Built-in wardrobes in the hallway: tips for placing furniture
If the area of your hallway turns out to be quite large, then install the cabinet somewhere in the corner or along the longitudinal wall. This way you can save not only space, but also all installation time.
Main types of built-in furniture
Of course, you won’t be able to make furniture for all the rooms yourself. It will take a lot of time, a certain amount of knowledge and hard work. However, you can still do some interior elements yourself:
- Wall cabinets. Mainly designed for storing clothes, shoes and accessories. There are open and closed types. It is more difficult to make furniture with doors than open shelving.
- Open wall shelves. Probably the most common type of built-in furniture. Designed for installation of video, audio and computer equipment, books, magazines, flower pots, dishes, etc.
- Countertops. They can be either stationary or folding (to save space). As a rule, countertops are complemented by wall shelves.
- Beds. The most difficult element of built-in furniture to perform and install. Such furniture is not suitable for small-sized apartments, for example, Khrushchev-era apartments. In modern spacious houses and apartments, a folding bed is no longer so relevant.
Once you decide on the type of built-in furniture, you need to think about where to place it.
Advantages of built-in furniture
- Solidity. Since all elements of this furniture are connected to walls, partitions, floors and even ceilings. The entire furniture structure fits perfectly to the surface.
- Non-standard configuration. Any fairly complex niche is perfect for installing a frame. A built-in wardrobe is the best assistant in any design. To begin with, it helps to completely correct all angles, and then hide any imperfections in the room.
Features of built-in bathroom furniture
The most important advantage that distinguishes the design of built-in bathroom furniture from ordinary ones is high ergonomics, combined with practicality. With proper planning, built-in furniture allows you to effectively use the volume of the room and, as a result, there is much more free space in the center.
Built-in furniture is distinguished by additional protection from mechanical damage, and since it is protected from the outside with this additional protection, the service life of this type of furniture is much longer.
The next feature is that built-in furniture is very rigidly fixed, this increases safety by reducing the risk of falling and destruction of both the furniture itself and a person during its operation.
Finally, built-in furniture in the bathroom interior looks original, stylish and beautiful.
Bathtubs and sinks act as built-in furniture, and a distinction is made between round, rectangular and corner.
Built-in bathtubs are characterized by the presence of additional features: imitation of waves, ozonation, lighting and, of course, hydromassage. At the same time, the complexity of the design increases by an order of magnitude, and therefore the installation and maintenance of such complex technical products must be carried out by a highly qualified specialist.
There is a special kind of built-in furniture, for example, bathroom furniture with a built-in washing machine - the name speaks for itself and does not require explanation.
Built-in furniture options
When planning any design solution, it is customary to use any frame or simply panel load-bearing structures. In frame ones, the enclosing parts are the internal partitions of the room.
On a note! Similar cabinets are usually installed in the corner of the room or mounted in niches. Panel cabinets have their own side shelves, open at the top and bottom.
How to choose the right built-in furniture
The kitchen is rightfully considered one of the main symbols of the home. This is one of the main rooms in the apartment, which means it is important to use its space so that it is as comfortable and convenient as possible. Built-in furniture will help you cope with this task.
There are two options for purchasing such furniture: buy a ready-made kitchen or make a set “to order”. The last option is better because your furniture will have a unique design combined with functionality and comfort.
Tips for choosing built-in furniture
In order to choose the right built-in furniture, you first need to decide on a couple of nuances. First of all, you should consider how many people your kitchen is designed for. And it is important to decide what the main purpose of the kitchen is - it can be light snacks, or daily thorough cooking. The choice of furniture is directly related to the intended use of the kitchen.
The choice of color for built-in kitchen furniture is also important. To choose the right color, use your personal preferences. Also consider the size of the space and the lighting in the kitchen.
Be sure to decide what type and size of work surface you would like to see in your kitchen. The height of the countertop depends on the size of the built-in appliances used in the kitchen.
Think about how you would like to arrange your workplace. Imagine where you would like to place the refrigerator, and where the stove or washing machine is. The number and size of cabinets and drawers depend on the volume of dishes and products that will be in the kitchen.
Once you have decided on all the above points, you can start drawing a kitchen diagram.
Creating a kitchen project
When creating a kitchen project, it is important to take into account all possible configurations of built-in furniture. The first option is a kitchen from one row. In this case, the cabinet under the sink with the sink will look great in the center, but the hob and refrigerator are best placed on the sides. The work table will fit perfectly into the space between the sink and stove. This option is suitable for both small kitchens and very large kitchens, the space of which can be divided into two zones: eating and working.
If the kitchen is pass-through, a two-row kitchen option is perfect. On one side you can place the stove and sink, and on the other - the refrigerator. Even with this configuration, the “working triangle” is maintained (cooking, cutting and storing food).
For a square small kitchen, the ideal option would be a kitchen with a right angle. The best option for an L-shaped kitchen would be to place a cabinet with a sink in the corner, and a refrigerator and stove along different lines of the kitchen. In this case, the refrigerator should be located to the left of the sink.
If you have a rounded kitchen, then the furniture can be placed along three walls. In this case, you will get a convenient working triangle. However, when choosing furniture for such a kitchen, do not forget that the back wall should be more than 2.5 m, and the side walls - 1.5-2 m. If you choose a kitchen with smaller dimensions, it may create cramped movement.
Any layout will suit a kitchen with a peninsula. In order to visually separate the kitchen and dining areas, you can add a bar counter.
Built-in Furniture Styles
In order for you to be able to finally decide on the future look of your kitchen, you can view photographs of finished interiors on the Internet.
There are several most popular styles for the kitchen:
- classical;
- modern;
- country style.
Classic style is a universal style that is suitable for people who value elegance and style. This style will remain relevant for many years.
Modernism is a variety of materials and colors. Using this style, you can create an original and bold design. Kitchens made in this style are functional and comfortable.
If you are a fan of massive and durable furniture, then pay attention to country style. It is perfect for a private or country house. Warm natural tones will look great in such a kitchen and create a cozy atmosphere.
How to properly care for furniture
To ensure that your kitchen always remains new and beautiful, you need to follow a few simple rules:
- It is highly undesirable to use various abrasive detergents for cleaning;
- if greasy stains appear on the surface of the furniture, remove them with ammonia;
- direct sunlight on the furniture surface is undesirable.
If your furniture has a wooden surface, then it is best to treat it with polish. After you wash the furniture, be sure to wipe it dry.
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Design features of built-in bathroom furniture
There are cast iron, metal and acrylic structures. The most popular today is acrylic built-in furniture; it has excellent thermal insulation properties.
Cast iron, being a classic material for bathroom furniture, also has good thermal insulation properties, but such furniture is too massive and heavy, which requires additional reinforcement of the floor of the room with special building elements.
