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28 Larder Cupboard Ideas For Every Kitchen

Jon Day

Kitchen larders and pantries can come in all shapes and sizes. There are so many practical and stylish designs to choose from, whether you've got a large kitchen and are looking for a walk-in pantry, or a smaller pull-out larder unit to maximise storage options.

The demand for dedicated kitchen storage will only increase, with the need to provide ample space to store large numbers of provisions in the kitchen and utility room.

Larder cupboards are ideal for storing dry goods, long-life food and drink. Providing storage and practicality in kitchens of all sizes, a traditional larder storage is either freestanding or built-in.

'The larder has become a must-have piece in the kitchen, and it makes perfect sense,' says Leisha Norman, kitchen designer at Harvey Jones. 'The great advantage of a larder and its storage capacity is that a kitchen no longer needs to be full of wall cupboards. It frees up entire walls to either be left free or have an attractive piece of artwork, which in turn helps to make it feel less like a kitchen and instead more of a relaxed environment, perfect for open plan living areas.'

Meanwhile, the convenience of a dedicated walk-in pantry has long been admired. This dedicated 'room within a room' is perfect if you have a large household.

'The pantry has a rich and varied history in the home, and I am delighted to see it making a comeback with the ability to be personalised to suit the needs of today's busy families,' explains Julia Steadman, Commercial Director at Brandt Design. 'The advantages of having a walk-in pantry include the ability to keep your store cupboard essentials away from the main work area, which frees up more space for dining, relaxing and more appliances to make life easier.'

The best tip? Make your pantry work for you. Your kitchen designer can help you decide how to fit out your dedicated floor to ceiling space with shelving and cupboards, to help you store like with like and cut down on visual clutter. For example, you can store packet foods by use by date to avoid over and understocking, and create a dedicated area for storing multi-packs and snacks.

From orange to grey and walk-in to curved, browse these versatile larder cupboard and pantry ideas...

Wren Kitchens

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Lots of shelves

Larders are highly covetable objects to have in the kitchen, particularly for storage-seekers. If you're not sure what to choose, let this design from Wren Kitchens inspire you. With seven shelves, there's enough space to squeeze everything in and then hide it behind the large doors.

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Wood Works Brighton

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Make a statement with tiles

Lucky enough to have your very own walk-in pantry? We love how this one feels like a natural extension of the kitchen with a mixture of shelves, drawers and work surface space. The vibrant blue and white tiles add a touch of something unique.

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Kin by Mowlem

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Sleek style

This striking walk-in pantry has glass doors, sleek grey cabinets and wooden shelves for kitchen accessories.

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B&Q

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Go navy

Blue has replaced grey as the go-to on-trend colour, especially when it comes to kitchens. While you may be tempted to play it safe, this navy pull-out kitchen larder from B&Q shows just how well it works. Anyone else totally in love with this space?

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Life Kitchens

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Traditional style

This stunning white and navy pantry cupboard from Life Kitchens is providing plenty of dreamy design ideas.

'A well-organised kitchen pantry is not only pleasing on the eye, but will allow you to shop smarter and prevent from unnecessary rummaging in attempt to reach the long lost herbs stuck at the back of the cupboard,' say Jenna & Mariana from Interior Fox.

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Homebase

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Make a statement

In a daring navy hue, this pantry cupboard is sure to wow guests popping over for drinks. Whether you're storing bottles, books or crystal glasses, it's the perfect nook for keeping everything tidy and neat. Cocktail night, anyone?

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Dunelm

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Country style

Cosy, rustic and timeless, this country larder cupboard has all the right storage space for kitchen essentials. With two closing doors either side, it's great for keeping clutter away and displaying only your favourites (such as the wine bottles underneath).

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Harvey Jones

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A pop of colour

Beautiful to look at and practical to use, elevate your kitchen space with this colourful, tall larder cupboard. Opt for zesty orange to brighten a neutral space.

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READ MORE: 7 bold and beautiful kitchen colour ideas

Tom Howley

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Classic wooden design

In a soft oak, this kitchen larder unit brings in an element of warmth, while also providing plenty of storage. With more shelves than you can count, you'll never run out of space for all of those jars.

• See more from Tom Howley

LochAnna Kitchens

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Make use of every inch

A corner pantry is the perfect way to give your kitchen a classic touch and make the most of an under-utilised area. Enabling you to close the door on mess, this design has room for wine bottles, shelves for dry food and even space to stand inside. Trust us when we say corner pantries are a good idea.

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Roundhouse Design

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Organised pantry

Kitchen pantry goals! We love the organised display of rice, pasta and flour on the top shelf.

'Kitchen pantries are becoming more and more important, with healthy living vital to our everyday life and organisation crucial to keeping our minds clear,' says Ella Jade, Co-founder of ROOBBA. 'Colour co-ordination and category co-ordination are the perfect way to design your pantry. Use parallel lines to stack your shelves, and organise using colour, category and also height to create the most beautifully designed pantry.'

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RS Phot/Carpetright

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Light design

'Installing built-in shelving in your kitchen pantry will create a seamless and mess-free look,' advises Kane Hughes, interior designer at MyJobQuote.co.uk.

'If you prefer a minimalist look, opt for cabinets or drawers in your pantry, as you can keep all your food out of sight by locking them away in a cupboard. Open shelving is ideal if you like to see everything on display and is also great for grab and go cooking.'

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Cox & Cox

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Make room for the pets

Pet owners will love this clever space-saving kitchen larder idea from Cox & Cox. Instead of another cupboard, they have transformed the empty area below as a doggy den. So sweet!

