Solid wood cabinets

One of the most important tasks of interior design is the organization of storage space for clothes, shoes and other little things that every person needs. Modern designers come up with different options for how and where to place personal items. Solid wood wardrobes are especially poor in this important issue.

To evaluate all the pros and cons of such a storage system, it is necessary to evaluate the pros and cons of this piece of furniture.

The main advantage of such a cabinet is striking - it is a decent look, special elegance, which is achieved by the naturalness and sophistication of the material. Such furniture is made exclusively from solid wood: oak, beech, pine, birch, alder, cherry, mahogany. Wood craftsmen can create a masterpiece by cutting out a wide variety of decorative elements for the facade.

The solid wood wardrobe is completely made of natural material, it does not cause allergies, smells good, looks cozy. It is not for nothing that such furniture is called elite, it compares favorably with furniture made of artificial materials. In addition, the service life is decades, with the possibility of restoration. Due to the large number of models, such a cabinet looks appropriate in any design, suitable for rooms of any size, for any purpose, while it will always look solid.

But such furniture also has disadvantages:

• All solid wood furniture is very heavy, and in high humidity conditions it absorbs water and can begin to deform.
• High temperatures also negatively affect the appearance and functionality of the cabinet. He needs special care.
• The high price also refers to negative qualities, if only the owner wants to emphasize his solvency by the presence of furniture made from natural solid wood in the interior.
• Such a purchase will not suit a person who will soon get bored of the same thing; the long service life will not allow you to quickly replace a bored cabinet.

Different manufacturers are ready to satisfy the needs of any buyer, so the choice in this segment is huge. The first thing to think about is where the cabinet will be located: in which room, along the wall or in the corner. The appearance of the cabinet will depend on this.

An elite wardrobe, which will show the well-being of the owner, is best suited for a front room, hall or office for negotiations. Expensive material will emphasize everything that is necessary and tell you that really valuable things are stored inside.

For a small room for one person, it will be enough to acquire a single-winged wardrobe. This piece of furniture is also appropriate for guest rooms and houses. In the main bedroom, a large two- or three-wing wardrobe with a mirror will look great. Mezzanines installed up to the ceiling are very popular. This is a great way to increase storage space.

When considering your future wardrobe, think about its purpose:

• In the hallway, it is necessary to take into account the space for storing clothes, shoes, bags, a place where small items can be folded (gloves, scarves, hats and other accessories).
• In the bedroom, set aside space for bedding, if the wardrobe is combined with a chest of drawers - a place for underwear, shelves for non-wrinkling clothes that can be folded.

• A bookcase should hold the required number of books, have open display cases, and most importantly, be stable.
• In the children's closet, you can allocate space for toys and school supplies.

There are many materials for making a cabinet made of solid wood, each has its own properties and is different in appearance. The most common is natural oak... Furniture made of it is stable, solid, a little bulky, but strong and one of the most durable. Oak is distinguished by its relief, which attracts attention. The color of the product can be absolutely any: from light milky to almost black.

A cheaper option is pine, "tender", has a light golden color. The original materials for the manufacture of furniture are beech, suitable for a more demanding taste.

Mahogany or mahogany From time immemorial it has been considered an exquisite material and is under strict protection. Only in Indonesia is it possible to use this material in small quantities for the production of furniture and souvenirs, which significantly increases the cost of finished products. But not only this is a unique feature - all products are made by hand, without a single nail or screw. Such furniture can really amaze with its luxury.

Nowadays, you can choose almost any color of the facade and internal filling of the cabinet. If the interior corresponds to the strict classics, you can become the owner of a furniture set in a natural wood color, there are also painted facades in the color of cognac, cherry, azalea, for more modern interiors - wenge, bleached oak or just white.

For optimal sizing, several indicators must be taken into account:

• Cabinet depth: if you are going to hang clothes on a hanger, the doors should be easy to close without leaving a gap, and the doors, like a compartment, should be closed with ease. Thus, the minimum depth is 60-65 cm, but not more than 80 cm, since it will not be easy to reach the necessary thing, and disorder can form on the shelves.
• Cabinet width it can also be any, but it is better to choose the doors that are not too wide: the hinges that hold them can weaken over time, which will create an ugly sagging (for compartment doors no more than 100 cm, for swing doors no more than 70 cm).
• Cabinet height limited by the degree of reliability of the structure, the thickness of the vertically located stiffener. Each manufacturer, depending on the design and material, has its own calculation of the maximum height, but if you wish, you can choose a model with a mezzanine, which will perfectly fit into any interior and increase the space for storing things.

