Sliding wardrobes in the hallway: types, rules for selection and installation

Arrangement of the hallway must be given no less attention than the living room, bedroom or kitchen. Fortunately, in furniture showrooms you can find a lot of different furniture, which will find a place in the indicated area. Today we will talk about wardrobes - ideal designs for the hallway.

The hallway must be equipped in such a way that it turns out to be as functional, useful and ergonomic as possible. For this, it is important to select furniture that is optimal in terms of its characteristics. Sliding wardrobes are in great demand nowadays. These types of storage systems are superior to classic wardrobes by the presence of sliding doors. In a small hallway, swing doors may not be the most convenient, but sliding doors will be just right.

Today, sliding wardrobes are on sale, in which the interior space fully meets all the basic requirements of consumers. Such furniture usually has a separate compartment for outerwear. It has a considerable size and is two-section, so that even more things can be placed there.

Buyers are pleased with the shelves for shoes, provided in the design of such cabinets. The mezzanine, which provides the opportunity to store various things that households rarely use, also turns out to be very useful as part of the described furniture structure.

Sliding wardrobes for the hallway are also distinguished by the fact that in most of the manufactured models there is a dedicated section, on which it is convenient to store hats, glasses, umbrellas and other similar accessories.

Sliding wardrobes are characterized by the fact that they fit seamlessly into almost any setting and interior style. The area of ​​the hallway will also not become a limitation in the choice of such furniture, because in small spaces you can put small or built-in wardrobes, which will not take away extra square meters.

The assortment of manufactured wardrobes is striking in its diversity. Consumers have the opportunity to choose any model with a different design for their homes. The facades of the cabinets can be either plain, solid, or glass or supplemented with various patterns and decorations. Often, products are placed in the hallway with large mirrors on the facades. These options not only allow households to dress up before leaving the house, but also visually expand the space, refresh it.

There are no serious disadvantages of sliding wardrobes offered on the modern market. Some people complain that the furniture they bought turned out to be too noisy - the roller mechanism for opening and closing the doors makes unnecessary sounds. Such a problem rarely occurs and more often concerns cheap models of cabinets made from budget materials. Mechanisms can begin to make noise also due to improper use of furniture.

The sliding wardrobe for the hallway can be chosen for every taste and color. In furniture showrooms, there are many variations of the described furniture designs. Let's take a closer look at different models of wardrobes.

These are the most common classic models. They consist of a body, folded from 4 walls, as well as doors equipped with a special roller mechanism. It is enough to purchase a ready-made cabinet cabinet, and then put it in the right place in the hallway. No extra manipulation is required.

Classic cabinet cabinets are equipped with all the necessary components: compartments for outerwear, shoes, hangers and other details. But such models are more suitable for hallways that are distinguished by a large square. In a small space, the cabinet will look bulky and obstruct the passage.

These are types of cabinets with 1 or 2 side cases. Such details may not be present at all in built-in modifications. The main walls of the hallway act as partitions in such structures. This suggests that built-in and semi-built units can be installed in a separate niche or put in a free corner - this is an excellent solution for a small space.

All components of such cabinets (shelves, rungs, hooks, etc.) are usually attached directly to the walls in the hallway. Due to this, the cabinet turns out to be as reliable, durable, fundamental as possible.

Built-in and semi-built-in wardrobes are also good because with them it will be possible to hide many flaws and defects of the walls in the hallway. In this case, the furniture will harmoniously fit into the space between the partitions.

Cabinets of this type differ in their configuration and design. They are made up of separate modules. With the help of the latter, it is possible to form the most convenient and functional storage system by combining different shelves and drawers in the desired sequence. The number of parts listed may also vary.

Corner wardrobes are very popular. They have an attractive design. These models are often bought for hallways, in which the corner is the only suitable place where you can arrange such furniture. Corners are often left free and unused, but wardrobes can make them useful and practical.

Corner wardrobes can have different modifications and shapes. There are several subspecies of such models.

• L-shaped. Simple yet handy model. It is found more often than others. In these cabinets, 2 cases are located perpendicular to each other.

• Triangular. Such a cabinet completely repeats the shape of the corner in which it is located. Triangular models cannot be called too roomy, but they neatly fit into the setting of a small hallway.

• Pentagonal, trapezoidal, beveled, diagonal. They look original and stylish. They are designed to store a large number of things and are large in size, so they are not suitable for small hallways.

• Radial. Roomy models, more often have an angular design. Radial variants are large in size. They can also be box-mounted or built-in. They are more expensive than the other listed options.

