Overview of double-wing clothing cabinets, selection rules
A timeless classic is considered a double-wing wardrobe, which is popular among buyers. Today, the choice is complicated by a wide range of models on the furniture market.
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Advantages and disadvantages
The reason for the popularity of double-wing cabinets is their advantages:
- organization, space saving. For a small living area it is not possible to install large combined furniture. In addition, 2 small doors can be opened even in small rooms, which is not always possible in the case of one large;
- a long period of operation is possible due to the use of modern technologies in production. The main material is natural wood, strong veneer and chipboard, which provides easy care;
- ergonomics - the presence of diversity in the organization of space in the cabinets themselves: shelves, mezzanines, drawers, rods and so on. This allows you to achieve maximum convenience when storing things;
- universality - such furniture is suitable for any room, whether it is a bedroom, a children's room or a corridor.
But this type of furniture has some disadvantages:
- the installation of 2-door wardrobes for clothes is not convenient in narrow rooms, for example, corridors. Open doors may interfere with free movement;
- Due to uneven floors or walls, the doors may bend over time.
Due to the obvious advantages, it is the 2-wing version of the storage space that is in almost every house.
Varieties
There are a lot of criteria by which you can choose double-wing cabinets. By type of door opening:
- hinged - suggest the presence of valves, for the opening of which additional space is required. Their mechanism is usually strong, durable;
- compartment - for opening, a sliding two-section mechanism is used;
- accordion - doors fold in several places.
Depending on the design, the two-door cabinet is divided into:
- cabinet - a freestanding cabinet in the form of a box, which can be installed in any necessary place;
- built-in - its details are the walls and ceiling of the room, and it is custom-made;
- modular - consisting of separate sections, which are made in the same style, color, and also - from one material.
By location and shape:
- normal direct - a classic option that can be installed almost anywhere in the room;
- angular - allows you to use the space of the angular niche to the maximum;
- radius - has an unusual shape, it is used mainly to complement the design of the room;
- built-in - avoids gaps, gaps between the cabinet and the walls, as well as use all the useful space.
Nevertheless, the main indicator that determines the choice is the purpose of the furniture. It defines in particular the appearance and internal content.
Depending on this parameter, the following types of structures are distinguished:
- a wardrobe for outerwear - installed in the corridor, equipped with hooks, mezzanines for hangers, as well as sections for shoes;
- combined wardrobe - includes the maximum filling option;
- linen - for the most part consists of shelves and drawers;
- medical cabinet - can be distinguished into a separate category. It is distinguished by the special material of which it is made. Basically, it is galvanized steel, which allows you to store medicines and documents safely. Most often, the medical cabinet is equipped with locks or an internal safe. Depending on the purpose, they are classified into: MSH (catalog) and CMM (for storing drugs, tools, as well as for medical clothing). Usually they are white or light gray.
It is worth noting that there is an all-Russian classifier of products and services - OKPD 2. Each of the subspecies of 2-door wardrobes - medical furniture for work clothes, wardrobe with shelves and others, according to okpd 2, have their own number. OKPD 2 primarily helps to regulate accounting, tax and public procurement activities.
Materials of manufacture
If you do not take into account external fittings and decoration, almost all furniture is made of materials based on wood in one form or another:
- Particleboard stands for wood chipboard. There are 2 types: normal and laminated - chipboard. Particleboard is made from wood waste - shavings, sawdust, by pressing with binders. Formaldehyde and phenol resins act as “glue”, which is not environmentally friendly. In total, 3 grades of ordinary chipboard are distinguished by the quality of the material. The advantages of the material are its cheapness, and the disadvantages are fragility, fear of high humidity, limited application options;
- Chipboard - one of the types of chipboard, different from a conventional plate surface, which is coated with a special film of polymers. Such material is characterized by a large color variety, as well as relief options on the surface. Depending on these and other criteria, the chipboard is divided into many varieties, moreover, they are inexpensive, easy to process. The surface is practically not scratched, not subject to short-term exposure to moisture. Among the disadvantages, some unsafe components can be distinguished, to prevent the spread of which a tight fit of the closing edge is necessary;
- MDF is a wood-fiber board made using a press of fine wood shavings and special bonding elements. In the manufacture of natural components are used, which ensures the safety of this material. Another plus is its high strength, comparable to natural wood. The same property allows you to well hold fasteners. In addition, MDF has good flexibility, which can significantly expand the scope of its application for decoration and decor. A significant drawback is the high price, as well as the need to comply with a temperature regime of not higher than 70 ° C. This does not allow placing furniture near heat sources;
- Fiberboard - is made from wood chips and chips by the same press method. It does not differ in durability and strength. In a double-wing cabinet, the fiberboard is used exclusively in the form of rear walls or the bottom for drawers;
- wood is the most expensive and therefore not very common material for the manufacture of 2-door wardrobes. The main advantage of this material is beauty and a special chic, you can say the uniqueness of the interior.But it has a number of disadvantages: long preparation, in particular, drying; high cost of quality material; does not tolerate high humidity; careful maintenance is necessary to maintain a look and form;
- galvanized steel - used for the manufacture of special items, such as a medical cabinet.
