The secret of popularity is that this versatile design is very roomy, while also saving space thanks to sliding doors. There are other advantages.
- Visual increase in the size of the living room when installing a cabinet with a mirrored door.
- A variety of design options: linear, angular, embedded.
- Ability to use for zoning the room.
- For individual performance, not only the size and configuration of a particular room are taken into account, but also the customer's wishes for filling (number of compartments, shelves, drawers, their location).
Case products
The cabinet is based on a frame formed by four walls, which gives it additional rigidity and strength. Such furniture can, if necessary, be rearranged or moved to new housing. A cabinet placed along the wall serves as a repository for a variety of things: from bedding and clothing to a TV and music center. The facade block can be made stationary or move. When choosing, you should take into account the number of wings: 2, 3 or 4.
Recessed construction
It is appropriate if there is a niche in the living room. A feature of the built-in design is the absence of body walls. The ceiling, floor and walls of the niche serve as appropriate parts of the cabinet. In addition to a sliding door, shelves and compartments are included. The built-in wardrobe is an excellent solution for a small apartment. In addition, it will cost less than a case due to fewer parts. However, the built-in design is static: it cannot be moved. There may be difficulties with moving to new housing.
A separate category is semi-built-in furniture. It differs from the built-in one in that there is no frame element: the back wall or one of the side ones. Such products do not take up much space and are convenient in living rooms without a niche. It is enough to install the furniture in the corner so that it is adjacent to both walls.
The main types of cabinets for the living room
There are several basic types of design cabinets for living rooms:
- closet,
- with swing doors
- all over the wall
- showcase
- wardrobe
- angular,
- mounted.
You can get acquainted with various design options by the photo of the cabinet for the living room. Each model has its own characteristics. When choosing, you must take into account the size of the room, the cabinet should not clutter it. However, spaciousness should allow you to store all the necessary things.
Closet
One of the most popular modern solutions. It features high capacity and various variations of the internal configuration. Usually, when buying, you can provide a unique internal design to your needs.
The facades of the wardrobe are made of different materials: glass, plastic, mirror, wood materials (chipboard, MDF), etc. It is possible to combine different types of materials. This allows you to choose the best solution for interior design.
Models with a mirror facade are well suited for small living rooms, since they visually enlarge the room.
Display cabinet
Also a popular solution. As a rule, the cabinet design is represented by glass shelves and a glazed facade. A showcase cabinet for a living room is usually used for storing and displaying various decorative elements - expensive tableware and cutlery, crystal and ceramic products, souvenirs, cups, letters, etc.
Such a closet serves not so much for storing things as their demonstrations to guests. Typically, furniture uses a maximum of glass elements to ensure the convenience of viewing the contents. The display cabinet can be completely glass, including the back wall. Such models are usually placed not against the wall, but in the central part of the living room.
The frame of the display case can be made of metal or natural wood, less commonly used plastic. In order to decorate, beautiful carvings are performed on wood, glass is tinted or covered with a pattern.
Wall cabinet
The wall cabinet in the living room is no longer as popular as before, but still there are quite beautiful modern models. The cabinet is similar in design to a display case, but only individual facade elements are glazed in it. This does not allow the use of a cabinet for convenient demonstration of various souvenirs, but for storage purposes such a solution is appropriate.
At the bottom of the cupboard, as a rule, has a blank door, behind which cutlery, dishes and similar items are stored. Similar modules can be located in the upper and lateral parts of the wall. As a rule, the design provides a place for installing a TV. Cabinets-walls are often equipped with a bar module, which stores alcoholic beverages.
For the manufacture of shelves of the cabinet-wall, as a rule, wood materials and glass are used. In modules with a transparent facade, usually shelves are glass, in closed ones - from chipboard or MDF.
Wall cabinet
A more modern variation of a traditional wall cabinet. This is a built-in design that installs directly into the wall. Such a cabinet usually occupies the entire width and height of the wall. Well suited for spacious living rooms. In the closet usually provide a special niche for placing a TV and speaker system. Individual cabinet modules can have a transparent glass facade, acting as a showcase.
Cabinet doors can be hinged, sliding or combined. For compact rooms, it is recommended to choose models with sliding doors; in the spacious living room, swinging will be appropriate.