Even a small two-door type of wardrobe will be functional, because its internal filling provides for the presence of a number of necessary components. Most modern copies have the following functional elements:

• in the middle there are often special rods needed to place outerwear;
• below there are separate shelves for shoes;
• the upper part is equipped with a special mezzanine for things that households use only in certain seasons;
• useful and necessary are separate shelves and drawers designed for storing hats, scarves, glasses, umbrellas and other similar accessories;
• if the square of the hallway allows, it will be possible to put such a wardrobe model in it, in which 2 rows of rods for outerwear are provided;
• a retractable rod can be fixed in the cabinet (relevant for models with a depth of less than 40 cm);

Sliding wardrobes of various modifications are made from different materials. NSWhen choosing the optimal model, it is important to pay attention to this parameter, since the performance and service life of the furniture will depend on it.

So, the models made of natural wood are recognized as the highest quality and most reliable. Such options are distinguished by a truly luxurious design. They are reliable, strong, sturdy, serve for a very long time, without causing any problems. True, wardrobes made of natural wood are very expensive, especially if they are made of species such as oak or beech. These options are heavy, so moving them from place to place is not as easy as it might seem at first glance.

Most of the wooden wardrobes need proper care. Periodically, they will need to be treated with special antiseptic mixtures.

A sliding wardrobe made of laminated chipboard (laminated chipboard) with a thickness of 10, 16 mm will cost much cheaper. You shouldn't expect much from budget models made of this material. Chipboard cabinets mainly have a template, rustic design, devoid of zest. If you want to equip the hallway in an ultra-fashionable and original way, such furniture will definitely not work.

Furniture made of laminated chipboard is toxic - this is one of the main disadvantages of such products. The fact is that the chipboard contains dangerous formaldehyde resins. Under certain conditions, hazardous vapors are released from this material that can harm human health. The exception is laminated chipboard belonging to the classes "E-1" and "E-0" - such boards are safer and more environmentally friendly.

High-quality MDF cabinets are in great demand today. It is often combined with plywood to create reliable, sturdy and durable pieces of furniture. MDF is usually used for facades, and plywood is used for frame preparation. Thanks to such a simple technology, it is possible to obtain a good-quality construction with an attractive design.

Some people decide to make a wardrobe with their own hands. For this, completely unexpected materials can be used. For example, good designs are obtained from drywall. This is a non-capricious material that can be easily processed, so making furniture out of it is easy, and it doesn't take much time. True, it is difficult to call a gypsum plasterboard sliding wardrobe especially reliable, since the sheets of this material are susceptible to mechanical damage.

It is important to pay attention to the materials involved in the manufacture of the cabinet's movable mechanisms. The most commonly used types of metal:

• aluminum - this material is characterized by an impressive service life, is relatively inexpensive;
• steel is a more durable material, but it also costs more than aluminum, although the latter looks neater and operates with less noise.

Facade decorative elements can be made from different materials. Inserts made of chic rattan and bamboo look very beautiful and expressive.

When choosing the best wardrobe for the hallway, it is very important to consider its size. The most common are models with a depth of 60 cm. There are also deeper options, but they are not always convenient to use, since households have to reach far for things, and they are not very clearly visible at such a depth.

If the hallway is very small, then a neat cabinet can be placed in it, the depth of which is only 40 cm. In such cases, the brackets are placed across the cabinet, and not along. These parts can be either stationary or retractable.

The classic dimensions of a rectangular product in the inner part are 40-60 cm.

The width of the entire storage system with sliding doors directly depends on their number. The classic example is double-leaf. Such options are found most often and are in great demand. But there are also more equipped copies with up to 5 doors.In this case, the furniture is divided into separate sections, interspersed with niches.

The height of the described piece of furniture is limited only by the height of the ceiling. It is not at all necessary to buy the highest possible structure for the ceiling - the cabinet may be lower. It all depends on the idea of ​​the designer and the layout of the room.

In a small hallway, you should not install a cabinet that is too large in size. - it will further constrain the space. It is better to give preference to mini-format models - they will not interfere with the passage, will not "burden" the territory and will look organic.

Forming an attractive and harmonious interior of the hallway, it is very important to pay due attention to the selection of color and design of the main detail - the wardrobe. It is recommended to give preference to such models, the lines of decor which echo with the elements present in the environment. In this way, it will be possible to form a harmonious ensemble.

The choice of color is one of the most important tasks, because it will depend on this parameter whether the cabinet will become an addition to the main interior or will become its bright accent. There are several of the most popular and fashionable shades that adorn wardrobes, making them more beautiful and fashionable.

• A shade of neutral wood. A win-win color, suits almost all styles.

• Imitation of the surface in walnut, wenge, oak. Beautiful models that look even more interesting if you add them with inserts - multi-colored glass elements, plastic, metal.

• Pastel palettes. Beige, milky, brown, peach, cream will decorate the interior. They will refresh the atmosphere, make it pleasant and calm.

