Cabinets in the living room

Choosing furniture for the living room is not an easy task. The whole family gathers in this room, guests are welcomed there, and it can also serve as a library or study at the same time if the apartment is small. Therefore, living room cabinets also combine many functions: they have a place for clothes, a compartment for festive services and an open bookshelf - it all depends on what the owners need.

Usually the furniture in each room has a specific purpose, for example, in the bedroom you can find a wardrobe, but it is unlikely there will be a buffet with dishes. From the living room everything is different because of its specificity. Most people can not boast of huge mansions or apartments, so one room combines several functions. Since the living room is the largest room in the apartment, it can be at the same time a dining room, a second bedroom, a place for children's games, and an office.This affects the choice of furniture.

It is for this reason that wall-cabinets are so popular because they have a compartment for clothes, where you can put hangers with suits, closed shelves, drawers, open shelves and glazed compartments. However, more modern models have replaced the wall-models - modular, corner, wardrobes. Such diversity allows you to make the interior design more interesting not at the expense of functionality.

If there are no difficulties with the storage of things and the hall is used only as a place to relax, then you can get by with a minimal set of furniture. Several simple small cabinets, open shelves - such solutions are often used in the design of modern apartments.

All modern models of cabinets can be divided into case and built-in. The first option is completely visible, while the second is hiding in a niche, and from the side you can see only the facade.And those and others can be large enough, designed for things of different types, with drawers and individual compartments.

Cabinet furniture is not only classic cabinets. This category also includes popular modular kits that look stylish and modern, including the original systems that are located around the door.

Despite all the diversity, such items have a number of common features:

• visually, they can look quite large, especially if the room does not have a large area, so for a miniature living room you need to carefully select the furniture;
• most models, especially if it’s a classic, can be called standard, so if you want to make the hall more original, then you should consider modular kits or order furniture individually;
• Cabinet cabinets can be suspended or floor.
• If you wish, you can choose furniture in a different style - from classical or historical trends to cutting-edge options. Also, models are often roomy, so if you need to equip a dressing room and pick up a place to store things, this option will do.

Built-in wardrobes - a real salvation for small apartments. Most often they are produced with the expectation of just such premises. Products are built into a niche and do not take up much space, while inside you can find different departments - for storing clothes, other things, tableware, dishes, books and much more. Usually such models are equipped with sliding doors, which also helps to free up space.

Depending on the style of the hall and what function the room performs, the corresponding models of cabinets are also selected:

• classical - The usual version of all with hinged doors. Inside there may be shelves or compartments for clothing. Such cabinets are usually quite large and massive;
• closet different sliding doors, which is convenient and saves space. The doors can be mirrored or with beautiful decor;

• bar necessary for those who appreciate quality alcohol. The inner part is designed in such a way that it was convenient to store bottles with different drinks, as well as sets of glasses and wine glasses;
• cupboard different narrow rectangular shape.This is an option for small rooms;

• buffet Usually it acts as a kitchen cabinet, it stores dishes, tableware, tablecloths, and in the upper part with glass doors there are festive sets. If the living room also serves as a dining room, then a buffet with glass will be entirely appropriate there. Often, such a cabinet is combined with a bar, it has a special compartment for alcohol;
• sideboard - This is a kind of buffet, but such models are usually smaller due to the lack of a niche in the middle, so you can also be considered as options for small living rooms.

• Separately, you can select "Invisible". The peculiarity of these models is that they are completely invisible at first glance. Cabinets are hidden in niches, they are installed in such a way that it is impossible to guess what is hidden behind the door or a secret panel. Often, this option is visually perceived as part of the wall. This way of arranging the premises came from Japan, where they value the free space and instead of the usual cabinet furniture they use hidden niches and all kinds of drawers mounted directly into the walls, floor or ceiling.

Models of any type can be easily found in stores.Some of them are quite famous and popular, for example, cabinets "Sonnet" or "Bordeaux"which differ in a laconic, but rather stylish look. Among the options with glazing can distinguish model Freestyle FR 18 m - A showcase cabinet can be used as a cupboard for dishes and will fit perfectly into a modern interior.

For the manufacture of cabinets are used a variety of materials, so it is easy to find furniture not only for every taste, but also with a suitable cost. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages.

Beautifully and nobly look cabinets from array. They are valued for their luxurious appearance, such an object in itself can be considered a decoration of the living room. Natural wood has a long service life, and a special coating protects it from moisture and pests. However, this material is one of the most expensive, not everyone will afford such an acquisition.

Chipboard or MDF - available replacement natural wood array.These materials are made from wood shavings, producing slabs by pressing, so they weigh much less than solid wood. In this case, the top of the cabinet can be trimmed in various ways, so the appearance of it will be quite decent.