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Jon Day

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Dark and daring

On the hunt for a darker, more swoon-worthy style? We're crushing on this dark teal storage unit, which can be hidden away thanks to the cabinet doors.

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Wren Kitchens

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Pull-out style

We love this gorgeous pull-out kitchen larder, which is great to consider if you don't have space for a walk-in pantry. Plus, the scene-stealing pop of orange adds a real touch of intrigue.

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Jake Fitzjones

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Circular style

Try a circular walk-in pantry if you have the space and your kitchen will feel more spacious than before.

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Daval

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Organising is key

'A successful pantry is all about optimised storage and luxury is created through a well thought out use of space,' says Lena Cottray, Senior Designer at Rigby&Rigby. 'If aesthetic and produce display is important to the look of your pantry, consider open shelving and take time in selecting storage containers that tie in with the design of the room.'

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Jake Fitzjones

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Hidden behind sliding doors

Give your pantry an element of privacy with frosted glass sliding doors. We love that it feels like part of the kitchen while also being its own room.

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Daval

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Pull-out drawers

Bring your kitchen right up to date with this sleek, contemporary pull-out larder.

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SEE MORE: 20 stunning dark kitchen ideas

Brayer Design

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Cool, mint green hues

In a stylish sage green hue, this kitchen looks like something you might scroll past on Instagram. The practical kitchen larder unit — with pull-out drawers and wooden shelves – is ideal for displaying jars, tins and home accessories.

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Tom Howley

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Wooden effect

Wooden textures sit beautifully within a kitchen. This storage nook feels tucked away from the rest of the room but can brilliantly hold all of your dry goods.

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Benchmarx Kitchens

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Corner style

'A corner unit is a compact option when you don’t have space for a walk-in pantry. It allows you to access everything with ease and means you can incorporate different storage into your kitchen design,' explains Matt Aitken, design expert at Benchmarx Kitchens.

'Here, the corner pantry in the Somerset Kitchen from Benchmarx Kitchens, has wider shelves to house bulkier items as well as handy storage to keep bottles neat. When closed, the doors continue the lines of the cabinets and plinths for a seamless finish against other units.'

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Wren Kitchens

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Hidden larder

If you've got the space for a walk-in pantry, this design from Wren Kitchens is great to consider. Ideal for creating the perfect solution to maximise storage.

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Life Kitchens

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Cupboard style

Got a smaller kitchen but still want your own larder? Try this cupboard style — a perfect go-to choice when space is tight.

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Davonport Kitchens

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Walk-in larder

If you've got the room, a walk-in pantry is the best way to maximise your kitchen space. The full heights will make the most of your wall space and you'll be surprised by what you can fit in.

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Burbidge

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Open display

This kitchen larder's full height, shelves, drawers and spice rack allows room for all of your cooking essentials, plus much more.

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The Main Company

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Rustic style

Set the scene in your kitchen with this dramatic, rustic style. Here, the sliding door zones the space, while the pops of colour on the wooden panels above add plenty of charm.

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Davonport Kitchens

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Free-standing larder

For a modern touch, elevate your kitchen with a free-standing larder. It's the perfect storage add-on to your space.

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Settled/ Danielle Occhiogrosso

It's not easy keeping your pantry tidy, especially if you're constantly stocking up on food items for a large family. Believe it or not, a well-organized pantry can change how quickly you're able to operate in your kitchen. To help you pull your space together, we're sharing some clever pantry organization ideas to keep those half-empty containers, snacks and other daily items safely stored in a functional and easily-accessible way (also be sure to browse our best organizing tips for the entire home).

With our roundup of pantry organization tips, you'll be inspired to keep your shelves in order so that cooking weeknight dinners and packing your kids' school lunches will be hassle-free. Our ideas include custom labeled containers, sliding shelves, and pull-out pantries so you can maintain an organized flow in your kitchen (even in tight spaces like your mudroom). We also include ideas from Nicole Papantoniou, Director of Good Housekeeping's Kitchen Appliances & Culinary Innovation Lab, who uses a combination of tiered spice shelfs, turntables and clear storage containers for her own space. "All of these products make items more visible and prevent me from having to shuffle through products, which saves me time (and frustration!)," she says. "Seeing the products also reminds me that they’re there and encourages me to use them." When browsing through our list of hacks, we hope you'll be motivated to use them too.

Margaret Rajic

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Design a Beverage Nook

Create a hideaway pantry cabinet in your kitchen that's unique and functional — similar to this look by designer Kate Marker. It includes a gorgeous counter workspace with a Native Trails Malibu sink for food prepping.

Settled

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Create a "Mudroom" Pantry

If you have a closet where you store various items, designate a specific area for each group. You can use the back of the door for masks and organize them by family member. Shoes can be placed on the center shelves; pet accessories and outdoor items can stay at the top; and small items can remain in drawers.

Settled

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Corral Items in Labeled Bins

It can be helpful to stock up on items to minimize shopping trips. Avoid a cluttered disaster by placing 16"-deep bins in your pantry's bottom drawer. Label each bin so you can find items quickly.

SHOP DEEP DRAWER ORGANIZERS

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Eric Lawler

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Organize Spirits by Type

Transform your ordinary closet into a unique entertainment setup — similar to what California Closets did in style influencer Kristen Lawler's home. Her drinks are categorized by type and the closet has motion-sensor lights that turn on when the doors open.

