Convertible wardrobe with a table: features of choice
Few modern homes boast an abundance of space. Therefore, furniture with the possibility of transformation is becoming a frequent element of living quarters. A frequent example of such an element of furnishings are convertible wardrobes with a table, which serve as a stylish and functional addition to any interior.
Advantages and disadvantages
Transformer furniture has quickly conquered the market since its inception. All because of its obvious superiority over ordinary furniture: it is more economical, takes up less space and allows you to keep everything in order. First of all, by combining several functions, such a cabinet will help save money, because instead of buying many things, it is enough to buy only one item. It will serve as a place for storing clothes, dishes or books, as a mirror, and a work surface.
Such models are available for different premises. Most often these are small rooms, such as modest kitchens, bedrooms, or even bathrooms.
In this case, the table top is retractable or folding and appears if necessary.
For example, a stylish bureau desk and 2-in-1 wardrobe in the bedroom can be opened up in the morning to apply makeup and tidy up. Thus, you can save space and money without purchasing a dressing table. This model has a great advantage over an ordinary dressing table, since no one will see its contents. This option is suitable for those who do not always keep cosmetic bottles and tubes in order.
In addition, such a convertible cabinet can easily turn into a workplace. The table top can be combined with a wardrobe, but it is especially convenient when open shelves and various drawers are arranged above or around it, allowing you to store work and study materials. They can also be used to display memorabilia.
A retractable or folding tabletop is also a very convenient option for a narrow kitchen. It allows you to make the most of the entire space. Everyone who loves to cook dreams of a big workplace, but this is not always possible in the conditions of our apartments. However, a transforming table will always help out by providing an additional work surface. And then it is easy to clean and put away.
An additional plus is the variety of models this piece of furniture. They are produced in absolutely different styles and configurations, the table top can be extended or unfolded, be built into the furniture set.
This wide range of options allows you to choose the right model for any home.
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A wardrobe combined with a table is an excellent choice for many types of spaces. After all, it helps to save space in the room, and is also a stylish solution for decorating a room.
There are many types of such pieces of furniture:
Transformer
This cabinet is a piece of furniture with the possibility of modification: it can be a pull-out table top, which is hidden in a secret drawer, or a folding version. Such models can be angular or have a traditional design.
This also includes such an extraordinary method of organizing the workspace as a desk in the niche of the built-in linen closet. Sliding doors hide the table top and chair and open when needed.Convertible wardrobes or modular sets can have different types of doors. Sliding options are most convenient because they do not require additional space in the room.
There are also options with ordinary sashes, which sometimes may seem preferable because of their appearance.
In addition, they will look more organic in classic restrained interiors without a hint of modernity.
With shelving
Since a wardrobe with a transforming table can be designed not only for clothes, but also for other little things, for example, for books, it is often produced with shelves. They can be open and closed or have specific zoning. The open areas are designed to display beautiful things. They are also used in children's rooms for storing books and toys.
The purchase of closed cabinets of this type for children is impractical, since it can be difficult to use for kids, and also represent an additional source of danger. Closed shelves usually serve as niches for linen and clothes, although this is not necessary. Some people don't like keeping their belongings in plain sight, especially when it comes to the kitchen or living room, so they prefer these options.
Wall mounted
Wall-mounted wardrobe table is attached to the wall at a certain height to also serve as a workplace. This usually applies to desks. The table top can be hinged or retractable. Sometimes it is an extension of a stationary workplace.
This option looks unusual and very convenient in everyday life.
On the shelves, you can place the necessary educational materials and writing materials, and hang an organizer on the wall opposite.
Secretaire
This cabinet is also called "with a secret". This is because it looks like an ordinary piece of furniture with a large central section. However, the door to this compartment can be folded back on sturdy metal fasteners, turning into a desk. It is better not to put a lot of books and textbooks on such a tabletop, so it is considered the most preferable for working with a laptop.
This option is chosen by those who do not work so much at the desk to furnish a separate office for this or buy a massive, expensive desk. However, if such a need arises periodically, the secretary is ready to provide a workplace of the required size.
The Bureau
This piece of furniture is a compact worktop with small superstructures. Usually this piece of furniture is made in the Baroque or Rococo style, decorated with expensive woods, gilding and has graceful lines.
Of course, modern modifications of such a table combined with a wardrobe are also possible.
Table-cabinet-wardrobe
The folding table is a spacious cabinet with drawers and folding doors. This is a very convenient option for small apartments during the holidays, since when unfolded, such a table allows you to seat a large number of guests and turn the living room or kitchen into a dining room. And after that it can be easily folded and removed, it will take up 30-60 cm of space, which is quite a bit.
It is convenient to put dishes in its drawers that are not used every day, tablecloths, napkins and other similar trifles. The modest dimensions of the pedestal table allow you to store it even in the closet or on the balcony, however, it can also be used every day, opening, for example, only one sash.
Materials (edit)
Among the most preferable options for the cabinet-table, of course, natural wood. This material has the highest hygienic properties. It is considered the most environmentally friendly. Some even argue that wood has an overall positive effect on human health and well-being, concluding that living in interiors made from natural materials can promote health and emotional well-being.
In addition, it is a very aesthetic material that can take on any colors and textures. But such items can be quite expensive. Therefore, many people prefer chipboard options. It is a slab of compressed sawdust, pasted over with a decorative layer.
This option can be a good substitute for wood, since it is quite environmentally friendly and durable.
Finally, there are plastic models. As a rule, they are used in a limited number of interiors, for example, in high-tech style. When choosing, you need to pay attention to the quality of this material so as not to purchase a toxic product. You should not chase the lowest possible price, since such a product can sometimes disappoint.
High-quality plastic or acrylic is safe for humans and unpretentious material to use, which is an important factor when choosing furniture.
Colors
Modern wardrobe tables can be of any color. White pieces of furniture and models from light wood species look great in the interior. They visually make the room more spacious and add cheerfulness.
Dark furniture suits calm, balanced people. It looks more expensive and more prestigious, which is why it is often located in reception rooms and offices. Black wood is perhaps the most eccentric choice in the color scheme of the transforming cabinet. This color has the fiber of ebony, which is very expensive, but the result is worth it.
It is also the most durable wood known, making objects made from it built to last.
How to choose furniture?
When choosing furniture, you need to pay attention to the quality of the material and the functionality of the product. It should serve for a long time, so it is worth making sure of the reliability of the fasteners of the elements and requesting a quality certificate from the store.
Stylistically, such an object should not be knocked out of the situation., therefore, its color and texture should be in harmony with the rest of the interior elements.
Finally, a wardrobe that is purchased for your own home should be liked and evoke positive emotions.
Beautiful interiors
Below are some examples of the competent use of such cabinets in the interior.
A large cabinet with a dark wood convertible top provides a cozy workspace for writing and reading.
A light wardrobe with a built-in pull-out console perfectly complements the interior and is a very functional piece of furniture.
You will learn more about transforming cabinets in the following video.
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