Cupboards with built-in ironing board

The arrangement of everyday life, as a rule, rests on fragile female shoulders. The multitude of duties every woman performs every day takes a lot of time and effort, and ironing is no exception. You can significantly facilitate this process, as well as save precious meters of living space, using an ironing board built into the closet.

Surely every woman, after ironing, has a question about where to put it so that it does not interfere and spoil the interior of the room. Thanks to the latest developments, it turned out to be quite easy and simple to solve this problem. A wardrobe with a built-in ironing board is a great solution for everyone who appreciates a practical approach to solving this problem.

Compared to a conventional ironing board, the built-in model has many advantages.

• The main advantages of this configuration include ease of use... There is no need to carry and fold the board after finishing ironing. She just stows away in the closet. In addition, it is securely fixed not only in different positions, but also at different angles thanks to a convenient transformation mechanism.

• Thanks to this built-in design significantly saves space in the room, which is especially important for small apartments, studio apartments, as well as for any other small area premises. And the closet itself practically does not take up space in the room and looks quite aesthetically pleasing. You can choose a model in the same style as the already installed interior items.
• The undoubted advantage of a cabinet with a built-in board is the ability to install this design in any room, whether it be a living room, kitchen, hallway or even a corridor.

Regardless of the model, the built-in ironing board has its own device. The structure consists of an ironing surface, a support and a transformation mechanism. The most difficult element of this design is the mechanism by which the board is pulled out of the cabinet and unfolds in the desired position.

Both a drawer and a special element screwed to the ironing surface can be used as a support. The ironing surface itself is no different from a regular board, its location depends on the model. Initially, the ironing surface can be either horizontal or vertical. As a rule, the design of many models can take several positions.

The transformation mechanism also depends on the type of model. Various devices can be used as additional elements designed for a more convenient layout of the board.

The spring block makes it much easier to control the structure. Some models have a sled attached to the ironing board, thanks to which the structure slides out at the right time. Sometimes this configuration is additionally equipped with door closers.

Depending on the placement in the cabinet, built-in boards are divided into two main types - folding and sliding.

The hinged board is located in the cabinet in an upright position. It can be fixed both on the wall and on the cabinet door. The fixation of this structure is carried out either using a special lever or using a magnet.

In order to bring the board into working condition, you need to release it from the latches and fold it to the side, and then unfold the support and adjust the desired height. After ironing is completed, these steps are carried out in the reverse order.

The folding design can also have a slightly different format - a neat wall cabinet with a board and a mirror. It looks like a simple cabinet with a mirrored surface, behind the door of which there is a small space for an ironing board. In order to bring the board into working condition, you need to move the door with a mirrored surface to the side and lower the board to a horizontal position.

With this design solution, you can visually expand the space. Manufacturers have different configurations of this design. The cabinet door can be hinged, or it can slide to the right or left side.

An equally convenient option is a retractable folding ironing board. As a rule, it is installed in the drawers of any wardrobes or dressers. Sometimes the board is located in the drawer of the kitchen unit.

The ironing board built into the cupboard has a slightly different design compared to the folding version. Here, the base, or rather, its wide part, is attached from both sides to the guides. Unlike the folding version, the retractable design is very compact. The design, or rather the ironing surface, can be folded in two, or it can completely fit into a drawer.

In order to start ironing, you need to pull out the drawer, unfold the surface and fix it in the desired position. If the retractable version is equipped with a surface that cannot be folded out, then, as a rule, the drawer in which the surface is located is able to transform in the desired position.

There are options on sale where, in addition to the ironing surface, there is room for other things. A cabinet for storing a vacuum cleaner and a board is the best option for small apartments, as well as for owners of studio apartments.

A folding or pull-out version of the board can also be placed in a corner cabinet. To do this, you need to purchase a structure with a swivel mechanism that smoothly unfolds in two directions. In addition, some manufacturers produce a convertible wardrobe, where, in addition to the ironing board, folding shelves are mounted. A very convenient configuration that allows you to fold both already ironed laundry and prepare items for ironing.

The ironing surface can be presented in several versions.

• The cheapest material is Chipboard... Over time, boards made of such material become uneven, since this material is deformed due to exposure to hot steam.
• More reliable and durable material is wood.

• Tabletops for boards are also made made of metal... It is much stronger and more durable than wood flooring. High temperatures and humidity are not scary for them. There are holes in the surface for the passage of steam. As a rule, worktops made of solid metal sheets are heavy.
• Lighter surfaces are made metal mesh... This mesh is more vapor permeable and lighter, but less durable than an all-metal countertop.

• In addition, some manufacturers produce worktops from a special thermoplastic, characterized by lightness, strength and resistance to steam. The only drawback of thermoplastic countertops is the high price.

Covers, like countertops, are made from different materials. The most commonly used cotton with a metallic thread. Thanks to this combination, things are ironed faster due to good heat transfer.

There are covers made entirely of cotton. To soften the surface, as well as to prevent the formation of marks on things, felt is used.

Any built-in ironing board has a length and width based on the widest point on the tabletop. The size of the board, regardless of the type, depends on the dimensions of the cabinet.

The most compact are sliding boards. The width of the structure varies between 35-50 cm, and it is usually slightly less than the width of the box. The length of the drawer, as a rule, is always greater than the length of the structure and depends on the length of the surface to be ironed. For models with a non-folding surface, it is more than 100 cm, and for models where the ironing surface is folded in half, it is more than 50 cm.The height of the entire structure usually does not exceed 13-15 cm.

The length of the folding board, built-in vertically, depends on the height of the cabinet and is 30-40 cm less. The width of such a cabinet depends on the width of the ironing surface. The difference between the sizes ranges from 12 to 20 cm. The depth of the cabinet is within 6 to 12 cm. The dimensions of the countertop itself are 128x38 cm.

When choosing an ironing cabinet, first of all, you need to pay attention to its dimensions and correlate them with the place of the intended installation. In addition, it is necessary to make sure of the strength of the built-in structure itself.

To do this, even in the store, you need to unfold it and see the reliability of the fasteners. In addition, for boards with hinged fastening, you need to pay attention to the reliability of the latches in the vertical position. The reliability of the fasteners is a guarantee that, with frequent use, the structure will not be torn out along with the cabinet wall.

When choosing a cabinet with a built-in board, it is better to pay attention to a design with a swivel mechanism that allows you to set the surface at the desired angle. When unfolding, the board rotates 180? and is fixed in the optimal position every 15 ?.

The most beautiful and stylish cabinets are undoubtedly the mirror cabinets. This mini wardrobe fits perfectly into any style. Today, there are many options on the market, not only in size, but also in color schemes. The mirror itself, fixed on the facade, can be decorated with a baguette plate along the perimeter.

If there is enough space, you can install larger models, where, in addition to the board, there is also space for a step-ladder.

In addition to mirrors, the facades of such cabinets can be decorated with paintings or other elements that match the style of the given room.

You will learn more about cabinets with an integrated ironing board in the following video.