Plastic products also differ in the low price. They are light, not afraid of moisture and fungi, rather durable. However, not in any interior style you can enter a plastic wardrobe, this should be taken into account when choosing.

Glass It gives you the opportunity to get a fully transparent cabinet in which you can set a beautiful service or various souvenirs. It looks unusual and creates a special atmosphere in the interior. The downside is that such a product must be carefully looked after, wipe glass walls, because any divorce or dust on them immediately spoils the whole impression. In addition, this material is more fragile than other options.

A large number of models available in stores allows you to choose furniture of any size. There is a certain rule on this subject - it is not necessary to use bulky closets in small apartments, visually they hide and so small space. If the free space is limited, then you can choose narrow cabinet cases or small low models in combination with wall-mounted ones. It is better to refuse sets of bulky cabinet furniture. The problem of storing things can be solved using wardrobes - they take up less space, but they are quite roomy.

The following parameters are considered standard parameters for cabinets:

• width is 900-2400 mm;
• height is 2500 mm;
• depth is 600 mm.

Since the facade of furniture is often in sight, they usually decorate it.

For this purpose, original design methods are used, giving the cabinets an interesting look:

• the fashion for antiques does not disappear, but such furniture is expensive and requires special treatment, so they often resort to artificial aging, giving the impression that the cabinets have seen more than a dozen years;
• facades are decorated with all sorts of moldings, linings and other elements that are usually made of plastic;
• glass doors can have an original design, a sandblast pattern, and the look in the form of stained glass also looks beautiful;

• classical models, made of solid array, are often decorated with wood carving;
• the facade can also be decorated with a photo print - this modern method allows you to get a closet with a pattern of any type - from modest patterns to a full-fledged large image;
• Original knobs and other accessories that create a peculiar accent can act as a decor.

When choosing a cabinet, a lot depends on the particular room - how big it is, how the interior is designed. Therefore, to find some kind of universal advice is difficult, because everyone has different tastes. However, there are a number of points to remember when buying furniture:

• you need to determine exactly where the cabinet will be located, make all the necessary measurements to figure out what size to count on;
• if the place is non-standard, for example, at a window or near a door, this should be taken into account when choosing a model;
• Before buying, you must carefully check all the elements and mechanisms - handles, hinges, hinges and other details;
• You should pay attention to the modular kits - their components can be placed in different ways, which not only makes the appearance more interesting, but also allows you to decorate a room that has non-standard parameters.

It is important that the wardrobe is combined with the chosen design style, this concerns not only the decor, but also the materials. The tree is better combined with the classical direction, historical styles. Plastic will be appropriate to look, if the design meets the modern fashion. Glass is a versatile option that can be found in both traditional design and in one of the new styles.

Original option for lovers of modern design. Clear strict lines, a combination of dark and light shade, no extra decoration - this set meets all the requirements of minimalism. At the same time, a large floor cabinet is quite roomy, so there will be no problems with the placement of things, given that there is still a TV stand with drawers and hanging cabinets. A successful solution is a corner cabinet, which makes it possible to use space efficiently.

Classic style is always popular. The wall in the hall with an elegant design includes closed and glazed cabinets, TV stand, hanging part. In sum, it gives enough space for various things. The white shade of furniture is one of the currently popular trends.

Very unusual look cabinets with lighting. Such an element of decor not only attracts attention, but also highlights items placed behind the glass. Glassware looks original in combination with bluish highlights from LED lamps. The wall itself is made in a modern style and can be successfully combined with minimalism or the direction of high-tech.

Special attention deserves luxury furniture. It is made from natural solid wood and most often in a classic style. The original element of this wall is a built-in fireplace. Despite the fact that it is electronic, it allows you to recreate the atmosphere of an old mansion.

Cabinets showcases with glazing - this is one of the attributes of the classical style. At the same time, the furniture looks quite modern, so much so that even the TV is successfully combined with it. Beautiful facades in ivory look very elegant. Graceful bends and use of glass make the set not too bulky visually, but at the same time it is quite roomy.

Sliding wardrobe - a popular solution. This stylish model makes an impressive impression through the use of mirrors as a facade decoration.Original and non-standard looks pattern on the mirror surface, which gives the furniture an unusual look. The advantage of this decor is that the mirrors visually increase the room, making it lighter and more spacious.

Modern models often have sliding doors - this option allows you to save space and looks stylish, fitting into the fashionable design directions. The glossy surface creates a peculiar chic, while it is combined with a wooden finish, which looks unusual. There is enough space behind the cabinet doors to put everything you need there.

Beautifully looks completely open wall with bookshelves. It is made in a classic style, so the obvious modern element - the TV - is hidden behind openwork doors. This stylish wardrobe in itself looks like a kind of decoration and is an accent in the interior.

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