Features of choosing a pencil case

The designers have embodied the original solution of the furniture construction in a pencil case, where the vertical size exceeds the horizontal parameters. It has become an indispensable find where the area of ​​the room does not allow placing traditional models, but there is a need for it. The pencil case is combined with other interior items, creating interesting compositional solutions. Do not forget about the practical side - with a minimum occupied area, its capacity is much larger than that of classic counterparts.

A pencil case is a tall but shallow structure used to store linen, clothes or household items. There is a linen module, a cupboard, an option for storing shoes and clothes, a case for dishes and household items. Such models can be placed in living rooms or bedrooms, in the kitchen or in the bathroom, in the hallway or living room. For different purposes of use, they will be performed with their own characteristics.

Classic models of narrow pencil cases consist of one large section or are divided into several constituent elements and may contain:

• barbell for clothes;
• horizontal shelves;
• drawers;
• boxes with compartments.

For, so that the floor structure does not accidentally tip over, it is fixed to the wall, since the narrower and higher the column, the less stable it is. There are options for suspended speakers that are not in contact with the floor. The cabinet can be with a mirror on the front panel, one-door or two-door, with a blank front part or with an interesting design, glazing is possible - it all depends on the functions for which it is intended.

The design solutions of the pencil cases amaze the imagination with their variety. A functional option can be found for any purpose. It can be either a stand-alone product or an integral part of a modular complex:

• Corner cabinet-pencil case: consists of a front part and two side walls, assembled at an angle of 90 degrees, placed in the corner of the room. The facade comes with a glass door, if the display case is provided. Based on the size, the product is made single-leaf or double-leaf. There are closed and open options in which doors are not provided at all;
• Wardrobe-pencil case: the front part is made deaf so as not to draw attention to the stored contents. A large mirror can be placed on the door, which is very convenient for fitting clothes. Inside there is necessarily a bar for hangers, it is stationary or retractable, as well as a system of drawers;

• Column cabinet: sometimes this option stands apart from other furniture, since its dimensions are equal in width and depth. It is used for decorative purposes, as a space divider - it can be located both near the wall and outside it. These models have partially open spaces with glass or with a door;
• Hanging cabinet: fixed to the wall and not in contact with the floor, it is most often used in the kitchen or in the bathroom, the front part is carried out in a blank version or with glazing. Such products are somewhat shorter than their floor-standing counterparts;
• Showcase cabinet: the facade of such a pencil case is made using glazing, and mirrors are used on the inner walls. The shelves are made of glass, there may be LED backlighting. There are options for one-door or two-door with a lock on the doors.

By their functional purpose, the cabinets can be divided into universal and specialized models. Universal types are used in the decoration of living rooms, and specialized types are used in the bathroom or in the kitchen, where high humidity and temperature changes prevail. The main material for the manufacture of pencil cases is an array of coniferous or deciduous wood, or woodworking products.

Let's characterize other materials:

• Natural wood: deciduous trees - aspen, linden, oak, alder, beech, Karelian birch, ash, walnut - are especially valued for the manufacture of furniture. Spruce and pine are of lesser value. The natural pattern of wood texture when sawing looks very impressive and expensive, the most prestigious connoisseurs consider wenge;
• Woodworking products: these are furniture boards made from solid wood waste. As a rule, they all have an artificial lamination layer that imitates a wood textured saw cut. Lamination creates the effect of protecting the furniture sheet, making it smooth and shiny. For production we use glued wood board, lamellar board, wood-laminated glued board, chipboard, wood-fiber board;

• Polymer plastic: acrylic is most often used, it is durable, convenient for cleaning with detergents, retains colors and shine, is resistant to scratches, is not afraid of moisture. It is used in bathroom and kitchen products;
• Metal: use light alloys of aluminum as facade finishes and decoration elements for kitchen furniture and bathrooms.

Furniture products made from solid natural wood are valued much higher than analogues made from wood processing waste. Natural material will last for more than a decade, retaining its original properties even after restoration work. Such products do not emit toxic substances during operation; most often, skillful carving serves as their decoration.

The design find of furniture makers - a pencil case assumes a variety of sizes of finished products.

The most popular is the width of 50 cm - this is the standard size for storing bed linen and dishes. However, such dimensions may not always be appropriate in small premises. If a non-standard option is required, then a model 40 or even 35 cm wide can become the narrowest cabinet.Of course, this slightly limits the functionality, but if you divide it into several vertically opening sections, then the ways of storing items expand significantly.

The height of the pencil case plays a significant role in the overall appearance of the structure. How harmoniously this parameter will fit into the interior will form a general impression not only of the furniture itself, but also of the entire design of the room as a whole. The finished composition looks like objects of the same height, but it can be different. Low models of pencil cases are up to 1.80 meters, and high counterparts reach up to 2.5 meters.

There is very little space in the room, and a closet for storing things is still needed, this situation will be corrected by the corner option. These designs make the side walls 50-80 cm wide, and the height varies from 1.80 to 2.5 meters.It is difficult to store bed linen on corner shelves, but other things can be placed there without the risk of being wrinkled.

