Choice of facades for cabinets
Who does not remember the time when pieces of furniture were made according to a certain pattern? Of course, today's youth is hard to imagine. Now the furniture is made for every taste and color, with an unusual design. There are unique, original solutions.
The most popular is the wardrobe. This is a versatile, comfortable piece of furniture. It performs quite a lot of functions. It stores clothes, household items, books. The need for such furniture as bookcases, bedside tables, etc., simply disappears. Accordingly, there are no furniture heaps, the place is significantly saved. Many cabinets with a height from floor to ceiling are usually placed in the corner of the room. Sliding wardrobes very much decorate a home interior.
This furniture attracts attention. I want the wardrobe to be beautiful and fashionable. First we look at how the wardrobe is designed. Now there are many options for facades, so it will not be difficult to choose what you want, what will be suitable for the interior.
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What is it and how does it work?
It is well known that the facade determines the appearance of the furniture. It does not matter what it consists of - the mirror is or glass, drawers or doors. Everything should be original, attractive. What is a facade? This is the front surface of the cabinet, the way its doors are decorated. They may be deaf, glass. And the doors consist of a profile (door frame) and filling. It should differ in weight, design, reliability, and, of course, cost.
Types of facades for cabinets
Currently, there are many types of façade for cabinets. Here are some of them.
- Mirror. Such cabinets are mainly placed in the corridors and in small rooms, because the mirror visually expands the room. Manufacturers use shockproof film to cover so that in the event of damage the fragments do not scatter.
- With photo printing. Pictures are applied to the plane with the help of special paints. Their composition does not allow their spreading, the pattern will always be clear. From above revet varnish that provides firmness of drawing. The picture will not be erased and will not burn out. The latest technology - laser engraving, UV printing - allows you to produce high-quality facade decoration, to make it unique.
- DSP. The most common type of facade because of its low cost. Here are their advantages: they are solid, durable, a variety of colors, reliable. There is a minus - outwardly quite primitive. But for the interior it can be a big plus.
- Lacomat. It is an opaque glass with a thickness of 4 mm. All the content seems to be hidden, but at the same time it is clear where what things lie. The doors are translucent, you can easily orient.
- Lakobel. Glass, on the one hand, is covered with colored lacquer. Mainly used in composite facades.
- Decorative glass or mirror.Sandblasting machine on tinted glass put different images. This pattern is not erased, it can be washed with various glass cleaners. The original appearance of the facade will be an etched mirror - a matte pattern is applied to the surface, which will give the interior an extraordinary look.
- Plastic facade. Alternative to costly species. The combinations here are varied. Doors can be tinted, transparent, translucent, shiny. Coloring - any.
- If you are a fan of oriental or ethnic style, a facade made of bamboo or rattan will be an excellent option. With facades from this material you will feel the nature in the house.
- Decent attention decorat. It is tinted and transparent. And between the panels of acrylic, you can attach anything - leaves, grass, insects, etc.
- Artificial leather. With such a facade, your furniture will have a presentable look. Gorgeous will look in the office.
- Glossy facade. Enjoys the fame of the most affordable material. Wide range of colors. A multi-colored PVC, acryl or plastic film is applied to the finished surface.
Forgot to mention the combined facades. They can combine chipboard with glass, mirror and gloss. Such options are better suited for three-door cabinets.
Advantages and disadvantages
As already mentioned, the wardrobe is superior in quality to many types of furniture. Even in design there have been big changes. Now the facade of the cabinet serves as decorations. This color, image or photograph, etc.
Facades of sliding wardrobes can be divided into two types - tinted and glossy. The first are non-reflective surfaces. The rest is considered glossy. They have their positive and negative sides. Let's talk about the advantages and disadvantages of this type of facade.
- Such a surface is capable of reflecting light just like a mirror.
- For the reason stated in the first paragraph, the room seems huge.
- You can apply all kinds of color palette, various images, photographs, ornaments.
- If the cabinet has a backlight, then it will look original. You would think that such a cabinet is not cheap.
The disadvantages include the following points.
- On such doors, especially if they are dark shades, fingerprints are visible.
- We will have to systematically carry out wet cleaning, dust is constantly attracted to such surfaces. Therefore, in a house where there are small children and animals, glossy surfaces should be avoided.
Think ahead about what the facade will be at the cabinet, weigh all the pros and cons. A cabinet with a glossy surface does not fit the interior, where there is wood, natural materials and colors, but it is perfect for a spacious room with the least amount of furniture.
How to choose the facades for cabinets
If you decide to choose the facade for the closet, you must adhere to artistic standards, carefully examine the cost. Know what function it will perform. Do not put cabinets with mirror or glass facades in children's rooms - a child can easily break it.In addition, you will have to constantly clean it, as traces remain on this surface. As for the other rooms, it all depends on what you prefer, what you like, and on the financial possibilities.
If it seems that choosing a facade is not easy, we assure that there is nothing difficult about it. In the first place is the cost. You need to decide whether you will save or allow yourself any luxury. If you choose a budget option, then the usual, pasted over PVC film. Here the color range is very diverse. This wardrobe is suitable for any design. If the room is small, "compressed", then here should install a cabinet with a mirror or glass facade.
In the case of the classic version of the best fit tree, bamboo. Love something extraordinary, get a closet with photo printing or some kind of pattern.
What material you prefer - you decide, but the facades of natural material will look stylish in any interior.
Decorating facades for cabinets do it yourself
The old cabinet has fallen into disrepair, but it is a pity to throw it away. You can update it - decorate it. There are many options for this.
Wall mural or photo printing - is widely used in the design of the facade. The downside is that this service is not cheap and is done in a special workshop. Wall mural - a variant of the budget. Pictures can be the most diverse - landscapes, flora, fauna, fairy-tale heroes (for the children's room).
Vinyl stickers or stained glass film - something that can be done in a short time, without any effort, without possessing special knowledge. This is very popular. For facades with mirror and glass plane matting is used. It is made with special paste. A stencil is applied to the plane, a paste is applied with a rubber spatula. For a while, give dry.
Apply vinyl or ordinary paper wallpaper. They are best suited - they are easier to glue and cost advantageous. The original option will be decorative plaster. It will take another stencil. The result will be a three-dimensional pictorial drawing. If desired, it can be painted.
Whichever option you choose, think about how it will look in the interior. Rely on your taste, but do not overdo it.
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