Wardrobe systems

Wardrobe systems are furniture that creates convenience, ergonomics, saves space in a house or apartment. Their main advantage is that, due to the variety of offers on the market and modern manufacturing technologies, it is possible to choose interior components for every taste, taking into account the characteristics of the room.

The wardrobe is designed to neatly store clothes and household items in one place, without wasting time looking for the right thing. It's no secret that even a spacious and roomy wardrobe is not enough to optimize the surrounding space and put things in order in any home.

The variety and wide possibilities of assembly and assembly allow to systematically arrange the arrangement of items, thereby providing the owner with a feeling of calmness and comfort.

At the present stage, four main options are distinguished, and in order to have an idea of ​​which of them to become the most optimal, it is worth dwelling on each in detail.

Mesh (also called honeycomb) refers to hinged systems. Their basic principle is the presence of a supporting structure, consisting of ready-made metal beams, which are attached to the wall horizontally and vertically.

The mesh structure of baskets, shelves and shoe accessories at first may seem rather unusual and even exotic to the Russian consumer, who is used to massive Soviet walls and wardrobes. However, it is precisely this design that provides not only practicality, but also ease of use. Things get regular access to air, do not acquire an unpleasant odor during long-term storage, and open shelves and drawers immediately allow you to see where the desired item is.

The undoubted plus of cellular systems is also in their mobility. Any module can be easily removed and swapped with another, removed, or moved. Such a wardrobe will always look like a unique designer, easy to use and having a lot of combinations.

One of the remarkable features of the complete set - mesh pedestals, the height and dimensions of which can be adjusted arbitrarily, depending on the wishes of the consumer. They are also convenient to carry and move at your own discretion.

Frame (or column) ones differ from hinged ones in that their fasteners are designed for metal pipes that rest against the floor with one edge, and against the ceiling with the other, which creates a strong metal frame. The columns are equipped with fasteners for shelves and drawers.

Such a system is very easy to disassemble and assemble on your own, so it is perfect for people who, by the nature of their life and work, often move from place to place. It can be installed anywhere: in the hallway or in the room.This will save much more space than installing a wardrobe or classic wardrobe: open-type built-in wardrobes give both a visual and an actual effect of expanding any space.

However, the lack of doors and walls, in the presence of many shelving shelves, may somewhat confuse those buyers who are not used to regularly maintaining order in their things. It will be impossible to cover up the "creative chaos" formed either out of habit or in a hurry. Therefore, typesetting systems of an open type are most suitable for people whose character is distinguished by scrupulousness, pedantry and a constant love of order.

Cabinet (or classic) ones are still popular among buyers due to their familiar appearance in the form of several elements fastened with ties. Despite the fact that this option takes up quite a lot of space in small rooms, it will always delight the owner with its practicality, reliability and low price.

The dressing room can be either built-in or prefabricated, made of several modular sections. A multitude of shelves and compartments is always an indisputable advantage for those who appreciate the opportunity to arrange the optimal amount of things inside with a sense and arrangement. Good roominess, as well as the presence of walls and doors, ensure that things do not fall to the floor, even if the interior is a mess.

However, cabinet furniture can look quite massive and bulky, especially in small rooms. Therefore, it is better that the room in which it is installed was as large as possible, preferably separate.

Panel (or boiserie) is a stylish and ultra-modern business-class design, which is not cheap and looks very impressive outwardly. The package includes special decorative type wall panels. After being attached to the walls, they are supplemented with everything necessary for the functional use of the wardrobe: shelves, drawers, rods.

Boiserie is distinguished by a special style, kept in the best traditions of geometric precision... All lines here are strictly parallel to each other with the absolute absence of vertical partitions anywhere, which allows you to visually hide wall defects in the room.

Of course, natural and hygienically safe materials will always be in demand at any time. No one will argue with the fact that natural wood is hardly capable of being inferior in quality to anything else. However, everyone knows that any household product of natural origin is far from always affordable. Therefore, manufacturers offer buyers an alternative option in the form of laminated chipboard or MDF, which have a high degree of protection and contain a minimum of harmful substances.

The main advantages of modules for cabinet furniture, which are made of such materials, are the low price and practicality of the product:

• Laminated wood board imitates natural wood of noble species. Its surface has a special coating that is highly resistant to mechanical damage and moisture.

• The finely dispersed fraction of wood is also produced in the form of slabs. It is made from dried fibers with subsequent processing and hot pressing, without the use of harmful substances.

Metal alloys are used in the manufacture of additional elements and fittings for column or mesh systems. The composition includes steel or aluminum. The products are lightweight and aesthetically pleasing. Stainless steel is also often used. It is the most reliable material: it does not change color, has a long service life.

For the purpose of decoration, laminated chipboards are also used. Glass, acrylic and plastic panels are equally popular. For a classic dressing room, finishing made of solid wood of valuable species can be applied.

