What are oar 2 x case cabinets, tips for choosing

Despite the popularity that wardrobes have gained in recent years, their predecessors with swing mechanisms are still in demand. Fans of the classical style are especially willing to include them in the decor of their rooms. However, in order to choose the right hinged 2-wing cabinet, you need to get acquainted with all its features as much as possible.

Advantages and disadvantages

Hinged cabinets with two doors, in comparison with similar products, have a number of significant advantages:

• compactness, which allows you to organize space in small rooms, which is impossible in the case of dimensional combined cabinets;
• universality (two-door hinged cabinets will be equally appropriate in the bedroom, nursery, kitchen or office);
• strength and wear resistance (usually such structures are made of chipboard, veneer or other materials that do not require special care, but ensure the durability of the product);
• the presence of different sized compartments for storing clothes, shoes and other things;
• simplicity of designs (if necessary, a double-wing cabinet is easily disassembled);
• the ability to change the cabinet using additional modules (with drawers, mezzanines, shelves and a bar);
• the possibility of placing mirrors on the outer or inner side of the wings;
• silent doors, which is uncharacteristic for structures with sliding systems on casters;
• more variation in the design of the wings than in sliding wardrobes.

However, it should be noted some of the disadvantages of such furniture:

• swing doors are completely inappropriate in narrow corridors, since they can completely block the passage;
• if the walls or floor are not even enough, it will be difficult to adjust the hinges on which the sashes are fastened (the only solution in this case is special legs with a variable height that can smooth out such shortcomings);
• when creating swing frame sashes, a combination of various filling materials is not allowed, it is possible to include only one insert (mirror or laminated particleboard).

But, according to the majority, these shortcomings, which have a casement wing 2 wing, are not able to block all their advantages.

Materials of manufacture

A key feature of a cabinet with two wings is what material it is made of. It depends on how much the cabinet will cost, how long it will last, what care it needs. The list of the most popular materials used to make the cabinet includes:

• Natural wood is the most environmentally friendly material, which not only does not give harmful fumes, but instead emits essential oils and natural resins. The aroma of these substances has a beneficial effect on human health, improving overall well-being. Wooden products can be used for a long time, as they are resistant to mechanical damage. Finally, such material is very pleasant to look at. He is able to create a sense of comfort or give the room a more status look. But the tree has two drawbacks: a lot of weight (therefore, it does not recommend installing wooden modules on structures made of chipboard) and a significant cost;
• Chipboard - wood chipboard (made from woodworking waste). This is the most common material used in the manufacture of furniture. It perfectly combines practicality (immunity to moisture, lightness), reasonable cost and pleasant appearance, which are an imitation of wood made in different shades. However, this material is not the most “healthy”, since formaldehyde resins are used in its manufacture;
• MDF is more environmentally friendly and plastic than chipboard. It is made from wood fibers, which form a single layer under the action of hot pressing. Finished material is ground and used for the manufacture of milling facades and frames, as well as various bent structures. The structure of MDF allows you to apply drawings to it. The cost of this material is significantly higher than that of chipboard;
• veneer - veneer products are almost indistinguishable externally from wood, since this material is a thin sheet made of ordinary natural wood. It is used for facing work (for example, if the structure itself is made of MDF or particleboard). The only significant minus of the veneer is its fragility;
• plywood is a certain (always odd) number of veneer sheets that are glued together. This material is more resistant to moisture, temperature extremes, chemical influences and various pollution.

Each of these materials will give its hinged double-wing cabinet its unique characteristics, which can significantly affect which model a person chooses.

Facade design options

It is quite difficult to accurately identify all possible types of facade design for double-wing cabinets, but it is quite possible to get acquainted with several basic options:

