Corner Cabinets

 Corner Cabinets

Choosing furniture in an apartment or house, a person not only seeks to create a unique beautiful interior according to his taste and style, but also thinks about how convenient the selected options will be. There are many options for ready-made cabinets of various shades, decorative features and sizes. However, it is not always in this ocean of proposals that it is easy to choose what is right for you. An excellent option for an individual project of the room will be a corner cabinet, in which, at the request of the customer, all the features of the room where it will be located will be taken into account.

Features and benefits

Corner wardrobe will serve as a stylish interior decoration.In addition, it is very roomy. It will fit clothes (including top), shoes, books, bedding, even small household appliances and an ironing board, for which it is usually difficult to find a place in an apartment.

With such significant advantages, the corner wardrobe does not take up much space, so it is convenient for any room: a small cozy bedroom, a cramped corridor, a spacious hall, or a children's room. Effective use of corner cabinets and offices: with a small amount of occupied space is guaranteed high ergonomics.

The undeniable advantage of a corner cabinet will be the possibility of embedding it in non-standard rooms. With the help of the original design, you can perfectly mask the ugly technical details (pipes, wiring). This furniture is a very convenient option.

As with the choice of any furniture, while searching for options for a corner cabinet, you should be aware of the quality of the materials used in the manufacture: expensive solid wood products or cheaper models of MDF. Fittings are also important: comfortable furniture hinges, reliable guides, durable furniture mechanisms.After all, a large comfortable wardrobe is chosen not for one season. From that, how competently it will be executed, furniture service life directly depends.

Choosing the appropriate option, you need to take into account a variety of nuances. Contact only reliable companies that have won the trust of consumers. So you can avoid unpleasant surprises. You will not be disappointed in the choice made.

Materials

Such furniture is made from the following materials:

  • solid wood;
  • MDF;
  • Chipboard.

If an array of wood is chosen as the material for the manufacture of the cabinet, you can be sure that such furniture will last a very long time. The high cost of wood products is explained not only by its durability and strength, but also by environmental safety. Oak set can be passed from generation to generation, such furniture demonstrates the high status of the owner and his good taste.

Corner oak wardrobe fits in any interior. Natural expensive furniture will decorate any room: living room, study, bedroom and other rooms. Over the years, it not only does not lose its external qualities, but it only gets better.

More affordable, but not very cheap products are made of MDF (plates of high-temperature compressed sawdust), various colors and textures are available to consumers. MDF boards are moisture resistant and environmentally friendly. In addition, they are durable and have an aesthetic appearance.

Furniture modules made of chipboard (slab of sawdust or shavings, pressed and glued with resin) are not so expensive, they are durable and moisture resistant. However, not too high environmental properties do not allow to put cabinets from particleboard in children's rooms. The appearance of the facade in this case can only be modest, restrained, concise.

For decorative decoration of doors and facades are used:

  • glass;
  • mirror;
  • stained glass windows;
  • leather;
  • photo printing.

Glass inserts will give furniture a touch of vintage, which is again in fashion and is a popular trend in the world of interior. A cabinet with glass doors has an undoubted advantage over the usual one - the contents of such a locker are always visible, even with the door closed. Therefore, the decoration of the interior becomes more interesting and “alive”.

Glass corner cabinet fits perfectly into your home library. Thanks to a cabinet with glass doors, the room for book lovers will seem more spacious and cozy. Books stored behind glass are not subject to negative environmental influences, dust, or dirt. Yellowed pages and shabby binding - problems that will not be if you make a choice in favor of such a cabinet.

Since Soviet times, the fashion for using glass inserts in cupboards has been delayed. However, instead of heavy buffets, sideboards and secretaries, lighter and more stylish models are now used.

A visual increase in space can be achieved through the use of a reflective mirror effect. The dark room will become much brighter if the sun rays are reflected in the mirror facade. It is very convenient to evaluate your appearance in a convenient large mirror. With the help of a mirror, you can also focus on the objects in front of him: stylish statuettes or futuristic paintings.

To make the facade of furniture exclusive, a mirror or glass can be decorated with sandblasting.This is an ultra-modern method that allows to realize the most unimaginable ornament. Fine-grained natural sand is applied to the surface with high pressure, and this is how the conceived pattern is obtained.

A variety of decorative design of the facade of the cabinet is stained glass - a mosaic of colored glass. If sample patterns of decoration are tired, I want to create a sophisticated and exclusive design, then stained glass is just what you need. It can be applied on laminated chipboard material or on glass. In the manufacture of stained glass used high-strength profiles and glass of the most premium brands. A picture of multi-colored glasses will give your home a charm, emphasize the style and taste of the host.

