Modern slides for the living room: what are they and how to choose?

In Soviet times, the slide was considered one of the symbols of prosperity. It was placed in the central room of the apartment - the hall and filled with crystal dishes. Today the slide has slightly changed in appearance, however, it has not lost its functionality.

Modern living room slides are characterized by the following features.

• Large selection of designs, materials and colors. Currently, stores provide the widest selection of walls for every taste and for the different style of your living room. Wood, MDF, chipboard, plastic, glass are used as materials. In addition, it is possible to make a model to order, taking into account all individual preferences.

• Ease of assembly. Even if you are not an expert in furniture assembly, installing a modern slide will not be difficult. Moreover, some models are very mobile, their modules can be interchanged and even new ones can be added.

• Compactness and functionality. Outwardly, the slide may not seem too large, however, as a rule, such furniture is very roomy. Each of the elements of the slide must fulfill its role.

There are several types of living room slides.

• Whole. They represent a single composition, assembled from several cabinets. This is what a classic wall looks like. It is spacious and multifunctional. The dimensions of the slide are selected for the room where it will stand. Often choose models with a length from wall to wall. However, it is impossible to rearrange the cabinets in places, to remove or add something.The design is not subject to changes.

• Modular. These slides are very mobile. They consist of cabinets, shelves, drawers that can be interchanged, supplemented with new ones, or, on the contrary, removed some element.

• Slide cabinet. Usually it is small, made of valuable natural wood. It can be decorated with carving, gilded elements. Shelves and glass doors are integral parts of such a cabinet. They usually store crystal, porcelain, collections of any objects in it.

• Sideboard slide. In general, it is similar to the previous one, but there is a chest of drawers or a bedside table below. It is convenient to store bulky dishes and tablecloths in them. Drawers work well for cutlery.

• Linear. Located along one of the walls. Suitable both for storing dishes and souvenirs, and for placing equipment, for example, a TV.

• Corner. Cabinets are located along two walls, perpendicular to each other. In such models, it is convenient to place a wardrobe or open shelves for souvenirs.

• U-shaped. Located along 3 walls of the living room. Although it is roomy, it requires a lot of space for its placement. Not suitable for small rooms, but in large rooms it looks very harmonious. It allows you to use space rationally and at the same time does not clutter up the room.

• Mini slides. They consist of only a few shelves and a bedside table. They are very compact, do not take up space, do not clutter up the room. Suitable for small living rooms.

Based on the materials, the following slides can be distinguished.

• Made from chipboard. It is a cheap, durable and lightweight material that allows you to use a variety of coatings, thereby fitting into any interior. The disadvantage is formaldehyde resins, which are used in the manufacture of chipboard. They are unhealthy.

• Made from fiberboard. Usually, the cabinet is not completely made of this material, but it is used for the back wall or the bottom of the drawer. Inexpensive material with high thermal insulation. Disadvantage - afraid of moisture.

• Made from MDF... This is one of the types of chipboard, however, it practically does not contain formaldehyde resins, making it safe for health. Such material lends itself well to various types of processing, which makes it almost indistinguishable from wood.

Depending on the style of the design in the living room, you can choose the appropriate slide.

• For a living room made in classic style, a slide made of solid wood or MDF and decorated with veneer is suitable. The texture of the wood is emphasized in every possible way, which gives the wall a luxurious and expensive look. A classic slide is often decorated with handmade carvings, inlaid with crystal, mother of pearl, amber, mahogany.

• If you are a fan of Provence style, then the central place in the living room should be taken by a light, antique-style slide. Due to white, beige, light blue or pale pink color, such furniture will not look bulky. On the contrary, it will give the room more light, space and comfort. Slides are made in the Provence style, usually from wood. A light-colored finish doesn't have to be perfect. The presence of cracks and scuffs will give that unique flavor inherent in this style.

• Loft style living room implies the presence of a modern slide. It can be of any color and texture.The main purpose of the slide in such a living room is functionality. In addition, it should be in harmony with the overall interior. Here you can use unusual models, consisting of a minimum of parts, with metal elements.