Facade design options
All varieties of facades of cabinets with two wings can be divided into materials and additional elements used for decoration:
- plastic is a modern material that is very practical, inexpensive, and easy to maintain. Due to the variety of colors and shades, children's bivalve cabinets are often made from it;
- Particleboard and MDF are coated with many types of coating: lamination, melamine, laminate, PVC film. Most of them are based on paper or polymers;
- glass trim elements have a wide range of applications: doors can be almost completely glass or cover the tree from above, transparent or matte, with engraving. Such options are rarely used to store clothes and other personal items. Most of all they are suitable for use in the kitchen and in medical institutions;
- Mirror facades are used not only for practical purposes. Mirror inserts perfectly help visually increase the space, and are also suitable for dark rooms;
- photo printing or drawing on the facade allows you to create a unique interior. It is produced using modern technologies such as UV printing and laser engraving;
- natural wood or veneer - since natural wood in the manufacture of furniture is expensive, subsequent difficult maintenance, wooden veneer is often used instead. The following types are distinguished: planed, sawn peeled veneer.
A two-door wardrobe with the help of a facade determines not only the attractiveness, harmony of the entire interior, but also the ability to visually change the space.Choosing a facade, it is important where exactly the furniture will be located. For example, bright, saturated colors are chosen for children's rooms. If the room is small, then preference should be given to light natural shades - they will visually increase the space. Of particular popularity is white. White accents are used not only in the design of the room, but also in the selection of furniture. In the hallway, a 2-case cabinet with a mirror will be an ideal option.
Inner space
Given the popularity of double-wing wardrobes for clothes, it is not surprising that their filling and interior space are very diverse. Depending on the location of the cabinet and its purpose, this interior item can be equipped with systems of the following elements:
- shelves - very convenient for storing items, especially for storing laundry when folded;
- mezzanines and rods for hangers, hooks - a prerequisite for wardrobe 2-door wardrobes for clothes, as well as for upper things;
- shoe storage section;
- drawers - convenient for storing linen, small items of clothing;
- additional options - holders for ties, scarves, umbrellas and belts.
A double-wing cabinet at the moment can almost always be equipped at the request of the buyer: unnecessary items are removed, and the necessary ones are added instead. Especially actively use such services to fill the wardrobe in the bedroom. This model is called a two-wing combined wardrobe.
How to choose
The main nuances to which special attention should be paid can be divided into several groups:
- size - often the dimensions of the room play a decisive role in the selection of furniture. There are standards that are prescribed in okpd 2. For example, the height is 250-270 cm, the width is about 60-120 cm.For small rooms, two-section cabinets with a depth of 45 cm are selected, and for spacious rooms you can choose a more spacious version with a combined storage system up to 65 cm deep and more. But this does not mean that it is impossible to order furniture according to individual sizes;
- material - in the pursuit of a bargain price, do not forget about quality. Very often very cheap options quickly lose their appearance and become worthless. Preference should be given to high-quality chipboard, all sections of which are closed with plastic;
- durability and build quality - can be determined during inspection of the goods. The closest attention should be paid to the elements of door hardware and hinges. When purchasing goods, almost everywhere you can use the assembly of a specialist. This will help to avoid errors during assembly, as well as in case of defective goods use the service of its replacement.
Design and color play no less important role than other criteria. Here is some useful information:
- glossy and lacquer coating - especially white color, is suitable for the modern high-tech style and minimalism, but you need to be prepared for thorough care;
- Do not choose floors and a cabinet of one shade;
- usually two-door cabinets with a swing opening system are not placed near the aisle;
- in a small area, angular options are relevant;
- furniture on legs looks less massive than without them;
- Pay attention to the white color, other light colors for the double-wing cabinet - they look discreet, stylish and concise, and also make the room lighter.
The choice of furniture, and especially the cabinet is a very responsible task, since it carries significant costs. In addition, the right choice will greatly facilitate, and also for the better, change the appearance of the room. The complexity of the choice lies in a wide range of products. Having appreciated all the pros and cons of 2-door wardrobes, you can easily decide what suits your particular case.
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