wardrobe with mirror
One of the most common options for sliding wardrobes is with a built-in mirror. Usually, when choosing this option, buyers have in mind a full-length mirror from floor to ceiling, the entire height of the cabinet.
Why are sliding wardrobes with a mirror in steady demand and very popular among customers?
- Visually increase the space of any room;
- Give more light due to the reflection of a chandelier or spotlights;
- Indispensable in the bedroom and hallway to get yourself in order;
- Fits perfectly into any room - from oriental-style solutions to ultra-modern Scandinavian clean interiors;
- Significantly “lightens” the interior, making it airy and light. The use of frameless mirrors helps create the effect of a mirrored wall.
Advantages and disadvantages
The modern version of the compartment design has a number of advantages:
- The main feature is significant space savings. Since swing doors require a certain amount of space to open freely, precious centimeters turn into an unusable area;
- large capacity due to maximum use of volume: the use of an internal cabinet for linen or jewelry, as well as additional hangers and shelves. A retractable mirror in a wardrobe is an interesting way to install the necessary accessory;
- versatility - a model of this configuration is appropriate in any interior. The most popular classic option is a double-leaf wardrobe;
- possibility of individual filling. If desired, you can place the required number of shelves, drawers and additional niches inside;
- functionality - even a small cabinet can solve several problems at once. You can store everything you need in it: from clothes, cosmetics to books and household appliances;
- a wide variety of designs: texture, color design, use of decorative details (engraving, various contrasting combinations). The most spectacular option are sliding wardrobes with photo printing;
- reliability of the design - if you follow the basic rules of care, even a four-door coupe will last as long as possible.
Along with the advantages, such models have disadvantages. These include:
- the likelihood of structural deformations due to the use of aluminum profiles;
- rapid 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 care of the guides, the sliding system may fail.
Life-size mirror or not?
Depending on the design of your interior and the facade finishing materials used, you can choose a full-length or small mirror. In the first case, one or more sashes are made mirrored. In the second, the mirror is fixed exclusively in one or several “squares”, and the rest are occupied by ordinary facade panels.
This arrangement is suitable for interiors where there is already a large mirror or where you want to emphasize the design of other furniture by choosing a façade that matches the color. Small mirrors are great for spacious bedrooms with interior elements in the same color as the facade. This option is more practical if there are small children or large animals in the house - there is less chance that they will break it.
Having chosen a full-length mirror, you need to decide on the number of mirror doors. For some interiors, one door is enough. Some clients prefer mirrored sliding wardrobes with 4 or more mirror doors. Such solutions look especially impressive in small, bright rooms with distributed lighting. Another option for an ideal wardrobe design is a hidden frame with a mirror across the entire width of the door. When folded, the doors create the effect of a continuous mirror surface.
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Definition of mirrored sliding wardrobes
Mirrored wardrobes are called sliding wardrobes with one or more mirror panels. If a closet uses a door where the mirror is made as part of the door, then such a closet is called a combined one. A mirror for a closet is usually used as an insert in a sliding door, but sometimes it is glued to the facade or sidewall.
Below are examples:
- mirror cabinet,
- combined.
Mirror cabinet - photo No. 1
Mirror cabinet - photo No. 2
Mirror options for cabinets
In mirrored wardrobes, mirrors of different shades are used (plain, satin, bronze, gold). All mirrors are 4mm thick. but at the same time they can withstand impacts of up to 110 kg. This is explained by the fact that when doors for mirror cabinets are assembled, a softening seal is used in the frame, and an anti-fragmentation film is glued to the back of the mirrors. Please note that the anti-fragmentation film is not a mirror finish, but serves for those purposes. use, and therefore can be black, transparent, gray.
Silver mirror
Bronze mirror
Mirror graphite
Blue mirror
Mirror green
Golden mirror
Mirrored cabinets with a pattern
You often see mirrored cabinets with a pattern, but not everyone knows how to do it. Let's just talk about the complicated stuff: first of all, there are 4 types of designs on the mirror. 1. Factory 2. Matte on a mirror background 3. Mirror on a matte background 4. On amalgam*. * Amolgam is the reverse coating of the mirror.
A mirrored cabinet with a matte pattern is the most common. In this case, the application of pictures (points: 2, 3, 4) occurs in a similar way. You select a picture from the Sandblasting-drawings.rf catalog on the desired topic. It is worth considering that if the picture visually fits one cabinet door, then it will be difficult to stretch it to the full area of a three or four door wardrobe. The picture for mirrors for two doors will easily fit on a 3-4 door mirror cabinet.
Mirrored wardrobe with matte background
Mirrored wardrobe with matte pattern
Wardrobe with a pattern on amalgam
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Next, be sure to indicate what kind of pattern and what kind of background: mirror pattern, matte background, or vice versa. If you want the design to glow from inside the cabinet, then you will need the design on the amalgam coating of the mirror.