Corner Cabinets
The corner wardrobe for the living room is a good solution for a small room. The interior space of the cabinet will be located not only against the wall, but also in the corner of the room. A corner is a usually unused area. Such furniture allows you to benefit from the corner space, using it to store all kinds of things.
Such a cabinet can be placed near a window or against a free wall. Do not install it near the door, this is an inconvenient solution from the point of view of operation. The closet is best suited for a compact living room, in a spacious room it does not always look good, because the room may seem deserted.
Wall cabinets for the living room
There are also special models of wall cabinets designed specifically for use in living rooms. They are particularly suitable for installation in rooms with an interior in a minimalist style. Wall cabinets take up little space, unlike traditional solutions. Therefore, this option will also be successful for small rooms.
Under the wall cabinet you can place other furniture sets, for example, a wide chest of drawers or a TV stand. Cabinets can be hung not only in the middle of the wall, but also under the ceiling, which allows additional space savings. Including, there are corner models of wall cabinets.
Slide wall for the living room with cabinets
The wall is considered the most favorite and popular type in our country. Such a model appeared no earlier than the 70s. With incredible speed, she received almost universal settlement in all apartments. The main reason for this demand can be called spaciousness and great functionality. And the price tags on the walls do not go through the roof. It is also very convenient to combine it and every time you can get an updated look. After all, it consists of a large number of modules, which simply come close to each other and the wall, while making up a single ensemble.
Another popular variety is the slide for dishes. In principle, this is a variation of the cabinet on high legs with a glass facade. Sometimes the legs are absent, but at the same time it is placed on the floor section such as a mezzanine. Choosing a similar cabinet in the living room, it is better to purchase a set of furniture immediately. A scattered hill doesn’t look very beautiful.
Bookcase
Next in the installation frequency can be called book sections. Their feature is that they are not supplied with a back wall. The most common type of construction is a frame of rigidly fixed sidewalls with upper and lower trims. All the space inside is divided by shelves into long horizontal compartments for books. Most often this is an independent element, but it can be in the nature of an “extension” to another module. At the same time, they differ in capacity for single-row and double-row models.
One of the varieties of this type is the secretary. At the same time, a closed section is necessarily added to it, the hinged cover of which is used instead of a desk. And he will certainly have a back plate and glass doors that protect books from dust.
Sideboard - cabinet display cabinet for dishes in the living room
Showcases are very popular in Europe, but they are considered a subject only for elite sets. They are a cabinet for the living room, in which the facade and side panels will be made of glass, maximally opening a review of the contents. Only the best dishes or decor are placed in it, because such an unusual design opens a review from almost all sides.
Our compatriots prefer a more modest variation of the display case - a sideboard. It can be combined with the bar or the lower section behind the blind doors. But most often it is placed on high legs. The simplest of all cabinets designed for display and storage of dishes.
Wardrobes for clothes
Due to the small size of domestic housing, often a wardrobe has to be placed in the living room. For these purposes, you can purchase complex designs such as G or P-shaped. They are multiple segments arranged along two adjacent walls with an angle or, occupy 2 angles and 3 walls between them. They look very beautiful and allow the storage of a large number of things of different types, but naturally take up a lot of space and look massive. Another very high-quality option is a cabinet on the entire wall. In this case, you can choose the built-in option with compartments for the TV and books. But, the wall should be blank (without windows).
Do not try to prepare niches for built-in cabinets in load-bearing walls. Such a solution can lead to damage or even partial collapse. Also, large loads distributed by the supporting elements contribute to the accelerated deformation of the furniture frame.
Rules for placing a cabinet in the living room
Having decided on the type of cabinet it is worth figuring out where to put it better, so as not to spoil the overall impression. There are a number of unwritten rules to consider when developing a general design:
- Large elements such as a fireplace or cabinet are given the center of the room. Basically - one of the walls. On occasion, the largest segments are set exactly in the center, and all other furniture “dances” from the cabinet. It is advisable to observe visual symmetry. This approach will visually make the room larger with full preservation of proportions,
- Very original models can be brought to the center. In this situation, the round model will look great. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s a showcase or a sliding wardrobe with an unusual decor,
- If you prefer the massive overall option from floor to ceiling, then the rest of the furniture should be low and elegant. Otherwise, you will create visual "overload",
- The optimal solution for a living room with a wardrobe is a sofa that matches in style and color with it. In an extreme case, select the color of the bedspreads and decorative pillows.
