Corner wardrobe in the dressing room, bedroom, hallway

Even in a spacious house or apartment, you have to think about the rational use of space - every year the number of things is increasing. What can we say about small apartments. Here every centimeter counts. One of the ways to make the best use of space is a corner wardrobe. This type of furniture allows you to take up corners that are abruptly used in general - it's difficult to install something there. Next, let's talk about what they are and how to plan the right "filling".

Structure, types, sizes

Corner sliding wardrobe can be built-in and cabinet. In built-in walls, floors and ceilings, room structures are used. A facade with sliding doors is attached to them. That is, this construction turns out to be stationary - the guides are attached to the walls, floor and ceiling. The advantage of this type of corner cabinets is efficiency, the disadvantage is the impossibility of transferring. Another important point: the walls, floor and ceiling must be flat, otherwise the structure will be skewed, which will negatively affect the operation of the sliding doors.

The cabinet-type corner wardrobe has its own walls, floor and ceiling

Corner wardrobes are full-fledged furniture with walls, floor and ceiling. They differ from a conventional wardrobe by the presence of sliding doors and by the fact that in height they usually occupy all the space to the ceiling. From the factory or workshop, they are delivered disassembled, assembled on site, since they have such dimensions that they simply cannot pass through the doors.

Types by structure

In shape, corner wardrobes can be of several types:

• L-shaped. The cabinet occupies two adjacent walls and a corner between them.
  

  If you occupy two adjacent walls under a corner wardrobe, a lot of things will fit

• Diagonal. In cross-section, they look like a triangle. Convenient in small spaces, allowing space between two doors or windows on adjacent walls to be used.
  

  Diagonal with a section in the form of a triangle

• Trapezoidal. They have a slightly larger area than diagonal ones.
  

  Trapezoidal - asymmetric models

• Five-walled. The most massive option.
  

  Five-walled - more convenient to use the internal space

To make the difference in structure clearer, it is better to look at all models in a graphic image (in the photo below).

Types of corner wardrobes

If we talk about ease of use, then the most optimal option is L-shaped. Normally, you can collect the filling in a five-walled and trapezoidal wardrobe. The most inconvenient, of course, is triangular. It will have to have triangular shelves on both sides, which do not differ in capacity. At the same time, the middle will be empty, since the filling of the cabinet is located along the walls. The same can be said about the five-walled, with the only difference that there are no triangular shelves here.

What material

Corner and any other sliding wardrobes are made of the same materials as traditional furniture - wood, MDF and Chipboard... Wood is almost never used, since it is too expensive and heavy, and its decorative data in this design cannot be profitably presented. Laminated chipboard is used much more often. It is more affordable in terms of price, moreover, it has a lot of color options. It can be an imitation of wood, rattan, etc., or it can be a plain-colored or textured one-color, matte or glossy surface. There are also films with various types of drawings - graphic and plant. All of them can be used for laminating chipboard.

Any of the structures can be made with elements of radial technology - with rounded corners. Such sliding wardrobes are made of MDF, the manufacturing technology of which makes it possible to produce rounded shapes. MDF is also laminated and there are no less color options.

Corner L-shaped wardrobe with radial elements

As you can see in the photo, near the entrance and in the middle part, the corners are not sharp, but rounded. Firstly, it looks beautiful, and secondly, it is safer - there are no sharp edges that you can hurt yourself a lot.

Dimensions

The easiest way is usually to determine the height - to the very ceiling or a couple of centimeters below. All other parameters depend on the room in which you plan to install the corner wardrobe and the available space. Probably we can say about the minimum sizes:

• If the cabinet is diagonal with a triangular cross-section, then the minimum length of the sides at the right angle is 120 cm. Less will be a very small volume, although they are made with walls 100 cm long or even less.
• If one of the walls is longer (120 cm and 80 cm, for example), it is worth considering the option of a trapezoidal section. On the side that is longer, a partition is placed, the depth of which is about 40-45 cm, and a straight line is led from it to the short side.
  

  "Serial" models begin with this size, but there are also "undersized" models - from 80 cm at least on one side

• With a small length of walls adjacent to the corner, an L-shaped structure can also be installed. In this case, one of them is desirable at least 120 cm, and the second may be shorter.
• Five-walled sliding wardrobes can be installed against walls with a length of 80 cm or more. That is, it can be placed even in the smallest corridor. But due to the great depth, it will "eat" a lot of space, which will make the room even smaller.

In a small room, the most optimal choice is the L-shaped structure. It is the least massive, leaving more space free. To visually appreciate this, draw all the suitable types of cabinets on the floor plan. Then you can calculate the remaining free area.

A few words about the depth of the wardrobes. There are two standard options - 45 cm and 60 cm, the minimum depth is 40 cm.With a width of 60 cm or more, a regular bar or pantograph is installed under clothes on hangers in the closet (so that you can use the entire height to the ceiling). In smaller models, a special bar is needed, which allows you to place the hangers parallel to the door, since the hangers have a standard width of 55 cm and simply do not fit.

Corner cabinet filling

As in any sliding wardrobe in the corner there is a set of shelves, drawers, baskets and hanger compartments. The peculiarity of the corner cabinet in its shape: there are a number of inconvenient places that, nevertheless, must be used. In some models, there are more such inconvenient places (diagonal), in some less (L-shaped). Competent filling of these inconvenient places is the main task when developing the internal filling of a corner cabinet.

