Case-wardrobe: beauty, ergonomics and modern chic (24 photos)

A pencil case is an excellent solution for storing things in any room. Once these compact pieces of furniture were considered a real find for a practical resident of the Soviet Union. Modern narrow cabinets look so modern, stylish and original that such a relic of the past cannot be called an attribute.

Kinds

In fact, in absolutely any home there is a place for compact and versatile furniture. However, the designers provided all possible options for the interior and developed several varieties of pencil cases. There are such types of designs:

• Corner
• Diagonal angular;
• Built-in;
• Hanging wardrobe;
• Floor type, separate from other pieces of furniture.

A corner pencil case or a spacious storage for clothes can be decorated so that this attribute will fit any interior.

Sometimes a pencil case with a mirror or a two-wing variant is combined with a sliding wardrobe. Thus, it is possible to use the usable area to the maximum. The room looks neat, tidy, there is no sense of cluttering up the space with small household attributes.

Built-in type

The built-in pencil case in the interior is a specific design, devoid of a ceiling and a back wall. Such an attribute is often placed in a nursery or in the kitchen. This is a solid structure, the location of which is so easy not to change.

The design with shelves and drawers is considered the most universal. Often, a built-in wardrobe-case for clothes is made to order, taking into account the features of the room where the furniture will be located.

Pencil case, freestanding in the room

For the living room or bedroom, they often get a pencil case with shelves on wheels. Such designs can ride on a special "rail". Furniture can be moved anywhere in the room or moved to a completely different location.

A high pencil-case is used in rooms with very high ceilings. It’s impractical to do built-in designs, and I don’t want to refuse a convenient furniture attribute either.

Corner constructions

In small-sized apartments, you can often find a corner narrow cabinet-pencil case. It will suit both the nursery and the hallway, and even in the kitchen will find its place. The correct combination of shelves and drawers will make it possible to make a quite solid container for clothes, kitchen utensils or other household utensils from a miniature cabinet.

A narrow corner pencil case is sometimes placed even on balconies or loggias, if the dimensions and design features of the location allow. The floor type with drawers allows you to fit a maximum of things on the balcony without creating chaos and confusion.

Particleboard as the main material

Particleboard is a particle board bonded with a number of formaldehyde resins that are safe for humans. The material is popular due to its low price, excellent strength characteristics, and is convenient in terms of operation.Such a pencil case for the kitchen and hallway is an ideal solution.

However, the material is also known for its shortcomings. Particleboard does not lend itself to fine processing. Simply put, it is impossible to make elegant unusual products from it. A traditional pencil case with drawers or a double-leaf element with shelves represents simplicity and conservatism in a modern interior.

Cases with MDF

MDF is formed from the smallest chips, even finer than chipboard. Sawdust is glued together with paraffin and lignite. Such material is much more suitable for the "golden" eco standards.

MDF conquered modern masters with its delicacy, a certain pliability, convenience in work. A drawer case or a beautiful book element, narrow ornate designs, original stylish designs - a good master from MDF parts can create a true masterpiece.

Any shape or color of the product, freedom in choosing textures and auxiliary fittings makes such material extremely popular. Do not also forget that such a pencil case with drawers, like the previous options, remains in the category of budget public goods.

Natural wood

A kitchen cupboard made of pine or another tree species is considered a real delicacy. It is advisable to acquire such an attribute if all the furniture in the house is made of the highest quality wood.
Such a wardrobe-pencil case for the bathroom will not work. Typically, an expensive floor attribute of the color of wenge or "dark walnut" is placed in the living room or office. An expensive and beautiful bookcase for books will be a real decoration in the house.

Appearance of pencil cases

Do not take this piece of furniture solely as a practical and functional thing, not burdened with a special style and aesthetics. In fact, any artistic idea through special techniques can be implemented on the facade of the pencil case. Thus, conservative forms and universality of the product are preserved, but the aesthetic value and exclusivity of this interior item is significantly increased.

Mirrors and Stained Glass

An ordinary pencil case (white, black, classic "walnut", elegant "wenge" or any bright color) can be turned into an original interior decoration. To make the design look airy and easy, they combine mirrors and glass based on pastel colors of wood, plastic, or even on a metal base.

Mirrored pencil case looks good in small rooms or narrow corridors. Due to the mirror canvas, it is possible to visually expand the space, and to make the product itself more "elegant". If designs with glass and mirrors seem too simple and boring, you can decorate the cabinet facade with stained glass windows. Such a decor costs a lot of money, but also looks majestic and respectable.

Sandblasting

Floor black or white cabinet can be decorated with sandblasting. A special pattern is applied to the glass under air pressure using sand. Such artificial “scratches” look very unusual, in a special way decorating the surface. To create original ornaments, a glass base is required.

This is ideal for those who do not like excessively bright, elaborate, catchy elements in the interior, but also consider the banal white gloss or the classic coloring “nut” boring and mundane.

It is worth mentioning the fact that the technology is quite expensive, but the end result is worth the money spent.

Phototechnology

Children's wardrobe-case is decorated in a special way. A simple woody texture or gloss black will clearly not please the child. The easiest option to decorate the front of the pencil case is to put any photo on the surface.