The aristocratic and natural leather used for the décor of the closet will create a calm and sublime setting in a classic interior. Finishing genuine or artificial leather is a good option for bedrooms, living rooms, hallways. Leather design elements can create a homely atmosphere, business mood, exquisite originality of ethnic style - depending on the designer's ideas.

The main focus of the interior can be a closet with a photo print on the doors. Freedom to choose photos, drawings or paintings will help you create your own masterpiece. The storage system can be entered in any design of the room. Truly fantastic is the finishing of a 3D photo print, with which you can not only liven up a room, but also surprise, impress guests, diversify your leisure time.

Kinds

By type of configuration, corner cabinets are divided into:

  • triangular;
  • five-wall;
  • L-shaped;
  • trapezoidal;
  • semicircular.

Triangular and five-wall models of corner cabinets will perfectly fit into a spacious room with symmetrical corners.

In triangular corner cabinets there are no side walls. There are only two rear ones that form a closed triangle (together with sliding doors).

For a small room where you need to save a few meters, a trapezoid or L-shaped wardrobe is well suited.

Trapezoid closet is installed in the corner, it occupies part of the room. If this design seems cumbersome to you, think about how many things you can fit there. The problem of storing various necessary details in the presence of such a cabinet will be solved.

The L-shaped closet is ideal for elongated narrow spaces.Saving space with a large capacity speaks in favor of choosing such a piece of furniture.

A semi-circular or radial cupboard is not so popular in typical standard apartments, although such a design can be a highlight of the room due to its unusual appearance.

The design of the corner cabinet can be supplemented with open side shelves for stylish decor elements.

By type of installation, the corner cabinet can be:

  • hull (standing separately);
  • inline.

Cabinet design assumes a full-fledged closet - with the usual back walls and partitions, only with the corner. Such a cabinet is more mobile, if desired it can be moved. Such furniture is made in factories (according to a standard template).

Built-in wardrobes are made to order, according to individual designs and sizes. The roof for them is the ceiling, the bottom is the floor, and the internal filling in the form of shelves is installed between the opposite walls. Front doors are decorated in such a way that they are a stylish addition to the room.

Often, corner designs perform the function of dressing rooms. In this case, you must especially carefully consider the content: the number of shelves, drawers.In the internal structure of the wardrobe it is convenient to use sections with bars, the levels should be different. When choosing the "stuffing" for the cabinet, you need to take care of the quality of the brackets, fixings, rods. They must withstand the weight of things without harming them.

The corner cabinet inside can be divided into sections - according to the number of doors. Designs with two doors are very popular. The correct double case will fit into any room - depending on the size.

A classic option for placement inside a two-door cabinet will be a bar with laundry baskets at the bottom (on the right) and several shelves and drawers on the left. For storage of belts, ties above the compartment with boxes you can arrange special attachments. In the construction of a double-wing wardrobe a large compartment on top (mezzanine) is possible. There are many options for the internal structure of the wardrobe.

If the apartment is small-sized, modular structures will help out, the hallmark of which is the presence of angular objects. With their help, you can very impressively draw a living room area.In addition to the cabinet, modular systems usually include wall-mounted shelves, shelves and TV cabinets. A good "companion" for a corner cabinet can serve as a chest of drawers - roomy and comfortable. He can play the role of thumbs for the TV.

It is necessary to understand the features of the doors of the corner cabinet, they can be:

  • swing;
  • sliding;
  • folding.

Everything is clear with hinged doors: this is the standard classic version. The usual doors will be appropriate in any interior, reliability and simplicity of construction have been tested by many generations. For the smooth opening of such doors it is necessary to provide free space in front.

More modern models of cabinets are made with sliding doors. For rooms of modest size this is a real find: the door moves along the guide, without requiring free space in front of the facade. The only thing where compartment doors will look out of place is classic interiors.

A special opening mechanism is used in folding doors. They consist of several identical sections, which, when opened, are folded with an accordion.The door-accordion will save space when opening and provide free access to the contents of the cabinet.

Dimensions

The undoubted advantage of a large corner cabinet is its capacity. If there is no need for free space, then the choice is obvious. In any room you can choose interestingly decorated facade of the corner cabinet, which will emphasize the individual style, features of the room.