Mirrors and mirrored facades are necessary if there is a reason to visually increase the space with a small room size. Glass elements are perfect for stained glass windows and small shelves. They let in light and open the view of the stored items.

Shelves are an essential element in any storage system. Manufacturing materials - laminated chipboard, MDF. They can withstand a large number of things and maximum loads. Plastic or tempered glass is suitable for lightweight items, but must be handled with care. The mesh construction is especially good for storing bags, small suitcases, shoes.

Folding, pull-out, removable shelves that can be moved and rearranged are very convenient. The roll-out shelves are functional and practical, despite the fact that they are not produced so often. Unlike conventional drawers, this type of storage provides open access to them and always allows you to find the desired item in a short time.

Shelving is ideal if the dressing room is in a small space, such as a closet. A good solution to this issue will be a multi-level profile rack. You can put enough things in it, and the very appearance of the product will delight the eye with its compactness and neatness.

There are also mobile shelves on wheels, which are based on laundry baskets made of durable metal rods. Such a structure can be easily moved to the ironing board, the ironed linen can be folded into it and put back.

Boxes can be of different colors, sizes, depending on the purpose of use. They are made of thick cardboard, plywood, transparent or translucent plastic. They can either match the main color scheme of the dressing room, or become a kind of decoration for it, combining both practicality and brightness of the color scheme.

Hanging bars are indispensable in those conditions when things must look perfect and neat at any time. They are mounted at a convenient height, and clothes are simply thrown over them. Sometimes soft clamps are used for additional fixation.

Fittings - a set of components by means of which the dressing room is assembled. These are support rails, hanging rails, brackets, decorative plugs, rods and hooks for them. With the purposeful use of certain elements, any modular system can be easily changed. You can purchase a set "I will assemble it myself", which already contains everything you need for installation, and, if necessary, add it at your discretion.

If you imagine a large dressing room where everything can fit, from clothes and shoes to household utensils, the thought of a spacious country house, a cottage or even a Khrushchev house immediately comes to mind. In such cases, the optimal amount of free space is indicated in advance in terms of building a house - usually on the second floor, next to the bedroom and bathroom.

However, not everyone has a happy opportunity to live in a country house. For most consumers, the actual question is how to equip a dressing room in an ordinary apartment, where the number of square meters is limited to a minimum. Fortunately, modern technology makes it possible to adapt to different sizes and configurations of rooms and other premises. If you have the desire and creativity, you can equip a cozy wardrobe even under the stairs.

If in a room or hallway there is a recess in the form of a niche (which is often found in houses such as "Stalin's" and "Khrushchevs"), then there is an excellent opportunity to create an embedded system. In houses of this type, various nooks and long narrow corridors are often found, which are used no less successfully.

The bedroom is 14-15 sq. m. a section of the wall with an area of ​​3-5 sq. m. Since the bedroom is an area of ​​personal space, you don't have to worry about the cloakroom with closed doors. In addition, with such a design, clothes can turn into a design element, which in itself is a non-standard solution.

Sometimes in new layouts of apartments, two bathrooms are made, one of which is often used for the purpose of redevelopment for a dressing room. This option often requires prior approval from housing and communal services.

For small spaces, it is proposed to use very interesting alternative solutions. One of them deserves a separate description and is ideal for both creative individuals and for people who do not consider it important to hide their clothes behind cabinet doors. You need to choose any corner, put several racks with shelves there, install light metal rails for hangers.

A mobile hanger on wheels fits perfectly into the overall ensemble. Shoes should either be stored in a drawer or simply left on a thick decorative rug.

When placing, it is important to take into account such nuances as lighting and ventilation, especially when it comes to a closed room. In order to avoid the appearance of unpleasant odors and damage to things when the humidity rises, it is advisable to think over how to provide the dressing room with ventilation. First of all, you should take care of the natural ventilation in the closets. It is provided with an optimal distance between the shoulders of 5 cm, while 2-3 cm is already tight placement, which is not suitable for closed systems.

There should be enough light to find the right thing in the wardrobe and decide on the combination of clothing items when trying on. If the dressing room is large, uniform ceiling lighting is used, and if it is small, it may be enough to install two or three spotlights in different places.

The size of the dressing room depends entirely on the overall capabilities of the room:

• The minimum area of ​​the room should be from 1.5 to 2 square meters. m. In this case, we are talking about a corner or rectangular dressing room. The corner one has more advantages: with this option, you can get an order of magnitude more storage space.

• The most comfortable size is considered to be from 3.5 to 5 square meters. m. With such an area, there is already enough space to hang, for example, a mirror, light sources and put a couple of comfortable ottomans.

• Standard and optimal dressing room - 8 sq. m., with a living space of 20 to 24 meters, which is twice the minimum figures. There is a wide space for storing absolutely any things - clothes, shoes, household appliances and sports equipment.

