Filling a wardrobe in the hallway

A variety of ways to organize storage space allows you to realize individual wishes and preferences in creating an interior. The sliding wardrobe is designed to fully satisfy the stated requirements and at the same time fit harmoniously into the space allocated for it. It should take up a minimum of space, and also accommodate not only wardrobe items, but also many related items. To choose the right option for your family, you should pay attention to some details.

What types of wardrobes are there?

The main parameter is depth. Its choice is dictated not only by the size of the living space, but also by ease of use. Cabinet shelves that are too deep are impractical - getting anything from the surface adjacent to the back wall will be quite problematic. Small shelves have the opposite problem - low capacity. 45–60 cm depth is considered optimal, which is accepted as the standard. For custom-made furniture, this parameter can vary between 40–70 cm.

Cabinets are classified according to the type of housing:

• built-in;
• case;
• corner;
• radial.

Built-in is a part of the space of a hallway or another room, enclosed by a sliding door.All shelves, drawers and other devices for storing things are attached to the walls of the room itself, since such furniture does not have its own body. It is relevant when it is possible to convert one of the rooms or part of it into storage without much damage to the living space. The advantages include the comparative low cost of the solution and the ease of implementation of its content. After all, in essence, the owner acquires only a door and a minimum set of necessary accessories.

Cabinet furniture in the hallway is full-fledged cabinets. Their height ranges from 2 to 2.7 m. The main task when choosing such a cabinet is to achieve maximum fit to the ceiling. This is done so as not to leave room for dust to collect. The cost of such cabinets is average.

Corner cabinets are relevant if owners want to make good use of unused space in the corner of the room. For example, space in the area of ​​interior doors. The solution is original and can be implemented using both cabinet and built-in furniture, which is reflected in the cost. When choosing filling, you should focus on the proper use of the space in the far corner.

Radial sliding wardrobes look original and fresh. There are practically no special advantages of rounded shapes over classic rectilinear options. However, the cost of such furniture is the highest, which is due to the complexity of producing its elements.

Also, cabinets may differ in size, which is reflected in the number of doors. The smallest of them are 1-1.5 m wide and are equipped with two doors. The largest ones are five-door.When deciding to install such a cabinet, you should not lose sight of the need to install fairly wide rails for sliding doors at the bottom and top of the future compartment.

Examples of filling a wardrobe

Properly organized space inside allows you to use it without leaving a trace and without sacrificing convenience. Conventionally, it can be divided into three zones. The upper one, due to difficult access to it, is used for long-term storage of rarely or seasonally used items.

Access to the middle part is most convenient. To remove an item from a hanger or take it from a shelf, you do not need to stretch or bend over. The most frequently used wardrobe and household items are located here.

REFERENCE! The lower part of the closet is usually reserved for storing shoes and things that are not used too often.

Based on this, you can already roughly imagine the location of the shelves and their sizes. However, knowing some tricks will allow you to more accurately plan the interior space of the cabinet and give the craftsmen an accurate task.

Filling the middle part of the cabinet

At this level there are compartments for storing outerwear, shirts and trousers. The mid-level shelves are designed to store hats and frequently needed small items. It is advisable to provide hangers for bathrobes and, if space allows, for a hair dryer, iron and similar household appliances. The ironing board, if it is planned to be installed in the closet, is also located at this level.

REFERENCE! When installing a wardrobe in the living room, it is practiced to allocate part of it for the installation of an entertainment center. In this situation, you should take into account the size of the TV, audio equipment and other elements of the complex.For these needs, the middle and lower parts of the cabinet of appropriate sizes are allocated.

You can calculate the required size of departments based on the following recommendations:

• for jackets, shirts and short jackets you will need about 90–120 cm in height;
• for raincoats and fur coats - 130–160 cm;
• It is enough to allocate 70–80 cm of space for trousers.

The sizes of shelves, storage units or pull-out baskets depend on their purpose. So for ties a height of 15 cm is enough. But a shelf for hats cannot be lower than 30 cm.

Bottom filling

An ideal place to store shoes and household items. It is necessary to have shelves, fully retractable baskets and drawers. When placing short outerwear on two levels or a relatively small height of the closet, you can leave part of the lower level free. It will serve as a continuation of the middle level.

Top filling options

These are mezzanines designed for long-term storage of things. In the classic design, the layout provides for spacious shelves. Depending on your needs, you can simply put things on them or additionally equip them with removable baskets.

If there is no need for a large volume of the level, it can be reduced by expanding the middle part of the cabinet. But in order for this not to affect ease of use, it will be necessary to supplement it with special devices.

Additional features

In order to make the most of the useful space of the cabinet without reducing the level of ease of use, many useful devices have been invented. So, for example, to store clothes on hangers, a simple crossbar is built into furniture of standard depth. But if you select a compact version with a parameter of 40 cm or more, it makes sense for these purposes to install front rods, which can be simple and retractable.

REFERENCE! You can increase the height of the compartment for storing things on hangers using a lift. It consists of a crossbar and a system of movable slats. Two of them are attached to the side walls of the cabinet compartment using special mechanisms. The third bar is the control bar, fixed to the central part of the crossbar. With its help, depending on the situation, you can raise or lower the elevator.

You can conveniently “move down” the middle level thanks to the retractable trouser holder. By purchasing a hanger for ties or scarves and bags, you can put these accessories in a compartment for outerwear or reserved for shirts.

For more convenient placement of the iron and hair dryer, there are special holders attached to the side wall of the cabinet. A similar device exists for a vacuum cleaner - by placing the equipment on the bottom shelf of the device, you can fix the hose.

For small toilet items, designers have come up with honeycomb racks. All you need to do is purchase a drawer insert and you will have perfect order among your socks, ties or underwear.

Wardrobe design ideas

When it comes to the design of such furniture, first of all we mean its shape and the material from which the doors are made. Chipboard cabinets are distinguished by straight lines, since the fabric is unsuitable for creating curved structures. The doors are covered with a laminating film that reproduces the color and structure of wood.

REFERENCE! An alternative to laminate can be film with photo printing, made in accordance with the wishes of the future owner.

Curvilinear elements are made from MDF suitable for these purposes. This material is more expensive, but the high cost is justified by greater durability and environmental friendliness.

Unbreakable glass, despite its relatively high cost, is also popular. Production technology allows you to create flat and curved doors. Thanks to the variety of colors, you can choose an option that fits perfectly into the interior.

For small rooms, mirrored wardrobe doors that visually increase the space are suitable. Greater effectiveness can be achieved by choosing a canvas with a pattern applied using sandblasting technology.