Modern wardrobe

Elena Novikova said, the prototype of the modern wardrobe appeared in the days of Napoleon. Emperor supposedly did not like the mess in the apartments of the officers, and he ordered them to store clothes behind a screen. However, close to creating one of the most convenient objects for storage approached the Japanese, who have long used a system of sliding doors in their homes. In recent years, roller mechanism gained significant strength, mirrored doors are secure, and filling the cabinet - the most functional. Interior revolution in our country learned about the mass consumer closet at the end of 80-ies. Cabinets with sliding doors immediately gained popularity, because in a sufficiently close Soviet apartments, this type of furniture that allows you to save space, was not only convenient, but sometimes the only solution to the problem of storage. Over the past 10 years in the Russian market wardrobes significant changes occurred: the offer has become more saturated, able to answer any queries customers. The New Face of purchased doors - in addition to mirrors, manufacturers began to use Plexiglas, stained glass, plastic, rattan, and even solid wood. Appeared comfortable and decorative profiles, greatly expanded their range of colors. Have been upgraded and the slip system: the new - superior suspension. Cabinet can now be not only rectangular, but a semi-circular shape, for which you need to install radius doors. Interesting novelty steel doors that are closed are in the same plane. With this invention, unattractive guides on the floor, closes the door leaf, and the cabinet looks as structural integrity, especially for interior design in high-tech style. Sliding doors can be called furniture XXI century. Today they are replacing conventional wardrobes in all areas: in the bedroom and living room, hallway and entrance hall, kitchen and nursery. Wardrobe makes the "work" any dead-zone home, freeing up precious meters of living space. In this case, it is not necessary to buy the entire cabinet - instead of the back or side wall, bottom or top panel, you can use the walls, floor and ceiling of the room. Such a decision would be especially reasonable if a wardrobe is given a niche or a space of irregular shape, such as bay windows or attic. In built-in cupboards many advantages. Firstly, in some interior closets fit more harmoniously than stand-alone furniture. Materials for filling doors, selected in accordance with the style and colors of the interior, can literally transform a living space, and mirror doors enhance it visually. Secondly, the installation of sliding doors allows for maximum ergonomic solutions, as door openers do not require free space, which is important in the narrow hallways, small rooms, in the presence of a number of hinged doors (eg, input), or furniture. Thirdly, it is difficult to imagine a more functional solution than the built-in closet: its internal structure and Accessories (hung, shelves, bryuchnitsy, etc.) to help efficiently accommodate all sorts of things. In addition to all, in most cases provides an opportunity to upgrade filling cabinet, changing the configuration of the shelves, add or remove individual elements. Fourth, the cupboards are economical. Due to the lack of certain body parts can save on materials, namely - on the chipboard, which reduces the cost of construction. At the same time it is important to remember that the built-in closet, which is made only to order, expensive ready-made, mass-produced. For each built-in wardrobe to create an individual design project. When buying a finished cabinet is not needed zamerschika departure, and ordering built - is necessary. To install the built-in wardrobe need a qualified, while with the assembly of finished (of instruction, which is attached) to handle any man who is familiar with the screwdriver. What is more important? Modern wardrobe is a sort of designer, every detail of which has a special role. Body - is the foundation of the cabinet. Doors - its main decorative element. Elements of filling (shelves, hooks, rods, baskets, etc.) are designed to maintain order in the closet - they place clothing, footwear, bedding, boxes, suitcases, books and other things. But the most important part of the wardrobe - a system of sliding doors. Agree that the exclusivity of the aesthetic and functional elements of the solution filling cease to please, if you move the doors will fly off with the guide or move the noise, irritating the inhabitants of the house. In addition, it is with the doors you have to deal every time you remove or take away things, and that the quality of their performance depends on the impression of quality and convenience of the cabinet. System closet, in turn, consists of several elements: framing doors (frame, profile); tracks (rails, which move the door); rollers to ensure the movement of doors, a buffer strip that protects the door from hitting the cabinet's side panels, tape- brush, which is attached to the rear surface of the profile, and protects against dust, and additional accessories (plugs, travel stops, etc.). In order to ensure quiet and reliable movement of doors, all the parts-in closets should be performed with high precision and high quality materials. In general, it is the type and quality of manufacturing sliding door systems determine how quickly and silently will slide the door and what will be the overall life wardrobe. For example, in a cost-effective