General rules for choosing cabinets for the living room
How the cabinet frame is arranged
The frame device provides for a rigid screed of all its constituent elements with full immobility. Mandatory components include:
- Sidewalls,
- Bottom,
- Top cover
- Back wall,
- Doors
- Fittings and parts of internal filling.
The degree of complexity depends entirely on the device of a particular model. In this case, all parts can be made of completely different materials.
The back wall is almost always a sheet of plywood located with the glossy side inward. In the best case, it will be a wood-based panel such as fiberboard and others. Consider the principles by which it is attached:
- Is absent. All embedded models do without this element,
- Overlap. Also an option used in recessed cabinets without rear view. There remains a not very beautiful edge in a couple of mm, noticeably different in color from the body,
- Groove fastening. With the help of a milling cutter, special slots are made on the sidewalls, with which the spike of the back bar coincides. The method is a bit more complicated to build, but very reliable. It can vary in the number of grooves and is used quite often in high-quality heavy furniture. During installation it takes away part of the cabinet depth. For reliability, it is fixed with corners and self-tapping screws,
- At a quarter. The bar is mounted in special recesses inside the sidewalls. The edge of the back wall is completely closed. Such furniture can be placed in the center.
Types of lap and quarter fasteners require the additional use of nails, screws or staples. Of the above brackets stuffed with a furniture stapler, the most undesirable, albeit the fastest, option.
For the manufacture of sidewalls, chipboards with a classic thickness of 16 - 18 mm are always used. In book racks you can observe an increase in this parameter to 22 mm. This is explained by the fact that under the weight of books finer trims will simply bend.
Pay particular attention to the legs. They are quite capable of emphasizing the original design of the living room with a wardrobe with the right approach. Here are the main types used in modern furniture:
- Support with a roller. They can be not only linear, but also rotating around their own axis. In this case, the furniture is easy to move in any direction without risking spoiling the floor. Most often made of metal and lined with rubber. Reinforced plastic is less commonly used. The latest models are increasingly equipped with special stupors to exclude the possibility of unauthorized movement,
- Decorative. It can be curved carved elements or beautiful forged corners. There are a lot of options. Moreover, each of them can become an integral decoration of the room,
- Support post. They are made of metal and are inherent in the modern and high-tech styles. In addition, they are often used in budget headsets. Settled at an angle to the body, slightly extending beyond its width,
- Height adjustable. Very comfortable and allow you to visually smooth out any deformation and curvature of the floor. Represent a basic disk, with an adjusting screw. Each leg can be twisted as you need. Often supplied with decorative covers.
Modular model
This is a kind of "designer." By adding or removing individual elements, you can diversify the interior without significant financial investments. For example, if you add a corner to a linear structure, you get a fundamentally new piece of furniture.
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Filling - types and rules of organizing the internal filling of the cabinet into the living room
In order for the cabinet to bring maximum benefits, and not just gather dust standing in the corner, it is important to properly equip its internal space, called filling. If you make furniture to order, then this point must be negotiated in advance. In the case of a standard cabinet, it is quite possible to remake it to your taste and needs.
This is easy to do using the following elements:
- Shelves. Straight fit for underwear, but for shoes it is better to make them inclined. Another additional convenience is their equipment with movable rollers,
- Drawers or mesh baskets. Will fit absolutely for things that do not wrinkle and do not require the mandatory use of hangers,
- Shoe shop. It can be arranged in the form of a carousel or a large number of closed cells. The best location at the very bottom of the cabinet,
- Rods. The minimum quantity is two with heights of 1.4 and 1.7 meters. The location of the crossbar along the wall is more preferable, since it allows you to hang your shoulders more freely,
- At the top, it is better to make several sections for hats or bags. And there you should also remove all the things that you rarely use.
Do not make large compartments with rare shelves. So you reduce the capacity, create yourself the need to pile things on top of each other in a heap.
Facades - constructions, forms, materials
Particular attention should be paid to the facades. You will see this part constantly. The main types are:
- Open. In this case, the doors will be absent. This is how racks, adapters with shelves and bookcases are designed
- Closed. The presence of sashes is envisaged. They do not interfere with the review, therefore they are made transparent. But, in this capacity, full-fledged doors such as mezzanines can also be used,
- Combined. A curly glass insert is made on the sash.