Most of all, solid wood wardrobes correspond to the classic style in interior design. But modern technologies and possibilities of wood processing make it possible to use such elements of furniture in the Art Nouveau style.It is enough to paint the facade in steel, gray, white or black, cover it with gloss, add metal elements and mirrors as a decor, and such furniture will be reflected hi-tech or minimalism.

The so-called shabby chic, the interior details are artificially aged in antique style, a wardrobe made in this style will add coziness and originality to the room. A pompous large wardrobe will find itself in a room furnished in style empire or baroque.

The largest manufacturer of wooden furniture and doors supplying its products to the Russian market is Belarus. Due to the relatively low price, good quality and a huge selection, the demand for furniture from the neighboring state is growing every year, and the supply is not long in coming. The most famous furniture manufacturers in Belarus are JSC "Pinskdrev", JSC "Mozyrdrev", JSC Gomel factory "Progress" and other smaller industries. A huge part of furniture products are exported to foreign countries.

All over the world Italian furniture is appreciated due to its exquisite forms. Refined, elegant furniture from Italy is not a cheap pleasure for true connoisseurs. Malaysian furniture occupies its niche in the Russian market. Malaysian wardrobes are easily recognizable in the store by their rich brown-red color and unique design. This is a great alternative to expensive Italian furniture.

The criterion for choosing the size of the cabinet is the footage of the room where it will be located and the purpose of the cabinet. In a small hallway, it would be appropriate to put a single-wing wardrobe with an open area for everyday clothes, with an easily accessible shoe rack and a shelf for hats and scarves, or a built-in wardrobe with the necessary filling. Consider a well-lit spot for the mirror. It can be either a separate element of filling a room, or it can be a part of an ensemble of furniture.

Compact storage space will also be needed in the children's room. These can be hinged cabinets for the ceiling or corner cabinets. Check that the structure is reliable and stable, without sharp corners, has enough space for all the little things, books and toys.

A three-door wardrobe with a large-capacity mirror will fit well into a spacious room. It will be appropriate in the bedroom and involves storing bed linen, think about how and where it will be located. It is advisable that the wardrobe in the bedroom be equipped with a mirror, which is usually attached to the outside of the wardrobe sash, which is located in the middle.

The wardrobe-wall in the living room assumes a special shelf for the TV, calculate the size of the screen, try to provide freedom to be able to rotate the image a few degrees in each direction. Cabinets with showcases look beautiful in the front room. On such shelves, favorite souvenirs, valuables, holiday dishes are stored, and if this is a compartment for a home library, then the best volumes with beautiful spines. In open areas, photographs are usually located in frames.

The use of solid wood cabinets is varied. They will fit perfectly into any setting and any room. Thanks to the large number of styles in which they are made and models, every room in the apartment will be transformed.Such furniture will hide everything that needs to be hidden from prying eyes and will favorably emphasize everything that you want to show.

Solid wood wardrobe always attracts attention, as it is an element with dimensions. In order for such an interior detail to fit well, special attention must be paid to color. The color scheme of the room where the cabinet will stand will help you make the right choice:

• In the bedroom, it is better to stick to the solution with a ready-made ensemble, so it will look harmonious.
• To smooth sharp corners, cabinets with rounded elements are suitable: side doors or open shelves can be made in a semicircular shape.

• A wardrobe, suitable for a bedroom, looks austere and stylish.
• A built-in wardrobe with a mezzanine in the Empire style is a godsend for lovers of luxury.
• A mirrored wardrobe will expand the space, and the reflection of the light source will brighten the room.

There are a lot of ideas for creating an interior, the main thing is to understand the issue and critically approach the choice of each element, and the wardrobe is a great contribution to creating coziness and a unique image of the room.

For information on how to make a wooden cabinet with your own hands, see the next video.