Large and small wardrobes – choosing furniture for clothes
Dressing room – obvious pros and hidden cons
Of course, the dressing room has many advantages. A separate room for clothes with a mirror, a countertop and proper lighting is beautiful and comfortable. In addition, it frees the rest of the living space from the abundance of wardrobes.
However, a separate dressing room has its drawbacks. The main one is that it “eats” a lot of free space and it is not always possible to place it in the most convenient place.
If the dressing room is not located next to the bedroom, but, for example, in the attic, it will be inconvenient to go far for clothes. Most likely, you will want to have a wardrobe closer for “everyday” things.
In the photo: although the mini dressing room does not use the space “to the maximum”, it makes the process of dressing much more enjoyable than a wardrobe of the same size.
A separate dressing room does not necessarily require a large investment. Sometimes it is enough to install a few rods and a few open shelves to put things in order.
Why is a freestanding wardrobe good?
A separate wardrobe is the simplest solution, both in terms of selection and placement. It can be moved to a new location during re-planning. It will not be difficult to independently choose the appropriate model from the catalog – any style, shape and size are available.
The main disadvantage of individual wardrobes is the limited space. Even if it is a large wardrobe, it is unlikely that all the clothes will fit into one, which means there will be several of them in the apartment.
Many people do not like freestanding wardrobes because of their massive appearance. You can get rid of this feeling if you choose the right place where the wardrobe will “merge” with the room layout. Possible options: a wardrobe in a niche or on the entire wall, a wardrobe in the opening between the windows, a wardrobe arch around the bed. However, this approach often requires custom-made wardrobes.
Photo: Veneran Domino Armadi 09 wardrobe arched over the bed. In this case, the large size of the wardrobe is at hand – the sleeping place in a niche acquires special comfort.
A spacious wardrobe with a decorative back wall can be used to separate areas, for example, to fence off a part of a spacious bedroom for a private area.
Built-in wardrobes
Built-in wardrobes are roomy and “invisible”, especially if you choose a model with a laconic facade. Often, a built-in wardrobe is also the most economical option for placing clothes.
Ideal if there is a niche in the room. It remains only to fill it with a suitable “filler” and close it with suitable doors. If not, you can make a basis for a built-in plasterboard cabinet at the redevelopment stage.
The main disadvantage is that the cabinet cannot be moved to a new place when changing the interior or moving.
In the photo: a built-in wardrobe with a colorful facade from Lago not only hides the entire wardrobe inside, but also serves as a bright accent.
Short summary
Separate dressing room – the best option for placing furniture for clothes. But you can equip it so that you have at least 3 meters at your disposal.2 empty space.
If this is not possible it will help. freestanding cabinet… However, along with its advantages, it also has obvious disadvantages – bulky appearance and unlimited capacity.
Compromise option – big closet with a minimalist facade or a full-width freestanding wardrobe. Such options are perceived as part of the layout and minimally distract attention.
Pictured: ALF Rain wardrobe with wing doors.
