Options for two-door sliding wardrobes, review of models

A sliding wardrobe is a convenient furniture design with sliding doors, which allows you to compactly organize the storage of a large number of things in a small room. In many apartments today you can find this element of furniture; a two-door wardrobe takes a leading position in furniture sales ratings due to its functionality and dimensions.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of a coupe with two doors:

• the opportunity to save significant space in a living space, as well as the prospect of using this furniture option for zoning a room where the partition is the double-sided cabinet itself;
• sufficient capacity inside such a structure;
• the ability to hide defects in uneven walls and other repair defects;
• multifunctionality of the item: in one closet you can store both books and clothes. This becomes possible thanks to two doors that divide the internal space of the module into equal parts;
• the ability to fully view the contents of both halves of the cabinet at the same time;
• ease of care for the facades and interior filling of the cabinet.

Any wardrobe with 2 doors of a sliding type has its own drawback: there is a high probability that the grooves of the doors may suddenly jam due to accidental entry of animal hair, dust, tufts of hair and various foreign objects. But this problem is easily solved by timely, high-quality cleaning of the apartment.

Advantages and disadvantages

Users choose two-door wardrobes for various reasons, which at the same time are the advantages of using such furniture:

1. Space saving. Conveniently opening cabinet doors make it possible not to leave any free space in front of them, which is required when placing a conventional swing model.
2. Large capacity. Convenient use of the entire cabinet volume provides additional space for storing linen, outerwear, and various small items.
3. Versatility. Such furniture fits into all interiors - from classic to modern. “Playing” with the design of the facade, you can choose models suitable for any room.
4. Functionality. Inside this furniture, various items can be stored - from clothes and shoes to household appliances.
5. Variability of internal filling. The owner of the closet can order furniture with a different number of shelves, provide a compartment for household appliances or an ironing board, outerwear, and small items.
6. Possibility of installation even in the narrowest room. The minimum depth of such a product is 450 mm. The design will easily fit in a small corridor.
7. Possibility of zoning premises. With the help of cabinets placed instead of partitions, an isolated space can be easily created.

When choosing built-in models that do not have back, top, bottom and side walls, you can significantly save on manufacturing materials.

The disadvantages of such designs include the inability to move the built-in wardrobe to another location, as well as problems with rollers that appear when choosing inexpensive systems. Another disadvantage of a built-in compartment with two doors is the need to make cosmetic repairs to the floor and ceiling when disassembling it.

Kinds

Sliding wardrobes can be of the following types:

• built-in or semi-built-in - the first are distinguished by the absence of back and side walls, and the presence of doors and shelves attached directly to the walls of the room; the second option adds one or both side furniture bodies;
• cabinet - they are a four-wall model, where there are side, top, bottom walls, and the wall of the room acts as the back wall;
• modular is a free-standing furniture structure with solid module sections that can be combined with each other to your taste, creating your own compact storage system.

Built-in

Hull

Semi-built

Also, 2-door sliding wardrobes differ from each other not only in the material of manufacture and the method of arrangement in the room, but also in the external design and functional placement of internal shelves and drawers. The manufacturing material for a two-door structure can be materials such as expensive natural wood (birch, pine, oak, beech), more budget-friendly chipboard or fiberboard, or soft, environmentally friendly MDF board.

According to the method of placement in the room, it can be a corner 2-door cabinet or a standard straight furniture design. At the same time, both coupe models are quite functional and roomy.

In the external design, at the request of the client, mirrors or mirror inserts can be used. And if you don’t like mirrors, you can install solid doors instead, using the material that was originally taken as the basis of the body. Sliding doors can be the same color as the 2-door wardrobe itself, or they can be in a color that contrasts with the main shade of the furniture. Recently, it has become especially popular to order the printing of various photos on doors or the design of doors with a sandblasted pattern. Today this is another way to give the room in which it is located originality and uniqueness.

Straight

Angular

Varieties

There can be several design options for a two-door wardrobe: built-in, cabinet or modular. The latter is a separately located furniture with module sections that can be combined with each other. Cabinet cabinets are models that lack only the back wall, which is replaced by the wall of the room. For built-in furniture, shelves and partitions are attached directly to the enclosing structures.

Features of sandblasting patterns on the wardrobe mirror, photo of decor

The shape of the wardrobe can be one of three types:

1. Straight. A traditional double door wardrobe to suit any style and space. Advantages - affordable cost. Disadvantage: long length.
2. Corner. A product of this type takes up minimal space, fitting even in a small room. However, its cost is higher compared to the direct model.
3. Radial. The most original-looking form of a double-leaf wardrobe. In terms of cost, this option is more expensive than others due to the complex design of the door opening system.

Choosing a radius coupe will make the interior exclusive. But the space inside such cabinets is used less efficiently, and in a small room they take up too much space, so this form is only suitable for spacious rooms.

Straight

Angular

Radial

Where is the best place to place it?