Brandon C. Tobin; designed by Bakes & Kropp

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Use Sliding Shelves for Pots

It can be difficult fitting clunky pots and pans into square cabinets. Take a cue from Bakes & Kropp and try a brilliant pullout cabinet system like this design from Kesseböhmer LeMans from Häfele. You can easily access your cooking items, plus it opens and closes easily.

Settled

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Transform Your Coat Closet into a Grand Pantry

Carve out a glamorous cupboard to assemble your meals and snacks. Balance storage bins with acrylic organizers; put baking essentials and cereal in airtight containers; and add your daily snacks to large labeled baskets.

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Brandon C. Tobin; designed by Bakes & Kropp

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Install a Pullout Pantry

With pullout cabinets, like this Kesseböhmer one from Häfele, you can quickly access your kitchen items from both sides. "With static single-hinge door systems, items toward the back tend to get buried," says Bob Bakes, cofounder and head of design at Bakes & Kropp. "Not so with these cabinets."

Art Streiber

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Add a Pot Rack

Mount a rack and sturdy metal hooks in your pantry. It can be the pantry's focal point when the doors open and helps to keep your pots and pans in one place — while freeing up drawer and cabinet space.

SHOP POT RACK

Danielle Occhiogrosso

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Use a Spice Rack

Monica Buck

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Utilize Tray Dividers

Keep your trays organized and stored with tray dividers. They help to organize the vertical spaces of your cabinets for baking sheets, cutting boards and even paper grocery bags.

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Aaron Colussi

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Arrange Baskets High and Low

No matter if your pantry is out in the open or closed off in a room, take advantage of vertical wall space by scattering baskets on high and low shelves. Place seasonal items in the baskets up high (Christmas cookie cutters, for example) and kid-friendly essentials down below.

RELATED: 30 Genius Kitchen Organization Ideas

The Home Edit

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Swap for Pull-Out Drawers

Rather than leaving the space below shelves empty, fill it with pull-out wire shelves, perfect for storing your kid's favorite snacks and lunch supplies. They're a kid-appropriate height, too!

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Jim Westphalen

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Install Frosted Pantry Doors

Cover up the inevitable clutter by installing frosted glass doors to the closet-turned-pantry. That way you can get a glimpse of the colors tucked inside without a clear view of the mess.

Bless'er House

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Fill Drawers with Labeled Containers

If you're using a storage cabinet as a pantry, make sure to load the drawers with spare linens, utensils, and containers full of baking supplies for easy reach. Label each container on the top, so you can easily see what's inside without having to dig.

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Pernille Loof

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Turn Pantry Doors Into Chalkboards

Make the pantry doors more functional with chalkboard paint or contact paper, so you can write down grocery lists, important reminders, and sweet notes to your family members.

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Julie Blanner

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Keep Baking Supplies Within Reach

Transfer common ingredients — flour, sugar, brown sugar, pasta, and so on — into large glass jars with lids, and place them on the middle shelf for easy access. On the shelf above, arrange small glass jars full of more specialized ingredients, like spices, nuts, and dried fruit.

Fresh Mommy Blog

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Take Cans and Jars Off the Shelves

From up above, all jars and cans look exactly the same. When you arrange them by category — fruits, veggies, sauces, and more — in a pull-out wire shelf, you can find exactly what you need without the hassle.

SHOP CAN ORGANIZERS

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A Bowl Full of Lemons

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Transform a Glass Cabinet

Even if you don't have a designated pantry closet or room, you can still keep all of your non-perishable goods neat and tidy. Just stick everything in baskets and jars, and place in a glass cabinet. An added bonus: It doubles as decoration.

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Big Family Little Farmhouse

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Assemble Baker's Racks

Take advantage of any spare kitchen space by adding a set of industrial wire shelves. You can soften the look with baskets in natural materials.

SHOP WIRE SHELVES

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Photo Credit TK

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Install a Sliding Barn Door

Tuck neatly arranged snacks and ingredients behind this farmhouse classic. When guests come over, just slide the doors shut to conceal the mess.

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Classy Clutter

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Add Decals to Jars

Keep track of what's what with cute, decorative decals marking flour, sugar, and more. Pro tip: Use a dry erase marker to write down the expiration date before you decant it into the container.

SHOP CANISTER DECALS

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Design Improvised

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Label Trash and Recycling Bins

Set yourself up for success by giving every basket, container, and bin an easy-to-read, interchangeable label. Same goes for your trash and recycling bins.

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John Ellis

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Use Vintage Soda Crates for Storage

For a rustic farmhouse look, scan thrift and antique stores for wooden soda crates to corral like items that go together.

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Sean Litchfield

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Add Inspiring Wallpaper

Line the walls of your pantry with a favorite pattern to instantly jazz up the space. By having a pretty background visible, there's a chance you'll be motivated to keep contents in order.

SHOP WALLPAPER

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Michelle Drewes

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Fill Tiered Shelves

Store cans and spices on bleacher-style shelves (whether built-in or purchased) that allow you to easily see the label of each item.

SHOP 3-TIER SHELVES

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DjangoGetty Images

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Store Dry Goods in Glass Jars

Stock up on jars large and small for all your storage needs. You can even take the jars to grocery stores that sell bulk staples like grains and beans to purchase food at a lower price than its prepackaged counterpart.

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Creative Green Living

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Use Rolling Hampers

Hampers aren't just for laundry! Use them for larger items, like reusable shopping bags, in your pantry.

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Mike Garten

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Enhance Space With a Lazy Susan

Increase your available shelf space and allow for easy access to your items with a two-tiered Lazy Susan.

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Ed Ritger

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Paint Walls a Bright Color

Store dry goods against a colorful background to make your pantry instantly appear more orderly.

