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Characteristics and advantages of slide walls
These furniture walls consist of several sections, which are located in a certain order in the living room. They differ from each other in size, configuration, color, texture features, installation methods, cost and decorative decorations.
When buying a wall for a living room in a modern style, there should be no problems, because manufacturers offer a lot of options, among which it is easy to choose the one that suits the specific conditions and desires of the owner.
The slides can be bought in a furniture showroom ready-made or ordered from a workshop where the furniture will be made according to the customer’s sketch and measurements. The main feature of such living room items is their high functional qualities. Some slides are equipped with large cabinets, and some do not have them at all, but there is plenty of space for placing equipment. Everyone chooses the type of wall that will be convenient for them. Regarding the cost, you can also choose the wall option that belongs to the elite class and is quite expensive, or it’s easier to settle on furniture at an affordable price. The cost of the wall depends on the quality of the material and production, as well as on the manufacturer. The most expensive walls for living rooms in this segment are made from solid wood.
Thanks to a lot of positive qualities, wall slides for living rooms have gained immense popularity among buyers:
- Possibility to use separate wall elements if necessary. But first you need to make sure of their stability.
- All components of the wall are made in the same style, which eliminates the need to select parts.
- The sliding walls in the hall are not a place for the accumulation of large amounts of dust.
- Almost all models have a niche for a TV. Moreover, they can be different in size to fit any device in size.
- The slides do not take up much space, due to which the living room does not look overloaded, but remains spacious.
- Easy to transport due to the modular system.
Modular assembly principle and materials
Traditionally, it was believed that furniture assembled to order is more expensive than standard products. Modern furniture production uses a modular assembly principle, which allows you to purchase inexpensive sets for a living room of a certain layout.
A set of cabinets, cabinets and shelves can have different shapes and configurations. All elements of the set are made from different materials, which determines the cost of the wall-slide.
The most expensive is considered to be a set made from solid wood. MDF sets occupy the middle price segment. The most popular is the chipboard wall, which is distinguished by:
- affordable price;
- a light weight;
- stylish design;
- variety of shapes and configurations.
Due to the fact that the set is produced in a single color scheme, uniformity of the living room interior is created.
Information!
Modular living room sets are usually chosen for rooms with a non-standard layout.
Appearance of modern wall slides
In the interior, a wall-slide can consist of a variety of elements. The main thing here is to maintain the sequence of arrangement of the components. When choosing a set of furniture for the living room, you should take into account the dimensions of the room and its stylistic orientation. Lighting in the living room is equally important.
At the moment, among the components of the wall-slide for the living room are:
- The cabinet is the highest part of the set. It is performed with both swing doors and sliding doors. Sometimes a hidden cabinet or display case may be provided for things in the wall. This part of the kit is the most capacious and bulky element. To maintain style, manufacturers try to make it as compact as possible.
- A cabinet-pencil case if the slide is installed in a living room with small dimensions. It has a large capacity, but at the same time, occupies a smaller area.
- Subsequent levels of the wall, which are usually represented by shelving, racks, chests of drawers, cabinets. For an organic combination of all elements, they must be installed in a certain order.
Facade decoration
Slides for the living room can have a different appearance, the perception of which depends, first of all, on the facades. They must meet the following conditions:
- external attractiveness;
- compliance with the rest of the interior of the room;
- durability of use;
- ease of use.
Facades come in several main types:
- Whole.
- Frame-panelled.
- Glass.
The doors of cabinets and cabinets can be equipped with the following opening mechanisms:
- folding;
- lifting;
- swing;
- sliding
Modular mini slides
At the moment, this option for a living room wall has become the most popular among buyers, since most apartments do not have sufficient living room dimensions, and such a wall in the living room will fit perfectly into the set frames. All elements here are quite mobile, so there should be no problems with location. A modern slide of this type will not overload the living room, but will leave enough free space.
Classic walls
These wall configurations for living rooms are classic options. It is best to place them along one of the walls in the living room, which is large in size. When choosing, you should pay attention not only to the functional features of this design, but also to its compatibility with the interior. In order to avoid cluttering the space, the wall is selected at the optimal size.
Corner slides
This solution is as practical and functional as possible; it allows you to free up a lot of space and use the free space in the corner of the living room. As a rule, when planning a living room, corners are not used in any way, and such a wall-slide in the hall, as in the photo, will allow you to diversify the interior. This wall idea will be optimal for small apartments where there is a shortage of storage space.
When choosing such a wall, you should pay attention to the size of the furniture, since some sets have quite impressive dimensions, which may lead to clutter rather than rational use of the living room space.
Important! A corner slide looks best in a medium-sized living room.
Slide walls depending on color
The living room is a room for relaxation and gathering of the whole family and groups of friends, so it is very important to approach the issue of furnishing it. Here, choosing the right wall color is of no small importance. The following shades are used to decorate the wall-slide:
- Classic color combinations. These include colors such as oak, cherry, beech, and wenge. Using cabinet furniture in these shades, you can create a cozy living room, conducive to communication and relaxation.
- A stylish solution would be a combination of several colors in the design of the wall. Now the furniture market presents a huge number of wall-mounted wall options for a modern living room, which are made using a combination of basic shades that can smooth out the interior and laconically fit a piece of furniture into it. Such slides look especially decorative against the light background of the walls and ceiling of the living room.