It would be more appropriate to place a double-leaf wardrobe in a small room such as a bedroom or at the entrance to a living space due to its small dimensions. But it is quite suitable for other rooms.

A double-leaf wardrobe can be placed in a niche in the wall of the room. Thus, its design will consist of sliding doors and guide grooves, and the niche itself will replace the walls and back wall. Or you can place this element of furniture against the wall, which will serve as the rear panel in the compartment, making only side modules with internal filling and central facades.

Design Features

Some believe that the modern furniture market is firmly occupied by sliding wardrobes and wardrobe systems. The once popular wardrobe with two doors does not lose its relevance today. The design of this product includes the following elements:

• the presence of two doors, one of which may contain additional components;
• the presence of horizontal shelves - for storing folded clothes;
• a bar for arranging things on hangers - usually takes up most of the space;
• mezzanines on which it is convenient to place hats and handbags.

The model itself looks like an ordinary cabinet; it has two sides, a roof and a bottom. Internal filling may vary depending on the type of product and user preferences.

The interior space of the model is often divided in half: the first half is equipped with shelves, and the second with a hanger bar. That is why the wardrobe is called a wardrobe, since it is convenient to hang dresses and oversized clothes in it. The use of such a product in the interior will add not only zest to it, but will also have the following advantages:

• rational use of the space - the cabinet is considered mobile, it is easy to disassemble and assemble, therefore, the product can be moved to another place, which cannot be done in a situation with a built-in option;
• A two-door closet allows for maximum access to storage. For example, everyone knows the inconvenience of sliding wardrobes, when the roller doors move so that the internal area becomes only partially accessible;
• possibility of independent choice of filling. Even if the model is purchased ready-made, there are always options to remove several shelves and leave the necessary components;
• products fit into any interior style. A wardrobe is not necessarily a relic of the last century. Modern models look like they were used in royal halls.

A large number of advantages make this model popular among people. Such products are convenient to place in the bedroom, nursery and living room. A wardrobe is considered large, and space is required to open the doors. Take this into account when installing furniture.

Facade decoration

The design of the external facades of a double-leaf wardrobe depends on your imagination, the interior of the room and the estimated budget. The most frequently chosen option for decorating double-leaf facades is a mirror surface. This variation of the facade will look especially good in a small apartment due to the visual expansion of the space using mirroring. It adds light to the room, and this design will look especially good in the bedroom or hallway. On the back side of mirrored doors, many manufacturers attach a special film, which, if the glass breaks, does not allow it to fly away in all directions, so this type of facade is also considered safe.

If you choose a more budget-friendly 2-door option of all, then in this case it is worth considering chipboard as facades. This option is reliable, durable and gives you the opportunity to choose a wide variety of shades, but it has its drawback - it looks quite simple in appearance, so it is not suitable for bohemian interiors.

If you are on a limited budget, a plastic material that can easily be covered with any paint is suitable. Variations of the plastic facade can be varied: tinted, transparent, shiny. They look quite modern.

Many people prefer to install 2-door frosted glass facades, 4 cm thick, in sliding wardrobes. Through such opaque glass, the general contents inside are visible, but it is impossible to see any specific detail in the contents of the structure. Another variation of glass facades is colored glass, which is initially a transparent glass surface and acquires the required color due to the ORACAL film glued to it.

For lovers of ethno-style, a façade made of bamboo or rattan is suitable, where the basis is sections of stems coated on top with a varnish liquid of a neutral color. This design will add a touch of nature to the interior design.

For fans of modern style, glossy facades will be relevant, which can be covered with film, acrylic paint or varnish if desired. And for those who want to stand out with their originality, facades with photo printing or sandblasted patterns are suitable.

The modern market today offers a large selection of all kinds of facades, among which everyone can choose a design to suit their taste. Or, if desired, it is possible to combine several facade options in one design, if it is difficult to give preference to any one option.

Materials

The list of materials used for the manufacture of double-leaf wardrobes includes:

1. Chipboard. One of the most popular options (due to its low cost). The construction of laminated chipboards will last a relatively long time. However, during operation, a small amount of formaldehyde will be released into the air.
2. Fiberboard. Used for making back walls and bottoms for drawers. It has minimal strength. But it is inexpensive and has virtually no effect on the weight of the structure.
3. MDF. One of the most popular materials for the facade of a wardrobe. Advantages: durability and a wide variety of colors. Cons: high cost (compared to chipboard).
4. Natural wood. The most aesthetic material, it is chosen for its luxurious appearance and fragrant smell. Fits perfectly into a classic interior. But the cost of a cabinet made from natural solid wood will be quite high.