• mirror - models with such facades are most often found in hallways or other rooms of small size. This is logical, since mirrors help visually increase the volume of a room. It should also be noted that manufacturers necessarily cover the mirror facades with a special shockproof film, which allows the fragments to not fly apart in case of damage. It is possible to use etched mirrors. The matte pattern formed on them makes the appearance of the facade more unusual and interesting;
• photo printing - making out cabinets 2 x door oar can use photo printing - applying images to the plane with the help of special inks that will not spread and keep the picture sharp. So that the picture does not wash off and does not fade, it is covered with a layer (or even several) of varnish. A similar result is given by methods of ultraviolet printing and laser engraving. The ability not to limit oneself in the variants of the applied images allows you to turn any 2 x case with shelves and drawers into a completely unique piece of furniture;
• Lacomat is an opaque glass whose thickness does not exceed 4 mm. They allow you to make the doors translucent. That is, if you wish, you can consider what is inside the cabinet, but at the same time, the objects located there will not be very striking;
• lakobel - this option of facade design involves applying a colored lacquer coating on one side of the glass surface. The method is usually used in the manufacture of composite facades;
• plastic - used separately and in combination with other materials. It can be brilliant, opaque, multi-colored, monophonic and even transparent depending on the desire of the future owner;
• bamboo, rattan - this design will appeal to fans of ethnic style. Even a slight interspersing of these materials in the interior allows you to make it more "natural" and pleasing to the eye.

In addition to the above options, you can sometimes find glossy (film or acrylic) or leather facades. The latter are most often used for finishing cabinet cabinets.

Shape and size

There are several basic forms of cabinets with two doors:

• case, which in turn can be:
  • direct - a separate piece of furniture with a body made of chipboard. All other nuances and features of the internal content depend on the specific model and must meet the purpose of the cabinet and the overall interior design;
  • angular - this option of furniture design and its placement allows you to achieve maximum convenience, since the corner space of the room is rarely used to the full. The room becomes more functional, thanks to a small corner cabinet, which can be used to store books, clothes and other necessary things;
• built-in - such furniture is mounted inside the niches located in the walls. In other words, the free space is filled with shelves, drawers and other elements that are hidden from prying eyes by swinging wings of a suitable design;
• modular - in this case, a 2-wing swing cabinet is constructed from individual elements that do not have a common housing. They can be combined with each other in arbitrary combinations, choosing the most convenient and ergonomic option.

The standard dimensions that distinguish a double-wing swing cabinet are in the following ranges:

• height - 1460-2300 mm;
• length - 550-900 mm;
• depth - 323-610 mm.

However, regardless of generally accepted standards, the size of the product must always correspond to the room in which it will be located.

Functions and internal equipment

The internal content of the cabinet may vary. Depending on the purpose, it will include:

• shelves - these elements of internal equipment are suitable for placing bedding, clothes, books. According to the degree of mobility, shelves in swing cabinets are stationary, removable and retractable. In addition, their thickness should be taken into account if there is a need to place objects of significant severity;
• drawers - almost all cabinets do with drawers. Usually chipboard is used for their manufacture. To make them easier to extend, the side structural elements are complemented by guide elements. The most budget option is the roller mechanism. Next are ball structures with full and partial extension;
• rods - in modern models of double-wing cabinets, a bar designed for hanging clothes can be extended or folded. There may be several such elements, but they will differ in height, which allows you to use them to place clothes of different lengths;
• hangers - there are many varieties of such elements. The most common hangers are elevators designed for shirts and trousers, and rotating options designed for ties;
• mesh baskets - these elements are made of metal and have an air structure. They can be moved inside the cabinet to any convenient place, using suitable-sized items for storage.

However, the exact reason for installing the cabinet and how to use it are determined solely by its owner. Thanks to this filling, in combination with some additional elements, a double-wing cabinet can perform the functions of:

• mini dressing room;
• Libraries
• places for storing kitchen utensils.

Criterias of choice

When selecting a swing cabinet with two doors, the following points should be considered:

• the design should not be too high and go straight to the ceiling - this visually reduces the interior space of the room (for the same reason in small rooms it is not recommended to additionally install mezzanines on the cabinet);
• if you want to save space in the room, it is better to prefer an angular type model;
• the cabinet looks less massive if standing on its legs;
• in a small room it is preferable to use light furniture, and in a large - dark.

And, of course, you need to pay attention to:

• what the cabinet is made of;
• how the product is designed (how well it combines with the interior of the room as a whole);
• what is his internal equipment;
• what price category the selected model belongs to.

Knowing all these nuances will make an unmistakable choice, and then enjoy the use of a reliable and high-quality cabinet for many years to come.

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