You need to plan the filling in stages

How to fill the corners

Difficulty is the use of narrow triangles in diagonal and trapezoidal models. Shelves are usually located here. This is the best option, because there are always small things that can be stored on these shelves.

Shelves are made on the sides in a diagonal corner cabinet

No matter how much you look for options for filling such structures, shelves are almost always installed in standard layouts. There are creative options. For example, a compartment for some long and narrow things like umbrellas, skis and ski poles. Or - to stuff hooks or jumpers for storing ties, belts and other similar trifles. There are simply no other possibilities to use such a form of space.

There is another tricky area that also needs to be carefully considered - the right angle formed by the adjacent walls.Most often there is a compartment for clothes on hangers (hangers, trempels). The most problematic design in this regard is in the form of the letter G. If there is no partition between the two parts, everything is solved simply - a pole is placed in the middle, crossbeams are attached to it.

Internal filling of a corner wardrobe compartment without a partition

If there is a partition, you will have to come to terms with the fact that it will be inconvenient to use some of the space. Usually, out-of-season or rarely worn clothing is sent to this area.

If there is a partition, part of the department will be difficult to access

By filling in the tricky areas, the remaining space can be planned out with greater ease. You just need to decide on the number of different types of things that you plan to place in the closet.

Rest filling

There are usually three types of fillings inside a wardrobe compartment: shelves, hanger bars, and drawers / baskets. Since we have already partially placed the shelves and crossbars, you need to think about whether you need boxes / baskets, and if so, how many and how much they should be. If furniture is planned for a bedroom, linen is usually stored in boxes, ties, socks, etc. can be stacked. In this case, there can be three or more boxes.

If we are talking about a hallway or a corridor, then only gloves and some household trifles can be stored in the boxes. One or two boxes are enough here, or you can do without them altogether.

An example of filling a five-walled wardrobe

The boxes are not placed at the very bottom - so that you have to bend over or squat to use them. They are placed at hip or waist level. below and above are shelves or another compartment for hangers. It all depends on the number of different types of clothing that you have.

In the corner wardrobes of the hallway compartment, the lower part is reserved for storing shoes. In the simplest version, these are shelves with a height of 30 cm for shoes and sandals, and a little more for boots and boots.

Facade selection

The appearance of a corner wardrobe compartment depends on how the doors are decorated. They are the ones that draw attention to themselves. They are made from:

• MDF and chipboard. Durable and relatively inexpensive materials. They have a lot of colors, textures: imitation of wood of different species and colors, colored one-colored surfaces with gloss (glossy) or without (matte), drawings and ornaments of different styles and types.
  

  Corner wardrobe with MDF front

• Glass (usually frosted, patterned, colored). The glass is thick and tempered. Some firms offer some kind of drawing on glass. Usually there is a certain directory from which you can choose the image you like.
  

  With glass doors, even a massive structure does not look so heavy

• Mirrors with possible drawing and ornaments by sandblasting. They also use thick mirrors. They can also have different shades - gray, blue, yellowish, etc. shade. Drawings on the mirror are also usually done by catalogs, but some companies can implement your idea.
  

  Mirrors are almost classics of the genre

• Photo printing is one of the possible coatings for chipboard doors, but due to its unique appearance, it is usually placed in a separate category. A drawing or photograph is transferred to the film. The print quality is very high, the image is very realistic.
  

  This piece of furniture cannot be called inconspicuous.

• Combinations of the above materials and technologies. The most decorative effect is obtained by combining several materials. The number of combinations is very large and you can choose a facade for a corner wardrobe for any interior and taste.
  

  Combinations are often more interesting.

• Radial corner wardrobes. This is the name for those models in which the walls or facades are not even, but curved. Such models look more modern, smooth lines
  

  Curved, smooth lines look much better than broken or straight lines

Behind all this diversity, it is necessary to remember about the influence of color on the perception of furniture.Since a corner wardrobe usually occupies a fairly substantial area, it largely determines the "sound" of the entire interior. Therefore, it is necessary to remember several truths. There are not so many of them. First, mirrors push the boundaries, expanding the space. Light semi-gloss or glossy furniture, facades with light glass also work about the same. Second, dark furniture makes a small room even smaller. If at least this is taken into account, there will be fewer questions.

Photo of design ideas and interior layout

Each corner wardrobe is an individual development. That is why this type of furniture is good, which allows you to adapt to the peculiarities of everyday life and everyone's taste. But sometimes an idea is required for inspiration, and it is easiest to find it in the photo of finished furniture.

The design of the corner wardrobe compartment can be in any style

A corner wardrobe in the bedroom is a great way to hide all unnecessary

Light neutral tones make interiors lighter

Mirror cabinet door instead of full-length mirror

Another option for filling a five-walled wardrobe

Corner wardrobe in the hallway is often complemented by a hanger and a small shelf for shoes

Radial sliding wardrobes can be both convex and concave

Smooth lines resemble waves

Mirrors make the room visually wider

This is no longer quite a corner wardrobe. More like a small dressing room

Combined facades are most often made with mirrors.

White gloss and mirror. This solid size cabinet does not look bulky at all

One of the options for L-shaped cabinets