Never before has the problem of designing a storage area in apartments and houses been solved so simply. Sliding wardrobes are a real revolution in interior design; their appearance has made life much easier for everyone involved in the development and design of living spaces. The same excitement in Soviet times was caused by wall cabinets for living rooms and bright carpets with fancy patterns.
Is this type of furniture always appropriate, what do you need to know when planning the installation of a wardrobe, and what type to choose - says the Interiorcom design studio.
Coat hooks
And finally, for the most notorious space savers, you can use ordinary wall hooks to store clothes. In addition, they are ideal for storing small accessories, so you can combine wall hooks with the options presented above
Design and presence in the interior:
A wardrobe takes up a significant area of any room. But thanks to the facades, which today can be made of various materials, cabinets turn into a malleable and plastic material from which the interior designer sculpts whatever he wants.
A blank false wall, a perfect mirror surface, an exquisite glass partition with painting and matting, a photo panel. The sliding wardrobe can be disguised, making it almost invisible in the interior, or turned into a bright accent spot.
If you need to divert attention from the storage area, visually unloading the room, then neutral colors are chosen for the facades, merging with the wallpaper or the color of the walls, curtains and other large and dominant interior details. In another case, the design of the facade can be made complex and intelligent, and the main line can be drawn from the cabinet, selecting textile decor and other pieces of furniture to match it.
Replacing a mirror in a bathroom cabinet
Hello, forum users. Please tell me, has anyone changed the mirror in the bathroom cabinet? The fact is that I have a large mirror cabinet hanging in my bathroom, about 2 years old, and the mirror at the bottom began to darken and peel off, the cabinet itself is in good condition. I just wanted to change the mirror, has anyone done something similar? Is it possible to glue a regular mirror that is sold in mirror cutting shops? What is the best way to dismantle the old and what to glue the new onto? Do I need to seal the edges with something? Thanks in advance for your answers.
06/05/2017 at 22:20
There are different types of lockers. Mirrors, if glued, are often glued with double-sided tape, silicone or special glue. Dismantling - string, braided line, wedging and cutting with a utility knife. As a last resort, in parts (it is worth pre-taping it over the face with tape, insuring against the scattering of possible fragments during destruction). Glue with the same. It’s better to just use neutral silicone, but you need to fix it from moving out for about a day. About the edges and quality of amalgam - this is up to your personal conditions.
Cabinet filling:
This is one of the most interesting challenges when designing storage areas. You can organize the space inside the closet in almost any way. Here you can install any rods and in any quantity, high and low shelves, drawers and baskets, chests of drawers.
For living rooms, cabinet options with a niche for TV, electronics and speaker systems have been developed (for example, as in the photo below). In children's rooms, cabinets are installed with shelves for storing toys, books and educational supplies. Sliding wardrobes in bedrooms have many deep shelves for storing bedding and accessories.
In dressing rooms, storage systems from sliding wardrobes without fronts are often installed. The closed room itself plays the role of a closet.
See also the section: Dressing room design.
All photos: projects by Interiorcom studio. You can view the entire project by clicking on the image.
Create a slate surface
Chalkboards are all the rage at the moment, so why not create one from cabinet doors? The slate effect can be easily achieved using two methods: purchase film or paint the chest of drawers with chalkboard effect paint.
Nuances when measuring size and choosing a configuration
The height of the cabinet is limited by the height of the ceiling. If the room has a suspended ceiling, it is recommended to leave a gap of at least five centimeters between the ceiling and the top of the cabinet to avoid damage.
The optimal depth of the closet is 60 cm. Thanks to this configuration, clothes stored in the closet do not wrinkle, and the hanger remains in its natural position.
If there is a niche in the wall, you should choose a built-in wardrobe. This approach will save a lot of material, because the wardrobe will not have part of the walls. The elements will be attached directly to the walls.
The disadvantage is that the structure cannot be moved - it is made specifically for the niche. The advantage is that it saves a lot of space in the room, especially if the room is small. In a small room it also makes sense to install a corner wardrobe.
