Wardrobe around the door

Many ideas and design projects have been developed to help place cabinet and upholstered furniture necessary for family life in a small living room, bedroom, or non-standard-sized room, without constantly bumping into it.

Saving every square meter in an apartment is a problem for many.

In addition, you can play around with a secret door by creating a secluded corner for children behind it.

It would also be a good idea to place a utility room, dressing room, workshop or storage room behind such a door.

The sliding wardrobe holds a lot of different things, fits well into the interior of the apartment, sliding doors save space. Conventionally, they can be divided into the following types:

corner;
diagonal-angular;
built-in;
separate wardrobes.

If the square footage of the home is small, all walls and corners are taken into account.

The interior space of the closet above the door in the room with the help of baskets, drawers, grilles, hangers can solve any functional problem of placing things.

At the same time, the technology for manufacturing parts according to individual measurements allows you to quickly manufacture and assemble a cabinet around a doorway on site.

The space around the door usually somehow falls out of our attention, but it is precisely this that can solve the problem of a small room if you equip a U-shaped wardrobe with mezzanines around the doorway and sliding doors that do not take up much space when opened.

For example, you can install a lot of shelves around a doorway to store your collection of favorite souvenirs and figurines.

The sliding wardrobe holds a lot of different things, fits well into the interior of the apartment, sliding doors save space.

The space around the door usually somehow falls out of our attention.

If the dimensions of the room allow and there is a desire, then you can install a secret door.

Such a wardrobe is much more cost-effective than separate cabinets, cabinets, cabinets, shelves, racks for books and other items, because three walls, a floor and a ceiling are already there. All that remains is to calculate and design the dimensions, interior space of the cabinet, material and facade design.

The small space around the door can be put to good use. The main thing is to calculate and design everything correctly at the initial stage.

Such a wardrobe is much more cost-effective than separate cabinets, cabinets, cabinets, shelves, racks for books and other items, because three walls, a floor and a ceiling are already there.

It would also be a good idea to place a utility room, dressing room, workshop or storage room behind such a door. Which one is more preferable?

Of course, you can’t buy such a cabinet in a store - doorways and room configurations differ even in typical houses.

At this stage, you can realize any wishes and fantasies regarding the texture and color of the material for the facade, finishing with mosaic inserts, stained glass with any painting, mirrors and photo printing, which can visually expand and deepen the space of the room, the presence of shelves and any other ideas for cabinet equipment around the door.

If the dimensions of the room allow and there is a desire, then you can install a secret door.

Sliding wardrobes above the door allow you to choose any design of sliding doors.

For example, by installing mirrored doors, you will visually expand the area of the room, and photo printing will transform the room, complementing it with an artistic image.

The interior space of the closet above the door in the room with the help of baskets, drawers, grilles, hangers can solve any functional problem of placing things.

At first glance, it will resemble ordinary shelves and an unknowing guest may not even realize that there is another room behind the wall.

A sliding wardrobe with a mezzanine around the doorway is an ideal solution for small apartments, as well as for rooms with a non-standard layout.

This cabinet is interesting because it has swing doors made of MDF.

The main thing is to calculate and design everything correctly at the initial stage.

Cabinet around the doorway - design features

The peculiarity of the built-in structure is that it flows around the opening, being placed along the entire plane of the wall. Such furniture is suitable for the kitchen, bedroom, living room, hallway, children's room. Depending on the location, options for internal filling and façade design are considered.

This type of cabinet is indispensable in a number of cases:

lack of space for installing ordinary furniture;
the desire to leave most of the room free;
individual features of the room layout.

The product has a number of advantages.

Large height reaching the ceiling. The top is ideal for storing large items that are not used often.
Good depth makes the closet spacious.
The interior space is divided into sections, which makes it easier to find the things you need and creates a rational storage system.
Placing the cabinet around the door visually increases the remaining space.
In terms of cost, this option will be cheaper, since some of the elements are walls, floors and ceilings.

But the design is not without weaknesses. Like any built-in furniture, the cabinet cannot be moved to another place. To do this you will have to completely disassemble it.

Place the mirror

One of the simplest and most popular options is the mirror surface of doors. This can be one central or two side sections, or a continuous mirror surface over the entire area. A huge advantage of this solution is the visual expansion of a small space. Reflective surfaces create more light and air, which is very important for small apartments.

