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
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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.
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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
Why a built-in wardrobe
Children should feel freedom and spaciousness in their room. And this is the main argument in favor of a built-in wardrobe.
Firstly, such a cabinet will save space. After all, its design consists only of doors and elements of organizing the internal contents. All this is attached directly to the walls. Therefore, every centimeter inside will be used rationally.
Secondly, sliding wardrobes usually occupy the entire space in height - up to the ceiling (unlike regular wardrobes, where some space remains at the top). This feature does not visually reduce the room and provides more storage space.
And thirdly, sliding doors are an excellent alternative to swing doors.
A built-in wardrobe can be placed as standard: along one of the walls, in a niche, or fit into the space from one wall to another. But there are also unusual solutions. For example, a built-in wardrobe around a bed or doorway - on both sides and several shelves at the top, as a connecting element.
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
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.
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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 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.
Filling
Dimensions
Standard sliding wardrobes have a depth of 60 cm, + 10 cm for the door opening mechanism. But it can be reduced to 50-40 cm (but no more), if, for example, the room is very small. But the height and length depend on the dimensions of the chosen place. A sliding wardrobe can consist of 2, 3 or more sections, with a width from 60 to 90 cm. Each section should be closed by a separate door - this will make it more convenient to organize the internal contents.
Filling options
Wide shelves with a high height are usually placed at the top for storing large items that are rarely taken out and not every day. These are seasonal clothing or bedding.
Below are horizontal open shelves for sweaters and T-shirts, alternating with vertical compartments for clothes on hangers. The latter can be placed one below the other or distributed one at a time into different sections. The height should be chosen with a reserve - “for growth”, because in the future the space will have to be increased in length. If the child in the family is very small, instead of two, you can place four compartments with hangers, which will then be combined into two. As an option, install rods with the ability to adjust the height.
And in the lower part there will be drawers, shelves for books and textbooks, various small items and baskets for toys.
Filling for two-section cabinets
The first section: vertical compartments with rods (2 large or 4 small), next to them are shelves for T-shirts, T-shirts, shorts and home clothes. At the bottom are shoes.
Second section: at the top there are wide shelves for blankets and jackets, in the middle part there are horizontal shelves and drawers for towels and linen. Below are baskets for toys and small items.
Filling for three-section cabinets
At the top, in all three sections, there are shelves and wicker baskets for storing outerwear that is not in use this season.
Below, in the first section: horizontal shelves with baskets for shoes. Above are also non-seasonal shoes, at the very bottom are those that are worn every day.
In the second section: one above the other there are compartments for shirts (blouses) and trousers. Between them is a narrow shelf for small items and accessories.
And the third section: horizontal shelves and drawers for textbooks, writing instruments, things related to hobbies (or toys).
Below are large baskets or boxes for sports equipment, for example, rollers, skates, balls, jump ropes.
One of the options for increasing already finished cabinets is attached open shelving. You can place things on them that do not fit inside or simply complement the interior in this way.
On the Internet, in photos of sliding wardrobes for a nursery, you can find a wide variety of filling options that will suit your room.
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.
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.
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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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Photos of a wardrobe in a nursery interior
Should you choose a ready-made one or order a built-in wardrobe for your children’s room?
Parents often ask the question - where to find space for a built-in wardrobe with sliding doors if there is not enough space in the nursery? There are several options:
- on a blank wall, you can attach a bed to the end;
- in any corner;
- in the partition between the windows;
- in an empty niche;
- instead of old cabinet furniture;
- against a solid wall, and transform the folding sofa along the facade;
- as a partition when zoning a room for two children.
Buying ready-made furniture is much easier, especially if there is enough space for the closet. All that remains is to choose, taking into account:
- palette of shades of the children's room, color of the facade, presence of mirrors;
- the ratio of the height of the model and the ceiling in the room;
- internal content (shelves, compartments, departments);
- configuration (straight or corner, with a rack at the end, with mezzanines).
Built-in “compartments” for children’s rooms (and other rooms) are developed to order. The master must come to the customer and clarify the details by making accurate measurements. Discussion with the company manager (in general terms) is at the initial stage, and all details are discussed with the master in order to take into account all the preferences of parents and children. The type of facade is chosen from what the company has, and the number of shelves and functionality depends on the wishes of the clientele.
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