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Alison Gootee

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Dress the Door With Shelves

Don't let any space go to waste! Store condiments, spices, and other small items in a rack on the back of the door.

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Filling the wardrobe (75 photos): options and ideas

Sliding wardrobes are universal modern storage systems that can become not only the central element of the interior, but also a functional addition to the overall design. In addition to aesthetic appeal, an important role is played by the organization of the internal space, which requires a special approach, because a competent layout of the compartments is the key to compact placement of a large number of things and household items. In our article, we will consider the main points that you should pay attention to when choosing a "stuffing" for a wardrobe, as well as design features for individual rooms. nine0005

Wardrobe planning

Planning the internal space of a wardrobe must begin with determining its dimensions, location and functional load. First of all, you need to decide where the storage system will be located. If it is assumed that the closet should contain the things of all family members, it is better to install it in the hallway or living room, everyone will have free access to the furniture.

It is important to correctly calculate the dimensions of the future construction, which depend both on the size of the room and on the needs of a particular family. The most popular models have a depth of 55 to 65 cm, and the height is designed from floor to ceiling. At the same time, in hard-to-reach upper sections, as a rule, things are stored that are not needed in everyday life or are dressed according to the season (winter hats, sports equipment, etc.). nine0005

The length of the future product is determined by how many things will be stored here. For a large family or an avid shopaholic, you can organize a storage system located along the long wall of the room. Such dimensions will help to ensure the careful preservation of the entire wardrobe. In a children's room or bedroom, you should limit yourself to a small design, which will be enough for one or two people.

For a successful planning of the interior space, you need to decide on the purpose of the structure, consider the need for each section, because a closet can be a storage not only for clothes, but also for books and household appliances. Sometimes a special compartment for an ironing board or even a mini-office is equipped here. nine0005

Which shape to choose

Depending on the characteristics of the room, its size, shape, presence of niches, you can choose the most successful version of the wardrobe, which will not clutter up the space. A popular option is built-in structures, which are located in wall recesses, dead ends or corners of rooms, as well as along one of the walls. The peculiarity lies in the fact that the top, rear and side panels are absent here - their role is successfully performed by the ceiling and walls, and only the facade and internal compartments are mounted. Built-in wardrobes allow you to use the empty spaces of the rooms with maximum benefit, becoming quite a capacious storage. Shelves here can be placed both along the wall and in an L-shaped or U-shaped layout, depending on the depth of the niche. nine0005

Corner units are as spacious as built-in wardrobes, and sometimes even surpass them, allowing you to place large objects in their central part. Radius designs are especially convenient, which can be turned into real dressing rooms with a mirror and a dressing table. Often the "blind" zone of the corner is occupied by a central support with rods for placing trempels, and the side compartments are reserved for shelves and drawers.

Linear, free-standing wardrobes are less spacious, but they are easy to move if necessary. They can have a different number of sections and, accordingly, doors. nine0005

Wardrobe filling: mandatory areas

For a successful layout of the interior space, you need to decide on the purpose of the structure, consider the need for each section. Sometimes a special compartment for an ironing board or even a mini-office is equipped here. Consider the main areas that are necessary for the neat arrangement of things. These include:

- Shelves for wrinkle-resistant things, where you can store sweaters, golfs, T-shirts that do not lose their shape when folded. Their width can be different: for adult clothes - 50-60 cm, for children's - 30-40 cm; nine0005

- Drawers for linen - storage systems for women's underwear, tights, socks and separately for men's underwear, ties are provided separately. It is enough for such small gizmos that the depth of the section is about 15 cm;

- Bars and pantographs for clothes on coat hangers (trempels) - devices that help to place things in several tiers. It is important to correctly calculate the height of their placement: it is necessary to measure the length of the clothes and add about 20 cm of stock to it, taking into account the installation of the crossbar and the height of the coat hanger with a hook. The most convenient option is to organize separate rods for short and long things. For example, you can place two sections with jackets, shirts, sweaters one under the other, and organize a section with long clothes (coats, evening dresses, etc.) separately. At the same time, you should take care of the presence of a special long hook, with which it is convenient to remove the hangers from the upper tier; nine0005

- Drawers for accessories - quite a significant cell in the closet, which will allow you to orderly store medium-sized wardrobe items such as watches, glasses, ladies' jewelry. The separation will require a small height (10-12 cm), it is better that the boxes are divided into separate cells;

- Compartment for shoes - two compartments can be arranged in a large closet. The first will be located in the lower part, where casual shoes will be located on shelves or special mounts. Shelves can be stationary or retractable, solid or mesh - the choice depends only on the personal preferences of the owners. The second compartment is set up in the uppermost part - you can put boxes with shoes waiting for seasonal wear there; nine0005

- Storage for suitcases and travel bags - more often settled under the ceiling, and the dimensions of the shelves are selected according to the dimensions of the luggage.

In addition, other compartments can be provided, such as trouser racks, shelves for bags, hats or bed linen. It is worth noting that the more shelves and drawers there are in the closet, the more spacious it will be. Sometimes the boxes are replaced with baskets where they store winter accessories, cleaning products for clothes and shoes. Drawers are placed at a height not exceeding 120 cm from the floor level, so that they are convenient to use. nine0005

Wardrobe filling ideas for different rooms

Each room in the apartment has its own functional load, so the filling of cabinets may differ in one way or another. Next, we will consider some of the nuances that should be taken into account when planning the interior fittings of a closet in a particular room.

