DIY loft style wardrobe

The loft style came to us from the USA, where in the 40s of the last century warehouses, attics and attics were intensively inhabited, since there was a catastrophic shortage of housing. Their arrangement was carried out at a rapid pace, so the original appearance remained virtually unchanged - only minor amendments were made to make the premises suitable for habitation. The style has become widespread because it has a special charm and is undemanding in design, and also makes it possible to furnish it relatively inexpensively. As for the furniture, it is unusual and simple, but not everyone will be able to assemble it. For example, a do-it-yourself loft-style wardrobe - can a person with no experience do it?

Style Features

The loft style erases boundaries and boundaries - the most daring and unusual solutions are acceptable in it, which has become a real discovery for creative and modern people. The premises evoke delight and are distinguished by originality, while they are characterized by such features as:

• large windows without curtains or curtains;
• inadmissibility of plasterboard and other partitions;
• lack of finishing of brick walls;
• concrete floors are covered only with wooden flooring;
• the presence of a stove, fireplace, ceiling beams is acceptable;
• modern lighting devices are used;
• It is necessary to have antique-finished furniture or really old shelves and cabinets.

The loft is divided into: glamorous (bright interior elements), bohemian (the presence of antique items that are of high value), industrial (a minimum of decor and furniture).

How to create a loft style wardrobe with your own hands?

The largest piece of furniture is best made of wood and metal. In this case, any floral patterns and ornaments will be unnecessary, since the industrial style is characterized by stinginess and simplicity. If the closet is planned with a mirror, then it is better to assemble the latter from several fragments. Dark shades should predominate, it is possible to use different types of wood, and its shabby appearance will only be a plus. Making furniture with your own hands is impossible without a drill with drills, a screwdriver and self-tapping screws, a jigsaw, sandpaper, a tape measure and a pencil, boards and a 30x50 mm metal corner (can be replaced with a 20x50 mm pipe). The process includes several stages:

1. Development of a cabinet model, drawing up its drawing on paper indicating all dimensions, material, number of shelves and the distance between them.
2. Sections of angles or pipes are welded into a single structure, after which they are carefully cleaned along the edges and in the welding areas so that there are no burrs. Next it is painted.
3. The boards for the shelves are cut, sanded until completely smooth, and then painted.
4. The final stage is the assembly of the entire cabinet - the bottom and lid, shelves and back wall are screwed to the frame.

As for choosing a paint shade, the best option would be to match it to the prevailing colors of the room. If you give the cabinet the tone of the wall, it will become almost invisible. If you want to highlight it, then the paint should contrast with the surrounding interior items and home decoration.