Overview of angular swing cabinets, the nuances of choice
When arranging almost any room, cabinets are required. They are designed to store a large number of things and items, so they should be roomy. At the same time, they are required to fit well into the design of the room. Oversized corner cabinets are considered to be quite popular, which guarantee significant space savings. Doors are hinged, which is considered the most traditional version of cabinets.
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Features and purpose
Any closet is designed to store different items of clothing, bags, pillows, blankets, rugs or other items. Due to the optimal content of all the above elements in the cabinet, space is not cluttered, so there is a lot of free space for comfortable movement around the room.
The main features of such cabinets include:
- the corner cabinet is installed in any corner of the room, but there can be structures left-side or right-side;
- takes up a little space, but at the same time differs in good spaciousness and functionality;
- can be made of different materials;
- performed in a variety of styles, which always makes it possible to get the optimal design, ideally suited to the living room or corridor;
- due to the fact that a swing cabinet is selected, sufficient space is required in front of it to open the door freely;
- the double-wing version of the design is most often chosen, but models equipped with a large number of doors can be chosen, and they differ not only in capacity, but also in large sizes, therefore they are not always suitable for small rooms;
- the flaps can be blind or glass, in which case frosted or glossy glass is selected;
- You can decorate the structure in different ways, so it is often chosen for this woodcarving, drawing a pattern on glass with a sandblasting tool, a variety of stickers or other methods of decoration.
The material of manufacture is the most significant for many buyers, since environmental safety, attractiveness and cost of structures depend on it.
Product Options
Corner cabinet with swing doors can be presented in different versions. According to the material of manufacture, the structures are distinguished:
- from chipboard - this material is considered the most accessible of all available varieties. Often, when it is created, formaldehydes are used, and in this case it is not allowed to use products from it in residential premises, since they cause significant harm to health;
- wooden - are considered the most expensive and attractive. They are created from natural wood, and different types of wood can be selected. They are distinguished by high cost, therefore they are not always available.They may have different colors, but the models that retain the traditional texture of wood are considered the most popular. They are coated with flame retardants, antiseptics, varnishes or other protective compounds that increase the durability of the material and increase the service life;
- from MDF - this material guarantees the receipt of durable and attractive designs. In appearance, they can imitate various other interesting textures and coatings. Corner cabinet made of MDF will last for many years, as it is resistant to various negative factors. The composition is completely free of harmful or completely dangerous components;
- plastic - have a low price and not too attractive appearance. Most often selected for medical facilities or other public facilities. It is easy to scratch them, and it is impossible to use any restoration methods, so you should handle the products carefully. Available in different colors and textures. They can have a variety of sizes, and small models are often purchased for children's rooms;
- metal - characterized by high strength and resistance to various factors. They are certainly treated with special protective compounds that prevent the corrosion process. Rarely selected for residential premises, therefore, they are usually used in warehouses or in other public buildings.
According to the peculiarities of creating cabinets can be:
- case - in them there is a single and unchanged case, which cannot be disassembled into separate parts. Such a corner cabinet is usually large;
- modular - are formed from several elements that differ in design and dimensions. If necessary, they can be removed or attached, so there is always the opportunity to change the appearance or design of the cabinet. Modules are usually lightweight, so moving them without complications is done on their own.
In the form of such cabinets stand out:
- triangular - is considered the most traditional option, in which the central cabinet has a standard triangular shape;
- g-shaped - suitable for small rooms and has an unusual appearance;
- trapezoidal - usually differs in significant sizes, therefore it is installed in rooms that have significant dimensions;
- Radial - has an unusual appearance, so it decorates any room. Standardly has significant dimensions, so it fits well only in large rooms.
Designs can be equipped with a different number of doors:
- with one door - such products are usually represented by a large corner cabinet with a door, and on the sides there are open structures with shelves. These models are considered budget and not too attractive;
- two-door - 2 doors - this is a standard version of any cabinet. In this case, the doors may be on the corner cabinet and on one side of this element;
- three-door - are found most often, and consist of a corner element and two side cabinets. This design is considered roomy, but requires a lot of space on both sides of the corner;
- designs with 4 doors - this model has significant dimensions, therefore it is installed only in large rooms.
All models are significantly different from each other in size, so you can choose designs that have different dimensions:
- height from 1 m to 2.2 m - this parameter depends on the growth of the owner. Small models are selected for children; therefore, it is easy for kids to use them for storing bedding, things, notebooks, or stationery;
- the width of each part can be different, and often one of them is much longer than the other. Typically, each part of the corner in width is in the range from 50 cm to 1, 2 m;
- depth can vary from 35 to 80 cm.This indicator depends on what exactly is planned to be stored on shelves. If you plan to install large enough objects, it is advisable to choose a depth within 60 cm.
Thus, corner cabinets equipped with swing doors can differ from each other in numerous ways. All of them should be studied in advance, which will allow you to choose a really high-quality design, suitable for the corner where it is planned to be installed.
Additional functions and equipment
Large and roomy cabinets can be equipped with:
- inserts made of glass, metal, ceramic or other materials. They provide an attractive design appearance;
- large compartments - can be used to store large bags or blankets with pillows;
- numerous shelves - they are usually used to store things in folded form;
- drawers - have a small size and good capacity, so often small items are stored here;
- narrow compartments for shoes - they are standardly located at the very bottom of the cabinet;
- key holders and special items for an umbrella or small items;
- cabinet for hanging things on a coat hanger.
A corner cabinet equipped with hinged doors can be used to perform various functions:
- storage of numerous things and other items;
- room decoration;
- increase the functionality of the room;
- filling in the empty corner of the room;
- exemption from unnecessary things in other rooms.
Thus, modern high-quality corner cabinets perform several functions at once. They can be equipped with numerous storage systems, due to which they are considered roomy and interesting for permanent use.
Selection tips
In the process of choosing this design, some optimal criteria are taken into account, allowing you to buy a really high-quality and durable model that is ideal for the bedroom in the living room or hallway. These factors include:
- material of manufacture, moreover, constructions made of MDF or natural wood are considered the most popular;
- the cost, depending on the size and material of the creation of any cabinet;
- style and color suitable for the chosen design of the room;
- sizes depending on growth and other parameters of direct users;
- Attractive appearance, providing decoration of any room.
Thus, a corner cabinet is considered an excellent solution for different types of rooms. It makes it possible to save space and can accommodate a huge number of different things and other elements. Due to its attractive appearance, it can be an interesting decoration of the room. Since it is produced in different sizes, during the selection all characteristics are taken into account, which will allow you to choose the most suitable model for the room.
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