- White color. This option for a wall in the living room will create a light, airy atmosphere. This shade is a basic one, so it can easily be combined with other colors. The only drawback of this design is the soiling of the wall facades, so this furniture requires constant careful maintenance.
Important! A white furniture cabinet for a living room cannot be placed against a white background of the ceiling and walls, so as not to merge with the base surface. - Pastel shades are perfect if you don’t want to focus attention on the furniture in the living room, especially if there is some other item to highlight. Warm shades and the whole range of light gray for walls have a positive effect on a person’s emotional perception
- Bright colors. For an original design of the living room, bright rich colors of the wall-slide will come in handy. But when selecting the rest of the design and furnishings, you need to carefully consider the color compatibility in the room. The main thing is to maintain moderation so that the bright design of the wall does not later become the basis for aggressiveness.
Advice! To liven up the living room, decorative lighting is built into the wall-mounted wall.
Living room wall design with wardrobe
Straight models are located along the wall.
In addition to storing things, the wall helps to enliven the overall appearance of the room. There is a variety of models, including corner, straight, modular. Therefore, everyone can find the right one for their living room. Properly organized arrangement allows you to hide some of the shortcomings of the room.
There are various designs. There may be mirrored doors, metal or glass elements. Walls combining contrasting shades. Products for specific styles, such as classic or modern. In the first case, the wall will be massive and luxurious. For the Art Nouveau style, it is suitable with an original design. There are bright models and discreet ones, made in a classic design or having an unusual pattern or decor.
Corner models occupy the space of usually empty corners of the room.
Materials for slide walls
There are no special restrictions on the material used to make the slide wall. Modern products of this type for the living room can be made of solid wood or cheaper materials. Moreover, the popularity of those walls that have metal and glass in their design is observed.
Typically, the material of the furniture wall for the living room is chosen based on the stylistic direction of the interior. Here are some examples:
- Art Nouveau style involves the use of a wall-slide made of wood with elements of artistic forging made of metal.
- For a Provence style set for the living room, the use of solid beech, mahogany and oak is implied. Often modern furniture items are complemented by elements from antique sets.
- For minimalism or high-tech, designers use MDF boards mainly with a glossy finish. Originality is added by adding glass or plastic parts to the wall-slide.
- A classic wall-mounted wall for a living room, as in the photo, will look ideal if wood materials that have a beautiful texture were used for its production. It could be birch, aspen, pine or oak.
Particular attention should be paid to budget wall-mounted slides for living rooms. In appearance, they are almost no different from their more expensive counterparts, but MDF, fiberboard and furniture panels are used for their production. To create a natural appearance of the wall, wood-based materials are covered with veneer on top.
Plastic elements are also used for finishing, which after special treatment become almost indistinguishable from natural wood. The advantage of such a slide for the living room is its low cost, which in no way affects the quality. Using modern materials, furniture is created that is similar in quality to more expensive analogues, but can simply be repaired if necessary.
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Classic walls and slides are made, like most cabinet furniture, from the following materials:
- natural wood;
- MDF;
- Chipboard.
Natural wood: good quality
This material has many advantages. It is environmentally friendly, textured, can have a different shade, looks solid and solid. Such furniture will last for decades, maintaining an attractive appearance and without losing functionality. The disadvantages are the high cost and the need for additional wood processing.
Chipboard: economical
A small slide for the living room, made of chipboard, will have an affordable price. Depending on the type of facade treatment, such a wall has a quite presentable appearance.
Unfortunately, the service life of chipboard is not very long. During operation, chipboard furniture will quickly lose its attractive appearance.
MDF: a popular option
Furniture made from MDF is the most common option. Such a set will be much cheaper than a wooden one, but more expensive than chipboard. Accordingly, the service life of the slide will be lower than that of one made of natural wood. As the main manufacturing material, MDF is environmentally friendly and safe.
How long such furniture will last largely depends on the quality of workmanship and proper care during operation.
Rules for using the wall-slide
In order for the owners to be able to enjoy the unique appearance of the purchased living room furniture for a long time and use it without any difficulties, it is necessary to treat the furniture with the utmost care. First of all, priority is given to recommendations for caring for the wall slide from the manufacturer.
Important! Natural and artificial materials require different care.
To ensure that the operation of the wall-slide structure is not marred by constant breakdowns and repairs, several recommendations must be followed:
- Lubrication of hinges and all mechanisms must be carried out at least once a year.
- Adjustment of the legs, if such a possibility exists, is also carried out once a year as the geometry of the wall changes.
- When chips and cracks appear, a special solution is used to eliminate them.
- Eliminating the possibility of placing hot or cold objects on the wall surface.
- If there is glass in the design of the slide, it is cared for with specialized products recommended by the manufacturer.
- The failure of any component of the mechanism entails the replacement of this part with a similar one.
Ways to decorate a living room wall
Cabinet doors can be decorated with glass or mirror inserts.
The interior and the chosen model must be combined. If the product is made in high-tech style, it should be supplemented with pieces of furniture that have metal or glass inserts. Functionality and original design must be combined in this case. A wall where its colors contrast with the cabinets helps add the right colors to the interior. For a small room, a model equipped with mirrored doors is suitable. This will visually expand the space.
Put travel souvenirs on the shelves, let them remind you of your vacation every day.
The wall can be equipped with lighting details, which will add zest to the style of the room. Using the play of light, the desired atmosphere is created. Consider more than just the appearance of the product. The material and texture matter. Everything must fit together.
The wall will become the highlight of your interior.