For children of a nursery and primary school group, favorite cartoon characters or fairy-tale characters are suitable. If the interior of the nursery is stylized in a special way, photo printing on the front of the cabinet will help strengthen the design idea.For example, if a room imitates a submarine, the closet automatically transforms into a huge window through which you can see the amazing inhabitants of the seabed.

A drawing can be situational, depicting a landscape, a child’s idol, family photography, and much more. In the bedroom, glossy canvas can adorn the common pictures of the spouses. They can be very intimate, giving the interior a touch of romance or eroticism.

In the kitchen, a pencil case for dishes can be easily decorated with gastronomic motifs. These are favorite still lifes, original installations with fruits, wine, fresh pastries, coffee or chocolate. However, it is worth remembering a sense of proportion, as well as wisely approach proportions. For example, in a cramped small-sized kitchen on a narrow canvas of a pencil case, a huge nut or large berries will look ridiculous.

Bamboo, rattan and leather

Eco-trends are becoming more popular. Every day, designers come up with new options for how to beat natural textures or materials in a modern interior.

Depending on the stylistic direction and the basic idea of ​​the designer, completely different "gifts of nature" are played out. For example, rattan based on the shade of “walnut” blends well with glass. This cabinet is perfect for the interior in the Mediterranean or Spanish style.

The raw, even slightly rough texture of the pine canvas is complemented by leather trim. It looks colorful and expensive.

Bamboo and a black facade, strict lines and a laconic form will ideally fit into the concept of oriental interior. This is a completely different Japan, devoid of bright colors and hackneyed motifs with blooming sakura.

Lacomat and lacobel

Continuing acquaintance with the latest trends and exclusive designs by designers, special attention should be paid to such unusual jewelry as lacomat and lacobel. The first option is frosted glass of a translucent type, one side of which is covered with a special lacquer.

This allows you to turn an ordinary cabinet with glass into an original and elegant product. Such a solution is suitable even for a kitchen or children's room: there are no traces of children's fingers.

Lakobel is an opaque glass. A special paint is applied to one of the surfaces. The glass element loses its transparency, but acquires an interesting color. Furniture with lacobel will give the interior a special brightness and style.

Rhinestones

Rhinestones are the choice of courageous and extravagant personalities. Imitation of precious stones, as a rule, is carried out due to the special processing of lead glass. Small but very attractive details are used everywhere: from the decor on accessories and jewelry to the decoration of dishes, mobile phones and nail plates.

To decorate the cabinet with a large number of rhinestones, not everyone will decide. However, the dosed use of bright elements is quite acceptable. Rhinestones will perfectly complement a matte black or glossy cabinet. You can create a chaotic ornament, even something resembling a starry sky (for this, a black glossy closet is most suitable). As an alternative, the laconic ornament is partially or fully decorated with shiny pebbles.

Internal filling

Despite its miniature, wardrobe cases can be considered a very roomy attribute in modern apartments. Moreover, modern appliances, as well as conceptually new storage systems, simply amaze you with their thoughtfulness and a certain versatility.

Standard cabinet volume is divided into three segments:

• The lower part is reserved for shoe storage;
• The middle segment is designed for things that every family member uses every day;
• The upper part of the locker is necessary for things that are rarely used (for example, seasonal items for the beach).

Functionality and capacity do not always depend only on the size of the pencil case.Having correctly beaten the workspace, you can even store a tremendous amount of things in the smallest cabinet.

Storage systems

The most modern lockers are equipped with a pantograph. This is a unique mechanism that makes it easy to lower or raise the bar with shoulders. Thus, it is possible to place the pantograph high enough, thereby freeing up more space in the lower segment of the cabinet.

In addition, the pencil case can be equipped with the following devices:

• Mesh baskets are devices made of metal or plastic. They are mounted on special racks, equipped with rollers that allow the system to move at its discretion;
• Rods where they place things on special hangers;
• System consisting of trouser holders;
• Hangers for belts or ties;
• Shelves designed exclusively for shoes;
• Containers for storing trifles;
• Household organizers.

In addition, in relatively large cabinets, a special place can be allocated for an ironing board or a compartment for a vacuum cleaner. There may also be a fixture for an iron, a storage for other household items.

Combination of door facades

Favorite walnut colors or favorite sandblasting décor are just the details. We examined the functional aspects associated with the fullness of pencil cases. However, an important role is also played by options for combining the facades of sliding door wardrobes. There are several groups:

• The classic version is a solid facade, formed from sheets of chipboard under a tree or a completely mirrored surface of the canvas;
• Geometric facade - compartment doors consist of separate fractions rectangles, which are decorated with glass, mirror paintings, particleboard, other finishing materials at the discretion of the master and designer;
• Diagonal option - the facade consists of metal profiles that divide it into specific fragments, heading towards each other;
• Sector facade - profiles divide the facade into separate cells. Each element is executed separately according to the design idea;
• Wave - profiles of curvilinear type form a soft design consisting of smooth lines.

In addition to the aesthetic importance of the combination of facades, the practicality of each option plays an important role here. The nuances of surface care depend on how exactly the cabinet closet will be. For example, it is much easier to care for a matte canvas than for a mirror. The more “capricious” surfaces, the more trouble the cleaning will bring.