May vary by type of manufacture on:
- Whole. The leaf is completely made of homogeneous material,
- Framework. The central part, cut out of the plate, is bordered by plastic or metal. Combination options are many.
The following division depends on the shape of the decorative sectors and is combined into a subgroup of composite facades:
- Wave. Parts of the profiles are curved and, when combined, produce a “wave”,
- Geometric. Composed of rhombuses, triangles or other shapes made of materials that vary in color and texture,
- Diagonal. Dividing the profile into several parts at an angle creates a visual sensation of several oblique fields,
- Classic. The usual combination of blind and mirrored shutters.
The most common material for manufacturing is chipboard, fiberboard, MDF and other boards. In the most expensive headsets, this will be a solid or semi-soft wood mass.
To add decorativeness, the facades are finished with inserts of glass, mirrors, shiny metals, coated with glossy or matte varnishes, polished, carved or curved milling. The most modern ones are photo printing, sandblasting and the use of matelux (glass is etched with acid to milky).
Types of door opening mechanisms
One of the important factors on which it is worth focusing in order to choose the right wardrobe in the living room is the facade opening system. Their features will affect not only the appearance, but also the functionality.
- Swing. The traditional option, providing for the presence of one or more doors on hinges that open outward,
- Lifting. The shutter is mounted on top and is equipped with lifting mechanisms. To open it, just pull the lid up
- Hinged. The principle is the same, but fastening is done below. This method secures the folding table of secretaries,
- Foldable. In this way, decorate the doors of the chiffoniers. When shifted to the side, the sash folds with a book or accordion. It can be one-way or counter
- Sliding (compartment). The door is driven along the guide rails for the one located next to it. The most economical method for occupied space. Rollers are afraid of distortions and hit of foreign objects.
Style cabinet for the living room
To emphasize the highlight in the interior, you need to choose the right style. In this regard, the increased size of the living room gives greater freedom of choice:
- Colonial. The furniture is somewhat heavy and massive, but it fits perfectly under classrooms and halls. Able to create a sense of respectability and wealth. Of the decorations, there is usually a figured cut on the sashes along the contour and a lot of varnishing. The color scheme comes down to coffee, ripe walnut and mahogany. Light shades are rarely used. The decor is quite simple in silhouette
- Palace styles. This is the well-known Rococo, Baroque. Recognized furniture masters of these areas are Italians. Headsets can be decorated with crystal or porcelain inserts with painting, figured casting with gilding, carving. As a main stop at all shades of beige, sand, gray, white. Dark colors combine with so much decor
- High tech. One of the trendy trends involving a large number of glass, chrome steel and bright colored plastic. It is characterized by extremely extravagant silhouettes and deliberate broken lines. More suitable for young and active. With it, you can create an almost fantastic design.
Wardrobe: sizes
The possibility of installing wardrobes in the living room, but as part of the wall is determined by a number of requirements for this type of furniture. Things are stored here not only in a compact folded form, but also on hangers, and this method of saving is demanding on size.
- Depth - the standard compartment depth for wearable items is 500–600 mm. If winter things are saved here, it is better to make the depth greater - up to 700 mm, since warm coats and fur coats are more voluminous. Depth up to 800-900 is an impractical option, since using such a section, especially if it is equipped with shelves, is already inconvenient.
In the photo - a wardrobe-wall in the entire wall of the living room.The depth of the cabinet can be less - up to 400 mm. This option is possible if the hangers with clothes are located perpendicular to the rear wall of the cabinet, and not longitudinally. This economy option is suitable for small living rooms, where the depth of the wall sections is also small.
- The width is determined by the wall structure.. The minimum section width is 850–900 mm. The maximum is limited by the size of the wings and common sense.
- The height of the wardrobe is limited only by the total height of the wall, and then not always. Often there are models in which different sections have different heights in order to create a certain structure. Large living room walls with a wardrobe can occupy the entire wall to the ceiling.
Wardrobe Design
There is another important feature of such a product - the opening method. It affects not only the appearance of the cabinet, but its size and its functionality. There are 2 main categories.
In the photo - the interior of the room with a wall with a closet.
