Criteria for choosing pencil cases, model overview
The literal meaning of the word “pencil case” is a rectangular box, narrow but deep for storing office supplies. The minimum usable space of living rooms prompted the creation of furniture that could occupy small areas, but at the same time be a spacious storage for a lot of useful things. The design of a small room suggests that the free space will be used as productively as possible. To successfully cope with this task will help a narrow but tall pencil case, which has many varieties. Thanks to many options, it will perfectly complement the interior of the room for any purpose.
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Advantages and disadvantages
This piece of furniture has a lot of advantages, but it also has some disadvantages that should be taken into account when organizing space in small rooms.
The advantages of pencil cases are as follows:
- the dimensions of the cabinet allow you to place it even in very small rooms where it is impossible to use standard furniture;
- thanks to the variety of designs, such furniture will not only save space, but also perfectly complement any type of interior, harmoniously blending into different design decisions;
- the case is narrow but high, which allows it to be roomy with external compactness, not inferior to the standard cabinet in terms of usable area. Despite its small dimensions, it holds a large number of things;
- a variety of models and materials makes this type of furniture multifunctional, allows you to use it in various rooms, for various purposes;
- a cabinet with a glass facade can replace a showcase, become a great place to showcase collection items, family photos or any other things dear to the owners. Such furniture may well replace the standard wall in a small room.
Despite the many advantages, closet cases have certain disadvantages:
- a narrow pencil case with a bar is not suitable for storing large things that simply cannot fit in it;
- too narrow furniture does not allow storing heavier things on the upper shelves, this can be dangerous, since a single-door cabinet can tip over. For reliability, such furniture is best secured to the back wall using special strips;
- the stability of the pencil case is inferior to standard furniture. But reliability largely depends on the correct design, materials of manufacture, used accessories and fasteners;
- narrow and tall rectangular furniture is not suitable for the interior of spacious rooms, unless it is part of a certain modular system and is one of its components, which harmoniously complements the overall furniture ensemble.
Despite the existing shortcomings, such designs are widely popular, due to their small size and at the same time practicality and functionality. In addition, with the right choice, such furniture will decorate any of the rooms: from the bedroom and living room to the bathroom.
Varieties
Cases pencil cases are presented by many models and varieties. The options for the execution of these products surprise with variety and depend, first of all, on the functional purpose of the furniture. Also, the type of cabinet determines the room where it will be used, personal wishes and preferences of the owner. The furniture market has a wide selection of cabinets of this kind; this choice is so wide and varied that it is difficult to classify. But conditionally such furniture can be divided:
- by appointment;
- according to the material of manufacture;
- by placement;
- for internal equipment.
By appointment
Depending on the purpose, the cabinets are divided into:
- universal;
- specialized.
Universal cases pencil cases will be appropriate in any room: in the bedroom, living room, children's room, hallway, home library and office. Glass cases are perfect for home library or utensils. The color scheme of products is limited only by the imagination of the owner. It can be flawless white and sophisticated wenge, using a variety of finishes or color combinations.
Among the universal product line, display cases can be separately distinguished. The main difference between such furniture is the presence of a facade with glass. Such pencil cases make even a small room lighter and more spacious, visually increasing its size. They are designed to store books, dishes, collections and other beautiful things.
Specialized pencil cases are designed for a specific room. For example, kitchen cabinets or bathroom furniture. Such products are highly resistant to high humidity or temperature extremes. The most popular models in this direction have white color and a facade with glass. They visually do not burden the space of small rooms and are suitable for almost any interior style.
An important point in the manufacture of specialized furniture is the choice of fittings, it must be resistant to corrosion. All fasteners must be coated with enamel, nickel or chromium. For reliability, protection against moisture, each fastener is sealed with a special plastic or silicone gasket. This design prevents moisture from entering the base material.
According to the material of manufacture
Most often, the following materials are used to make such furniture:
- solid wood;
- Chipboard;
- MDF;
- plastic;
- metal.
The material for manufacturing universal cabinets can be any, at the discretion of the customer. For mass production use MDF, particleboard. Particleboard is a more stable material, it is the best option at a price-quality ratio that meets all modern requirements, reliable in operation.
More expensive models are made from valuable species of wood. The price of the product depends on the type of wood. Hard wood, such as oak, ash, walnut, Canadian maple, the most difficult to process, products from these species are suitable for decorating living rooms and bedrooms in a classic style and are not cheap.
Spruce and pine - softer wood, light shades are successfully used for the manufacture of kitchen cases with glass for storing dishes.
In the manufacture of models made of natural wood, artistic decoration and inlay are used. They make each product special in its own way, but the price of such cabinets will be an order of magnitude higher.
The material for the manufacture of specialized pencil cases is subject to higher requirements. Contrary to popular belief, furniture for bathrooms or another room with high humidity can be made of wood.Such types of wood as bog oak, Burmese teak, Siberian larch can be used to produce bathroom furniture even without additional protective coatings. In the recent past, these types of wood were widely used for the construction of ships.