If the owners are not happy with large mirrors in sight, you can place the canvas on the inside of one of the swing doors. And if you duplicate the mirror on the second door, you will get the effect of a dressing table, allowing you to see yourself both from the front and from behind.

An interesting modern option is a retractable mirror on a bracket that can be rotated any way you like. Great for creating intricate hairstyles.

Base

If the floor surface is uneven, this defect will become very noticeable when installing the structure. The guides will have to be aligned, which will leave unsightly gaps. Installing a base will help hide this drawback.

Lighting

For greater comfort, the cabinet compartments can be equipped with spotlights, LED strips and other suitable lighting fixtures. Open shelves and glazed niches with such illumination look wonderful. And good lighting inside allows you to quickly and easily find the thing you need.

Mezzanine

This separate section is used to store things that are required occasionally or are seasonal. For example, winter clothes for the summer or equipment for summer hikes, when the snow has already settled firmly. Since it is difficult to get to the top compartment without a ladder or stool, it makes no sense to store everyday things in it.

The mezzanine is usually a single space, without division by shelves. If the ceiling height is small, you don’t have to make separate doors for this compartment; common ones will suffice.

How does a built-in wardrobe work around a door?

The built-in closet around the door is equipped with mezzanines. Typically, the geometric parameters are 3-5 m in length, reaching the ceiling in height, and the depth should cover the door leaf when open. When designing, you should take into account the shape of the wall, the possibility of opening the doors, and the design of other interior items.

Part of the cabinet structure is replaced by walls, floor and ceiling. Rigidity will be provided by partitions. The doors are mounted on a false frame. It is a frame made of wooden beams or metal profile. After leveling horizontally and vertically, it is securely attached to the walls. It is very important at this stage to compensate for all irregularities, otherwise the normal functioning of the opening system or movement of the valves will be disrupted. The resulting cracks are covered with decorative strips, which are mounted with glue or self-tapping screws.

The cabinet itself consists of side modules, the walls of which act as slopes, and a mezzanine is located above the door along the entire length. The design resembles the letter "P". Depending on the location of the doorway, the cabinet can be made according to the laws of symmetry and have the same dimensions on both sides. If the exit from the room is not located in the middle of the wall, then the product will look asymmetrical.

Types of valves

Niche doors are made from various materials. Thus, the stores offer designs from:

You can choose from glass, metal, plastic or wood

The choice of door depends on the style of the room. Wood always looks good, but is expensive. Instead of solid wood products, you can choose options made from MDF or plastic. These materials also last a long time and have their own advantages.

Glass panels are suitable for a recess, beautifully decorated inside. If an electric meter is installed in it, pipes and wires pass through it, then it is better to make a cabinet with an opaque door.

Wooden

Wood is more suitable for decorating interiors in a house in a classic style, as well as Provence, country, Mediterranean, Scandinavian, and ethnic. You can choose doors of any design: varnished, stained, acrylic painted.

Wooden doors are not suitable for the bathroom. There is high humidity here, which can soon cause the wood to become deformed. In a rustic kitchen, you can make a cabinet in a niche and close it with a wooden door in olive or cream color. Canvases made of thin wooden slats are suitable for the bedroom and hallway - wicker baskets with things can be stored in such a recess.

Metal

Metal products should only be installed in an apartment on walls made of concrete, brick and other durable materials. A plasterboard box may not support the weight of such a structure. Metal swing doors into a niche are not suitable for rooms with high humidity. Their installation is undesirable in a combined bathroom that has a shower or bathtub: water can quickly rust the iron.

Metal doors can be mounted in the recesses of rooms decorated in loft, techno, minimalism, and neoclassical styles. For such premises, you can order doors with a pattern or other original decor.

Plastic

One of the most affordable options. This material does not require special care and is not afraid of changes in temperature and humidity. These doors are ideal for installation in Khrushchev. They can cover a niche or just a mezzanine.

Internal content - features of the organization

The internal content of the built-in wardrobe depends on the room in which it will be installed. The general principle of organizing a storage system involves dividing the useful volume into 3 zones.

The upper part, made in the form of a mezzanine, is filled with seasonal items and large items that are not often used.
At the bottom there are special stands for shoes.
The middle part is reserved for hangers, shelves, drawers, baskets. There is also a trouser holder and a similar smaller device for belts, scarves, and ties.

It is important to rationally use all the interior space of the furniture.