• Bright colors. People who have a love for bright colors often choose lilac, burgundy, purple, green, orange and red facades.

• Light colors are optimal. They look harmonious in most interior styles. For example, white is considered universal.

• With photo printing. The selection of such cabinets should be treated with caution, since such furniture does not look harmoniously in all interior styles. Best of all, these options fit into the furnishings, designed in an urban style. At the same time, it is important to correctly distribute the color load.

Modern furniture factories produce sliding wardrobes, the design of which is sustained in different styles. Let's get acquainted with the features and distinctive characteristics of various options.

• High tech. Modern style. For such interiors, a wardrobe should be selected with the clearest lines, discreet decorations, non-standard textures (for example, gloss). It is advisable to use models made of modern materials. You can combine different vibrant colors and textures.

• Minimalism. If the interior of the hallway is made in this style, you need to select simple cabinet models for it. Single-color facades without unnecessary decor and decorations are recommended. It is worth choosing cabinets, the color of which is close to the shade of the wall decoration.

• Classic. Classic wardrobes are usually made from high quality natural materials such as wood. It is advisable to select options, the facades of which have calm, pastel shades. Smooth curves will do.

• Provence. Uncomplicated yet textured design. Wardrobes in this style are filled with romanticism. The effect of aging, floral patterns, vintage decorations will do. Models made of natural wood in pastel colors will be ideal.

• Loft. A favorite destination for brave and self-confident people. This style is characterized by a large number of lighting devices, spaciousness of premises.Hallways in this vein should have appropriate dimensions - you can put large sliding wardrobes in them. The main thing is that the furniture is functional and simple. Fancy patterns, prints and decorations should not be here.

• Country. This style is often referred to as rustic. It is characterized by the use of natural materials. Wardrobes made of warm wood are ideal. In the role of decorative components, carving, patina, abrasions, forging, decoupage will be appropriate.

• Modern. For this style, you can choose a cabinet made from well-finished plywood. It is recommended to give preference to models with smooth lines, floral decorations, simple shapes, smooth surfaces without excessive angularity are allowed. Shiny metal parts will be useful.

• Neoclassicism. A wardrobe in this style can be made of natural wood in light or pastel colors. Glass and mirror inserts will be useful. A lot of bright decor should be avoided.

Consider what fashionable wardrobes are in trend today.

• Models with matte surfaces are at the peak of popularity. And we are talking not only about cabinets with frosted glass, but also facades with a wooden texture of the specified texture.

• Squeak of fashion - ultra-trendy wardrobes with sliding doors covered with eco-friendly eco-leather. Such furniture will definitely not escape the attention of guests and households, as it looks stylish and original.

• Sliding wardrobes, complemented by transparent glass, look unusual. Such models look better if they have a nicely designed back wall.

• Options that provide a completely silent opening are popular today. The updated types of structures make it possible to open and close the cabinet in complete silence.

• An unexpected solution is a wardrobe with a built-in bed. These are multifunctional items, but they are not suitable for every hallway.

• Non-trivial sliding wardrobes with louvered doors look fresh and stylish in the hallway.

• The backlit cabinets look interesting. In this case, the facades can be both matte and glossy.

Let's consider some useful tips for choosing a wardrobe for the hallway.

• Measure your hallway before you go shopping for matching furniture. No matter how beautiful and convenient the cabinet may be, it must correspond to the dimensions of the room. For a small hallway, you should not take a bulky wardrobe.
• Give preference to models made of high quality, sturdy materials. It's not worth saving here - a cheap cabinet is unlikely to last long, and its mechanisms will soon begin to make noise and jam. If funds allow, choose elite types of wood, for example, oak - amazing cabinets of the highest quality are made from it.
• Check the operation of all mechanisms. Doors should open easily, without jamming or noise. It is advisable to make sure that all systems in the store are working properly.
• Pay attention to the condition of the facades. There should be no damage, defects, scratches or abrasions on their surface (if they are not provided for by the design). If you notice such shortcomings, it is better to refuse to buy furniture and find another model.
• It is important to select cabinets whose design will harmoniously fit into the existing environment. The design should be in harmony with the interior, and not stand out from the overall ensemble.
• It is recommended to choose high quality wardrobes from well-known brands. Such furniture may be expensive, but it lasts a long time, has a well thought-out design and is easy to use. It is better to go shopping in a proven furniture store.

For the interior of a modest area, the wardrobe is best placed in a separate niche - this is the best idea. Alternatively, a corner construction is suitable.It is worth choosing a small cabinet, but in which everything you need will fit.

For a narrow, long hallway, the built-in model will be optimal. If the territory has a square geometry, then there is room in it for any type of wardrobe.

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