Results
Any old wardrobe can be remade, giving it a new life. You will need a little time, tools and skill. To assemble a cabinet cabinet without doors on the balcony it took me about 4 hours with a lunch break. If you take your time, carefully measure all the details and think about every step, you can make furniture that is indistinguishable from the factory one. I’ll tell you another important fact: the house is nine floors, and on each balcony there is an emergency hatch leading to the neighbor below. So we opened it and found that the neighbor had covered his balcony and the opening was closed. In theory, you can break through it and climb down if necessary. But now there is a closet there and even with all the desire there is no such possibility. What do you think about this issue?
Vertical door blinds. Door blinds
When furnishing a room in a modern style, you can install blinds instead of doors. This functional and original solution will transform the room and allow you to play with the interior and design of individual items. Door blinds have an affordable price and are suitable for apartments of any size.
Features, pros and cons
Furnishing an apartment involves not only purchasing new furniture and finishing surfaces, but also involves purchasing new doors. When you want something unusual, you can install blinds instead. An unusual solution will decorate a modern interior and give it liveliness. It is important to consider that blinds act only as partitions between rooms or are used for zoning. If you plan to replace entrance doors with them, the products are combined with regular canvas.
What is the difference between blinds:
- Original design. Door blinds have not yet received widespread use, and therefore they look unusual and attract attention. Manufacturers offer models in different colors, which simplifies their selection to a specific interior.
- Light weight. Lightness is one of the advantages of blinds. They weigh several times less than a door and do not load the openings. Thanks to this, they can be transported to any distance.
- Possibility of zoning. Blinds, purchased instead of a door, allow you to divide the space into parts. Arrangement of functional areas is a suitable option for a studio apartment and large halls. For this purpose, you can specially create partitions to delimit the room.
- Easy to install. Even a beginner can handle installing blinds. They have a clear design and do not require the use of specialized tools.
- Functionality. The models fold and unfold easily. If necessary, the blinds can be removed or moved to a new place, and during operation it is possible to regulate the amount of light entering the room.
What can replace a mirror?
Decorating a kitchen in lilac: 4 tips and common mistakes
9 kitchen products from IKEA that will make your interior visually more expensive
17 stylish “carriage” kitchens
Are you a professional architect or designer?
IVD. Repair and finishing
Are you a professional architect or designer?
The IVD.ru website is a leading Internet project dedicated to the issues of reconstruction and interior design of residential premises. The main content of the site is the archive of the magazine “Ideas for Your Home” - exclusive author’s articles, high-quality illustrations, practical tips and lessons. A team of professionals is working on the project in close collaboration with famous designers, architects and leading publishing experts.
On our website you can choose comprehensive design solutions; view detailed reviews of the market for construction and finishing materials, furniture, machinery and equipment; compare your own ideas with design projects of leading architects; communicate directly with other readers and editors on the forum.
Improvised door
Other devices can also be used as a damper. For example, a Chinese screen. If you don’t have one, it’s easy to make it yourself.
In rooms where functionality is more important than aesthetics, you can use a real industrial screen. It will help hide the filling of the pantry on the balcony.
A good way to hide the insides of the cabinet is to use roller shutters. Roller shutters can be ordered according to the size of the opening and to match the decor, thereby fitting them into the interior.
Restoring an old cabinet is an interesting and easy task if you use simple recommendations and replace the broken door with improvised materials.
Source
How to install in old book furniture?
Installation of a glass panel in a bookcase can be done in two ways: secured with glue or special fasteners.
Tools and materials
For gluing you will need the following materials and tools:
When mounting on special holders you will need:
Accessories
To secure it in a vertical or horizontal position, special fittings for such fragile material are used. There are 2 types of glass holders:
How to remove and secure: step-by-step instructions
The glass fragment, secured with metal or plastic holders, can be easily pulled out. To do this, you need to unscrew the screws with a screwdriver, remove the holders and remove it. If the glass sheet was inserted into the grooves of the door and then glued, you will have to tinker. You can unstick it in two ways - using:
It is better to remove the door and place it on a horizontal surface, then it will be easier to work.
If it is impossible or impossible to use a solvent, but you have a hair dryer, you can remove the mirror from the facade using hot air. In addition to the hair dryer itself, you will need a metal ruler.
The following describes how to properly attach new glass to a cabinet door:
Fastening bookcase glass using metal or plastic holders in steps:
Racks on wheels
A universal wardrobe solution with a rod and several rows of shelves. This rack will help you keep all your wardrobe essentials at hand. And it takes up much less space than a bulky cabinet with doors. The stand is also mobile thanks to wheels - you can always move it to a more convenient place.
