermo, Peltola, ISKU also deserves special attention. These are high-quality and ergonomic models of high quality materials.

When choosing a closet for clothes should pay attention to the following points:

• Dimensions. Furniture storage clothes are selected in accordance with the size of the room in which it will be installed. If the bedroom or living room is spacious, then it would be appropriate to have a large, spacious wardrobe. The small size of the room suggests the presence of a small closet that will not “eat up” all the useful space;
• Spaciousness. In the closet should fit as much as possible clothes of different types.For this, shelves, drawers and a hanger bar should be provided;

• Color and style. The wardrobe must be matched in style and color to the interior of the room. If it’s a child’s room for a girl, then the closet can be in a classic, rustic or modern style, in white, beige or pink. For boys, a wardrobe in a modern style, monophonic or with images of their favorite heroes is more suitable. In the living room it would be more appropriate to look classic or modern wardrobe;

• Type of opening. An important detail that you definitely need to pay attention to;

• Material. When choosing a wardrobe, it is better to focus on furniture from better and more environmentally friendly materials (ideally - an array, at least pine), because the health of family members is more expensive than any of the most beautiful furniture;
• Build quality. You should carefully examine the wardrobe and check whether all the elements are well fastened, whether the doors are evenly hung, whether the shelves are well fixed, whether the extension mechanisms work, whether the whole structure is stable

Of great importance is the location. The most convenient option for placing the cabinet is between two walls. So the space of the room is used most efficiently. If the door is located in the center of the short wall, then you can try to install two cabinets on both sides of it. And above the door hang the mezzanine. Get a kind of portal.

For difficult spaces and hallways, a corner wardrobe is well suited. The most widely used method of placing a wardrobe is a wall. This option looks best in large spaces. In small rooms, two identical cabinets will look good, lined up along the wall - on both sides of the sofa or bed.

Wardrobe in the wall in the bedroom. Its size shakes, and the glossy surface of the doors allows you to visually make the room even more spacious.

Wardrobe portal for the bedroom. This placement of the wardrobe allows you to save space and place a large number of things.

Corner wardrobe in the interior of a spacious bedroom looks light and weightless due to the white color and mirrors.

Classic interior with double door wardrobe.Desk, chair, wardrobe, flowerpot for flowers, calling in color in details, make up a single and unique composition

Small bedroom. The combination of dark color of the wardrobe and light color of the walls does not make the room smaller, but looks harmonious and calm.

How to make a wardrobe with your own hands, you will learn from the following video.