Hallway

A closet in the hallway will be the best solution for organizing a storage system that will allow you to place a lot of clothes, and sliding doors will provide free passage. If there is a niche in the wall, you can create a real dressing room in it. Also a profitable option are corner structures and cabinets located in dead ends of long corridors. nine0005

Thinking through the "stuffing", you must first take care of the modules for storing outerwear and shoes. At an accessible height, a bar with hangers is installed. It can be one longitudinal pipe or several transverse rods that can be extended. A good option for more spacious upper wardrobe is to install a pantograph that allows you to raise and lower a row of clothes.

The lower part of the structure is reserved for shoes, and it is desirable that these be mesh shelves or drawers that do not trap the accumulation of street dirt. The upper sections are intended for hats, travel bags, rarely used items. If there is a lot of space, for example, when the closet has an angular design, there is room for equipment that is difficult to find a place in the apartment (vacuum cleaner, power tools, etc.). It is also worth taking care of the presence of drawers and shelves, where smaller things will be stored in an orderly manner: gloves, scarves, umbrellas. nine0005

Living room

In the living room wardrobes can be used for different purposes: to store clothes, books, appliances. For the most part, they are a decorative component of the interior, decorating it with their facades. A frequently used option is wardrobes complete with slides for the living room, when a wardrobe is hidden in the bowels of the wardrobe, and additional modules are occupied by modern technology and accessories.

An interesting option is to install the TV panel directly in the inside of the cabinet, where a separate massive shelf is provided. Depending on the size of the guest room, the cabinet may have different dimensions and, accordingly, a different number of doors. Designs that fill the entire wall look beautiful, besides, they are the most spacious and allow you to store the maximum amount of wardrobe and other accessories (sports equipment, vacuum cleaner, children's sled, ironing board, books, etc.). nine0005

Bedroom

A spacious wardrobe for the bedroom is a real find, as this room often contains accessories that are not desirable to put on public display. Proper planning of the internal space will help to find its place for each thing and free up the living space as much as possible by ridding the interior of randomly arranged things on chairs, beds or at the dressing table.

The wardrobe in the bedroom, in addition to the basic clothes, must have compartments for bed linen, terry dressing gowns and towels, under which the upper large shelves are allocated. For outerwear, as a rule, the highest wardrobe modules are assigned. Underwear should be stored in separate (for men and women) drawers with cells. Casual clothes are best placed at eye level. Just like in the living room, the wardrobe in the bedroom can have a compartment where the TV will be located, if there is no other way to install it. Here, an ironing board with an iron stand will be in place. nine0005

Children's room

Own closet in a child's room can not only ensure the neat content of the children's wardrobe, but also help the child acquire the necessary skills to create order in his still small world. To leave the space of the room as free as possible, you can install a corner structure or organize a built-in storage system.

It is important to think over the filling of the wardrobe for the child in such a way that it would be most convenient for him to take care of his wardrobe. It is better to place the hanger bars at a height with some margin, given the fact that the kids grow quite quickly and, naturally, the length of new clothes will increase. nine0005

Wardrobe items that a child needs in everyday life should be placed at the level of his height, and off-season items and sports equipment can be placed on the upper shelves. Drawers, wicker baskets, where you can put small accessories, will help to keep order. If the closet is large enough, you can separate the section for toys or art supplies.

Filling the closet - photo

In the next gallery, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the various ways of filling the wardrobe, where options for the correct arrangement of modules are presented. We hope that the photos we have selected will help to make your headset roomy and comfortable. Enjoy watching! nine0005

Built-in wardrobe design - ideas for every taste

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Sliding wardrobes are in high demand among storage furniture due to their diverse design. Sliding doors are more convenient and save space. Compartment-type wardrobes are more spacious than standard wardrobes. The storage area inside such a cabinet can be arranged in such a way that every centimeter will be used. There are a large number of models on sale, among which you can choose the design of the built-in wardrobe that suits the interior. For the manufacture of internal storage systems and facade design, manufacturers use materials of various textures and colors. nine0005

Advantages and disadvantages of a built-in closet


Arranging the interior, people think over the design of the furniture, its location, functionality. Compactness is also taken into account - the space should not be cluttered. In this case, preference is given to built-in furniture models designed according to the size of the room. Cabinets of this type look harmonious, create a cozy atmosphere.

Built-in compartments can be installed in any room, their advantages are as follows:

The construction and design of built-in furniture is always developed according to an individual project, therefore, having made measurements in advance, you can calculate any dimensions of the cabinet, taking into account the depth, width of the niche, the length of the walls adjacent to the corner. At the modeling stage, special computer programs are used, while taking into account the appearance of the model, color, combination of decorative design with a certain style. A big plus of the built-in wardrobe is that it can be mounted on any part of the room, whether it is a corner, a niche or free space around a door or window opening. nine0005

Built-in furniture has few drawbacks. Structures (children's, hallways, dressing rooms) are made for a specific area, so they cannot be moved in finished form. The price of such products, designed according to individual sizes, is much higher than that of standard factory products.

The built-in model is mounted in the walls to which its parts are attached: sliding system, internal shelves. It is better if professional furniture makers are involved in the assembly - they will select reliable fasteners, elements for internal filling, adjust the components of the structure to each other in such a way that there will be insignificant technological gaps in the corners and niches between the surfaces of the walls and the furniture. nine0005

If we compare the pros and cons of the models, we can conclude that the built-in version is much more practical than the standard one. A significant advantage of this design is the ability to install it anywhere (with a provided area for windows and other openings).

