Radial corner cabinets

The problem of zoning living space is always relevant. The desire of consumers to use residential meters more rationally forces furniture manufacturers to look for new solutions. So, instead of conventional cabinets, radius corner cabinets appeared on the modern market. You will learn about their features from this article.

Due to their shape, ordinary rectangular cabinets are rather bulky and have sharp corners. The radial corner option is the same cabinet, but with a curved facade and rounded contours. This design helps to hide corners and functionally use a non-standard layout.

The originality of the contour is a distinctive feature of the radius corner cabinets. When installing this furniture, the appearance of the room changes dramatically, this improves perception, helps to hide flaws and combine interior elements into a single ensemble. In addition, the semicircular shape of the facade without sharp corners will help to avoid child injuries.

Internal filling of cabinets can be different: shelves, drawers, rods for outerwear and hooks, all this allows you to effectively solve the problems of placing and finding things.

Radial corner furniture is style, ergonomics and practicality in one bottle. According to the type of construction, several types of radius cabinets are distinguished.

• Built in - it is an inseparable part of the room in which it is installed. It has no side walls. Mounts are installed on the ceiling or floor, which reduces the cost of the product and makes the structure lightweight.
• Case - this is a free-standing cabinet, it can be disassembled, transported. This model can have walls, bottom and top cover. The upper part is sometimes made protruding and LED bulbs are inserted.

Cabinets are distinguished by the type of door mechanism:

• with hinged opening method, where each door has built-in handles. This type is less common, it is not very convenient to use;
• with a sliding opening system, where the doors slide on special rollers. Sliding with support involves installing the roller on the lower rail and securing the doors at the top. This mount is suitable for plasterboard or stretch ceilings, as it takes the weight of the doors on itself.

On the contour of the facade, radius cabinets are divided into the following types:

• concave - it is perfect for rooms with deep and non-standard corners, smooths out the unevenness of the wall or ceiling and will not clutter up the space. The product can be of different heights and widths, with side walls, with open or closed external shelves. Perfect for installation in children's rooms and bedrooms;
• the convex wardrobe is very functional, it will fit into those corners and niches where it is impossible to place other furniture, for example, in the hallway.Volumetric models are perfect for the living room and bedroom;
• combined, it combines concave and convex elements, so the facade of such products is wavy. Such a wardrobe will create a sense of integrity in the room, it will be perfectly combined with a multi-level ceiling or a floor podium. The filling capacity of this cabinet is large enough; shelves, drawers and baskets can be installed inside. Like all radius cabinets, the combination models can be easily placed in a niche, in corners or in rooms with uneven walls. A wardrobe with combined shapes is often chosen for bedrooms.

When choosing a radius corner cabinet, it is important to determine its shape and location.

• If you plan to move or relocate in the future, then choose the case version for installation. You can transport it to a new location without any problems.
• A concave radius corner cabinet is suitable for the hallway. It will perfectly save space, make the room spacious, hide dark corners, and your things will not be in plain sight.

• Convex and combined volumetric options will look great in the living room and bedrooms. They can be additionally equipped with illumination.
• In a spacious bathroom, you can install angular concave or convex options.

Particular attention should be paid to the strength of the guide profiles, stoppers and rollers of sliding doors. They are mainly made of steel and aluminum and are coated with decorative paint. The aluminum profile is more stable and reliable. If the metal is thinner than 1.2 mm, then in the future the sash may fall out of the base. During operation, it is worth paying attention to the care of the guide mechanisms, to clean it from dust and dirt.

Radial corner cabinet will suit any style of interior, if you choose the appropriate color and material of the facade. It is advisable to choose the color in the same range as the main decoration of the room.

Bright solutions are suitable for a kitchen or living room, but for a bedroom it is better to use white or a pastel color of the facade, they do not tire and create a calm atmosphere.

Often, mirrored facades made of acrylic glass are used to decorate doors; they visually make the room spacious. Such options will look good in concave models.

Beautiful patterns can be applied to mirror canvases, images and photo printing can be used on glass surfaces. Cabinets with images are often purchased for arranging a children's room. When it comes to photo printing, it is better to give preference to UV printing, it will not fade and will last longer.

The plastic door surface also has its advantages, it is light, flexible and with a variety of colors.

If the traditional interior is complemented by facades made of natural veneer or solid wood, artificial and natural leather, rattan, fabric, bamboo and other materials are suitable for extraordinary solutions in the form of inserts.

Consider samples of all types of corner radius cabinets in the interior.

• As you can see in the photo, the white combination radius wardrobe perfectly complements the room. The no-frills facade does not strain the eyes and goes well with the color of the walls, floor, bedding. Thanks to the bedside table, it seamlessly connects with the bed, forming a single harmonious composition.

• Next example: a bright concave wardrobe with additional open shelves looks great in a child's room. The lines on the ceiling follow the shape of the wave, and the round rug on the floor emphasizes the relevance of the concave cabinet. Light brown and olive inserts are combined with wallpaper, flooring and round drawing table.

• A convex wardrobe with mirror inserts and decorative elements makes the bedroom more spacious and attractive.The brown color of the facade elements is matched to the color of the furniture and creates a contrasting combination with the walls and flooring. Elegant lighting in the cabinet niches adds a warm atmosphere to the room.

The radial corner wardrobe is multifunctional, it is both an excellent element of the interior and a practical thing.

Its main advantages, as opposed to a conventional wardrobe:

• stylish, suitable for any room configuration;
• hides interior flaws, be it an uneven wall, a curved corner or protruding technical details;
• saves space of the room, due to the curved shape, in narrow areas the depth is less, in free areas it is more;

• roomy. The side walls follow the shape of the corner, due to this, more space is created for your things;
• compact, can be placed in any niche or area of ​​the room, in the space between the doors;
• silent door construction;
• absolutely safe for children.

For information on how to choose a corner radius cabinet and its advantages, see the next video.