Photo: stemcellglobal.org
Make old
Almost all styles, for example, shabby chic, Provence and vintage, are furnished with artificially aged furniture. Therefore, if your closet is ugly old, you can make it beautifully old. We discussed the methods in this post, choose the most suitable one: “Aging techniques: an overview”
Paint
Paint will be a real lifesaver in furniture restoration. Before applying paint, sand the surface and coat with primer.
You can simply paint the cabinet in 1-2 colors, or you can paint a real picture on it. If painting is not enough for you, you can create a sketch using a stencil. Geometric stripes and shapes can be easily created using masking tape - it will serve as an even border for the paint. And for the most complex ornaments and pictures, the stencil will have to be created specially.
We talked about methods of transferring images to surfaces here: “Happiness is drawn on walls.” And the link given to us contains detailed {instructions} for using stencils: “Experience: paint a wall using a stencil.”
Disadvantages of curtains
No matter how you look at it, you can’t hide the minuses. And even such an excellent wardrobe option has significant vulnerabilities. And before you decide to replace the door with curtains, you need to find out about them. Maybe one of them will completely cancel out the desire to try something new for the interior.
The downside of using curtains instead of a door:
- The most serious disadvantage is the reduction in safety for items in the wardrobe if small children and pets live in the house. Failure to lock your wardrobe can result in expensive and beloved clothing being damaged.
- No matter what density the material has, it will not provide tight closure and reliable protection of things from dust.
- In addition, the latter will get onto the curtain itself without hindrance. Therefore, when the opening is regularly opened, dust will rise in clouds. And this is a serious disadvantage for allergy sufferers and asthmatics.
- Some may not like the need to regularly wash and iron the curtain. Otherwise, beautiful textiles will visually turn into a rag over time.
- Even the most comfortable curtain cannot compare with a door in functionality. The latter easily serves as a growth mirror. And this is important for the dressing room. In addition, you can attach extra holders for clothes on a hard surface.
And if we talk about additional decoration of the room, then doors have much more opportunities for this. We have already talked about a mirror, which, in addition to practicality, can significantly visually expand the room. It should also be said that you can place an image on the door leaf, even a painting. This technique will add individuality to the interior.
Curtain on the door to the dressing room Source birzhaplus.ru
Wallpaper
Wallpaper offers more options than film, as it comes in matte, textured and completely suited to any taste. If desired, you can choose photo wallpaper that will visually expand the space. Wallpaper is applied using PVA; the surface must be prepared in advance for the best adhesion. You can decorate with wallpaper not only the front doors, but also the internal shelves or the back wall of a cabinet or shelving unit.
Curtain Modifications
In addition to traditional types of curtains, other curtain options can be used to replace a door. For many boudoirs, the oriental style is widely popular. Therefore, you can install a Japanese curtain in the opening. It is a panel made of dense material attached to a cornice.
Easy sideways movement is provided by guides on the ceiling. Their mechanism looks like it was taken from a wardrobe. But only for the top part. And to ensure that the canvas is always smooth and does not wrinkle, a small weighting agent is attached at the bottom.
The material for the Japanese panel can be not only fabric. Bamboo slats or rotunda are often used as a canvas. And even plastic. And the pattern on the surface is selected purely individually. And the fact that the name of the curtains contains a reference to Japan does not mean that there should only be hieroglyphs there. The same applies to the interior style. In addition to the oriental one, such panels are perfect for many designs.
Enclosing a wardrobe with a curtain in the bedroom Source nl.pinterest.com
Roller blinds are also often used in openings instead of doors. In this case, to clear the passage, it is necessary to lift the material upward, winding it onto the shaft. And to maintain density, weighting of the fabric at the bottom is also used.
You can try using thread curtains. There are a great many of their modifications. Therefore, everyone can choose the option purely individually. Threads with beads made of different materials, wood details, glass tubes and even fabric elements are popular.
When using such a curtain, you need to be prepared that it will rustle loudly when someone passes through it. The structure is easy to install, but due to the fragility of the elements, and also because the threads are easy to break even accidentally, it is better not to use it in a house with children. And also where dogs or cats live.
Fencing the wardrobe with a thread curtain Source vashakiseya.rf