Varieties of built-in wardrobes


Built-in wardrobes equipped with a sliding system or hinged doors belong to one category - a compartment. This type of furniture is equally suitable for both small and spacious rooms. Separate structures are called stationary. Since they are not attached to the wall, they can be moved and installed in another place if necessary. The cabinet built into a niche is fixed to the walls of the base; it may not have a roof or side elements. Such furniture is very functional - it fits into any room, does not take up much space, looks good in the interior. nine0005

Models may differ in depth, width, length, in general, there are several categories:

Built-in models can be installed in any area of ​​the room. This type of furniture may not have a roof, side walls, floor (which reduces material costs). The front panel is represented by sliding systems, hinged doors, combined options. If the furniture is intended for a hallway, bedroom, dressing room, it is often equipped with mirrored doors - this is both convenient and beautiful. At the attic level of the house, the slopes of the roof, finished from the inside, are at the same time the ceiling. Here, the built-in wardrobe can be installed in the window area or placed along the wall under one of the slopes. nine0005

Depending on the functional purpose, there are many types of built-in furniture. These can be elements of additional equipment - a bar counter in the living room, dining room or kitchen, a shoe rack with a seat in the hallway. To save space for gas cabinets, a washing machine, a freezer, an additional open-type furniture compartment of the required depth is introduced into the project or a hinged built-in wardrobe is installed. In the hall, the design of such a model can be supplemented with shelves for TVs and other equipment or a niche for installing an aquarium. nine0005

Wardrobe material


Chipboard - chipboard. It is the main material for the production of built-in furniture. Fine wood particles are mixed with organic binders and pressed into boards using high pressure and high temperature.

Rattan is a more exotic tropical liana material. Wicker rattan is used in the decoration of the front facades of built-in wardrobes.

Bamboo is used as a decorative material in the design of built-in furniture door facades.

Demand for chipboard as the main material for the production of built-in models is explained by the reliability and cheapness of the material.

When designing doors (facades), mirror inserts are often used. On the back side of the mirror has a special protective film that ensures the safety of operation.

How to design a built-in closet

Thinking through the layout of the interior is like ordering a kitchen set. The specialist will offer an engineering solution and design options. Photos of built-in wardrobes from the master's portfolio will help the customer make a choice. But only he can decide how many hangers or shelves, as well as baskets and rods, will be needed.

In order for the built-in wardrobe to finally live up to expectations, it is necessary to carefully consider its layout: the number of departments and sections, shelves and rails, drawers and organizers. You should also decide in what style the furniture design should be. nine0005

What size cabinet can be made? In addition, there are a number of other important criteria.

  • Depth. The standard depth of a wardrobe with hinged doors is 60 cm. This is enough to place hangers on a conventional longitudinal bar (to conveniently place coat hangers with outerwear, you need at least 55 cm, with others - 5 cm less). You need to add 10 cm if the model is with sliding doors - this is required by the design. nine0084
  • Width. There is no standard minimum value for this parameter, but it is better not to make the width less than 40 cm - otherwise the shoe boxes will not fit. If the depth of the cabinet is less than 50 cm, end rods are installed instead of longitudinal rods. It is necessary to correctly calculate their number: usually 8 hangers can be hung on a 40 cm rod.
  • Height. The height of the built-in model can be any. But it should be borne in mind that if the furniture frame is made of chipboard, then the maximum height of the slab is 2.78 m. For standard apartments, this is quite enough. If a wardrobe is required higher, then a mezzanine is built on - a horizontal ceiling partition acts as a connecting element between it and the main department of the compartment. nine0084

The height of the sliding doors can be up to 4 m - this is the length of the standard profiles. In the case when a large height of chipboard doors is required, decorative partitions or other material that costs more are used.

  • Length. The length can also be any. But, when the closet has a floor and a ceiling, it should not exceed the length of the chipboard plate - 2.78 meters. However, this obstacle is easy to eliminate: it is enough to put a vertical wall and then attach the next plate to it - such an action allows you to increase the length to the values ​​\u200b\u200bnecessary for the customer. Also, the closet can do without its own structural elements - the floor and ceiling of the apartment will become the bottom and roof of the compartment. nine0084

Door guides are never longer than 4-5 m. These elements do not join - at the joints, the rollers are subject to more wear. An alternative is a wall-column, which inside divides the space into two parts. Externally, the wardrobe will look monolithic, so this nuance does not really matter.

The width of wardrobe doors is limited by the length of the wardrobe - 1 m. Doors are not produced with a width of less than 50 cm (there are 2 of them in the design), otherwise they will fall out of the rails. nine0005

  • Door width. In a situation where you want to install wider sliding doors, it is recommended to make them no wider than 120 cm so that the roller system does not collapse. Optimum width - 60-80 cm.

A good ratio of height and width of the door is 1:5. Such facades are the most convenient to use.

Another rule: the width of the door is matched to the width of the section. No matter how the doors move apart, there will be areas in the closet covered with furniture. If there is a drawer in such an area, it will not slide out. The exception is the 4-door model: the doors here can be designed so that two sections can open at once in the middle. nine0005

The width of hinged doors is usually 60 cm.

How to plan the inside of a cabinet?


Design experts advise, when planning the interior, to make a list of things that are supposed to be stored, and then add another 20% - after all, the wardrobe will “grow” in the future.

In the planning process, you need to decide what will be in the baskets, on the shelves (knitwear, underwear), and what will hang on hangers (trousers, jackets, dresses, etc.), count the number of items in each of the groups. If you want to order a built-in corner wardrobe, the design is designed according to the corresponding need. nine0005

The cost of internal storage systems of a built-in closet can be different, so you first need to decide how much money is supposed to be spent on their design and engineering. It is recommended not to go beyond 10% of the cost of the cabinet as a whole.