- Swing - sashes open in the usual way. The advantage of this solution is the ability to include only one wardrobe section with a width of 500 mm in the wall. A wall in the living room with a wardrobe of this size is suitable for the smallest rooms. In addition, the furniture complex may include symmetrically or asymmetrically located sections.
- Sliding wardrobe is a more modern option, but, alas, demanding on dimensions. The minimum dimensions of the section are 850 mm, since they assume the presence of two wings, and the minimum width is 400 mm. When opening, the leaves move. Such a mechanism is more convenient to use.
In the photo - a wardrobe-wall in the living room in the whole wall.Sliding wardrobe often acts as a corner element. The configuration is different in this case: L-shaped, five-walled, trapezoid. In modern modular living rooms this option looks better.
In the photo - a modular wall in the living room with a corner cupboard.
It is worth noting that the sliding wardrobe, in contrast to the swing wardrobe, acts only as a stationary structure. If the wardrobe can, in principle, be installed in another area to modify the interior. A sliding wardrobe, even a cabinet, remains in place.
Facade Features
Models with a sliding wardrobe have one more advantage. The wings of swing wardrobes are flat. Rarely, in baroque living rooms, you can find a convex facade that imitates products of the 17-18th century. Modern technologies in the manufacture of sliding wardrobes make facades more interesting.
We are talking about radius models. In such products, facades have a curved shape and move along the same curved guides. This is an unusual spectacular cabinet option for a modern living room.
In the photo there are large walls in the living room with deep radius cupboards.
Depending on the shape of the facade, there are:
- convex - This model is most suitable for installation in a niche or in a corner. The curved shape of the sash increases the internal size of the wardrobe section,
- concave - conventional recessed, as they are less stable than other radius products. Willingly used in small living rooms,
- combined - wavy, cabinets were a combination of convex and concave facades. They are combined with elements having the same curvilinear shape. Such models are unusually spectacular.
In the photo - corner cabinets with a wall in the living room.
- round - are an independent element and are not part of the wall. In apartments, the model is extremely rare, as it takes up a lot of space, and the internal space is less than in a rectangular section of the same size.
Classification by composition
Large walls in the living room with wardrobes - wardrobe, bookcases, can include a variety of elements. When choosing a furniture complex, it is necessary to take into account the needs of the family so as not to purchase a product with missing or unnecessary items.
- hanging or floor cabinets for a wide variety of needs. Most often, they perform the function of saving or display cases, that is, they include part of the glazed and open sections in which some objects are displayed,
- shelves - an integral part of the living room. Their purpose is very different: they store stationery, books, decorative objects, put pots with indoor plants, vases with flowers,
In the photo - large walls in the living room with cabinets and shelves.
- bookcases in the wall in the living room appear when the room is combined with a study or library. It is preferable to have a section in the form of a rack so that next to a deaf wardrobe or sliding wardrobe it is structured by a wall and not turned into a monolith,
- a wall with a cabinet necessarily includes a place for a TV. The section may look different. In a stationary complex, this is usually a compartment of an appropriate size above the drawers. In a furniture slide, a television stand is combined with shelves, console and floor chests,
In the photo - a TV wall in the hall with a computer table and a closet.
- pencil cases - deaf or open, very narrow cabinets, are the main vertical wall elements. Unlike a wardrobe, they are not so massive and visually lighten the wall and raise the ceiling,
- dressers - along with shelves are horizontal elements. They allow you to visually expand the space of the room,
In the photo - corner cabinets with a wall in the living room. - computer desk - in small apartments, the living room is often combined with a study and even a children's room. The computer table turns into a necessity. This section is often included in the wall, combined with shelves and floor blank compartments.
In the photo there is a wall with a computer table, a wardrobe and a TV in the living room.The wall may include other elements.
Type of living room
According to the method of installation, the furniture complex in the hall is divided into 2 main types:
- stationary - such a wall in the living room without a wardrobe or with it is a single design. It is impossible to interchange its elements. To complement the set is also almost impossible. Most often, it consists of blind and glazed compartments symmetrically located. The dimensions of the complex are usually large, it occupies the entire wall of the living room, although it almost never reaches the ceiling,
On the photo there are walls to the living room with deep large cupboards.
- modular - a more modern version, involving the assembly of the complex from different elements. This option never turns into a monolith, as it is a more mobile structure. A modular living room can change its appearance at any time, its elements can be located as part of a single complex, or separately from each other. In addition, a set of furniture can always be replenished with missing items.
