What is a wardrobe

A wardrobe is a piece of furniture made of various materials, with or without shelves and doors, designed to store various items and clothing. The product can be equipped with hangers, mirrors, locks and other functional additions. There are many types of wardrobes, which are made in different styles, models and from a wide range of materials, their cost depends on this.

What is a wardrobe

Such a piece of furniture is a necessary detail of the interior of a living room or bedroom, in which clothes, shoes and other things of the apartment owner and other household members are stored. In the traditional presentation, a wardrobe is furniture with two or three doors, equipped with drawers and a special rod for subsequent hanging of hangers with wardrobe items. Often, a large mirror is attached to one of the doors, in which a person can see his reflection after putting on the chosen outfit.

REFERENCE! Initially, the piece of furniture was a special room and was called a wardrobe. Only in the 19th century did the interior of the room begin to resemble a modern wardrobe with special shelves and rods.

Modern wardrobes are made in various stylistic solutions and differ in size. There are models:

• with opening doors;
• “coupe” (sliding doors);
• with folding doors.

Also in showrooms you can find models with large dimensions that have many sections for storing things. Small single-leaf products, popularly called “pencil cases,” are usually installed in small rooms. They are designed to contain a small volume of items intended for daily wear.

Large wardrobes are provided for spacious rooms and storage of a much larger number of wardrobe items, shoes and hats. They are equipped with shelves, drawers, and often have holders for belts and ties.

Varieties and model range

All such furniture products can be divided into two types:

• "coupe";
• swing

Classic swing models are monolithic products that have two sides and a back wall, as well as several hinged doors. The second model, the “coupe,” is a similar product, but the doors roll back on top of each other.

The difference between a classic wardrobe and a “compartment” is that the wardrobe can be easily placed anywhere in the room, and, if necessary, moved to another place. A sliding wardrobe is a built-in piece of furniture that does not have its own bottom, sides or back wall. It is usually partially or completely attached to the wall and cannot be moved to a new location or will require a lot of effort to move it.

Models also include:

• straight;
• corner;
• radius.

The choice of cabinet model should occur only after a complete understanding of the concept of renovation of the room and the intended interior. In order for a piece of furniture to fit into place and have the required dimensions, you will need to first calculate the dimensions of the room and the furnishings.

Styles and materials

Cabinets can be divided into models according to the material from which they are made and style. Depending on the stylistic execution there are:

1. Classic. These include models in the Baroque, Rococo, Art Nouveau and others styles; they fit well into any room and are always at the peak of popularity.
2. Ethnics. A wardrobe in an ethnic style is very original and requires appropriate framing. Perhaps after installing it you will have to add several stylized items that can complement and maintain the overall style.
3. Modern. Laconic and simple, a smooth surface without any decorative elements, a flat surface, often with the use of metal inserts, such a cabinet will fit well into any room, without requiring additional effort to create the overall style of the room.

IMPORTANT! You need to choose a cabinet not only depending on the size of the room, but also on the style that was chosen during the renovation. An ethnic-style wardrobe will look out of place in a modernly furnished room.

When it comes to the materials from which the cabinets are made, there are quite a lot of options. Solid wood cabinets are considered very strong and durable.. They fit perfectly into the interior and retain their original qualities and appearance for a long time. In the cheaper segment of the market there are models made from MDF and chipboard. They come in a wide variety of shapes and colors, which is why they are in demand among consumers.

A wardrobe is a necessary piece of furniture, comfortable and functional. It is available in almost every apartment and effectively emphasizes the style of the room.