After choosing a design, the technologist processes it into 3 or 4 doors at your request and sends the sketch to you by email for approval.
Attention! Before applying the picture to the mirror surface of the cabinet, the picture can be edited: remove unnecessary things, or add something from another picture. After approval, the design is applied to the wardrobe mirror.
Sticker of mirrors on the facade of the wardrobe
There are situations when it is necessary to glue a mirror onto a ready-made wardrobe. In such cases, it is worth ordering a cabinet mirror with processed edges to avoid cuts when sticking and cleaning. The gluing procedure is not difficult to do yourself. You measure the size of the mirror, order a mirror with processed edges (chamfer or falsetto) from a glass workshop and glue it with 2-sided tape.
Pure or patterned?
The fronts of wardrobes with mirrors are often decorated with a pattern to give your home individuality and charm. The pattern can be made using sandblasting or appliqué. In the first case, the glass is matted, in the second, a film image is applied to its surface.
Mirrors with a pattern help emphasize a certain interior design of a room. Sometimes large, clean mirrors can add dissonance to too bright and empty interiors. In this case, it is recommended to choose a suitable pattern.
Part of the mirror can also be covered with MDF panels on top. Mirrors can be inserted inside the panels, or frame them. Milled MDF facades allow you to bring any design idea to life, including designing a sliding wardrobe in the style of classicism.
Features of care and selection criteria
Doors with a mirror for a wardrobe will last longer if you take proper care of them:
- mirror surfaces of furniture located in rooms with high humidity should be treated with a special product containing wax;
- resistance to moisture is also provided by coating with a gelatin solution;
- A special glass and mirror cleaner, as well as a soft cloth, will help you clean the mirror without streaks.
It is worth protecting not only the facade, but also the body of the product from direct exposure to moisture. Otherwise, there is a risk of unsightly stains appearing on its surface.
You should choose a mirror cabinet based on the following criteria:
- features of the use of the room;
- dimensions and style of the product.
A two-door wardrobe is perfect for a child's room, while a four-door wardrobe will look better in a living room or bedroom.
Mirror inserts on facades have another important parameter - the thickness of the glass. It is better to give preference to more durable thickened options. The style of the room is also important. For the modern trend, combinations of glass and metal are recommended. A cabinet with mirrored elements of strict shapes will fit better into a classic interior. A wardrobe in the Provence style is often chosen for girls' children's rooms. Boys like photo printing that complements the high-tech interior.
The quality of furniture manufacturing is no less important, because the service life of the product depends on this factor. It is worth carefully inspecting the closet. There should be no chips or cracks on it, the sashes move freely along the guides. If there are drawers, then you need to check how the mechanism works. You should not immediately choose the cheapest or most expensive model. As a rule, such extremes are not justified. It is best to focus on the average price category.
A sliding wardrobe with a mirror can fit into almost any interior, subject to proper selection. It is important to pay attention to the dimensions of the product and its design. In addition, we must not forget about proper care, then the furniture will not lose its decorative and functional qualities for as long as possible.
Keep away from moisture
You can wash the mirror without streaks using a special product and a soft cloth.
When choosing furniture, you should pay attention to the dimensions of the product and its design.
Where is the best location?
When selecting a door for a sliding wardrobe with a mirror, it is necessary to take into account its compatibility with other interior elements in color and texture. If the cabinet does not match the texture too well, you can apply a design on the mirror; engraving would also be appropriate. Taking into account the location of the product, there are some nuances of its choice that you should familiarize yourself with in advance.
In the living room
In the living room, a wardrobe with a mirror will serve as a wall, making it seem more spacious. At the same time, behind the improvised panel you can place not only a wardrobe, but also a TV area or a compact office. In terms of design, you can use a beveled mirror, bronze decoration, black frames, or combined decors.
If the closet isn't built-in, it can feel like a bulky mess. However, if you place it according to the geometry of the room, it will become an organic element of the interior. The most optimal shape is considered to be a trapezoid.
Double-door coupes usually take up little space, but their location should also be thoughtful. If you want to visually hide the cabinet, it can be made without decorative elements. Making a coupe without mirrors is considered cheaper. But if you wish, you can decorate the facade yourself.
In the bedroom
For the bedroom, sliding wardrobes with mirror + bronze and sliding wardrobes with photo printing are most often used. Typically, full-wall cabinets allow you to place everything you need, while creating a cozy effect due to a unique façade. The following options are considered optimal:
- coupe with frosted glass;
- photo cabinet.
The cabinet mirror can also be engraved upon request.
In the hall
In the hallway they look most organic:
- wenge wardrobe with mirror;
- sliding wardrobes with mirror panels;
- graphite coating on facades;
- patterns with rhombuses and floral patterns.
If the space allows you to place a large cabinet, standard engraving or photo printing is suitable as a finish.