models of wardrobes sliding door just put in a frame with slots for which the door moves on rollers. Often this leads to the fact that in the dusty grooves, which have to be removed with a vacuum cleaner. More advanced models have a special rail on which the rollers go. This not only ensures protection against dust and dirt, but it makes the whole construction wardrobe more reliable. However, not all sliding door systems are the lower bearing. Now being actively implemented the system with the upper suspension, used as a reference the upper tracks. They are a bit expensive, but in some cases it is more convenient because you can do without the lower runners crossing the floor, so the suspension system should be used when creating a wardrobe rooms, the interior doors and sliding partitions. Comparative characteristics of sliding systems Feature Raumplus Komandor Stanley Mr. Doors Indeco Geze Made in Germany Poland United Kingdom United States Poland Germany The maximum size of leaf, VxSh mm 3200x1300 2750x900 2750x914 2750x910 2750x900 3500x2500 Thickness of chipboard for the leaf, mm, 8 August 10th, 1910 8 8 8, 10 4, 6, thickness of the chipboard for the body mm 16 18 26 16 18 26 16 16 25 16, 18, 26 The presence of any steel section no yes yes yes yes no presence of aluminum yes yes no yes yes yes furniture with steel quenching All sliding door systems can be divided on steel and aluminum. It is made of steel and aluminum are satisfied guides (rails) for the sliding mechanism and the profile - the frame that serves as a frame for doors and foundation for securing a door leaf decorative inserts. In most manufacturing companies wardrobes is a fairly wide range of profiles, which differ from other materials, shape, color and design. For example, the profile may be a special user-friendly form, which eliminates the need for conventional cabinet knobs. In addition, each system consists of several colors. Apart from the usual profile "under the metal (silver, bronze, gold), produced a frame with decor" under the tree (oak, cherry, beech, walnut, mahogany and others), which is laminated film. Possible and monochrome options (white, black, brown). Different systems and materials of manufacture of rollers that are mounted on sturdy noiseless bearings and sometimes provided with brushes for cleaning the guides from the dust. On each side of the door also has brush or silicone pads that dampen shock when the door is closed, which is especially important if the doors are made of glass. But chipboard is not included in the concept of "system cabinet. After purchasing the closet a certain brand you can find in it any chipboard production - the German, Finnish, Polish or domestic. Therefore, inquire in advance of a board will be manufactured cabinet. This greatly affects its value. At the same time, the choice of system depends on the thickness of the door - usually 8 or 10 mm. In steel systems use galvanized steel, resistant to damage, corrosion and abrasion. Here we use the rollers, made from various types of plastic. The disadvantages of such movies is the fact that if you are installing glass doors, they will be seen not only inside but also outside. In aluminum systems, wardrobes and profile rails are made of anodized aluminum - a material that is not afraid to corrosion and does not tarnish. Profiles in aluminum systems-in closets have greater thickness as compared with steel, and the look is usually more advantageous. In addition, vertical and horizontal profiles are interconnected additional attachments, which makes the design of the door as hard. As a result, the overall strength and rigidity of the leaf turns significantly higher than that of steel systems. That is why the maximum allowable height of doors in aluminum systems more and can not exceed 3 meters (!). In aluminum systems used rollers with ball bearings, which provides soft turn. The rollers themselves pleasant look, not seen any inside or outside, which is especially important in the manufacture of glass doors. In general, aluminum is more expensive and more reliable system of steel systems are more advanced in terms of quietness and aesthetic requirements. Furniture based on them for many years held the beautiful appearance. When choosing between steel and aluminum system, remember that the cabinet is purchased not for one year, so you should remember the importance of selecting high-quality sliding system. TIPS Avoid rough mechanical action on the surface of the sliding door and into contact with acids, alkalis, solvents - this can lead to defects on the surface and deterioration of appearance. Not recommended to install the doors using natural materials such as rattan, and perforated in areas with high humidity, which is typical of country houses and cottages, which has consistently failed to live, and where temperature extremes occur regularly. Meters should not be performed, if the premises have not yet lay floors. When ordering, wardrobe, keep in mind that in addition to conventional mounting brackets (ties) that are used to attach to the shell and filling, some manufacturers offer eccentric ties. Their advantages - a more accurate view inside shkafakupe somewhat greater than the maximum load on a shelf, the ability to dismantle the wardrobe or its individual elements. Parts with eccentric ties through a process additive in high-precision equipment that requires more time to prepare parts and increases the cost of the cabinet.