Using a cabinet instead of a partition

A wardrobe-partition is a great idea to divide the space of the room into parts without repair work. Furniture allows you to zone a room of a large area, in a small apartment it acts as an interior partition. The structure is also used to store various things.

Varieties of cabinets for partitions

Partitions in the form of a cabinet can be completely different in appearance. Storage systems also vary in design. The shape of the partition cabinet can be not only rectangular, but also trapezoidal, in the form of an ellipse. The choice of model largely depends on the style of the room, the purpose of the furniture installation, as well as personal preferences.

By design, the following options are found:

• built-in wardrobes;
• freestanding wardrobes;
• partition cabinets with double-sided access.

The following models are distinguished by the facade.

• With swing doors. Doors are made to the full height of the cabinet, they can also be combined with open shelves. This design has its advantages. The doors can be adjusted at any time if they are observed to sag. The doors do not make noise when opening, they are durable, allow you to fully see the contents of the cabinet.

  

• Sliding doors. Ideal for small spaces as it saves space. The design fits perfectly into any interior.

  

• Folding doors. The accordion system makes it possible to fully see the contents of the cabinet.

The front of the cabinet-partition can be made of different materials, including: natural wood, chipboard and MDF panels. Doors often have mirror inserts.

Attention! Partition cabinets, for the production of which precious woods are used, are made to order, taking into account the peculiarities of the area of ​​the room. Such furniture is not cheap.

By functional accessories, there are:

• Wardrobes that are used for clothing. Inside the cabinet there is a stationary hanger bar and clothes hooks. There are also drawers, tie holders, linen shelves. There is also a mirror and a shoe niche inside the cabinet.
• Lingerie in which you can store your laundry. As a rule, the package includes shelves, niches, drawers and containers.
• Books - most often these are shelves with transverse racks or doors (they are glass, stained glass, tinted).
• Kitchen - the package includes shelves (open and closed), drawers (fully retractable or partially), towel holders, etc.
• For children's rooms.
• Combined.
• Showcases, etc.

Partition cabinets are of several varieties:

• double-sided;
• rack;
• ordinary wardrobe;
• closet.

Double-sided

A double-sided cabinet, installed as a partition, has a door or a niche on both sides. This option can be called a budget option, since there is no need to purchase an additional cabinet. Each side can be used at its discretion. This is an undoubted advantage over a blank wall, which is used only for a beautiful picture.

Rack

It is a straight-through design that does not have a wall at the back. A feature of the partition is easy access to things laid out on the shelves. There is no need to approach the furniture from the other side. The design only divides the room into different zones, without completely overlapping them.

The chosen zoning option allows you to see the room well.

The design is suitable for those who do not pursue the goal of completely isolating each zone. On the shelves of the rack, you can arrange books, various interior items: an aquarium, vases, photographs, flowers in bowls.

Attention! The partition rack is suitable for placement in a children's room; crafts, toys or educational literature can be placed on the shelves.

Regular closet

Most often, such a cabinet model is chosen for zoning a room. This option has been used for a long time, in a hostel it is convenient for them to partition off a room in order to separate the dining area and the bed.

Closet

Modern design with sliding doors, it is compact and looks pretty impressive. Often, the facade of the door is decorated with a mirror sheet, which makes the room visually larger.

Important! When choosing a sliding wardrobe partition, pay special attention to the material for making the rollers. It is better to stop your choice on metal, since plastic quickly breaks down.

Wardrobe partition options

There are many interesting design solutions for using a partition cabinet.

With passage

Such an unusual design idea is not only a great option for small rooms, but also helps to create the illusion of complete isolation.

For books

The book-filled shelves of the partition cabinet will definitely add a strong personality to the setting. The model is suitable not only as a beautiful design, but also allows you to use the space of the room as efficiently as possible.

With aquarium

The presence of a cabinet with an aquarium allows you to feel a certain privacy, to decorate the interior of the room, to visually increase the space, thanks to the aquarium lighting, to give even more lighting to the room. If you place brightly colored plants inside the aquarium, then this object in terms of design can become an accent element.

With TV

Today, this interior design option is very popular, since it allows you to place the TV next to the sofa or in the recreation area.

Advice! If the size of the room allows, then several partitions will be appropriate at once. Thus, you can select areas of interest: a library, for feasts, for souvenirs, etc.

How to choose the right wardrobe partition for an apartment

In order to choose the most optimal option among a large assortment, you need to rely on some rules.

When choosing a wardrobe as a partition in a room, it is important to take into account where it will be located, the area of ​​the room and its purpose.

To highlight a zone in a small room, it is better to choose a wardrobe built into a niche.

In a spacious room, it is better to choose massive structures with swing doors.

It is necessary to carefully look at the mechanism for opening the door, the material for making the rollers is important, you certainly should not save on this. As already noted, it is better to choose metal over plastic. The latter is a short-lived material. The profile of the sliding system can be steel or aluminum. The first is definitely stronger, but the second is quieter. Which one to choose is a matter of taste.

Side panels must be at least 18 mm thick. It is this figure that is considered the European standard, which in most cases is adhered to. In addition, such particleboards contain a small amount of formaldehyde.

The shelves have a side cut with an edge, their quality is very important. If the furniture is of poor quality, then they will simply fall off. The worst option would be cut and overhead edges.

For redevelopment in a small room, you should not choose a double-sided wardrobe, since there is a high probability of getting two tiny rooms. It will definitely be uncomfortable to be in them. Better to give preference to a shallow rack.

To make it convenient to use the doors of the sliding wardrobe, their width should not be more than 1 meter. If you have doubts about the choice of material or accessories, it is better to contact a specialist who will tell you the right option.

The issue of installation and assembly must be discussed with a specialist in advance, find out about the qualifications of the assemblers. Indeed, even to assemble a simple wardrobe, certain professional skills are needed. If a mistake is made, it can lead to component breakage after a couple of months.

Attention! There are models whose height is the same as that of a regular wall. Such furniture contains much more than traditional options.

Due to the large assortment and attractive design, clear proportions and the desired shapes, the partition cabinet allows not only to highlight separate zones in the room, but also allows you to obtain an aesthetic and individual design.

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Examples of using the cabinet as a partition