Hooks for bags will come in handy.
If the cabinet around the door is installed in the hall, then it is necessary to provide open shelves for beautiful objects, collections, etc.
The nursery will need a place to store toys, and it should be at an accessible height.
In the kitchen, a built-in structure is used to place utensils, appliances, supplies and even a refrigerator.
A home library will fit on the shelves of furniture located in the living room or office.

What is prohibited from changing in the apartment layout

Designers and employees of construction companies carrying out renovations should know what is prohibited from changing in an apartment space. Odanko, all consequences are on the owner. Therefore, remember that when remodeling an apartment you cannot:

place sanitary facilities above living rooms. For example, if you are moving a bathroom to another place, you need to be sure that there will not be a neighbor’s room underneath it. If we are talking about a two-level apartment, then having your room under your own toilet or bathroom is acceptable;
increase the area of the kitchen, using square meters of the toilet or living room (as well as increasing the area of the bathroom at the expense of the living room or kitchen). Also, redevelopment of the apartment is completely prohibited if we are talking about moving the kitchen to the living room;
reduce the standard size of the kitchen;
change water and gas disposal, bury such pipes in walls, move central heating radiators to balconies and loggias (regardless of their glazing);
make additional windows and doors in load-bearing walls, as well as demolition of load-bearing walls;
use the attic as a living room or combine an apartment with an attic;
make any changes if they lead to a deterioration in the operational properties of the apartment, create a danger of the house collapsing, or otherwise threaten the owners and neighbors.

Any change in the location of rooms, walls, windows is prohibited in houses with emergency housing.

Facades - design, materials and decor options

Much attention is paid to the design of the facade of such furniture so that it does not look too bulky.

The number of doors is determined by the number of sections.

In the case of a swing system, you should proceed from the recommended dimensions of the canvas, which do not exceed 65 cm. Increasing the permissible value will lead to distortion and breakage of the fittings.

If you decide to choose a sliding option, then the width of the doors can be from 50 to 120 cm, but experts recommend using a narrower range of 60-80 cm. When determining the number of door leaves, you need to clearly understand how you can remove the necessary things, take into account the possibility of pulling out drawers and baskets .

The following materials are used for the manufacture of facades:

tree;
chipboard and MDF boards;
glass;
mirrors;
plastic.

By design, the doors can be solid or framed. The latter option gives scope for combining different materials.

Particular attention is paid to the decoration of facades.

The tree is decorated with carvings. The combination of wood of different shades looks interesting.
The glass is processed using sandblasting technology, stained glass inserts, fusing, and colored varnish are used.
Laminate and natural veneer are used for chipboard and MDF.
The surface of the doors can also be covered with film with photo printing.
To create an interior in an ethno style, bamboo, rattan, and leather are suitable.

It is important that the appearance of the product pleases the eye, does not look monotonous and boring, and is combined with other furnishings.

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Hello friends. Many people like to frequently change the interior of their home. I offer you a relatively inexpensive way to change the facade of any furniture. This method of producing doors will also be useful to you in the production of any cabinets, mezzanines, etc. and so on. For example, almost all the furniture in my house is made by hand. The only thing you need to do is take the dimensions and order the material from an organization that produces custom-made furniture. Transportation and assembly, I think, is not the same and difficult task, for which you sometimes have to overpay two or even three times. I hope it will be useful to someone. Moreover, it looks no worse than factory furniture. Colors and sizes, you choose everything YOURSELF. For me this is a very big plus. Enjoy watching.

Recommendations for use and care

The built-in wardrobe around the door will last a long time if you adhere to the general principles of operation. They relate to the correct placement of things and compliance with the permissible load.

So heavy objects are placed in the lower part, closer to the edge of the shelves. You can store light items at the top. The permissible vertical load for shelves made of chipboard and MDF is about 10 kg, glass shelves have an indicator of up to 2 kg. The force applied to drawers should not exceed 5 kg, and to hinged doors - 3 kg.

If it’s about appearance, then you should adhere to the following recommendations.

Protection from direct sunlight will help avoid discoloration and deformation.
Temperature conditions in the range from 10 to 25 °C are considered comfortable for furniture.
A humidity level of no more than 70% is desirable, however, too dry air can lead to cracking of some materials.
Exposure to aggressive household chemicals is unacceptable.

To care for the surface, special products are used depending on the material of the façade.