  • Longitudinal and end bars . The largest sections are taken under clothes on hangers. For women's clothes, you need a compartment 150-160 cm high, for men's coats or raincoats - 175 cm.
  • When designing a design inside a built-in closet, the number of things that will hang on hangers is taken into account. 5 cm are laid for each unit - the total value will be the width of the compartment and the length of the longitudinal bar. nine0084
  • For the width of a narrow model with end rods, 60 cm are laid on the hanger. 2–3 of these hangers are enough.
  • If necessary, sections with a bar for small items - shirts, trousers, etc. are made. This saves space - such boxes require less height (80-100 cm).
  • If men's trousers are hung without bending, 120 cm in height is laid under them.
  • In the case when a longitudinal rod longer than 120 cm is needed, a vertical support rod is installed in the middle. It is fixed between the lower and upper partitions and is connected to a horizontal bar by means of a coupling. Thanks to this, the longitudinal support will not bend under things. The length of the bar without support should not exceed 1 m, if it is planned to hang heavy outerwear on it - fur coats, coats. nine0084
  • If we are talking about the design of a wardrobe that does not fit into a recess, but has side walls, then you should abandon the idea of ​​​​making a compartment with a bar inside right behind the outer wall. It is better to place horizontal shelves here. Doors constantly create a shock load on the side wall, moving in one direction or the other. Horizontal shelves in this case, located in close proximity to the side plate, “tie” it with other load-bearing elements of the cabinet and resist the load. One bar will not be able to cope with such an impact. nine0084
  • Boom with lift . Elevator - a special device that lowers and raises the bar. The design is expensive, but you can’t do without it when it comes to high models, where the space at the very top, under the ceiling, is involved. With the help of an elevator, you can, if necessary, lower the bar with things down, and then raise it up again.
  • Shelves . In the built-in closet, you can also place dishes, a library, bed linen, knitwear. For books and dishes, you can use shelves no more than 80 cm in length, for things - up to 120 cm (if the length exceeds 80 cm, a vertical partition is needed as a support, otherwise the shelf will bend). The distance between the shelves is best done at least 40 cm.

Knitwear is usually folded on the shelves - on hangers they can stretch out. Folded jeans, bags, caskets, hats can also lie here. Shelves are always useful, you can make a lot of them.

  • Special shelves . The upper part of the built-in closet is occupied by wide shelves - they store blankets, bed linen, blankets. There may also be sections for sports equipment - skates, tennis rackets, rugs. It is better to make measurements of especially large fixtures in advance. nine0084

A large 45-50 cm high shelf can also be placed just under the cabinet ceiling for travel equipment and travel accessories - bags and suitcases.

  • Draw-out shelves . It is very convenient to use roll-out rather than fixed shelves - it is easier to see the contents and find what you need. The distance between them is less than between ordinary ones. But such devices cost a lot, it is advisable to use them when the issue arises with a lack of space. nine0084
  • Drawers . They differ from the usual ones in that they allow you to immediately see the contents. They save space: the height of the shelf is 35–40 cm, and that of the drawer is 20–25 cm. Here things are better protected from dust. The only drawback is the high price. In this regard, they are used for small items - hats, scarves, gloves and other accessories. In boxes with a shallow depth, about 12 cm, they store underwear, stockings and socks.

Very handy models with a transparent front - the contents can be seen at a glance, no need to pull out the drawer. nine0005

When calculating the width of a drawer, take into account the width of the hinges for hinged doors and the door joints in built-in wardrobes. In the event of an error, it may turn out that the drawer simply will not slide out if it is made to the full width.

  • How to store shoes? Shoes and boots are easy to store on the sloping shelves. The disadvantage of such devices is a small capacity. In this case, the shoes are sorted into those that are worn at a given time, and those that need to be put away for storage (seasonal, elegant, etc.) They put the necessary things in a conspicuous place, the rest is put in boxes in a closet - for this, usually lower compartments 80–120 cm long are retracted.

If there are a lot of shoes and bags, you can allocate a separate place in the closet for each item. For a dressing room or hallway, such a solution is quite appropriate.

  • Integrated ironing board. A rare but very useful design. Such a board in the closet will eliminate the need to periodically fold and unfold it and think about where to put it away after use.
  • Plinth. Such an element of a built-in wardrobe is needed when the floor is uneven and the doors are mounted to the bottom. Doors run downhill, and a guide cannot be installed on a bumpy surface. There will be problems with swing doors - they will warp, ugly gaps will appear between the door and the floor. The plinth levels the bottom level of the cabinet, eliminating all problems. nine0084

How to equip a mezzanine?

Mezzanine - an organized space in the upper part of the closet. It functions as a pantry for seasonal items, suitcases, sports equipment and clothes for growing up or for special rare occasions. There are no drawers or compartments inside. Separate doors are also not recommended when the height of the cabinet allows you to do without them (additional elements will only increase the cost of furniture). If the doors are still necessary, then it is better to opt for a hinged or folding door, the compartment will be very expensive. nine0005

Whole or split façade?

