How to choose the perfect wardrobe for your bedroom - sliding or hinged door?

A wardrobe for clothes, home textiles, toys, small household appliances and many other things is an essential element of home equipment. It not only makes it easier to organize space, but also helps keep the room tidy. In this article, we suggest what wardrobe to choose, where to place it, and how to optimize its interior to ensure comfort of use.

Wardrobe for the bedroom - what to consider before buying?

First of all, you need to find a place for this impressive piece of furniture. Fortunately, you can easily buy a compact wardrobe at Furnitop.co.uk. We present two-, three- and even four-door models on the store's website. There is also no shortage of narrow single-door wardrobes that will fit almost anywhere - in a tight bedroom, a narrow hallway, a small children's room, etc.

The second issue taken into account at the stage of choosing the right furniture is design. The colors and design of the wardrobe should match the interior design. You should also pay attention to the material it is made of, the type of surface (matte, gloss) and other amenities, including a mirror on the front, LED lighting, a silent close, the number of shelves and clothes rails. Some models are equipped with pull-out baskets or additional storage in the form of an extension.

When looking for the right wardrobe, choose the one that will be the most functional. Furniture with sliding doors will work perfectly in a small space. When choosing a tilting model, check if you have enough space in the room so that the opening doors do not hit adjacent furniture and do not block the passage.

Sliding wardrobe - ideal for small interiors

An elegant wardrobe with sliding doors is a great choice for a small bedroom. It takes up less space, and equipped with a mirror on the fronts, it brightens and optically enlarges a small room. Convenient opening is a huge advantage of the furniture. So if you are looking for a roomy model that will fit in a small area, choose a sliding wardrobe in a light color. White, beige or gray will not overwhelm the decor, on the contrary - they will introduce lightness. The bedroom will seem larger than it actually is. What's more, the neutral color of the bedroom furniture will match most designs.

An example is the white MAYA ALU sliding wardrobe, 180 cm wide. It is also available in other dimensions, so you can easily adjust it to your interior. It has a clothes rail and deep shelves. You can equip this model with a practical container with drawers and LED lighting. In the MAYA collection, you will also find wardrobes with a mirror, which you can adjust to your needs.

Wardrobe with hinged doors - a classic with potential

A stylish swing wardrobe will complement the arrangement of any bedroom. A wonderful proposition of our e-shop is the timeless COZY model in the shade of oiled oak. The furniture is 220 cm wide, and inside it has two rails for hangers and spacious shelves. The warm shade of wood will add coziness to the interior. It will work perfectly in a room decorated in the boho or japandi style. Mirrors on the doors will optically brighten and enlarge the space. It will be an ideal proposition for a double bedroom. It will hold not only clothes, but also small exercise equipment, textiles, bedding and many other things.

It is worth getting to know the entire collection of COZY bedroom furniture, including beds with a lifting frame, chests of drawers and bedside tables. With their help, you will arrange a comfortable interior with a timeless character. Accessories made of natural materials will complete the decor, and the whole will be conducive to relaxation. The COZY wardrobe will find use in a larger bedroom, entrance hall or living room.

Design and style - how to choose a wardrobe to match your bedroom decor?

If you like natural, subdued interiors, and at the same time appreciate the cozy atmosphere of your home, choose a wardrobe in the shade of oak, pine or beech. The KAYA07 model will emphasize the modern style with a touch of scandi. Available in various versions (with slats on the fronts, mirror, white or black inserts), it will allow you to match the furniture to your individual preferences and the specifics of the room. It has a rod for hangers and plenty of storage space. The wardrobe is almost 240 cm high, thanks to which it will allow you to optimally organize the space from floor to ceiling. It will appeal to people looking for functional solutions for a small apartment.

Do you prefer modern furniture with a touch of glamour? The extraordinary ACATI wardrobe is the epitome of elegance. It will look great in an exclusive apartment. The glazed doors in a golden frame look extremely elegant, yet subtle. They work great with the fashionable shade of cashmere this season. The furniture has a clothes rail and 50 cm deep shelves. It is worth equipping the glazed interior with LED lighting, which will highlight the contents and at the same time introduce a pleasant atmosphere to the arrangement. The ideal complement to this model is the ACATI extension, available in two versions - with glazed or full fronts. It can also be equipped with energy-saving LEDs. The whole is made of strong laminated furniture board, lacquered MDF board and tempered glass. The door has a push to open system.

The ACATI wardrobe looks very tasteful. It will work perfectly in arrangements with a touch of glamour, art deco or modern classic.

