Wardrobe in the interior of the living room

The wardrobe is one of the most important components of any room in the house, including the living room. It can perform various functions, but the main role of each cabinet is to store things. In living rooms, there are many necessary attributes that are more convenient to keep in a closet. But it is important to remember that each model must be combined with the interior concept. You need to choose cabinets in a furniture store based on their inherent characteristics, which you should familiarize yourself with in advance.

There are several types of living room wardrobes:

• Suspended products are used in modern living rooms. They are small in size and attach directly to the wall at any level convenient for you. Often a whole set of such cabinets is bought, which form whole compositions on the wall.
• Peculiarity modular cabinets - the ability to arrange them differently using elements. The elements include small structures in the same style; they can form large cabinets or small graceful shelves.
• Crockery and decorative fragile accessories are often stored in living rooms. It is for these purposes that it is necessary sideboard - a cabinet entirely equipped with glass or glass doors that provide open visual access to the contents.

• Sideboard is often combined with buffet... The function of the latter is the storage of non-perishable dry products. The sideboard is a low closed wardrobe, it is located under the sideboard. The structure consists of two or four doors, sometimes it is equipped with drawers.
• To store glasses, use special narrow cabinets... They are often combined with a bar - a compartment for storing alcoholic beverages. Sometimes "invisible" compartments are used, the shelves of which are built into the side panel of the cupboard for glasses. When closed, the bar is not visible; if necessary, it gracefully slides out from the side.

• In the living room, you rarely find dressing room, but if it is, then it is most often a small room built into the wall. She hides behind sliding doors and is visually invisible at first glance. This is a convenient storage for clothes, especially if the doors are decorated with design techniques that further mask the structure. But such a layout is often only possible in elite apartments and private houses with large living rooms.
• More compact storage space will be chest of drawers... It has a low height and drawers with different opening mechanisms. Sometimes it includes many pull-out compartments, and sometimes several large compartments with hinged doors. If you prefer to order a whole headset, then you can include all of the above models or choose a few that are especially necessary.

Cabinets with different door opening mechanisms are installed in the living room. Most of the products have swing doors. This is especially true for sideboards and sideboards. Swing doors are located in special niches on fasteners. Such a cabinet is opened by moving the door structure towards itself. Sliding doors are rarely found in living rooms. They are most often observed in structures built into the wall.

Hanging cabinets have a lifting opening mechanism. The door panel is lifted up by means of a special spring mechanism and fixed in this position.Many designs are equipped with drawers of various sizes. They are installed in the grooves of special fasteners built into the furniture frame.

It is very important to consider when buying a factor such as the size of the cabinet. Sizes vary depending on the purpose of the products. Small-sized products are shelves, hanging cabinets, dressers. Suspended structures are less than a meter in all respects, sometimes one side exceeds 1 m if the cabinet is rectangular. Chests of drawers are most often a meter high or a little more. Their width varies in a different range, sometimes they are narrow, and sometimes they are squat and wide.

Buffets are usually low and wide. Sideboards, however, most often reach more than one and a half meters in height. Bar cabinet parameters vary. Sometimes they are narrow and elongated, and sometimes they are low and wide.

Large cabinets come in a variety of sizes. It depends on the height of the ceilings and the parameters of the living room. A large cabinet can be the width of an entire wall and have a height of almost 4 meters, while its thickness sometimes reaches 90 cm. Such volumetric structures are suitable only for large rooms.

The purpose of the wardrobe also determines the material from which it is created. Another factor in the choice of raw materials is the style in which the interior is decorated in the living room.

• One of the common materials is solid wood, from which sideboards, dressers and sideboards are often created. The advantage of such furniture is its luxurious and solid appearance. But such products are quite expensive, they are susceptible to moisture and temperature, therefore they are not suitable for all premises.
• Cabinets are a more economical option. from wood shavings and fibers... They can be decorated in various forms, imitate natural wood or other material. Such panels are quite durable and easy to clean. But it is advisable to install them in dry rooms without a temperature drop, otherwise they may delaminate over time.

• Plastic - a versatile material for modern interior styles. It is unpretentious to climate and moisture, inexpensive and looks no less original than its wooden counterparts. Plastic can have both matte and glossy texture and be equipped with various decorative elements.
• Glass is part of many designs in the living room. Especially often it can be seen in bookcases or sideboards. It can be either transparent or matte. Glass doors look very elegant, especially when the glass is decorated with a pattern or colored inserts.

The choice of the shade of the product depends primarily on its texture. Various shades of light are characteristic of wooden models: ivory, milk oak, beech, teak. Among the dark tones, one can distinguish such as wenge, chestnut, walnut, maple. There are also colors with a red tint, which are also very relevant - cherry, mahogany, maple, mahogany.

Plastic products include both those tones that are inherent in wooden structures, and brighter ones - green, yellow, pink, burgundy. Often the plastic is black or white. It can also combine contrasting shades or similar colors. Photo printing, which is sometimes done on plastic panels, can be used as an exclusive detail. On the panels of some cabinet styles, you can often find drawings and ornaments that emphasize the features of the chosen direction.