A narrow corner cabinet is suitable for modest-sized rooms. This is, for example, the perfect solution for the corridor. The capacity of such a cabinet depends on the internal filling. Proper location of the rods, a large number of boxes will help to realize the need for storing and sorting a large number of things.

Popular color options

The choice of color of the cabinet is an important factor for the buyer. It is necessary to make a choice in favor of those colors that predominate in this interior, so that the furniture does not look bulky. Light models of cabinets with mirror inserts on the facade or using glossy elements will help to visually enlarge the space.

Black cabinets look quite unusual and stylish.The popular color of wenge looks elegant and luxurious. However, the abuse of dark shades in the interior is fraught with excessive despondency. A good option to finish the facade of the cabinet can be a combination of light and dark textures, mirror or glass inserts.

Bright colors are appropriate for children. The use of blue shades in the decoration of the cabinet will give the room a sense of calm and coolness. Pink color symbolizes comfort and tenderness. Joy and playfulness of the room will give a yellow color, you can use its different shades.

How to pick up?

Sometimes it's not so easy to decide which cabinet to give preference to. To facilitate the selection, it is necessary to consider simple rules:

  • In a small room It is recommended to order the built-in model of the cabinet. It will significantly save space. The indisputable advantage of custom-made furniture is the possibility of choosing: color and size, filling, materials, type of doors, the use of decorative elements.

The downside is that making custom furniture will cost more. Enforcing all your ideas into reality also takes a fair amount of time. It should also be remembered about the low moisture resistance of built-in cabinets.

  • A ready-made cabinet or modular system can be purchased without a long wait. In this case, it is important to have sufficient free space. With a large selection on the market of furniture products to choose the appropriate option. in a spacious room or living room not difficult.

Interesting design solutions

To occupy rarely used corners, to save free space, at the same time corner cabinets are called to become a stylish continuation of the interior.

An unusual design solution for interior design, designed to optimize the working space, will be a wardrobe with a desk. It can be conveniently placed in a small room, without neglecting the overall aesthetic appearance of the room. An original idea would be to use a cabinet with a table built into it. This is not only very convenient, but also practical - the creative mess is not visible to guests when the door is closed.

Modern original design of the room can be supplemented with an asymmetrical corner wardrobe. To assemble such furniture can be on the left or on the right side, depending on the location in the room - and given the convenience of use.It is assumed that one shoulder of the cabinet, located along the left wall, may be longer than the other shoulder, located along the other wall.

Corner wardrobe will fit into a classic design. In this case, it is better to use designs with hinged doors. Facades made in the colors of natural wood will look aristocratic and sophisticated. Decorated with glass inserts or stained glass - this piece of furniture will be an amazing addition.

The calm color range of furniture distinguishes the style of Provence. A wardrobe in a room decorated in a rustic style should not be too elegant so as not to disturb the general harmony and simplicity. Ideal would look white or light (with the effect of aging) corner cabinet. You can not think about the decorative decoration of the facade.

The center of attention will be the round wardrobe. Expensive, but functional and convenient - it is able to streamline and “ennoble” the appearance of offices, entrance areas, corridors, as well as bedrooms, children's rooms and other rooms in the house.

Manufacturers Overview

It is worth considering some customer reviews about furniture manufacturers:

  • "Lerom". Inexpensive, but quality furniture.Design, the choice of modifications, the ability to combine various elements of furniture are the advantages of cabinets from this company.
  • "Shatura". Buyers praise the individual design of furniture (for any premises) - along with high quality products. Beautiful and stylish, comfortable and relatively inexpensive furniture pleases most consumers.
  • "Centaur". On the Internet, there are sharply negative reviews about this furniture manufacturer. The quality and safety of the materials used are questionable. However, on the official website, such an opinion is refuted by a lot of messages from grateful clients praising the design, quality and high level of service.
  • Komandor. About this manufacturer usually leave good reviews. Consumers praise the stylish design, good quality products. However, many disappointing production time. Service and maintenance also leaves much to be desired. The price can be called the appropriate quality.

Beautiful examples in the interior

  1. A stylish corner cabinet made in natural wood shade complements the interior of an office or study, creating an atmosphere of calm, reliability and confidence.
  2. Proper use of photo printing gives the usual bedroom a fascinating, exciting look.
  3. Inimitable radial cupboard will highlight the luxurious taste of the owner of the room.
  4. One of the main advantages of corner cabinets is the rational organization of space.
  5. The stylish trapezoidal locker not only perfectly organizes the storage of things in the hallway, but also occupies only the previously useless corner.

More examples of corner cabinets can be viewed in the video below.

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