What types are there?
Furniture stores amaze with the variety of products that differ not only in shape and size, but also in configuration, purpose and content. If you know these parameters, choosing the ideal design will not be difficult.
Built-in wardrobes
This product is mounted in a specially designated niche, taking up a minimum of space in the room. Built-in models without side and back walls are perfect for small apartments. The facade with sliding doors complements the recess and creates a monolithic composition up to the ceiling. In order to fit a sliding wardrobe into the required recess, it is made to order.
On photo built-in wardrobe complements the interior of the hallway in the high-tech style due to the geometric patterns on the facade.
Freestanding models
A cabinet or fully assembled structure is a full-fledged piece of furniture that can be moved. The shape can be absolutely arbitrary – angular, linear or radius. The interior is filled with spacious compartments, drawers and other optional extras.
The photo shows a light, free-standing wardrobe, decorating a room in a country house.
Corner wardrobes
The corner model deserves special attention. With proper design, a corner wardrobe can easily accommodate a whole family’s wardrobe and, thanks to its ergonomic layout, save useful centimeters.
The photo shows a bedroom with a corner wardrobe, the doors of which are complemented by mirrors.
Combination wardrobes
If the bedroom or hall is combined with an office, a wardrobe with a built-in desk is installed in the room. The combined model looks very fashionable and compact. The work area includes several shelves and drawers, and the rest of the structure is a sliding system.
Overall cabinets are complemented by a bookcase, a dressing table or an open niche for a TV.
The photo shows a stylish matte wardrobe with an integrated workspace. Placing a mini-office in the wardrobe allows you to save space and easily maintain order in the room.
Color of the wardrobes
A competent color scheme plays an important role in choosing a design. The shade of the structure will depend not only on personal preferences, but also on the dimensions of the room, its purpose and stylistic design.
A product in pastel colors will fit perfectly into a small room. Light facades will give the room freedom and lightness.
Black and graphite wardrobes look very expressive. However, this color scheme is more often chosen for spacious rooms: even in a glossy version, dark shades visually reduce the room.
The photo shows a built-in wardrobe in graphite color, the interior of which serves as a spacious pantry.
The photo shows an elegant double wardrobe in the bathroom, the design of which resembles a business class cabin.
For those who want to create a bright and extravagant interior image, a model in rich green, red, blue and other colors is suitable. contrasting colors.
A separate category includes the natural wood palette. Dark or light brown facades add respectability and expensiveness to the environment. They look great in both modern styles (loft, minimalism) and rustic ones (country, Provence).
The photo shows a brown wardrobe that occupies one of the walls of the attic bedroom.
How does it look in the interior of the rooms?
Let’s consider the options for using it in the design of different rooms.
- A sliding wardrobe in the bedroom is an excellent alternative solution that can replace massive wardrobes and closets. Read more about the internal filling of a sliding wardrobe in the bedroom here.
- A wardrobe with sliding doors fits perfectly into both a small and a long hallway. Thanks to the built-in design, the doors of which do not take up extra space when open, it is possible to save useful meters in the hallway.
- A well-chosen wardrobe in the living room organically complements the decor and organizes convenient storage for necessary items.
- A wardrobe in a child’s room is suitable for storing a huge amount of clothes, toys, bed linen, books and stationery. Thanks to the sliding system, the child can easily cope with opening and closing the doors of the wardrobe.
For a child’s bedroom, choose inexpensive models made of chipboard, MDF or products made of natural wood. Sometimes there are wardrobes with bamboo panels or with doors covered with fabric. Wardrobes with plastic or tempered glass trim are also well suited for a child’s room. Facades complemented with images look bright and festive, creating a special mood in the interior.
If the facade has mirror elements, they should be covered with a special film, which in case of damage will hold the fragments and prevent them from flying around the room.
The photo shows a children’s room with a two-door sliding wardrobe with wooden and blue inserts.
Design options
The decorative design of the wardrobe allows you to fit it into most styles. Original and extraordinary models fill the space with new colors and give it expressiveness.
A product with a matte, bronze or tinted mirror, the surface of which can be decorated with a bevel or sandblasted patterns with flowers, butterflies, birds and other fantasy patterns, will ideally complement the design of the room. The mirror sheet will transform a small room and give it visual depth.
Panels with photo printing or unusual inserts made of rattan and bamboo will look interesting. The uniqueness of the compartment design is emphasized by leather elements of different shades and textures.
The photo shows a wardrobe with photo printing, which fits perfectly into a modern setting.
The doors with lacobel glass look no less attractive. Multi-colored stained glass windows will become an elegant interior decoration, which will give the furniture a truly elite look.
The photo shows a three-door sliding wardrobe decorated with snakeskin inserts.
The lighting of the sliding wardrobe has excellent decorative and functional qualities. Local lighting can replace a night light or simply provide a convenient way to find the things you need without turning on the main lighting.
The photo shows a living room with a tall wardrobe, the glass facades of which are equipped with lighting.
How do they look in different styles?
Let’s consider the design of wardrobes in popular interior styles.
Examples of wardrobes in Scandinavian style
White solid facades or panels with inserts will fit perfectly into the Nordic style. The designs can be wooden, complemented with lacobel and lacquered glass, or decorated with light leather.
Models in pale brown, grey or coffee tones will add special appeal to the setting. You should choose the most simplified models that will harmoniously combine with the rest of the furniture.
The photo shows a free-standing sliding wardrobe with frosted glass doors in a room decorated in Scandinavian style.
Photos of sliding wardrobes in a classic style
Traditional rectangular products made of fine wood in milky or cream colors are suitable for the classics. The doors are decorated with mirrors, sophisticated gold and silver patterns or relief wooden overlays.
The photo shows a bedroom in a traditional style with a wooden sliding wardrobe equipped with side shelves.
Sliding wardrobe in a minimalist style
Sliding wardrobes have a strict design and are distinguished by a regular geometric shape. In terms of color, preference is given to black, neutral beige, gray or milky tones. The model is designed in one shade or decorated with two different types of materials. The panels can be solid or divided into two or three parts.
The photo shows a glossy wardrobe in a minimalist style with creamy, laconic facades.
Photo of a wardrobe in a loft interior
Loft furniture has a discreet design in gray, brown and black tones that match the spirit of an industrial space.
A wardrobe with a rough facade made of untreated wooden boards, decorated with stamps, rivets, metal gratings or forged parts, is perfect for an industrial style. An interesting idea would be to use aged items made from different materials.
The photo shows a loft-style hallway with a sliding wardrobe made of wooden boards and metal.