Corner wardrobe in the bedroom: types, content, sizes, design

Types of corner wardrobe in the bedroom

Depending on the size of the room and its layout, you can choose different types of corner cabinets:

• Built-in;

• Cabinet, or freestanding.

The design of the built-in corner wardrobes in the bedroom can be any, according to the needs of a particular family. It is limited only by the size of the area allotted for them and the features of the layout.

Corner cabinets can be of different shapes:

• Triangular: in the plan have a triangle. Their advantages are large volume and ease of manufacture, and, therefore, a budget price. The main drawback is the significant area that they "take" away from the room.

• Trapezoidal: in plan they have trapezoids of different shapes. A big plus of such wardrobes is that they can be easily combined with the rest of the bedroom furniture.

• Pentagonal: the most popular and demanded by the buyer due to its capacity.

• Radial: have rounded shapes. The main plus is an unusual design, suitable for complex interior styles such as Art Deco, Empire. The downside is the complexity of manufacturing and the high price.

• L-shaped: in the plan form the letter G. A significant plus of this design is the optimal use of corner spaces. As a minus, you can point to the simplicity of the design.

Corner wardrobe design in the bedroom

A wardrobe in a room must match it in terms of style. It is good if the corner wardrobe in a small bedroom matches the color of the walls - in this case, it will not visually clutter up the room. In a large room, contrasting colors can be used to paint walls and furniture. The decisive factor for the appearance of the cabinet is the appearance and shape of its facades. They can be made from the following materials:

• MDF or fiberboard, covered with foil, plastic, or veneered. The most traditional material used in traditional interior styles.

• Mirror canvas. Promotes a visual increase in the room, corrects unsuccessful geometric proportions, makes the room brighter. A matte pattern can be applied to the mirror.

• Special glass increased thickness and strength, both transparent and matte. A layer of varnish, usually colored or photographic, can be applied under the glass, which expands the range of design solutions.

• Combinations of different materials. For example, chipboard and mirror or chipboard and glass.

The shape of the facades can be either straight or radial. Additionally, they can be decorated with fittings in the general style. More about design of the facades of sliding wardrobe doors.

Advice: You should not use corner wardrobes in the bedroom with mirrors if they are located opposite the bed, this can negatively affect psychological comfort.

Doors for the corner wardrobe in the bedroom

When choosing a design, it is necessary to take into account, in addition to the size of the corner cabinet in the bedroom, the way in which its doors will open. Doors can be:

• Swing: open in the usual way inside the room. The advantages of this design are its simplicity and reliability, swing doors are suitable for most interior styles. Cons - large free space in front of the closet required to open doors. Suitable for large bedrooms.

• Sliding: are arranged according to the principle of doors in a train compartment; to open them you need to move them to the side. The main plus is that no space is required to open the doors, the cabinet can be placed almost close to other pieces of furniture. Minus - the cabinet protects the contents from dust to a lesser extent than a cabinet with traditional doors. Suitable for small bedrooms.

Advice: When choosing a wardrobe mechanism, you should pay special attention to the quality of individual elements. The movement of the door should be smooth, without jolts and jerks. The fit of the door to the side of the cabinet should be as tight as possible.

Dimensions of the corner wardrobe in the bedroom

Each furniture supplier has its own sizes of standard products, and there is no uniform standard for the dimensions of corner cabinets.

Sizes of corner wardrobes for the average bedroom:

• Height from 200 to 250 cm,
• Depth from 50 to 70 cm,
• Width on each side is from 70 to 240 cm.

A custom-made corner cabinet of any configuration can be made according to individual dimensions, thereby making the most of the useful (and in some cases, seemingly useless) area.

Examples of layouts of corner cabinets with dimensions

Filling the corner wardrobe in the bedroom

Inside the closet, as a rule, there is a modern clothes storage system, consisting of the following elements:

• Shelves. They can be made of both wood and metal, and are intended for storing things in boxes, as well as suitcases and other items.
• Boxes. A variety of small items of clothing can be stored in the pull-out drawers. It is better if they are equipped with a soft closing door closer.
• Barbells. This element is used for hanging outerwear on the hangers. They can be located at different heights depending on what is supposed to be hung. So, for dresses, the height of the opening under the bar should be in the range of 140 - 160 cm, for trousers, skirts or shirts - from 95 to 120 cm.
• Baskets. Mesh baskets are designed for foldable clothes and shoes. They are convenient to use, since the contents are always in front of your eyes, besides, the linen in them is constantly ventilated. The baskets, like the drawers, are equipped with a roller mechanism that allows them to be fully extended.

In addition, there are special hooks and shelves for bags, ties and other haberdashery items that can be installed inside the corner cabinet in the bedroom. More about internal filling of the wardrobe in the bedroom.

Advice: If the depth of the cabinet is more than 50 cm, the clothes rail can be positioned parallel to the back wall. If the depth is shallower, you can install the short rods parallel to the sidewalls.

Even a small corner wardrobe in the bedroom can greatly simplify the task of storing clothes and accessories, but if the size of the room allows, then in the corner you can organize a voluminous modern system that allows you to place not only clothes, but also sports equipment, materials and tools for hobbies, and other necessary things in the house.

Photo of corner cabinets in the bedroom

The wardrobe for the bedroom can be made in any style and color. To determine which one is right for your case, look at the photos below, they will help you make the right choice.