To furnish a room, you need furniture of different sizes, including narrow. Despite its size, such a cabinet can be equally beautiful and comfortable.
Features
Narrow are usually understood as cabinets with a width of 40-45 cm. Because of the elongated rectangular shape, they are also called pencil cases. The depth usually does not exceed 50 cm, and in most cases it is even less (35-40 cm). If you increase the depth, then with the narrowness of space, it will be difficult to get the contents. Height depends on cabinet design:
- outdoor, it varies from 120 to 220 cm;
- for hinged (wall) products, the height usually does not exceed 150 cm, since such bulky furniture, and even stuffed with things, will not withstand fastenings.
Most narrow cabinets have their advantages:
- save space, especially if the bedroom is small;
- diverse design of facades - you can choose the option that suits your appearance;
- several possibilities of internal filling - with the right layout, such a cabinet can be made quite roomy;
- You can use either a stand-alone option or a module in a furniture set;
- due to the narrowness, the product can be installed almost anywhere in the bedroom: in the corner, near the wall, in a niche or wall next to the window;
- Shallow depth provides access to any, even inaccessible corner of the interior.
Narrow models also have disadvantages. Such furniture will not be able to completely replace an ordinary wide cabinet, even if you put several of them in one row. Large things will not fit here. Therefore, to store them, you need to define another place. A high pencil case will also be less stable. To protect yourself and loved ones, you must definitely attach such furniture to the wall.
Internal filling
How the cabinet will look from the inside depends on its purpose. When drawing up any furniture project, first of all, you need to carefully consider its capacity and functionality. In the bedroom, comfort is important, and for this it is necessary to correctly place all available things. A narrow cabinet can be used to store:
- clothes, shoes and accessories (wardrobe);
- home textiles (bedding, etc.);
- educational and fiction (books);
- equipment for work or a hobby;
- toys.
Narrow wardrobes are especially needed in a bedroom if it is used not only for sleeping and relaxing, but also for solving work tasks, training, creativity or even games. Then they can accommodate a lot of little things that should always be at hand.
Case-case can be of two types.
- Open, in the form of a rack. Plus - it’s convenient to quickly find things. The downside is the lack of protection against dust, ultraviolet radiation, etc.
- Closed, with one large or several facades of smaller size.
Among the internal filling in the cabinet, the following elements can be distinguished.
- Hanging bar. With a depth of 50 cm, up to ten hangers can be placed on it. Of course, this does not apply to outerwear. To save space, the rods can be arranged in two levels.
- Drawers of different heights. Commonly used for laundry and other small items. Their small size does not need additional dividers.
- Shelves (regular and mesh retractable). Ideal for placing a stacked pile of clothes, bedding and other textiles.
For shelves both in a closed cabinet and in a rack, it is better to use baskets or containers.
They help compactly store and sort things. And if the cabinet is tall, you can separate the upper and lower shelves to accommodate boxes of shoes or things that are used less often than usual.
Material and Design
A modern cabinet, despite its size, should:
- be convenient to use, strong and durable;
- look attractive;
- have an affordable cost.
All these characteristics depend on what materials its components are made of: facades and frame (bottom, top, sides and shelves). The most affordable material is laminated chipboard (or chipboard). In addition, this material has a fairly large selection of colors. But for use in a bedroom, its quality is important, as well as the availability of documents conforming to acceptable standards for the content of harmful substances. Both facades and the framework are made of chipboard.
The next cost is MDF. It is used for the production of facades and visible sidewalls, and to reduce the cost of the product, everything else is done from particleboard. MDF has more options: here you can make frame and bent facades, milling, rounding at the edges instead of edges.
By its strength, the material is almost identical to the previous one. Various film coatings are possible: with texture, smooth, glossy, matte, plain or with a pattern.
The most expensive option is an array of wood. Strength and appearance depends on the type of wood. The product will be heavier and more capricious to moisture drops than MDF or chipboard coated. But here the respectable appearance is more appreciated - with a woody texture and natural colors. For more modern options wooden cabinets are painted, and the facades are styled in shape.
They deserve special attention display cabinets. The frame for such facades can be made not only of the above materials, but also of metal. The insert can be glass (transparent, mirror, tinted or satin) or plastic (color or translucent). If desired, the shelves in the display cabinet can be replaced with glass.For such doors, handles should be more carefully selected or replaced with another opening system.
In addition to the materials of the frame and facades, hardware deserves close attention. With the help of modern hinges, the doors open easily and close silently. The same applies to retractable elements: they are best chosen with a door closer and silent, smooth ride.
Good steel hardware is the key to a long cabinet life. This is definitely not worth saving.
Interesting examples in the interior
The simplest technique that can be used when arranging furniture in the bedroom is a symmetrical arrangement. For example, narrow cabinets can be placed on the sides of the bed, window or desk - so they will highlight the central part of the room without cluttering it. The same goes for rack cabinets.
Open shelves, located at a convenient level, can successfully replace bedside tables: they should set an alarm clock, fix lamps or put a book to read before bedtime. The cabinet does not have to be completely made; just one or two shelves are enough to unload the structure with a dull facade.
To hide tall cabinets, they can be placed in the corners of the room. This will also help the lack of conspicuous details of the decor and neutral colors, matched in the same gamut with surrounding objects.
Narrow cabinets do not have to be installed separately; they look great complete with other furniture. If the pencil case is used as a module, it is important to observe the unity of style of all parts of the furniture wall. But the color of the facades of such an ensemble can be either the same or contrasting (if appropriate).
Often, narrow pencil cases become part of the design that adorns the head of the bed - this is not only beautiful, but also practical. They look equally good in bedrooms for all ages. In a room intended for a child or teenager, in such a closet there will certainly be a place for different toys or textbooks.
Even with the help of small cabinets you can change the room. For example, if the room is narrow and dark, you can add light to it and visually expand the area. For this, only light colors and surfaces with a reflecting effect should be present in the interior - for example, mirrors on the facades of cabinets paired along one of the walls.
An overview of the closet for clothes in the video below.