In the case of a sliding system, the guides are regularly cleaned of small debris and dust using a vacuum cleaner, and the wheels are wiped. This rule also applies to retractable mechanisms.

From time to time you should inspect the fastening points, tighten them if necessary, lubricate the hinges and hinges.

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Comments 27

Well, it’s all crap, guys ((It’s chipboard, finols and fermoldehydes, which are strong poisons. Not to mention that the filler is woodworking waste. Well, furniture panels are already sold, coat them with oil, or paint them in any color with good paint...

My friend, 99% of those sitting here have such furniture. What are you talking about?

What is this argument about 99%? As our teachers said at school - “if everyone is bent off the roof, you too will jump”? I am for changing Soviet thinking and striving for better. And it’s not necessarily more expensive; Ikea also has quite affordable wooden furniture. And you can do it yourself without any problems. I made a cabinet like this from furniture panels, and the paneled doors are for sale... Four years ago it cost me, I think 8 thousand, and this is a normal product, not shitty furniture made from toxic glue and sawdust!

Normal wooden furniture cannot be afforded by the common man. And it’s not so easy to do it yourself for a person who doesn’t care about it. And I didn’t understand at all about Soviet thinking. What, in the Soviet Union they made such furniture as they do now? Look at some grandma’s house, there’s a hundred pounds worth of some kind of heavy-duty wooden chest of drawers. And the varnished walls were already closer to the collapse of the USSR and there was no choice. What does the scoop have to do with it? Should I write something against it? I don't understand.

and at first I thought: you sawed, trimmed and glued yourself...

A good option to update the facade

The door weighed 2 kg, became 3 kg))

There is no way to upload the video, unfortunately, so I apologize if my question was answered there, what did you use to cover the casing?

What do you mean?

Normal topic. I think that regular trim made from sawdust in film can also be used, you just need to cut it carefully. If I can’t think of anything else, I’ll decorate the mezzanine like this.

Well, assembling such a façade at home is also problematic. A frame profile made of MDF is produced by AGT; it can be assembled in two ways or using plastic butterflies, but this requires a special router, and it is not cheap. Or using a pneumatic stapler on pins is also a rather specific thing and not everyone uses it on their farm. I’m telling you as a former furniture maker. So the only option left is to order a ready-made facade. And as far as I know, the cost is also not cheap. Although now most furniture makers work for the sake of work. Almost no gain. I did it a little differently. I bought all the materials myself and went to familiar furniture makers, sawed, cut, assembled myself. In this case, you can save money, but not too much.

I also thought it was a framer) but no) it’s an imitation of a framer, you can clearly see it in the photo. the profile is simply glued to an ordinary chipboard part

Then yes. Cheap and cheerful. At least change the frame every year when you get tired.

Wardrobe around the door - interior photo

A closet around the doorway makes it possible to effectively use the space of the room. It will look appropriate in any room. It is important at the planning stage to carefully consider the color and design, options for internal filling, and methods of opening doors. This will allow you to create a unique interior and equip a spacious storage system.

Ready-made models or to order

Buying a partition cabinet is a responsible decision. These are not the cheapest designs, but you will use them for a long time. With our advice you will not go wrong with your choice. First, decide whether to buy in a store or order from craftsmen according to your sketch. Large furniture hypermarkets offer a decent catalog of ready-made models.

As a rule, these are large racks that will become an alternative to the wall in the living room. The advantages are a relatively low price, and you don’t have to wait long for the craftsmen to make and install them.

Some companies produce collapsible types. You receive a set of components and fasteners, and assemble a homemade rack at home. This is how the popular furniture chain Ikea works.

Usually, hypermarkets have several shelves in their assortment that will match the design of your room and, for little money, will do a great job of zoning.

We suggest considering the Ivar and Kallax models. Their low price and sleek design make them a universal choice for modern apartments.

“Ivar” is taller - 226 cm, material - unpainted pine. Nothing superfluous - simple forms with spacious shelves through which light freely penetrates into the separated part of the room. It will fit into both a classic interior and a fashionable loft.

"Kallax" is a white shelving unit with square sections. You can choose storage boxes of the right size for it in the store. You can put books and decor on open shelves, and in closed compartments you can hide everything that should not be displayed.