Mirror on the front? Matt or gloss? Color of fronts and body

Bedroom furniture must be stylish, but also functional. You can buy it in a set or put together your own, taking care of the coherence of the decor. A wardrobe is - next to the bed - a key element of the bedroom area equipment, which takes up the most space. So that it does not overwhelm the arrangement with its size, and at the same time offers enough storage space, it should be light in color. We are talking not only about snow white, but also shades of beige, cashmere, gray or even golden oak or sonoma oak. Fronts and body in such colors will lighten the decor. They will complement the interior inspired by Scandinavian, minimalist, light academia or even soft glamour aesthetics.

On the other hand, darker models with black inserts, contrasting slats on the doors or in the color of concrete will look fantastic in a bedroom in a maximalist, industrial, eclectic glamour or even urban jungle style.

High-gloss furniture is welcome in modern and glam designs. It is worth keeping this in mind when choosing home furnishings. Glossy fronts and accessories will add class to the interior, but will also reflect daylight, which will brighten up a small and dark room.

When will a mirrored wardrobe be the best choice? First of all, when we need a large mirror surface to look at ourselves before leaving the house. Such furniture will make it easier to put together styling elements for a given day. It will work well in a bedroom, a separate dressing room or a hallway. At the same time, it will optically enlarge the interior.

Wardrobe as a decorative element or background - depending on the arrangement

When looking for the perfect wardrobe for a bedroom or other room, think carefully about the effect you want to achieve. Is the arrangement supposed to highlight the design of the furniture, its colors or the spectacular decoration on the fronts? Or maybe quite the opposite - do you prefer a model that "blends" into the wall and will be almost invisible? The latter option will undoubtedly appeal to minimalists, but not only them. It will work well in a small interior, where a minimalist form and a minimum of decorative elements count. One of the proposals of our online store is the white BONEY sliding door wardrobe, offering plenty of storage space. The bright fronts and body will be the perfect background for colorful accessories, green potted plants, stylish curtains. The furniture - despite its dimensions - will not be in the foreground. You will achieve a similar effect by putting a wardrobe with a mirror in the bedroom. Ideally, it will reflect a nice part of the apartment - an elegantly arranged window, wallpaper with an interesting pattern, a stylish flower stand.

Functionality of the wardrobe interior - shelves, rods, drawers

Depending on the wardrobe model, you will have single, double or even triple rods, shelves, partitions and drawers integrated with the furniture or in the form of an inserted container. Customize the interior to your needs. To make it easier to keep order, get special organizers, baskets and storage containers. This way, you will ensure the convenience of using the wardrobe and quickly find what you need at a given moment. You can arrange jewelry in a fabric-lined drawer, and store shoes, handbags and small haberdashery in boxes.

Convenient solutions: pull-out baskets, LED lighting, soft closing

A modern wardrobe for the bedroom is a piece of furniture for special tasks. You can organize your clothes in it, hang up your favorite jacket, sort bedding, tablecloths and other textiles. You can easily fit an ironing board or exercise mat inside. You can hide everything that you don't necessarily want to leave on display. To see every corner of the wardrobe better, dedicated LED lighting will come in handy, which you can also find at Furnitop.co.uk. A practical solution used in furniture with swing doors is a quiet close and a push to open system. Individual models of wardrobes can also be equipped with pull-out baskets, containers for underwear, additional shelves or clothes rails.

When is it better to choose a sliding wardrobe and when one with doors?

Sliding wardrobes have built-in guides, along which the doors slide smoothly and almost silently, gradually revealing the contents of the furniture. The fronts do not hit the adjacent furniture or walls, which is especially important in a small space. However, this type of furniture has its drawbacks, as we write below.

Advantages and disadvantages of both models

Sliding wardrobe:

• ideal for a small interior because it saves space,
• stands out with its modern design,
• you can easily fit it into the specifics of the room,
• works well in interiors with sloping ceilings,

But:

• offers access to a maximum of half of the stored items,
• is often more expensive than tilting models,
• doors can cause problems in everyday use when, for example, the guides are dirty or blocked by objects inside the wardrobe.

Tilting wardrobe for bedroom:

• has a timeless design that suits any interior,
• it is generally cheaper than sliding models,
• offers full access to the entire contents of the wardrobe,

But:

• requires more space to fully open the doors, so it may not work well in tight and narrow spaces.

A huge selection of wardrobes in various styles, including corner models, can be found at Furnitop.co.uk - come and visit us!