Since childhood, we all remember a strange word in the French manner, which our parents called the wardrobe for storing clothes - “wardrobe”. The wardrobe in the bedroom was a very popular type of furniture, and it could be found in almost any home. What, in fact, is a chiffonier different from an ordinary wardrobe and how to choose a chiffoner for a bedroom? Read about it in our publication.
What is the difference between a wardrobe and a wardrobe
The main difference between the concepts “wardrobe” / “wardrobe” is considered to be that the first is a generalized option for the names of furniture in which clothes are stored. But not every product that contains something, you can call it that. For example, bedside tables are not cabinets, because their sizes are too small. Also, whatnots are not suitable for this concept, because they do not have doors.
A wardrobe is a large roomy piece of furniture that has sections for storing clothes. Moreover, usually in such products there are shelves and boxes.
Cabinets, as a rule, still have an addition to their name, which determines their specific purpose. For example, I use special pieces of furniture to store dishes, namely, cupboards. Products that are designed for the same purpose, but also have a glass case, are called sideboards. Cases for the bedroom, for example, which are equipped with drawers, can be called dressers. In addition, you can often find the name of a bookcase, kitchen cabinet, etc.
What is a wardrobe
However, what is the fundamental difference between chiffoniers? In fact, it's just too narrow a term that has a French origin: chiffonnier is the name for lockers. The chiffonier device is the same as that of the cabinets, but the chiffoniers are designed specifically for storing clothes. Therefore, such a name is not suitable for a piece of furniture that contains household appliances or other things.
Wardrobe - furniture in which there are boxes for linen, bars with hangers, shelves. Such products may also have sections for storing ties and accessories, as well as mobile baskets or compartments in which you can hold scarves, etc. Some models are also equipped with special places in which to put shoes. Be sure to have a mirror in the wardrobe (built-in).
Of course, today it is not so often possible to hear such a word, but earlier it was quite popular. Often now the furniture in which they store clothes, shoes and accessories is simply called a “closet”. And you can’t say that this is wrong.
It should be said that chiffoniers can also have different purposes, for example, there is a children’s wardrobe or a wardrobe for the bedroom, depending on the characteristics of the room in which the furniture will stand.
Varieties of Chiffoniers
What can be chiffoners in their device?
- Ordinary chiffoniers made from wood or chipboards. Previously, it was customary to use only swing doors for such cabinets, but today the design of the "compartment" is becoming increasingly popular. Such chiffoniers, equipped with mirrors that simply fit into the door, look quite presentable and modern. At the same time, they contain a large number of things, so you do not need to put additional dressers or cabinets in the room.
- Embedded wardrobe. It is not necessary to consider only the options for buying freestanding furniture. Today you can buy ready-made products or order specially built for you chiffoners that truly transform the look of the room. Such wardrobes are easily filled with different sections and shelves for storing clothes and accessories. However, among the minuses of such cabinets, it is worth noting that they can not be rearranged in the future.
- Corner wardrobe. By making a minimum, specially allocated space in the room, you can free up more usable space. In addition, such an interior will look easier if you put the closet in the corner. Sometimes, if you use the corner wardrobe in the design of the room, it becomes possible to adjust the disadvantages in the layout of the room.
Where to put a wardrobe
Large pieces of furniture are best placed near short walls to maintain proportionality in the interior. Tall and narrow cabinets will look good in the corners. If you pick up a wardrobe in the bedroom, then the space between it and the bed must necessarily reach at least one meter. The cabinet doors should not touch the window sill, and, most importantly, nothing should block the sashes when they open.
How to choose a wardrobe
Be sure to pay attention to the height level of the furniture. If we talk about the wardrobe department, which stores suits, blouses, shirts, etc., then it should have indicators not less than 120-150 centimeters. The place in the closet reserved for long dresses or coats should reach a height of 150 to 180 cm. The width of the wardrobe department in the wardrobe can not be less than five or six hangers (trempels), and even better - ten. When choosing a wardrobe, be sure to consider how many people will use this piece of furniture to determine its performance.
In depth, the wardrobe should be as deep as possible. A narrow wardrobe can have indicators from one to one and a half meters.
In any wardrobe, there must be a place for belts, ties and scarves, so check for hangers and drawers. Otherwise, you simply will have nowhere to put small things, so that they are easy to find and that they do not wrinkle.
Well, of course, if you really need a wardrobe, it should have a built-in mirror in it (remember that tall mirrors visually stretch the silhouette, so this option is more acceptable to see yourself at full height).
How to choose a wardrobe for clothes
The built-in wardrobe coupon will look great in a small room, because it will save space.
Today it is fashionable to purchase a radius version of cabinets. Such a chiffonier has oval panels. They look presentable, especially if they were made to order. Varieties of radial (radius) chiffoniers include concave, convex, diagonal options. Such pieces of furniture are suitable for rooms of more impressive sizes, because a similar design cannot be placed otherwise than in the corner of the room or in the middle of one of the walls.
Be careful! A narrow cabinet provides for the presence of aluminum profiles, while large models have steel elements that do not allow them to deform under the weight of their weight.
Varieties of Angular Chiffoniers
There are four varieties of corner patterns. Thus, it is customary to distinguish five-sided chiffoniers, triangular products, in the form of a trapezoid, or the so-called “L-shaped” pieces of furniture. Cases for the bedroom can be selected depending on the size of the room, its design and your personal preferences. One of the varieties of chiffoniers are corner models.
How to choose a corner wardrobe in the bedroom
Corner models must be selected, taking into account the place in which they will be installed, the presence of additional elements (shelves and partitions, drawers, coasters, compartments and baskets). In addition, your personal aesthetic preferences should play a large role in choosing such an impressive piece of furniture.
The material for the production of the wardrobe doors can often be chipboard, as well as MDF. In fact, in practical application they are quite resistant to moisture and solar radiation. Such a wardrobe in the bedroom can be chosen without fear that it will be deformed.
A rather important element in such models are roller mechanisms. It is best if they are made of aluminum or steel (with the first option being preferred). Be sure to pay attention to the strength and reliability of the sliding door.