If you want to purchase a practical model with minimal investment, take one of these. If you need a built-in multifunctional cabinet, only professionals can make it. It is also better to make a compartment to order, since it is quite difficult to find a ready-made partition that will fit into the overall style of the room and have all the necessary characteristics.

Tip 4: Bright walls

Most people are afraid of bright colors because they think that they are difficult to combine, they can quickly get boring or will be overwhelming. Yes, there are certain risks, but it is worth considering the fact that the hallway is a passage room. The owners and guests of the apartment spend a minimum of time here, and therefore you need to boldly use accents. Any rich color will work to your advantage, as it will create the right atmosphere, add volume and help transform the existing space. If the hallway is small, use the one-color technique: let the walls, ceiling, floor, and closet be the same shade. This will visually blur the boundaries of the room and make it larger.

Tip 6: Install a console or chest of drawers

These items in the hallway interior are often ignored, believing that they only take up space. If the room is small and there is not enough room to maneuver, then a chest of drawers or a console may really be superfluous. However, in large hallways it is worth setting aside space for them. Elena Erashevich says that the console is very practical and easy to use - you can always put an umbrella, gloves, keys, or handbag on it. A flower arrangement or seasonal bouquet also looks great on the console, adding a touch of freshness and coziness to the interior.

Tatyana Ovdiy and Maria Islamova share the same opinion: “Choose either a console or a chest of drawers and make it to order. In this case, you can provide the required number of drawers and compartments for convenient storage of small items that constantly get lost,” say the designers.

Tip 1: Wardrobe instead of hanger

A hanger takes up minimal space in the hallway, so it is often used to decorate tiny hallways, for example, in Khrushchev-era apartment buildings. However, if we talk about practicality, this piece of furniture is far from this concept. You can hang just a couple of jackets on an open hanger, but they will always be visible and create visual noise. A closet will look much better in the interior. There you can store not only outerwear, but also seasonal items, household items and bedding. With the help of a closet you can properly organize storage and avoid unnecessary chaos.

“Furniture can be decorated in different ways. A great option is to paint the built-in wardrobe in the color of the hallway walls. This way you can “hide” it and unload the space by focusing on decorative elements or other furniture,” say designers Maria Islamova and Tatyana Ovdiy.

But Elena Erashevich says that the closet does not have to blend in with its surroundings: “Put emphasis on the facades: let them be bright due to color or interesting milling. An unusual finish will help the furniture look more advantageous against the general background.”

Tip 5: Panel on the front door

The front door is not a separate, unnecessary element. This is an important part of the hallway interior, and therefore your task is to harmoniously fit it into the decor. If you first replaced the door and then renovated it or don't intend to buy a new one in general, just order a trim in the style of all interior doors. There is another option - install a smooth lining in the color of the walls. In this case, you can hide the front door and “dissolve” it in space.

Tip 7: Multiple Lighting Scenarios

Among all the rooms in the apartment, the hallway (along with the bathroom) experiences the greatest lack of natural light. To prevent this nuance from affecting the interior, it is necessary to compensate for the sun's rays with artificial sources. And it’s best if there are several of them.

Even if the corridor is small, a ceiling chandelier will not be enough to illuminate it properly. It is necessary to provide for a sconce near the wall mirror, one table lamp on the chest of drawers or console, and spotlights. Lighting inside the built-in wardrobe, which responds to door openings, will also be very useful - you can easily find the thing you need.

Elena Erashevich recommends making pass-through switches so that you can turn on and off the lights in the corridor both in the hallway itself and in the room adjacent to it.

Tip 2: Accent tiles on the floor

If earlier they tried to decorate the hallway in neutral shades and focused exclusively on decorative elements, for example, paintings, now other techniques are being used. Designers unanimously say that one should not be afraid of experiments, giving preference to light and plain finishing materials. It’s better to take a risk and choose bright or graphic tiles to decorate the corridor. This will attract attention and make the floor an accent.

Designer Elena Erashevich believes that the original floor covering in the corridor allows you to create the necessary dynamics. You wouldn’t expect this from boring white or beige tiles, but a bright example with an unusual print will add relevance and character to the interior.

Tip 3: Mirror doors on cabinets

Another tip from professional designers concerns mirrored cabinet fronts. With their help, you can add light to the hallway and visually increase the space of even the tiniest room, which is especially important for corridors. Another obvious plus is the presence of a full-length mirror. This element is very important for the hallway, since before leaving the apartment the owners need to evaluate their appearance.