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

Corner cabinets can be of various shapes:

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

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

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

• Radius: have rounded shapes. The main plus is the 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 terms of form the letter G. A significant plus of this design is the optimal use of corner spaces. As a minus, you can specify the simplicity of the design.

Design of the corner wardrobe in the bedroom

A cabinet standing in the room must comply with it according to the style decision. It is good if the corner cupboard in the 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. Determining the appearance of the cabinet is the type and shape of its facades. They can be made of the following materials:

• MDF or fiberboard, coated with a film, plastic, or veneered. The most traditional material used in traditional interior styles.

• Mirror cloth. Promotes visual enlargement of the room, corrects unsuccessful geometric proportions, makes the room brighter. A frosted pattern can be applied to the mirror.

• Special glass increased thickness and strength, both transparent and matte. Under the glass, a layer of varnish can be applied, as a rule, color or photo, which expands the range of design solutions.

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

The shape of the facades can be either direct or radial. Additionally, they can be decorated with fittings, designed in the general style. Read more about design of the facades of the doors of the wardrobe.

Tip: Do not use corner cabinets in the bedroom with mirrors if they are located opposite the bed, this can negatively affect psychological comfort.

Corner bedroom doors

When choosing a design, it is necessary to consider, in addition to the dimensions 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 - a large free space in front of the cabinet, necessary for opening doors. Suitable for large bedrooms.

• Sliding: arranged according to the principle of doors in a train compartment, to open them you need to move to the side. The main plus - you do not need a place to open the doors, the cabinet can be placed almost close to other pieces of furniture. Less - the cabinet protects the contents from dust to a lesser extent than the cabinet with traditional doors. Suitable for small bedrooms.

Tip: When choosing a wardrobe mechanism, special attention should be paid to the quality of individual elements. The movement of the door should be carried out smoothly, without shocks and jerks. The fit of the door to the side of the cabinet should be as tight as possible.

Dimensions of the corner cabinet in the bedroom

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

Dimensions of corner sliding wardrobes for the average bedroom:

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

It is possible to make a custom-made corner cabinet of any configuration according to individual sizes, thereby maximizing the use of usable (and in some cases useless at first glance) area.

Examples of diagrams of corner cabinets with dimensions

Filling the corner closet in the bedroom

Inside the closet, as a rule, they have a modern clothing storage system consisting of the following elements:

• Shelves. They can be made of both wood and metal, and are designed to store things in boxes, as well as suitcases and other items.
• Boxes. In drawers you can store various small items of clothing. It is better if they are equipped with a closer for smooth closing.
• Rods. This item is used for hanging on the shoulders of outerwear. 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 barbell should be within 140 - 160 cm, for trousers, skirts or shirts - from 95 to 120 cm.
• Baskets. Mesh drawer baskets are designed for clothes that can be folded, as well as shoes. They are convenient to use, since the contents are always in front of the eyes, in addition, 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. Read more about interior wardrobe in the bedroom.

Tip: If the cabinet depth is more than 50 cm, the clothes bar can be placed parallel to the back wall. If the depth is less, you can install short rods parallel to the sidewalls.

Even a small corner cupboard in the bedroom can greatly simplify the task of storing clothes and accessories, but if the size of the room allows, 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 in the house things.

Photo of corner cabinets in the bedroom

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