In the photo - fashionable walls in the living room with a closet.
The modular wall may include separate stationary elements, like the same built-in wardrobe.
The configuration of the wall in the living room
The location of the wall elements determines the appearance of the living room, because it is the “largest” furniture in the room. There are few options.
- Linear - is placed along one wall, occupies it partially or completely. Necessarily includes open and closed sections in order to create a specific structure. Elements are very different - from a wardrobe to shelves. Linear designs are more common in modular walls and slides.
In the photo - a wall with two cabinets for clothes in the living room. - Corner - the wall in the living room with a corner cabinet is the most popular option. As a rule, the angle in the room is not used, but the angular model allows you to do this. Usually it is stationary, but there are also modular options.
In the photo - a corner wall in the living room with a wardrobe.There are several options:
- L-shaped - this option is obtained by joining the sections, in which the perpendicular closes the opening to the previous one by an amount equal to the depth of the cabinet. For such a model, sliding sashes are more suitable than hinged sashes. However, there is another option: install an angular module with a rear wall, made accordingly with a folding door, which when closed also forms a rectangular corner,
In the photo - a corner cupboard with a wall in the living room. - diagonal - in the section have the shape of a triangle. In practice, they are rare, as they are not economical. Shelves are formed with great depth. Using them is inconvenient. Most often, the diagonal model is combined with deep cabinets in the wall for the living room,
In the photo - a modular wall with a corner cabinet with hinged cabinets. - trapezoidal - asymmetric construction in section representing a trapezoid. A great option for a wardrobe. He cannot form a whole with the wall, but it combines with any of its elements,
In the photo - modular walls with a closet in the living room.
- five-walled - the angular module in cross section forms a complex figure with 5 sides. It is noticeably more spacious, so here the compartment with things on hangers is almost always combined with shelves or drawers and laundry baskets. The model can be part of both a modular and stationary complex.
In the photo - a corner wall with a closet in the living room. - U-shaped - in fact, an angular option, but with only two angular modules. Such models are quite rare, as they clutter up a small room. The greatest demand for a large wall with a wardrobe is in studio apartments or in living rooms combined with a dining room and kitchen, for example.
In the photo - a cabinet in the living room as part of the wall.Classification by installation method
This separation appeared relatively recently and is associated with the increased popularity of console models. Such furniture is fixed on the wall and has no contact with the floor. It should be noted that the actual wardrobe in this case is an exception.
On this basis, distinguish:
- floor furniture complexes - objects are on the floor.This is a classic version of the wall, consisting of pencil cases and cabinets,
In the photo there is a cabinet in the hall composed of walls. - curtain walls with cabinets in the living room - or, more precisely, console ones. In this case, without exception, all elements - shelves, cabinets, chests of drawers, are fixed on the wall. Only the closet is in contact with the floor. If the wardrobe has a traditional swing wing, it also locks onto the wall,
In the photo - hanging walls with cabinets in the living room. - combined - include both suspended and floor elements. The first include shelves, wall cabinets, the second - chests of drawers, wardrobes, bookcases. This option is most common.
In the photo - modular walls with a closet in the living room.
A wardrobe is an optional element in the living room, but sometimes you cannot do without it. The cabinet includes both stationary and modular walls. As a rule, such a furniture complex is designed for a fairly large living room, but you can find more compact options.
Common directions in design
The appearance of the apartment is built in accordance with the chosen style. Today there is a wide variety of solutions. Some strictly adhere to the chosen concept, others have very fuzzy boundaries. Mixing images is becoming a fashionable phenomenon. All this is reflected in the selection of the situation.
Consider the most popular areas:
Modern. It is used to create storage systems suitable for urban residents. It is characterized by the presence in the design of glass, glossy panels and has unpretentious silhouettes. Thanks to this, a “crushing” effect is not created and the interior looks simple.
Classical. Fashion has always been a classic. Over the years, the proven style fits perfectly into the design of the apartment. For such a living room, a large wall made of natural materials with mirror alignments and a gold frame will be an excellent solution. Wealth will add an ornament of flowers on the surface.
Japanese. Fans of the Land of the Rising Sun will appreciate such a design solution. Sliding doors, pastel colors and Japanese ornaments will create a unique oriental surroundings.
