The hall is, as a rule, the largest room in the house. It often spends time with guests, holidays are organized and the whole family gathers in the evenings for communication and relaxation. The choice of the interior of this room must be approached carefully, it is important to think through every corner so that there is nothing superfluous.
A major role in this matter is played by the choice of the cabinet. It fits easily into the decor of the rooms, and is used to store not only clothes, but also dishes and other household items. In this article we will help you choose this particular piece of furniture: we will consider what are, what size and color to choose, various styles, layout options in the hall.
Types of Cabinets
Content
- Modular
- Wardrobes
- Embedded
Consider each view separately.
Modular are made up of hanging shelves, cabinets, corner structures, cabinets.
This design has many advantages:
- Ease of use in small apartments.
- If you want changes in the interior, it is enough to simply outweigh (rearrange) additional elements, or buy new ones.
- Execution in the same style with the interior. Design can be thought out to the smallest detail.
- The modular design is easy to rearrange. usually the modules are light enough.
- Ease of use in the nursery (easy change of design as the child grows older)
- Ease of assembly and disassembly (important when moving).
- Low cost since You can easily select from the photo ready-made solutions for your interior.
Modular wall shapes
- Direct: located along the wall or across, perfectly such a cabinet in the room can be seen in the photo
- Corner: it is placed in any corner of the room. This form fits perfectly into a small room.
- L-shaped or p-shaped: this form is a combination of the first two forms, i.e. angular and direct options.
- Radius: has a rounded facade, due to which the appearance of the structure gives the living room a more interesting look.
Modular cabinets can be equipped with various additional elements: different types of doors, baskets for small items, a design for hanging clothes on a coat hanger, lighting and much more, just what you want.
Wardrobes are very popular in the setting of an apartment.
Forms of this option:
- direct;
- Radius
- convex;
- five-walled;
- diagonal (trapezoidal).
Important! When choosing such a cabinet, take into account the desired size, as this will affect the choice of form.
Pay attention to the choice of decor. The cabinet design can be different: mirror, matte, photo printing on the surface, glossy facade, laser engraving and many other modern solutions for every taste. We consider in more detail below.
A built-in wardrobe is mounted on the entire wall. It has many advantages such as: takes up little space, roomy.An often used version of the built-in wall. It has a place for a TV, it is spacious enough for things of any kind.
The built-in wardrobe has one drawback - it cannot be moved or rearranged, so you need to approach the choice of this design more responsibly.
There are several options for opening facades:
- Classic swing (doors open outward, popular in classic style with decorative elements).
- Sliding (compartment doors, convenient in small rooms).
- Folding in an accordion (They are not popular. They open by folding individual sections, they can be two or more. Due to this, less space is required for opening).
- Folding and lifting (Opens on a gas lift, which, in turn, must be made of quality materials and have strong hinges).
- Rolling shutters (these doors take up little space, are reliable and convenient to use).
It’s worth choosing them, starting from the size of the room, the purpose of the closet.
Pay attention to the choice of furniture size. If your room is small, then do not clutter it with one closet. There are also small options for small living rooms. Such models are roomy.
For a small room, do not put a design with swing doors, because when opening such doors require a lot of space.
Radius cabinet is also not suitable for a small living room, because This is an expensive design and does not fit in style in a small room.
An excellent choice will stand on small wardrobes. Opening doors do not require extra space. And to increase capacity, it is worth choosing a higher cabinet.
How to choose a cabinet for any type of interior
In a modern interior, a wardrobe - a compartment - will perfectly fit due to its functionality and appearance. A huge advantage will play its spaciousness and the ability to install even in a small room. It has a robust design that will last a long time.
The classic look of the interior is complete without cabinets. The main differences from other interiors: simplicity, plain decoration, natural texture, beautiful stained-glass windows, large dimensions, high cost of appearance, shades of wood, etc. Such cabinets for the hall in the apartment you can consider below.
High-tech wardrobes are more austere in appearance and minimalistic. Used in the manufacture, as a rule, glass, metal and mirrors. It features functionality. Wardrobes in this style visually unload the space and make the room brighter.
The minimalism style uses simplicity of forms. Large closets are usually used in this style. The case is one-color or two-tone contrasting. All lockers are closed.
Shabby Chic (translation: shabby luxury). This style uses antique or old updated furniture. The case is used wooden.
The French style of Provence also uses not the newest furniture. The cabinet is executed in bright colors and neat. A cabinet in this style is close to classic furniture.
Baroque (Italian style). In the modern baroque interior, you can put a large wardrobe with mirrors, decorated at the edges of gilding. All convex parts are also covered with gold paint.
In the Art Nouveau style, the cabinet should be made of valuable wood. This style is elegant. In this style, asymmetry is used, the cabinet should not have even shapes.
Whatever the style, the closet in the hall can be selected for any version. With all this, you can choose any design for your cabinet. In the modern world, they are represented in sufficient quantities.
Cabinet finish can be:
- matte or glossy;
- using a mirror;
- natural wood;
- lacquer (frosted, translucent glass, visually increases the space, easy to clean);
- lacobel (glass coated with opaque varnish. Any color can be chosen. Usually this option is used in a modern style or in hi-tech);
- rattan;
- bamboo;
- plastic;
- decoracryl (a combination of two materials. Among the acrylic inserts, a natural material is used, which everyone chooses for himself. Acrylic, in turn, can be transparent, opaque, and translucent);
- leather;
- stained glass window;
- sandblasting equipment;
- photo facade.
You can choose any color for the cabinet.
Important! Shaded tones absorb light, while light tones intensify. Based on this, you can choose exactly what you need.
Shades should be in harmony with the overall color in the room, and tones should not be heavy for the eyes. Where there is little space, the color of the cabinet disguises itself as wallpaper. If the room is large, then the color can on the contrary highlight the subject. If the room already has furniture with a certain color, then the cabinet should be made in the same way as the rest of the furniture.
No need to make a cabinet in the color of doors or floors. If you want to visually expand the room, then it is worth making the facades mirrored. With the help of plastic inserts, you can diversify the appearance of the cabinet, the main thing is not to overdo it with the colors. Photo printing is a very beautiful and bright element, but here you also need to be approached wisely. It is necessary that the picture fits into the interior, and the combination of colors with other objects in the room should not be ignored.
We examined all the cabinets in the room are modern, their advantages and shapes. There are enough options now, for any interior, design and taste. Which one is right for you, only you can understand. The article will help you make the right decision.
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