Closet doors do not have to be solid, covering all the internal content. When designing a built-in wardrobe in a corridor or another room, you can design separate doors for each compartment and block. Drawers will act in this case as part of the facade. Things can be obtained much faster, and the appearance of such a design will look more interesting. But here it is necessary to adhere to the principles of aesthetics when planning, while in the variant with solid doors, the main thing is to rationally use the available space. In addition, the facade of a solid canvas will be cheaper at a cost. nine0005

Cabinet with a secret

A full-fledged secretary can be hidden behind the doors of the built-in wardrobe. In ordinary cabinets, it is difficult to find an option to have a sliding table for a laptop, shelves for collections of cigars and coins, and drawers for documents. It is quite possible to make a custom-made design in such a design.

If necessary, when designing a built-in closet in the living room, for example, you can include a safe, or a refrigerator for storing cosmetics, or watch holders with a recharge function. nine0005

Lighting

Another important feature of the interior is lighting. If you choose it correctly, it will not only help to reflect the image well in the mirror, but also create a beautiful visual effect.

Standard light bulbs or LED strips can be used as lighting decor. When planning the presence of additional light sources inside the closet, it is necessary to consider how the light bulbs will change in the future or some other repair work will be carried out. nine0005


Built-in wardrobe door design

It is the facade design that creates the first impression of its aesthetic appearance. Both monochromatic door trim and coating with various patterns are popular.

Functional models are in fashion today, in which one of the doors is completely mirrored. Such an insert is not only beautiful and is part of the decor, but also practical - it allows a person to see his reflection in full growth. In this case, installation of additional mirrors in the apartment is not required. Sliding wardrobes with this design are good to install in small rooms - they visually increase the space. nine0005

The disadvantage of wardrobes with similar doors is that they require constant care - any traces are visible on the mirror surface, especially fingerprints. Therefore, a wardrobe with this design is more suitable for an apartment where a family without children or one person lives. True, manufacturers today use high-quality processed glass in the production of such models, which can not only withstand shock, but also not accumulate dust.

Models are also in demand, in the facades of which frosted glass inserts are provided (photos of the design of built-in wardrobes can be viewed on the Internet). Such material is produced using a special chemical treatment or sandblasting. The latter option is optimal if you need a budget wardrobe. True, cheapness also has its drawbacks - any stains will be visible on the matte insert - fingerprints, dirt, etc.

The built-in closet looks original, in which a combination of frosted and plain glass inserts is played. As a decor, both fancy contrasting glass patterns and simple geometric combinations can be used.

Stained glass is worth mentioning among glass decoration techniques. Today, with its help, you can decorate not only the windows of cathedrals and other buildings, but also the doors of ordinary cabinets for the home. Painting stained-glass windows is quite difficult; they are applied to the door leaf with special paints. There is a cheaper option - stick special colored films on the surface. It also allows you to participate in the creation of the design of the composition. But still painting with paints looks much more representative and elegant. nine0005

A beautiful type of decoration is decoration with patterns of colored or transparent crystals. Most often, inexpensive products are used for this purpose. Over time, some crystals may fall off, which gives the cabinet a not very aesthetic appearance. But originally built-in wardrobes, trimmed with crystals, make a big impact.

When choosing the design of built-in closet doors, you need to consider what material they are made of and how they are decorated. It is important that the built-in closet looks harmonious in the room in which it is supposed to be installed. nine0005

If the furniture is ordered for a small room, it is better to choose built-in wardrobes in light colors. This visually enlarges the space. In the design of such a space as a whole, there should not be dark large elements - for example, carpets or bulky leather sofas and armchairs.


Wardrobe design and style of your apartment

From what material the built-in wardrobe is made, its design will depend on how harmoniously it will look in a certain style. nine0005

In the interiors of hi-tech or modern, a closet made of plain wood or chipboard will become an organic element. It is also allowed to use combinations of wood with mirror or glass inserts. Similar design ideas can be implemented in both light and dark colors. Such a wardrobe will look beautiful in a small modern studio.

For interior design in eco-style , rattan or bamboo cabinets decorated with eco-leather are suitable. To increase the service life of such furniture, it is impregnated with special solutions, or painted, or decorated with mirror and glass inserts. nine0005

Admirers of classics will love the models of sliding wardrobes, the design of which is made in the spirit of art deco or art nouveau. Here classic style is combined with modern unusual elements. For example, a plain door can be painted with silver or gold patterns.

Photo printing can be used to design a built-in closet for a hallway or another room in a country house. This option is considered a budget option, it is used when decorating large areas. This technique will bring individuality to the interior, because the customer can choose exactly those images that best reflect his preferences. nine0005

Fashionable design options for built-in wardrobes


In search of inspiration for creating your own interior, it is quite possible to turn to projects embodied by eminent designers. For example, furniture stores present collections from Komandor or IKEA and, at the same time, design options for finished interiors are presented, among which there may well be something that you like. Another solution to the problem of designing a built-in wardrobe in a room is a photo in the relevant catalogs. nine0005

There is always an opportunity to come up with an interesting project design, no matter where it is planned to put the cabinet - in a small opening under the stairs or in a huge room. Here are a few ideas that one way or another can be implemented in different conditions.

Solid-colour wardrobes look good in modern interiors, in their laconic design predominantly straight lines are used. As an example of a similar design of a built-in wardrobe in the hall, photos on the Internet show, for example, a square wardrobe made of material stylized as wood. nine0005

Wide "boards" can be used here, a simple design will decorate the presence of a small niche in one of the lower drawers, where various decorative elements can be placed. Such a built-in wardrobe harmoniously looks in the bright interior of the room; curtains and pillows with geometric patterns act as additional bright accents.

An excellent design option for a trendy wood-look wardrobe is a classic built-in wardrobe, the sliding doors of which are decorated with simple patterns on frosted glass.

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