In the more popular price category, various fiberboards and chipboards are widely used, in the production of which waterproof resins are used. But any modern coating requires a protective polymer film, which should be located not only on the outside, but also on the inside of the pencil case. Such products can be made under wenge or have a popular white color.
Often plastic is used for manufacturing, which is a practical and relatively cheap material. Such products are suitable for the bathroom, where in conditions of high humidity certain requirements are imposed on furniture. However, it is important to remember that such products will not be able to support the large weight of things, so they can be used to store various things for personal use.
We can distinguish the following modern coatings for cases of modern pencil cases:
- painted surface giving an endless range of shades. Will it be a snow-white wardrobe, a pencil case with a mirror or a noble wenge, a combination of black-brown colors or a modern color scheme in the style of cold metallic shades, only the owner of the house should decide;
- additional polishing of the painted surface. It is necessary to create a classic image of wenge furniture, suitable for the living room and kitchen;
- laminated coating created using thermal films that protect the pencil case from moisture, temperature extremes;
- products with a polyurethane coating that creates a matte surface, widely used in the design of modern kitchen interiors.
Particular attention is required cabinet closet for storing linen, the design of which should have a sufficient number of ventilated holes that will prevent the accumulation of dampness, unpleasant odors and the formation of mold.
For the production of specialized furniture using stainless steel. Such pencil cases are distinguished by structural stability, reliability, and durability. They are suitable for office premises, for storing valuable documentation, as they reliably protect against fire and hacking attempts. They are well used in rooms with a high level of humidity.
In the interiors of modern kitchens and bathrooms, metal surfaces and cupboard cases with small mirrors are widely used. Such an interior visually increases the cramped space, and a metal white pencil case with open shelves can be a great addition to a modern interior.
By placement
By the method of placement, the following models can be distinguished:
- floor;
- wall mounted;
- wall;
- angular.
Floor models are versatile and spacious. In the bathroom in such a corner wardrobe, a wenge-colored pencil case can be equipped with many shelves for storing cosmetics, bathrobes, cleaning products, as well as a separate laundry container with additional ventilation. These models are best equipped with legs to provide additional ventilation for all storage compartments.
Wall models for the most part have an angular design that allows you to effectively use the space above household appliances and the bathroom, next to the shower and sink. Such designs harmoniously fit into the overall image of the interior due to the variety of shapes and colors of the existing facades. A single-door compact pencil case will reliably hide from prying eyes additional equipment, accessories necessary in the kitchen, in the bathroom.
Wall models have the shape of a rectangle and can gain usable area due to the width or height, located in the room along the free wall.The depth of such products is usually standard, it is adjusted only with an individual order.
Wall-mounted cases are a type of half-cases located on the bottom of the main wall equipment, making the free space functional and useful.
Corner pencil cases with glass and without - a great chance to expand the space for small rooms. Due to the space between the wall and the corner of the room, such a corner cabinet is well ventilated, so it is great for rooms with high humidity. The main advantage of this model is that it is located in a place that is often empty.
When installing a model with drawers, it should be borne in mind that in the extended position the cabinet will not be so narrow, its volume will increase by the size of the drawers. If you take this feature into account when planning, then in the future it will not cause inconvenience during the operation of the product. An excellent option with a lack of space in the bathroom can be a corner modern closet case, which allows you to create volumetric space for storing things, but at the same time save free space for movement.
By internal equipment
The equipment of the pencil case cabinet involves the presence of many shelves and racks for storing various things, because the main task of such furniture is to provide additional space in a small room. It is possible to place rods for outerwear, drawers for storing tools, dishes and linen in such a cabinet. Wall models can be combined:
- shelves of various widths and heights;
- additional drawers, removable baskets;
- barbells;
- facades with glass.
The case a case for linen can become a full-fledged wardrobe for storing any type of clothing, bedding and other useful things. But it will become functional only if the internal equipment is selected correctly. Only in this case, the furniture can accommodate the maximum number of things. The internal content of the structure is selected taking into account what is planned to be stored in it in the future.
Selection recommendations
The choice of a model of a pencil case depends on the purpose of its use, the interior of the room and the personal preferences of the owner. When choosing a pencil case with drawers, it is important to accurately measure the size of the space intended for the arrangement of furniture, to take into account all the retractable, opening structures, so as not to inconvenience its use in the future.
When installing tall narrow pencil cases in a room, remember that the shelves located high are not designed to store heavy items. Such use can overturn a corner cabinet a pencil case if there is no reliable wall fixture.
The material for the manufacture of facades should be selected taking into account the temperature and humidity in the room.
The main task of the pencil case is to save usable area, to make a small room comfortable and convenient. With the right choice of model, the pencil case does an excellent job of this, creating a great place to store various things.
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