When planning wardrobe systems, as a rule, the following standards are taken into account:

• The depth of the cabinet is 50-60 cm, according to the European standard - 56 cm.
• For long items stored on hangers, the minimum compartment height is from 1.5 m, for short items - 1 m, trouser compartment - 120-130 cm.
• For the convenience of removing clothes, the distance between the bar and the top shelf should be at least 4-5 cm, the height of the shelves themselves is 35-40 cm, and the depth is 40 cm.
• The optimal width of the drawers is 40-70 cm, the height is about 40.

• Elfa is a Swedish company. It has been a market leader in cabinet furniture system manufacturers for 60 years. She also owns the right to establish the production of all mesh wardrobes. Elfa has been improving its craft for a long time, its products are an amazing combination of compactness and spaciousness, which saves space in any room.

• Larvij is an English company. The external texture is similar to the Swedish Elfa, but on the Russian market the assortment from the English manufacturer is not very diverse. There are two colors to choose from, silver or white.

• Element System (Germany). In production, it uses the same principle of a hinged honeycomb system, but has a unique feature: mesh shelves are successfully combined with chipboard boxes, for the installation of which the necessary fasteners are provided.

• "Kansas" - the classic version, suitable for small spaces. Laundry baskets are attached to a two-meter bar. There are all the necessary elements for placing things: hats and gloves can be stored on the top shelf, hangers are designed for outerwear, and three separate sections are provided for outerwear. Shoe shelves are placed at the bottom.

• Komandor is a Polish-Canadian company that has perfectly established itself in the manufacture of high-quality frame-type furniture. Its feature is unique sliding wardrobes with comfortable and smooth sliding doors. A variety of assortment is offered by "Castorama".

• Vitra is a modular system of Russian production, distinguished by a low price, optimal for an economy class. It manufactures not only dressing rooms for residential premises, but also shelving for libraries, office furniture and even commercial equipment.

• Joker should also be noted among Russian manufacturers. The main feature is the universal fastener for chrome-plated steel pipe with a diameter of 25 mm. A variety of holders, adapters and other elements make it easy to create your own design, and strong laminated chipboard shelves will provide it with strength and durability.

• Home Spase is also a Russian company, famous for inexpensive mesh systems that are not inferior to foreign counterparts. The products are profitable not only in terms of price, but also in terms of thoughtfulness of the elements.

• IKEA. The most popular Swedish manufacturer, which presents Algot mesh wardrobes and Stolmen columns on the world market, affordable, easy to assemble and use.

• La Falegnami uTissetanta - manufacturers of luxury Italian furniture, using solid wood and laminate with wood grain imitation. Separate parts of the structure are covered with translucent metal acrylate and glass, which is not only functional, but also very beautiful.

• Move. Move company is famous for painting all surfaces of filling elements according to the RAL catalog.

Customers who bought wardrobes from the Swedish company Elfa note the ease of assembly. Also, the opportunity to purchase the simplest and most economical option without wooden elements, which is ideal for small apartments.

Larvij systems have also proven to be ideal for small spaces. With the help of simple designs, you can easily convert the pantry into a small but functional dressing room that will suit all family members.

Domestic Joker, according to consumers, is able to withstand heavy loads due to a frame made of metal columns that do not corrode and rust even after 12 years of service. It is possible to use a grinder with special equipment for cutting pipes in order to achieve the desired size.

The massiveness of the frames, combined with strong glass elements, especially attracts the heads of state and state institutions: banks, post offices, law firms and notary offices.

When choosing Komandor systems, buyers especially note a wide range of assortments, an opportunity to stop at any price category. A variety of designs and types of materials allows you to choose furniture for every taste, thanks to the presence of glass, plastic, mirror coatings, leather with drawings in the complete set. Despite the fact that the price of such furniture is much higher than that of other manufacturers, it absolutely corresponds to the quality and level of the products offered.

When buying products from the Russian company Home Spase, the main advantage is the variety of modules... Their interchangeability, design flexibility, allowing you to place everything you need in a small room. In addition, pull-out two-level shoe racks attract special attention.

The Vitra modular system has proven itself particularly well as a manufacturer of office furniture. The heads of enterprises who worked with this company are satisfied with the ergonomics, stability and strength of modules and structures, ease of use and attractive appearance.

Element System pleases the domestic consumer with traditional German quality, practicality and lightness with a mandatory minimum warranty of 15 years. Owners of such wardrobes appreciate the variety of modules, which ranges from mesh shelves to stable and strong chipboard boxes, which makes it possible to arrange a large number of things as conveniently as possible.

IKEA remains the most popular and demanded Swedish manufacturer of furniture of any type in Russia. Due to the reasonable price, you can assemble the dressing room yourself using a minimum of tools. Buyers love the combination of external simplicity and unassuming comfort. Practical perforated baskets are especially appreciated by owners - they look aesthetically pleasing, and things do not fall out of them.

The following video will tell you how to assemble a beautiful and functional wardrobe from IKEA: