Sliding wardrobes are often purchased for a children's room. They are convenient, when opening they do not require additional room space and it is possible to design any desired design or image on the door. Read about other advantages of sliding wardrobes, their types and possible dimensions in our article below.
Sliding wardrobes are deservedly in great demand because they are convenient and have good spaciousness.
Design features of wardrobes for children's rooms
If it is possible to provide a child with a personal room, parents plan how to organize the space so that the room is spacious, functional and roomy. In such a situation, you cannot do without a multifunctional wardrobe.
The safety and reliability of sliding wardrobe systems of compartment type largely depends on the quality of the fittings used
Is it really as spacious as they say? Let's check.
How to choose a good wardrobe
When parents decide that a children's room needs a functional wardrobe, they ask themselves: how to choose a high-quality wardrobe that will serve the child for many years and become a beautiful addition to the interior? To do this, weigh the pros and cons; let's look at the three main criteria for choosing a cabinet.
Safety
Furniture must be safe for a child, so it is important to carefully select a wardrobe for a child’s room. A wardrobe must be completely free of dangerous elements, so that you do not worry about the health of your baby while he is in his room. Be sure to choose furniture made from environmentally friendly materials. The surface of the facade must be resistant to various types of damage; you should not use mirrors, glass, or other breakable materials in the design. Although the manufacturer assures you of the strength of the facade, do not forget: nothing is impossible for a small fidget; it is better to refrain from fragile materials. Choose furniture without sharp corners inside and outside. In terms of safety, a sliding wardrobe is the best choice. The sliding closet door minimizes the possibility of injury: it is almost impossible to hit this structure, which is important for decorating a child’s room.
Let's take a look at the interior of the cabinet. As mentioned earlier, it is important that there are no sharp protrusions or sharp corners, so it is important to choose furniture with rounded side shelves. Such shelves will definitely make the room safe; they make the structure visually lighter. The shelves must be securely attached to the cabinet so as not to injure the child. Drawers should be attached to the body so that the baby cannot pull out the entire drawer; place the baskets at the height of the child.
Functionality
Functionality is an important factor, because a closet is, first of all, not a piece of furniture, but a place where things, toys and other accessories of the little resident of the room will be stored. To make the right decisions when choosing a cabinet, decide what will be stored in it.
Here it is important to take into account the interests and preferences of the child; discuss this directly with the little owner of the room, take into account his wishes. If your child likes to read books, take care of a functional bookshelf; when your child has a lot of toys, place a huge box in the closet for cars, balls, construction sets and other play accessories. The room belongs to a girl - equip the closet with spacious space for dresses and other things.
Over the years, the number of child's things will only increase, so it is important to pay attention to the number of compartments. If there are two children of different ages in the room, then it would be prudent to make the drawers locked: all things will remain safe and sound. Equip a place in the closet for school things: it is better to equip the children's desk with drawers for stationery; there should be a place in the closet for notebooks and textbooks. The main thing is that it is convenient for the child to use this furniture equipment.
Interesting fact: When rearranging a closet, empty the shelves of things and remove the doors. You also need to periodically tighten the screws: the fasteners will not loosen and the service life of the wardrobe will increase.
Design
Design is an equally important factor when choosing a wardrobe for a children's room. In this regard, the main thing is the child’s creativity and personal wishes, but it is important to remember that the closet should be in harmony directly with the design of the room.
In this regard, it is important to use light, unobtrusive colors - severity, pretentiousness and restraint are more suitable for a living room or hallway, and not for a cheerful baby’s room. Choose bright or pastel colors to make the cabinet delight your child and become a bright accent in the interior of the children's room. The design of the cabinet must fully comply with the interests and desires of the little inhabitant of the room: if the child is crazy about cars, choose an original cabinet on this theme; a win-win option would be to purchase a cabinet with images of the child’s favorite cartoon characters.
For boys, a closet with a nautical theme will suit them; a clear graphic design on a contrasting background will look harmonious. For a room, girls often choose a wardrobe with drawings of butterflies, flowers, cartoon heroines about princesses; choose a wardrobe in blue, pink or pastel colors. If the room is inhabited by two fidgets of different sexes, it is important to focus on neutral tones and themes: a green, yellow or orange cabinet with a neutral pattern should fit well into the interior of the room, but most importantly: the children should like it.
Consider another option: parents can order a wardrobe with photo printing, in which case it will be much easier to adjust the design of the wardrobe, and the child will be able to personally take part in this. This option is more profitable, because every detail of the wardrobe will correspond to the child’s wishes and your requirements. In this case, everything depends on your imagination and creativity; the main thing to remember is that it is important to pay special attention to the design of the wardrobe.
Choosing a wardrobe color palette
The variety of possible color palettes and the number of decorative options for the door structure is amazing. Stained glass, mirrors, any photo, glass, sandblasted product, etc. can be placed on the doors.
Often they choose a cabinet with photo printing, but the design should please the owner of the room
Little children really like the fronts of cabinets depicting the characters of their favorite cartoons; these can be princesses, characters from the cartoons “Masha and the Bear”, “Cars”, cartoons about ponies, little kids, etc.
Cabinet-type wardrobe with stickers in a boy's room
Built-in wardrobe with beautiful drawings in the little girls' room
The original idea is to use a laminated insert. You can write and draw on such surfaces, just like on a blackboard. This will develop the child's creativity.
The slate surface can be purchased separately from the cabinet and used to update the design of old furniture
It is better to choose light shades for a wardrobe in a children's room. White, milky, pastel shades - such solutions will make the room visually more spacious, voluminous and light. But keep in mind that light-colored furniture requires careful care, especially in a children’s room, where a child can at any time smear chocolate, jam, plasticine, paints on the cabinet or draw drawings on the furniture with felt-tip pens.
A sliding wardrobe can be used to divide a children's room into functional zones
You can mount an LED strip into the top of the cabinet for an original design and later use it as a night light.
Teenage children will love the cabinet model, the design of which combines photo printing with LED lighting
If the cabinet is not sufficiently illuminated by sunlight, then take care to provide electric light inside.
To illuminate the cabinet, use recessed or hanging lamps
If the room belongs to two children, then it would be a great idea to divide the wardrobe into two different themes or two different colors in accordance with the preferences of each of the children.
A wardrobe for two should be wide enough so that each child can be allocated the required number of shelves
It is very convenient to decorate doors with interior stickers. They peel off easily without leaving marks, and they can be changed frequently, often transforming the room.
You can decorate your baby's closet doors with bright stickers yourself, and then remove them when the child grows up.
In a room for children of different sexes, it is a good idea to build a structure that divides the room into two. You can choose different colors on each side.
Spacious wardrobe covering the entire wall in a room for children of different sexes
For a teenager, it is better to choose a laconic design. When choosing a palette and stylistic solutions, be sure to consult with the owner of the room.
Models with a laconic print, equally suitable for both boys and girls, are considered in demand.
For a room for children of any age and gender, using shades of blue, such as turquoise, will be a very good solution, since the interior will be very unusual, light, peaceful and calm.
Glass wardrobe doors can be decorated with a sandblasted pattern
Design options
Before purchasing, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with all the options for children's wardrobes. Corner furniture is spacious, compact, and light in weight. There is enough space in a cabinet of this shape, and it can easily fit even into a small room, thanks to which it does not lose popularity. Its doors are usually hinged, although there are also sliding options. For the children's room, it is better to choose not too tall models that will be comfortable for kids. Inside you can place baskets, hangers, drawers, shelves. This model can also be combined with a bed, creating a real closet-house. The disadvantage of furniture is the inconvenience of using the corner inside it. Common types of cabinets in shape: triangular, L-shaped, radius, trapezoidal, asymmetrical.
Purpose of pictures on lockers for kindergarten, requirements for them
A straight wardrobe for a nursery is a classic furniture option. It is quite roomy, has a simple design, and can have a variety of designs. The only drawback of such furniture is that it requires space for placement; it is not entirely appropriate in a small room.
Built-in wardrobes look very organic in a child's room. They can accommodate not only clothes, but also books and toys. With the help of a wall with a cabinet, storage problems are solved: due to its impressive size, everything you need will fit in it. In addition, they are usually made to order, so parents have the opportunity to organize the internal space taking into account the needs of the child. The disadvantage of built-in wardrobes is that they cannot be moved from one place to another.
Freestanding cabinets are mobile, they can be placed in any place, moved if necessary, or taken with you when moving. Cons: not as large capacity as built-in structures, higher cost. A two-door freestanding wardrobe is the most common type of storage furniture. It is a rectangular structure with shelves at the bottom and a clothes rail at the top. This kind of furniture is the cheapest, so it is often purchased for kindergartens and sports sections. Children's locker rooms have an undoubted advantage: kids can reach the top shelves without assistance.
