Mirrored sliding wardrobe, pros and cons, facade decoration options

Fashion is changing not only for clothes, furniture design is also undergoing major changes, it is becoming more ergonomic. The interior of a modern apartment is hard to imagine without storage systems. Most often, a mirrored sliding wardrobe is used for these purposes, which is a practical and elegant element of the interior.

Advantages and disadvantages

The modern version of the compartment design has several advantages:

The main feature is significant space savings. Since swing doors require a certain place for free opening, precious centimeters turn into an unusable zone;
large capacity due to the maximum use of volume: the use of an internal closet for linen or jewelry, as well as additional hangers and shelves. A sliding mirror in a sliding wardrobe is an interesting way to install the necessary accessory;
universality - a model of this configuration is appropriate in any interior. The most popular is the classic version - a two-door wardrobe;
the possibility of individual content. If desired, inside you can arrange the required number of shelves, drawers and additional niches;
functionality - even a small cabinet can solve several problems at once. You can store everything you need in it: from clothing, cosmetics to books and household appliances;
a wide variety of design: texture, color design, the use of decorative details (engraving, various contrasting combinations). The most effective option are sliding wardrobes with photo printing;
design reliability - subject to the basic rules of care, even a four-door coupe will last as long as possible.

Along with the advantages in such models there are disadvantages. These include:

the probability of structural deformation due to the use of an aluminum profile;
quick wear of the sliding system;
poor lighting - even bright spotlights cannot illuminate the entire space of the mirror version if it is located in the hallway or in a darkened corner;
the need for periodic maintenance. Without proper maintenance, the sliding system may fail.

Facade decoration

When choosing a facade design, a sliding wardrobe with mirrored doors must take into account two main parameters:

the specifics of the purpose of the room;
product dimensions plus its design.

For their manufacture, various materials are used in combination with a mirror:

Chipboard;
MDF;
bamboo;
colored glass;
eco leather;
photo printing.

All types of mirror doors can be equipped with inserts of other materials:

colored glass for facades is a transparent surface, on the back of which a film acting as anti-shatter protection is glued;
Bamboo is a lacquered section of a plant, painted in pastel colors. There are also rattan inserts;
eco-leather is created by stamping on a film with a fabric base. Sliding wardrobes with leather are not so common, but they always look original and stylish;
Photo printing is created by printing on transparent glass. A white film is glued onto the resulting surface, filling in the gaps in the figure.

According to color schemes, facades are selected depending on the purpose of the room:

a bright facade with photo printing will be organic for a child;
in the living room, the selection of door material for cabinets depends entirely on the overall interior:
- Bamboo is appropriate in ethnic style. It goes well with frosted glass;
- wardrobes with leather are perfect for modern classic design and modern style rooms;
- photo printing - for a romantic;
- light shades and decorative patterns - for a Provence-style coupe.

Mirror facades for sliding wardrobes can be carried out in various options.

Depending on the size of the model, they can differ in the number of doors, and the location of mirrors or glasses:

a two-door coupe is usually chosen for a small room or with limited free space;
a spacious room involves a 4-door coupe with a mirror. The closet will look organic here;
in the middle between the two mirrors you can place 2 smooth panels. Or to make similar sashes on which the engraving is located.

Where better to place

When choosing a door for a sliding door wardrobe with a mirror, it is necessary to take into account its compatibility with other interior elements in color and texture. If the cabinet is not too consistent in texture, you can put a picture on the mirror, and engraving will be appropriate. Given the location of the product, there are some nuances of its choice, which should be familiarized in advance.

In the living room

In the living room, a sliding wardrobe with a mirror will serve as a wall, due to which it will seem more spacious. At the same time, not only a wardrobe, but also a TV zone or a compact cabinet can be placed behind an impromptu panel. By design, you can use a mirror with fatset, bronze decoration, black color frames, combined decors.

If the cabinet is not built-in, it may seem like a bulky stain. However, if you place it according to the geometry of the room, it will become an organic element of the interior. The most optimal is the shape of the trapezoid.

Double-wing coupes usually take up little space, but their location should be thought out. If there is a desire to visually hide the cabinet, it can be done without decorative elements. Making a coupe without mirrors is considered cheaper. But if you want, you can decorate the facade yourself.

In the bedroom

For a bedroom, mirror + bronze sliding wardrobes, sliding wardrobes with photo printing are most often used.Typically, cabinets in the entire wall allow you to place everything you need, while creating a cozy effect due to the peculiar facade. The optimal options are:

compartment with frosted glass;
photo cupboard.

Also on the cabinet mirror can be engraved on request.

In the hall

The most organically looking in the hallway:

wardrobe wenge with a mirror;
sliding wardrobes with a mirror panel;
graphite spraying on the facades;
patterns with rhombuses and floral patterns.

If the space allows you to place a large cabinet, a standard engraving or photo printing will be suitable as decoration.

Variety of shapes

Regardless of whether you need a closet 2 doors with a mirror or a compartment without mirrors, you should consider the main forms of construction. Currently, the production of both the hull structure and built-in options is developed:

The first group is considered a classic. These cabinets can be moved, transported to another room;
The second option is good because it does not take up much space and allows you to maximize the use of space.

Models may vary in body shape:

straight lines are classic samples for which you can choose any shade: black, white, nut and other natural combinations;
angular - their main feature is the minimization of the use of space;
Radial - they differ in a more complex type of door. In turn, radius models can be convex, concave, or wavy. They look very attractive and original. Also, combined models are found in which several forms of the facade are combined at once. Typically, such products are very bulky and suitable only for spacious rooms;
the trapezoidal variant is a kind of angular. It is conveniently located and holds a lot of things. You can also choose a five-wall model.

Straight

Radius

Angular

Selection rules

The following dimensions are important when choosing:

height - it depends on the height of the ceiling. On average, it varies from 2.6 m to 3.1 m;
product width - the minimum size is considered to be a mark of 1.20 meters. Exactly so much is needed to equip a system of sliding doors;
depth, which is selected taking into account the wishes of the owners;
mirror thickness - the reliability and safety of a non-standard facade will depend on it.

Care Features

When purchasing a compartment with a picture or sliding wardrobes with a mirror panel, you need to understand that such samples require painstaking care. It is important to provide regular care for the various elements of the product:

maintaining the mobility and operability of the sliding system depends on the timely cleaning of the rollers and rails from dust. At the same time, it is important in operation not to make sudden movements when opening the doors;
the product with boxes needs special operation: the lifting mechanism does not tolerate exceeding the intended load;
lighting system requires additional attention. The best option for providing lighting are LEDs. To maintain their performance, it is enough to prevent moisture from affecting electrical elements and turn off the electricity before performing preventive manipulations (replacing bulbs, dusting);
cleaning of facade surfaces. When caring for furniture, the question often arises of how to clean the mirror so that it retains its luster. You can use ready-made household appliances. If they cause allergic reactions, it is worth using effective alternative methods:
- rubbing the surface with a half of the onion (for the same purpose, you can use potatoes);
- it is recommended to wipe sliding wardrobes with photo printing with acetic solution;
- citric acid solution.

Sliding wardrobes with leather are cleaned with a damp cloth and then wiped dry.It’s easy to clean the mirror without streaks: just take a little ammonia, wipe the facade, and then rinse with water. The result will exceed all expectations. With timely care, the furniture will last up to 50 years. If you are not ready to spend a lot of time caring for mirror surfaces, then it is better to refuse such models in the interior.