Chipboard

MDF

Natural wood
The facades of the wardrobe do not need to be decorated. When using MDF coated with natural veneer, the furniture will look quite attractive. The most profitable, but also the least aesthetic option is a facade made of chipboard without additional finishing. If the decorative characteristics of furniture are more important than economy, more attractive-looking materials can be used for the manufacture of front panels:

• solid wood, which significantly increases the cost, but gives the impression that the entire wardrobe is made of it;
• a mirror surface (simple or with a sandblasted pattern), which looks advantageous in any room, expanding it and making it lighter, but is more fragile;
• bamboo or rattan is the best option for rooms decorated in oriental or ethnic style;
• plastic - this coating is durable, but is not suitable for any interior and can fade under the influence of sunlight;
• glass - an opaque frosted glass door partially hides things inside and looks original, and its only drawback is its high cost.

Standard sizes of sliding wardrobes, their internal contents

Other popular options include facades made of chipboard or MDF, coated with varnish or acrylic paint. Using photo printing will help make furniture more original.

For the manufacture of original facades, eco-leather is used, which is pleasant to the touch and adds a stylish appearance to the furniture.

Array

Mirror surface

Plastic

Glass

MDF

Photo printing

Eco leather

Organization of internal space

The internal content of a double-leaf cabinet will directly depend on its location. A 2-door wardrobe for a bedroom inside will be slightly different from the filling of the wardrobe in the hallway. The first option should have enough space inside to store casual and work clothes. It may contain the following elements:

• mesh baskets and shelves for storing casual clothes, accessories, underwear;
• standard or end rod for hangers;
• retractable holders for trousers;
• holders for ties and belts;
• multi-level pull-out shelves for storing various small items;
• shelves for storing boxes of shoes;
• drawers with or without handles (with gaps);
• n-shaped design - pantograph, allowing you to save space at the top of the cabinet;
• built-in module for storing ironing accessories;
• an attached cabinet or chest of drawers, inside a furniture structure.

In the second option, standard coat hangers are unlikely to fit, since double-sided wardrobes in the hallway are often small in width - about 40 cm. For such a narrow wardrobe, it would be relevant to use a perpendicularly positioned hanger. It can be retractable, or it can be fixed - this choice is individual.

To store unnecessary shoes, pull-out wire basket shelves are used, which are fixed at an angle for convenience. But one such design can accommodate no more than 2-3 pairs of shoes, so it is recommended to provide regular shelves for storing the main part of the shoes in boxes.

Also in the two-door coupe for the hallway there will be such elements as:

• small drawers for storing shoe cosmetics;
• large shelves or pull-out baskets for storing out-of-season outerwear;
• hooks for bags, packages, umbrellas and other necessary things.

For a double-leaf wardrobe in the hallway, it will be important to have lighting in the interior space or on the canopy of the structure.

Choosing a two-door cabinet

A cabinet with hinged doors will please the eye for a long time if you pay attention to several criteria when choosing it:

• Dimensions. There should be enough space in the room to easily open cabinet doors and pull out drawers. For miniature bedrooms, models with a depth of 45 cm are suitable;
• Straight or angular. It all depends on the organization of space. To rationally use every useful centimeter, it is better to choose a corner model;
• Build strength. All parts and fittings must be made of high-quality, durable materials;
• Capacity. Depends on the number of people living in the house. Children's things will not require a lot of internal space, but for a large family a larger model is needed;
• Inner Light. A very convenient option. It is made in the form of mortise or surface-mounted lamps, but LED lighting is considered more practical and economical;
• A white cabinet looks less bulky, so it is advisable to install it in small rooms;
• Color spectrum. Practice shows that when choosing a color, it is better to give preference to universal shades, which can be easily matched with other interior items.

A double-leaf wardrobe with hinged doors is a convenient, functional part of your home furnishings. Such furniture has always been and remains at the peak of popularity among supporters of the timeless classic style. It is practical, durable, easy to use. The right model will not only complement the interior of the apartment, but will also become its central part.

Which is better

When choosing a wardrobe, the question often arises of which model will be more practical and will serve well for many years. First, you need to decide what it will be like: framed or regular. The first option is selected for a certain ledge, niche or recess in the wall of the room, and is assembled, one might say, once and for all. The second option can be moved around the apartment as needed, freely changing its location in the future.

When choosing a 2-door wardrobe, you should also carefully select the material. It is recommended to inspect the edges of the samples when ordering the cabinet to ensure there are no chips or blisters on them, and the material itself should have a thickness of 16-28 mm. As for the height of the cabinet, it can be made as high as possible, but the width of one door cannot be more than two meters wide and weigh up to 80 kg. Particular attention should be paid to fittings and guides. These elements must be of impeccable quality, work quietly, softly, without creating a nasty squeak.

When ordering a two-door wardrobe, you can save on external facades, its finishing and internal contents. To do this, you should choose the simplest mechanisms possible from the options offered on the market, and make the external design of the cabinet without using mirror inserts and carved or decorated finishing options.

A two-door wardrobe can be an excellent decoration for any room, an ideal place to store many things from the prying eyes of guests.

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