The sliding wardrobe is another popular model. You can find such furniture in a variety of colors. Mirrors built into the doors of a children's closet visually expand the space, but there is one caveat: it will be difficult for children under 4-5 years old to open the doors. Sliding parts break more easily and require careful maintenance. The advantages of this design include safety, since due to the height of the cabinet, children will not be able to climb onto it. Such furniture will not fall or move from a careless blow.
For small rooms, corner structures and wardrobes are suitable. If parents love minimalism and want to get rid of chests of drawers and bedside tables, then a built-in wardrobe will be the solution, and a straight wardrobe is the best option for a large room. A perfectly built-in model is suitable for two children.
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Options for sliding wardrobe systems
Sliding wardrobe doors in a children's room can currently be constructed from a variety of materials. It can be chipboard, plastic, plywood, or natural wood, but the most common option is laminated materials.
Before purchasing a cabinet, you need to make sure that the furniture is environmentally friendly for the child’s health.
It is recommended to avoid very cheap materials, as there are numerous cases of poisoning from toxic fumes from hazardous paints and varnishes.
When choosing furniture material for a children's room, it is important to choose safe materials such as acrylic plastic, rattan, wood or MDF. These materials are safe, durable and practical. Chipboard can evaporate hazardous formaldehyde during the first year after production.
The safety of materials used in the manufacture of the cabinet must be confirmed by accompanying documentation
Varieties for a children's bedroom
When choosing a furniture model for a children's room, you should take into account the type of design. Because for a small child’s room a corner or built-in wardrobe model may be suitable. They also focus on the gender and age of the child, and the size of the bedroom. They also choose oversized models if there are two or more children in the family.
Built-in
Universal in design. A minimum of materials are purchased for production.
The disadvantage of such furniture: at the time of installation, you will have to disassemble the wall, so it is better not to install it yourself.
The built-in model is spacious. This type fits comfortably into a non-standard room with a niche.
Models are presented in a wide range of styles and colors. You can make an individual order for a child’s non-standard bedroom. Such furniture cannot be moved to a new location, so the design and decor are chosen in a modern direction so as not to dismantle the doors.
The built-in wardrobe is a continuation of the wall, so it fits perfectly into the overall concept of the room.
Corner
A comfortable model for filling empty corners of a children's room. Then the space is used rationally. The valves are either sunken or convex. The design assumes an extraordinary appearance of smooth geometric lines. This helps protect the child from serious injury.
There are many types of corner cabinets that can be successfully placed in a child's room.
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The straight shape is similar to built-in models in terms of capacity and the use of high-quality materials for its manufacture. Used in loft, country, hi-tech, minimalism and Scandinavian style, Provence. The design is characterized by sharp geometric lines and cool colors. It is not recommended to purchase it for a playroom, but it looks aesthetically pleasing in a teenager’s bedroom.
The model can consist exclusively of rectangular parts or have radius facades
Small or full wall
Small furniture is used very rarely.
Small models are found combined with a baby’s bed
As the child grows older, the small closet will have to be replaced with a more spacious model.
Wall-to-wall cabinets are not chosen. They can spoil the appearance of children's wallpaper. A fairly common mistake in choosing parents. If the purchase involves long-term use, then the design of the room should be more modern. Such options are spacious, but do not imply a change in location.
For a children's bedroom, the best and safest option would be a built-in or corner one.
Children's furniture should be designed to accommodate things compactly
Options for internal filling of cabinets in the nursery
The standard internal contents are tiers of shelves, drawers and a crossbar for hanging things on hangers. With such filling, things are placed as follows:
- Shoes and sports equipment can be conveniently placed on the lower shelves.
- The upper wide shelf accommodates out-of-season clothing, bed linen or other items with large dimensions.
- Hang the child’s suits or dresses on the crossbar, of course, depending on the gender, demi-season items or other clothes that should be kept hanging.
- On the other side of the cabinet there are many shelves. They are designed to accommodate the rest of your clothing.
- It is better to place small accessories in drawers.
- The large roll-out compartment can be used for toys or sports equipment.
- Use the top shelves for hats.
- External shelves - for toys, photo frames, books or souvenirs.
- If your child is the winner of many awards, it is also worth ordering an additional shelf specifically for awards. You can also post all sorts of results from your child’s hobbies there.
The children's closet has a universal purpose, so it can be used to store a variety of things and have various options for internal filling.