Minimalism. Dedicated to the young and advanced! The basic philosophy is nothing more, a minimum of design and details. Modern cabinets occupy all or most of the wall. All multimedia equipment is harmoniously integrated in them and shelves and compartments for clothes are hidden.
Ethnic. Northern patterns, African murals, Egyptian hieroglyphs - are spreading among young designers. A distinctive feature - various forms and exotic patterns.
On the websites of manufacturers a great many pictures of cabinets for the living room. These resources will help you easily decide on the choice of style.
Installation methods
The entire headset should not only be harmoniously combined with each other, but also meet the requirements of practicality, convenience and functionality. Often when developing a design, the owner cannot decide where to put his wardrobe. As a result, he throws this venture and buys duffel cabinets or chests of drawers. The decision is very controversial.
It is also very important when choosing a chiffonier to consider its future location and installation methods:
Angular. By using the corners, the owner gets a much more practical use of space, as well as styling the interior,
Suspension. The use of hanging cabinets is becoming very popular. The latter are mounted on internal mounts embedded in the wall. This solution allows you to save useful space, and also gives a unique look to the whole idea,
Modular. This type of furniture consists of a set of bedside tables, shelves, shelving, small compartments, made in a single direction. The advantage is the ability to adapt to any, even non-standard layout and change the appearance by rearranging the modules.
Types of door functioning
The main component of the appearance of the wall are its doors. Storage furniture is divided by the type of door into four groups:
Sliding (compartment). This category is characterized by the presence of sliding parts in the structure. The pluses are convenience and space saving. The disadvantages include the presence of "dead" zones. Doors are mounted on rails that are mounted in the structure.
Swing. Wardrobes with such doors will look great in a classic interior. Such furniture is recommended to be installed in spacious rooms. Plus of this type: the ability to install locks on target. The disadvantages include the problem of assembly and installation if the wall or floor is uneven, as well as the impracticality of use in cramped rooms, for example, narrow corridors.
Sliding (accordion). A less popular category compared to the previous ones. Accordions can be used as an alternative to sliding doors, as they have a number of advantages in terms of compactness and are also devoid of “dead” zones. The disadvantages include their low reliability - a large number of movable joints, the manufacturing material is most often ordinary plastic.
Blinds (shutters). Extremely unpopular kind of furniture doors. Low functionality, inconvenience of use and an unaesthetic appearance are the main reasons for their rare use. The only place where a closet with blinds would be appropriate is a loggia.
Facade design options
The facade design of furniture is considered a very important element. The external image of the facade should complement the overall style of the room, or add a “twist” to the design. In this case, the material of manufacture is important. The most popular include:
- Tree. Natural material is universally used in classic room design,
- Plastic. Doors for furniture made of this material are suitable for dwellings made in the genres of modern and minimalism,
- MDF panels. For the manufacture of sawdust and substandard wood fibers are used. This material is cheap and versatile, but has low reliability,
- Glass. Allows to apply various decorative patterns and drawings to the surface. It can be used in almost all interior decoration options.
60 photos of cabinets in the living room:
Facade decoration
The appearance of furniture depends on the external design of the cabinets. Such options are possible.
- Mirrors, stained glass. The advantage of stained-glass windows is that they are unique, look very unusual and rich. This is a self-contained decoration of the interior. The mirror surface is appropriate in a small living room, as it visually enlarges it.
- Photo facades. A beautiful image made on the cabinet door creates an atmosphere of completeness of the interior, gives it a special charm. It is also necessary to link the drawing with the style of the room. Landscapes are appropriate in the romantic living room, the “it” style is in harmony with Chinese pagodas, Japanese sakura branches or angular African motifs. The hi-tech interior can be varied with a bright facade (it will serve as a color accent). The panoramic image makes the room visually larger.
- Sandblasting. Special technology allows you to get a beautiful and durable drawing. There are options with color and volumetric image.
- Combined facade. Quite often there is an option combining the given types of design. The combination of glass and mirrors with laminated particleboard and MDF are practical and look very aesthetically pleasing.
You can order a wardrobe for a living room at a reasonable cost on the Alait company website. If necessary, our consultants will tell you the best solution that will help to make the room beautiful and functional at the same time.
