Mini-slides in the living room: an overview of the types and selection rules

Mini-slides will be a great purchase for an apartment with a modern interior. They are comfortable, practical and have an interesting design. In the article we will consider a description of this piece of furniture, its types, and also tell you what to look for when choosing a wall for the living room.

The mini-slide for the hall is one of the most sought-after pieces of furniture, and there are at least two reasons for this. First of all, the size of the hall in most apartments is quite small, usually not exceeding 25 sq. m. For this reason, the owners try not to overload the space and buy small wall-slides. The second reason is that now most of the apartments are being set up in a modern style, where space is important.

This design has many advantages. One of the main advantages of the mini-slide is the ability to fill the interior, while maintaining space. This allows you to get an organic composition that meets the main requirements of modern design styles. Despite the small size of the furniture, it is quite roomy, it has enough space to store the necessary set of items. If you have a large family, and therefore a lot of things, in any case, you will have to supplement the wall with a wardrobe to accommodate everything.

Another advantage of small slides is their attractive appearance, which looks harmoniously in any interior. They do not clutter up the room, but at the same time perform a practical function. Despite the limited number of shelves and drawers, everything you need will fit inside the mini-wall.Here you can build in a video and audio system, a small bar, lighting or a game console for a TV.

Modular options for living room mini slides will make you feel like real designers. The fact is that you can create your own furniture composition and locate each shelf and drawer.

Slide walls also have some disadvantages, which can be called relative, since not all these disadvantages are so obvious. It all depends on the perception of certain aspects.

Perhaps the main disadvantage of the mini-slide is the need to place its parts in a special way. This also applies to the aforementioned modular wall, where the arrangement of the elements is limited.

It turns out that on the one hand, you can change some parts of the place and update the design of the living room, and on the other hand, an unsuccessful experiment can ruin everything. Of course, in which case, the situation can be quickly corrected by returning the elements to their place.

When buying a modular version of a mini-slide, some manufacturers allow you to purchase not a whole series, but individual fragments. The problem is that then you run the risk of not finding the items you need. For this reason, it is recommended to buy modular options only from trusted companies in order to be able to buy missing parts.

Slide walls are divided into two types. The first group includes structures consisting of numerous small modules, while the overall size of the structure remains small. The second group includes walls with standard size elements, among which there may be 3-4 large ones. The overall result is a small piece of furniture. Both look pretty attractive.

Classification of mini-slides by type of construction.

A feature of this option is that the component parts are presented in the form of modules that can perform the function of an independent structure, separate from the general one. The advantage of this type is the ability to change the arrangement of elements, while the general view will not be spoiled. They can be set in ascending order or, conversely, in descending order.

The mini-wall is equipped with a corner piece located in the center of the structure. Usually, the corner module is presented in the form of a large cabinet, which can accommodate a huge amount of things... This will allow you not to load the mini-slide with unnecessary items.

Such a piece of furniture is not on the floor, but hangs on the wall. The design feature allows save space in the living room and add zest to the interior.

These mini-slides appeared in furniture stores not so long ago, but they have already gained popularity. Demand creates supply, therefore mixed-type walls can be found more and more often. Such pieces of furniture combine the advantages of all the above types and look very original and beautiful.

The choice of material for a mini-slide is considered one of the most important factors, since the quality of the construction and the operational period depend on it. As a rule, the walls are made of MDF, chipboard, metal, glass or plastic. There are models made of natural wood. All materials vary in reliability, durability, moisture, abrasion and fade resistance.

For example, glass and plastic breaks easily, but at the same time they are resistant to changes in humidity levels. The most durable material is metal, and furniture made of MDF or chipboard has a democratic cost. When buying a mini-slide made of natural wood, it is recommended to first know the breed. So, oak and walnut are the most durable and resistant to mechanical damage, and pine has a soft structure and does not have high moisture resistant properties.

There are models where only the coating is made of real wood, the rest is made from other raw materials. Most often, such examples can be found from chipboard covered with pine wood veneer. The cost of such a wall will be much lower, but it will last about 5 years.

The advantage of this design is ease of maintenance and long-term color retention.

Modern designer furniture, in addition to small dimensions, has an original arrangement of modules. The parts of the slide are installed in ascending order of size. The number of elements can be any, but the smallest walls have only the most important parts. Mini slides can be designed in different stylistic directions.

• Modern. Constructions of this type are most in demand. They are distinguished by a simple design that combines the beautiful shape of the modules with wavy lines.

• High tech... Mini slides in this style look very compact, but inside they have a lot of storage space. A distinctive feature of such designs is the combination of several materials and unusual colors of execution. The most popular are metallic shades.

• Provence. Furniture of this direction is distinguished by the presence of scuffs and a rough surface structure. As a rule, such models are made from natural wood or a high-quality analogue.

• East style. Furniture items decorated with oriental elements. They have a large number of patterns, relief patterns and a golden patina.

• Classic. Mini-walls are made of natural wood in a strict classic style. Such models look a little massive, therefore they are intended only for spacious living rooms.

Small wall-slides will not only become a decoration of the hall, but will also fulfill a practical function. However, with an illiterate selection of a model, the design interior can be turned into a tasteless room. Let's consider the most useful recommendations that designers offer for choosing a mini-slide. First of all it is necessary to determine the size of the slide wall you need so that it does not overload the living room space.

Any furniture is matched to the style of the room, so you should initially decide on the direction of the interior so that the wall looks harmonious. Think about the color composition of the room - this will help you choose the right shade for the design.

Next, you should decide on the functional component. Choose the necessary elements: drawers, shelves, cabinets and decide where these or those living room items will be located. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to choose the option of finished furniture, especially if the interior of the hall is made in the original style.

Even beautiful walls may not fit into the square of the room, therefore it would be reasonable in this case to order a mini-slide according to individual measurements... This is very convenient, since you have the opportunity to get the option that is needed exactly for your premises.

Consider interesting options for decorating a living room with slide walls.

Wall-mounted modules look original and do not burden the space, even in spite of the closed cabinets. The walls of the elements are made in dark gray, the doors are white with an interesting pattern. The drawers are very spacious, one of them has a TV, and a DVD player is installed in a special niche underneath. The top shelf contains modern-style figurines. The living room itself is made in light shades, the slide fits perfectly into the overall interior.

An interesting example of an Art Nouveau living room... The predominance of gray and beige tones in the interior decoration brings a touch of comfort. The furniture is made in natural colors. The upholstered sofa, coffee table and floor lamp are perfectly combined with a small wall-slide in beige and brown colors. The bottom closed drawer is for storing things, just above there are shelves for video and audio systems, and in the middle there is a large TV. The left side of the shelves has a zigzag shape and looks quite original. They contain books, photo frames and interesting vases. The interior looks harmonious and modern.

The interior of the high-tech living room looks incredibly stylish and modern... Mirrored surfaces visually expand the space, which is suitable for a small room. Closed floor and wall shelves in black and a compact swing cabinet can accommodate a large number of items, so there is no need for additional storage space. White finish on the floor, walls and ceiling allows black furniture to blend into the interior and not burden it. A brown plush rug brings a touch of comfort to the living room.

The interior in light colors is optimal for a small living room, as it allows you to visually expand the room... The lower cabinet has two closed drawers and open shelves for DVDs. Side hinged cabinets - wall-mounted and floor-standing - are divided into two parts by the color of the doors. Note that the transparent door is smaller than the colored door, which means more storage space. At the same time, glass decor gives the mini-structure a zest and lightness, allowing you not to overload the design. There are books on the top shelf. The black color of the TV is complemented by vases and candy bowls of a similar shade.

The assembly of the mini-slide is shown in the following video.