Dimensions
When choosing furniture for a nursery, you need to take into account many factors: design, color, and size. Depending on the type, cabinets come in the following dimensions:
- structures for linen are usually 40 cm deep and 60 to 120 cm high;
- the built-in wardrobe has a height of at least 2 meters, the width is selected individually;
- compartments with sliding doors are made with a depth of at least two meters; mirrored dressing rooms are rarely narrow;
- cabinets for children are produced two meters high and 40-50 centimeters wide, this is enough to place books, stationery and clothes;
- standard double-door cabinets are about 80 centimeters deep;
- three-door models usually have dimensions of 120 x 500 x 2000 cm.
A set of standard furniture for a schoolchild’s corner, requirements for it
Most models are similar in depth and height. Only the width differs, which depends on the purpose and capacity of the nursery cabinet itself. The average dimensions of the sections are 60-90 cm.
The top shelf is usually not used, since getting things from it is inconvenient even for adults. It is better to choose models with a barbell and several shelves on the bottom and sides.
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Advantages of sliding wardrobes over wardrobes with a standard design
- Can accommodate a large number of items of clothing and other things.
- Modern design. If desired, it can be decorated in any way.
- Dimensions can be of various sizes. Wardrobes are often made to order to fit the size of the room.
A sliding wardrobe is a modern, spacious and multifunctional furniture for storing clothes and other things. Thanks to it, you can create the desired atmosphere in the children's room, set the necessary palette and even divide the room into several sectors.
A sliding wardrobe with mirrored doors will add light to the room and visually increase the perception of space
A properly designed closet will help provide the owner of the room with more free space. Choosing the right furniture is the best way to effectively organize the space of a children's room. Uniqueness, rationality and functionality of the interior with a sliding wardrobe in your hands.
Choice of material and layout
The requirements for materials for children's cabinets and shelving are much higher than for ordinary furniture. After all, the health of the child depends on the quality and reliability of raw materials. At the moment, the following options are used for the production of dressing rooms:
- Solid wood. It is characterized by strength and durability. With proper treatment and care, a solid wood cabinet can last for many years. It can easily withstand the weight of a child who decides to climb inside, and does not deform from moisture. In addition, wood is an environmentally friendly material that does not emit harmful fumes and is suitable for children with allergies and respiratory diseases.
- MDF is not very expensive, but safe raw material. When making furniture from this material, no glue is used thanks to a special technology. The basis of MDF is natural wood, many times crushed, which is combined with lignin. It does not emit formaldehyde, so it is suitable for asthmatics.
- Chipboard and laminated chipboard. Furniture and cabinets made from such raw materials are the cheapest. But to glue wood shavings, glue is used, which can emit harmful fumes. It is not recommended to place cabinets made of laminated chipboard in the bedroom, and especially in the nursery.
Before purchasing, it is important to make sure that the furniture has safety certificates. They indicate the responsibility of the manufacturer.
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The capacity of the cabinet depends not only on the size, but also on the elements of the system that are used for storage. For example, shelves that are too high are inconvenient because it is difficult to place a lot of things on them. The following elements are used for the internal filling of cabinets:
- Drawers. They are convenient because you can store clothes vertically in them. One compartment can fit many more things than a regular shelf.
- Baskets. Inexpensive and convenient storage method. In many ways, they are similar to drawers, so you can easily take out any items from them. Most often, baskets are used to store toys.
- Shelves. They can be used to store toys, books or other personal belongings of the child. But it will be difficult for children to take out and fold clothes, so it is better to choose a box for this purpose.
- Barbell. Helps organize clothes compactly. You can even hang voluminous jackets or dresses on it. If there is a shortage of space, you can attach a fabric basket to the bracket.
The top shelves of tall cabinets are best used for storing seasonal clothing.
In children's wardrobes, rods, drawers and shelves are most often used. Combining multiple storage items allows you to store more things. For example, closets are often equipped with side shelves on which you can put flowers or books.
What to look for when choosing furniture for a teenager's room
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Baskets
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Photos of a wardrobe in a nursery interior
How to open wardrobe doors
Designers are offering more and more new options for sliding doors of the “compartment” type. But sometimes it’s not clear how to open them - they have a smooth mirror surface and no handles at all. Surely, the child does not have to strain and push the cabinet door on rollers along the guide, where it is provided:
- a special recess at the edge or end of the door;
- pedal at the bottom panel;
- remote control;
- door closers that set the facade in motion from a slight push to the side.
Attention: When purchasing, check how comfortable the cabinet doors are for your child. This is indicated in the technical description of the model.
When placing an individual order for built-in furniture, the type of door opening is specified in advance to avoid disappointment. The master must offer all options, and the client must choose. If there is something you are not happy with in the finished product, an on-call home craftsman is able to eliminate any defect.