As varied are the shapes and sizes of cabinets-cases, they are so different from each other in color. They can be ordered in any color scheme and design. Much depends on the material from which the structure will be made:

• If it goes to work natural wood, its colors are natural and diverse - wenge, milk oak, rustic oak, locarno apple tree, white, Italian walnut.
• White color furniture is considered aristocratic chic. It visually makes the space wider, more airy, and such an interior looks solemn. Snow-white cabinet facades are often used in bathrooms, emphasizing the main idea of ​​this room - cleanliness. White tones are in perfect harmony with metal and glass, this color has a huge potential for creativity;

• Black surfaces give any wardrobe a monumental solidity. Such an interior looks restrained, with a share of officialism and brevity. Intense blacks work well with almost any decor, but they require minimal detail. Matte surfaces look the most beautiful, however, the gloss will not leave anyone indifferent. Black furniture is a challenge to originality, all of its sophistication is required from the designer, there is a balancing act on the verge of taste and shocking;

• Interesting furniture option walnut color. It looks noble and bright, its tone is rich, dark brown with a subtle shade of burgundy or gray. This color is in harmony with almost the entire gamut in the interior, most advantageously combined with warm tones. Products with a nut shade look soft, unobtrusive, but at the same time, they attract close attention. Walnut cabinet creates a cozy atmosphere;
• Traditionally, it has been holding the palm for many years color beech. It has its own palette of shades ranging from light to dark. Beech finds its application in almost any modern design. The feeling of naturalness, warmth and harmony arises in a room with beech-toned furniture.

The variants of the cabinet-pencil case can be single-leaf or double-leaf. The design of the front part is decorated with decor, or a large mirror is placed on its surface. Traditionally, the upper part of the cabinet is reserved for storing large-sized things that are not used in everyday life - bags, suitcases, hat boxes, seasonal shoes. In the middle are the most popular items or things that are convenient to look at, take out, and then put away. Less demanded items are taken down.

The inner content of the cabinet-pencil case will depend on what purpose it is intended for. It is convenient to store laundry using models with drawers, horizontal shelves, as well as a basket built into the structure. For household items, boxes with shelves of various heights and dividers are suitable. The dishes are easy to use if they are placed on structural dryers or shelves, and clothes are best placed in a closet with a hanger bar.

No matter how miniature the cabinet may seem, it hides the space of the room. If you cannot do without it, the location of such furniture is thought out especially carefully.When choosing a cabinet, special attention should be paid when when it has to be included in an already established interior system... It takes into account not only the dimensions of the structure, but its shape, color palette, finishing details and functionality.

This is not an easy task, but there are traditional design techniques to make it easier:

• Symmetrical arrangement of two identical structures: this method creates a niche where other details of the furniture composition are added - a bed, a sofa, an imitation fireplace, an attached television unit. This method is often used when you need to add wardrobes for a bedroom or living room;
• Arrangement along the openings of windows or doors: the area of ​​space between the wall and the window opening is symmetrical on both sides, so putting a pencil case there is considered a good design find. In this situation, a wardrobe with a corner element looks good, and this method is best used for the living room;

• Using the cabinet only on one side of the opening: this method is appropriate if the recess is located asymmetrically in the center, relative to the walls, while one side is larger than the other. Taking such a place under the closet would be an advisable solution. Usually such a layout is found in the corridor, but it can also be in the living room;
• Niche placement: if the design of the room has one or two niches, it will be very easy to fit the cabinet there, the main thing is that the furniture is in harmony with the general style of the room. If you remove the wardrobe in a niche, even a small living room can accommodate, for example, a table or chest of drawers. Niches are found in the hallway, where a pencil case will be a great place to store street clothes.

So that the cabinet does not contrast with the color of the interior, it is chosen to be the same shade of the walls or as similar as possible to the color of the existing furniture. It must always be remembered that tall structures are visually perceived as an architectural detail of the room, therefore, when installing a pencil case, there should be no feeling of foreignness or piling up.

The problem when choosing furniture is the limited area of ​​the room where it is to be placed. The pencil case holds a large number of things in a limited area, also serves as an original interior detail:

• Living room. In the living room, a pencil case, designed like a showcase with a glass facade, looks beautiful against the general background. Sets are placed inside, as well as items bearing a decorative load. Traditionally, doors are double-leafed, although single-leaf options are not uncommon. Such corner cabinets made of natural wood are very elegant. They take up little space, but they decorate any living room. The models with interior lighting are especially impressive.

• Bedroom. The bedroom needs a closet where you can store bedding, blankets, linens. The dominant subject of such a room is the bed, so the pencil case should not be bulky, especially if the room is small. Interesting options from the composition of cabinets, pencil cases, collected together. This is a very compact and practical option, used when there is a need to place a wardrobe in the bedroom.

• Children's. For the interior of the child's room, the presence of free space plays a primary role, therefore, the furniture is selected there as compact and functional as possible. From year to year, children have new hobbies, things, educational supplies - all this requires storage space. The design of the facade of the furniture is chosen based on the general idea of ​​interior design, as well as taking into account the age and gender of the child. Laconic solutions in the style of minimalism are perfect for teenagers.

• Hallway. When planning the hallway area, we are faced with the problem of its small capacity. Usually you can't do without a closet here. Outerwear, shoes, hats, umbrellas - we are used to placing all this there.A pencil case will help to solve even this difficult task. It happens that the hallway is so small that it is not possible to arrange storage of outerwear there, then a lightweight version of a pencil case is used, containing a place for things, and its door is equipped with a large mirror.

• Bathroom. The need to store various little things and cosmetics is also in the bathroom. For this temple of purity, cabinets-pencil cases with plastic-coated facades are convenient, which are not afraid of moisture and temperature extremes. Such constructions are equipped with shelves, drawers, dividers. Bathroom cabinets should be as ergonomic as possible, without taking up extra space, so they are made free-standing or hanging.

• Kitchen. When buying a pencil case for the kitchen, take into account the dimensions of the room and other interior items that are there - a kitchen set, a refrigerator, a stove. The design solution of the kitchen cabinet includes pull-out sections, baskets, boxes, a system of shelves. Such cabinets-pencil cases can function as a bar, be a place for storing dishes or food.

The pencil case is easy and simple to assemble! Check it out by watching the following video.