• If you are decorating a high-tech living room, then there will be a minimum of furniture. However, in such a living room there is a place for a slide. It does not perform any decorative role, only a functional one. The materials most often are plastic and glass. The slide is made in a simple geometric shape, does not have any unnecessary decorative elements or decorations. For such a living room, furniture novelties made of glass and supplemented with chrome elements would be a good option. They look somewhat unusual, but they are quite consistent with the high-tech style. A combination of several materials and textures is appropriate, for example, a combination of glossy and matte facades.

• Adhering to the Art Nouveau style in the design of the living room, give preference to a slide made of wood and decorated with forged elements.

• If your living room is decorated in a chalet style, then the slide in it should be made of natural wood, possibly of a dark color, artificially aged. If you are the lucky owner of a really old slide that you inherited from your grandmother, then in such a living room it will take center stage.

• Avant-garde style will allow you to install fashionable slides in your living room, often the material for which is plastic. They can be decorated with colored glass.

• Decorating the living room in the rococo style, be prepared for some serious furniture spending. This is a palace style, so everything should be luxurious. The slide is made of natural wood. Handwork is preferable to factory stamping. The wall should be light, light and graceful. However, gilding and carving are often used for decoration.

• Empire style living room slide should be massive, wooden, rather bulky. The presence of carving and gilding is appropriate, which will create a handmade effect.

• Decorating the living room in the Gothic style, give preference to slides made of dark wood. Such cabinets should be a little gloomy, have many decorative elements in the form of gilding, forged elements, and carvings.

The wide assortment of slides in modern stores often baffles the buyer. There are several points to consider when purchasing.

• The size and type of the slide. It all depends on the living room. If the room is spacious, then you can purchase a large U-shaped structure. L-shaped walls look good in square rooms. If the room has a small footage, then it is better to opt for a small linear slide.

• Colors and material. They will depend on the style of the living room. If light wooden facades are better suited for a classic interior, then when decorating a living room in a high-tech style, plastic and glass, glossy surfaces are more appropriate.

• Equipment. It depends on what role you assign to the slide. If you are going to store dishes in it, then you will need cabinets with shelves and glass doors. If you intend to store clothes, then a wardrobe must be present. If you are the owner of a luxurious library that you want to keep in the wall, make sure you have the required number of bookshelves. If you have a lot of equipment that is rarely used, then the presence of a mezzanine is appropriate. It is better to decide in advance on the functionality of the wall so as not to overpay for unnecessary cabinets.

• Quality. This will determine how long this piece of furniture will serve you. There are several nuances.Higher quality products do not use nails, the manufacturer uses Euro screws. Furniture fittings should be neatly fixed, there should be no dents, cracks, or gaps around it. There should be no raw cuts, and there should be no gaps and glue between the joints. It is preferable that the back wall of the slide is removable. Then, as it wears out, it can be replaced with a new one. The material of the inner and outer walls must be identical.

Observing these simple rules, you can choose a slide among the variety of furniture in modern stores that will delight you with its appearance, functionality and quality for more than one year.

Such a slide is ideal for storing beautiful dishes or some kind of collections. Noble walnut wood, carved elements will allow such a wardrobe to take pride of place in the living room, decorated in a classic style.

Lower drawers and drawers will allow you to hide from prying eyes everything without which a beautiful setting of a festive table is unthinkable: tureens, cutlery, napkins, tablecloths. Thanks to the color and material, such a slide will be appropriate in a classic-style living room. In addition, its streamlined shape allows it to be placed in an Art Nouveau living room.

This slide is suitable for small spaces. It has all the necessary elements - wardrobes and cupboards, shelves, a place for a TV. Great functionality and compactness will allow you to place it in a living room made in high-tech or minimalist style.

Such a slide is appropriate in a modern living room. It will look especially good in a square room.

Such a slide is an integral part of a Provence-style living room. Wooden white cabinets with scuffs and irregularities seem to take us to a small village in the south of France.

Nothing extra. Small wardrobe, TV space and shelves that can be used for books or flowers. Such a slide is appropriate in a minimalist living room. The contrast of colors gives a zest and does not allow the slide to merge with the wallpaper.

Classic slide in ivory color with carved elements. Spacious wardrobes, cabinets, will allow you to remove everything unnecessary from prying eyes. A specially equipped place for a TV and a set-top box allows them to look harmoniously in the living room, decorated in the classic style.

The slide is made in the Rococo style. Carved elements, luxurious wood, lightness and grace emphasize the belonging to this style.

See the following video for variations of modern living room slides.