• The facades of all designs of the headset have a special design. Open facade - a wardrobe without a door, so that the contents of the shelves are visible. This type is used for bookcases and shelves with accessories. In this case, the rear wall is often equipped with a mirror.Small horizontal cabinets or shelves can be made with lighting, which will give the whole headset a new look. In this case, door panels are complemented by original design solutions.
• The closed facade can have transparent or glass doors. The doors of large wardrobes can be mirrored and expand the space of the room. With the help of special polishes and coatings, wood products are given an additional gloss. Designers offer interesting novelties of photo printing for plastic headsets - printing is located only on two or three items from the entire set, performing an accent role.

The placement of wardrobes and headsets depends on the characteristics of the living room area. There are several options, among which the owners of both large and small rooms can choose a suitable one.

• For a headset, one wall is most often chosen, along which it is located. At the same time, it is important to maintain symmetry so that the entire headset looks harmonious. The most massive part of the window should not be installed.
• If you prefer single large wardrobes, then they can be placed in the corner of the room or against the center of the wall. As a rule, a TV and various open shelves are mounted in such structures.

• If you are classic, you can build a small cabinet into the wall adjacent to the fireplace. Remember that in this case, the product should not stand out and take on an accent role. It only complements the chosen concept.
• Some people prefer a living room with two or more wardrobes. In this case, it is important to remember about symmetry. They are placed on opposite sides of the central element - a TV or chest of drawers. If the entrance to the living room is located in the middle of the wall, then the cabinets can be placed around the door.
• Sometimes wardrobes are used for zonal division of rooms in an apartment. In the living room, a tall product located across the room can look very organic with the right color and material. The living room is divided into areas for rest and work, areas for receiving guests and areas for privacy.

Before choosing a wardrobe for the living room, you need to take into account a number of furniture requirements so as not to make a mistake in choosing:

• The closet must be presentable. The living room is a room for receiving people, so the wardrobe should show the consistency and excellent taste of the owners of the house.
• Spaciousness important because it is part of the wardrobe's primary function as a keeper of things. A spacious wardrobe helps to avoid clutter in the room, makes the look of the house neat and makes it easier to find the necessary things.
• Strength important for the long service life of the product. The resistance of the panels to mechanical stress affects the service life. It is important to look at this factor in order to avoid additional costs for repairs.
• Easy to care for. Some materials require the purchase of special treatment and care products. This sometimes leads to additional costs. Parasites can appear in wooden structures over time if they are not treated with a special solution, which requires additional time. If you are a busy person, then it is better to choose materials that are unpretentious in care.

To correctly choose a wardrobe in your living room, remember the following signs:

• The parameters of your room;
• Product material;
• Combination of the cabinet with other interior items;
• Manufacturer country;
• Product cost;
• Room design concept.

The last criterion for choosing a cabinet should be approached especially carefully.

Designs for different styles can differ significantly from each other:

• Classic cabinets and cabinets are tall wooden structures, most of which have compartments with glass doors. For such trends of the classics as the baroque, light colors and gold painting are characteristic. Often, even wood carvings are used to make the cabinet look even richer and more sophisticated.
• For fans of light colors and simple design, the Provence style is perfect. He often complements the room with laconic bookcases, dressers and sideboards. The furniture has austere features, but they add extra comfort to the room.
• Art deco in the living room is the patterns on the door panels, rich dark shades. Often there are two-tone combinations in wardrobes - one shade is classic, while the other imitates the color of gold or bronze.

• Modern styles have different textures and colors. Hi-tech is primarily distinguished by its form. Cabinets with an open front can have undulating irregular shapes, sometimes cabinets with shelves are convex-concave. Matte or glossy color of products, as a rule, is monochromatic, but you can also find a combination of two shades.
• Loft style cabinets are based on wooden structures or structures that imitate a similar texture. The concept supports open products that can be placed both along the wall and across the room. They consist of a large number of small shades, which looks very original.
• Minimalist wardrobes are glossy, plain plastic products. Headsets are selected for the living room, all parts of which have a strict rectangular shape. Often the distance between the cabinets is filled with open horizontal shelves of the same material.

• The African-style hall looks very unusual. For him, wooden cabinets are chosen, which are often a contrasting combination of beige and brown. Many elements of the headset are made with an open facade. Sometimes the doors are decorated using photo printing with appropriate prints.
• The country style is characterized by simplicity. Often, it is in this style that cabinets are located near the door. They are made from light-colored materials in ivory, gray and beige. Wood is the main material for creating products. Often, structures are equipped with transparent glass doors. Most of the shelves are square in shape.
• The shabby chic style is characterized by products such as a sideboard, a chest of drawers and a bookcase, made of light wood. The door leaves are adorned with pink décor - flowers, ribbons and even upholstery. Glass door designs are acceptable.

• There are a number of unusual examples of cabinet placement in the hall. A very interesting and functional product is a wardrobe bed equipped with horizontal shelves. It can be folded out as an extra bed and is a convenient detail in a house where guests often come.
• When the cabinets are equipped with corner shelves on the side, you can place flower pots on them. This accessory "enlivens" the interior, adds coziness to the room and complements some of the style concepts.
• You can integrate a TV niche into a wardrobe. This technique will relieve the room from congestion and free up more space for other interior details.

For interesting ideas for the location of the cabinet in the living room, see the video below.