Old apartments of the 50-80s model in most cases suggest the presence of a variety of niches. You can use this space in different ways. Some create niches with shelves, others break the walls and make redevelopment. We are interested in a practical and visually aesthetic way to transform an unsuccessful apartment layout. To do this, you can make a built-in wardrobe that will accommodate a lot of things and will create comfort. Let's figure out how to make a built-in wardrobe with your own hands.
Convenience built-in closet
Every family has a set of things that it is a pity to throw away or because of seasonality they are simply not needed at the moment. Some organize a warehouse of such things on the balcony, where there is already so little space. Take a closer look at the space of your apartment, perhaps there is a place for a built-in wardrobe that will help to cope with this problem.
The built-in wardrobe is good becausewhich covers the entire space from floor to ceiling, making it useful. On the topmost shelves, you can put things that you rarely use.
With the right approach, the appearance of the cabinet can be given originality and sophistication. This is clearly demonstrated by the photo posted in the article. A built-in wardrobe with your own hands can be made in any style. If you want to imitate a wall, then the cabinet doors need to be decorated with materials identical to the wall.
If the area allows you to separate more space from the wall, then the built-in wardrobe can be turned into a dressing room. In this case, you need to place the shelves around the perimeter and take care of the light.
To organize a built-in wardrobe with your own hands, you will not need a lot of material, since in most cases there are no walls. Their role is played by the walls of the room. The only difficulty may be the installation of the door mechanism. After choosing the type of mechanism, it is necessary to understand the principle of its operation and the assembly steps. Any parts for different doors can be found in specialized stores, so it is quite possible to assemble the structure yourself.
Cabinet design and tool preparation
To select a suitable project, you need to decide on a place for a built-in wardrobe. If there is a niche, then the cabinet can be made in the form of an imitation under the wall. When placing a niche in the corridor, it is better to use a mirror surface for the cabinet. The mirror in the corridor will play not only its primary role, but will also contribute to the visual increase in space.
One moreAn interesting idea for decorating the surface of a closet is a photo wallpaper. The choice of plot depends on the design of the room. Photo wallpapers with the image of the ocean and the beach will fit perfectly into the Mediterranean style. For classic styles, such as Provence, Renaissance, antique-themed wallpapers are suitable. You can choose wallpaper in the form of a window with any landscape.
To create a project, you need to make measurements of the location of the future cabinet. Draw on a piece of paper a clear layout of the shelves with dimensions.
If the project is selected, you can start preparing the material and tools. When making a built-in swing wardrobe with your own hands or a sliding wardrobe made of chipboard, drywall or wood, you will need the following tools:
- jigsaw;
- screwdriver;
- drill;
- stationery knife;
- level;
- roulette;
- marking pencil;
- self-tapping screws, euro screws, nails, corners;
- hammer;
- perforator;
- PVA glue.
To assemble a built-in cabinet, you must have the skills to use the listed tools, otherwise, there is a possibility of injury or damage to the material.
Necessary furniture fittings
For the full functioning of the built-in wardrobe, you will need some elements of furniture fittings. Shelves are fixed with corners and shelf holders, you may need a hanger rod.
The most important part of a built-in closet are the doors. Fittings willdifferent depending on the type of door construction.
In case of installation of sliding doors for installation you will need:
- top and bottom guide profiles;
- top and bottom frame for doors;
- upper and lower rollers;
- silicone rubber seal;
- schlegel.
To make built-in home cabinets with your own hands, you will need door hinges and handles. You can get by with such fittings in the case of a classic swing design.
Accordion-shaped wardrobe doors are less popular due to their fragility. Such doors, as a rule, are made of plastic, less often of wood or glass. The presence of a large number of moving elements makes the doors in the form of an accordion less reliable. To make these doors you will need:
- top and bottom guide profiles;
- loops of different types;
- furniture wheels;
- pens.
Don't skimp on fittings. The durability of the built-in wardrobe design directly depends on the quality of the assembly elements.
Fitted drywall cabinet
Drywall is a very convenient material for the manufacture of built-in furniture. With it, you can make incredibly beautiful interior elements. Of the positive characteristics of drywall, the following can be noted:
- material availability, low price;
- environmentally friendly material;
- easy to use, easy to handle;
- compatible with almostall types of exterior finishes: paint, plaster, tiles, etc.;
- not flammable.
Along with the positive features of drywall, there are some disadvantages:
- gypsum is a fragile material;
- use for built-in furniture only.
A strong impact can damage the drywall surface. It is precisely because of the fragility of the drywall material that only stationary built-in furniture is made that cannot be moved to another place without complete dismantling.
The first step in the construction of a drywall cabinet will be the construction of a frame using a metal profile or boards. In places of attachment to the walls, use a perforator and dowels. The walls can be uneven, so check the correct installation with plumb and level. After mounting the frame, we sheathe the structure with drywall. In places with heavy traffic, a double layer of sheets can be used.
The drywall surface must be treated with putty. This is done with a reinforcing mesh or tape. Then we glue the perforated corners and putty the entire surface. Use the one that suits you best for finishing.
We install doors on the finished frame. Massive and heavy hanging structures are not suitable for such a cabinet, so we choose a light option with a minimum weight.
Built-in wardrobe made of chipboard
Particleboard - chipboard, a popular type of material for making furniture. Supplied in sheets. The sheet consists ofcompressed wood chips. For the manufacture of furniture used laminated chipboard. They are covered with a thick film that protects the inner layer from moisture and destruction. Laminating creates a wide variety of patterns and colors.
If you decide to use chipboard, then it will be easier to order the necessary parts from a specialized organization. There you will not only be cut the sheets to the desired size, but will also process the edges of the plate with braid. It remains only to perform the installation of parts. When cutting yourself, be careful with the dimensions. You can use a regular iron to finish the edges with braid.
Before assembly, make all the necessary holes for fasteners. To fix chipboard sheets, you can use euro screws. Their length can be 5-6 cm, and the width is about 4-5 mm. Holes for euro screws should be 1-2 mm smaller than their diameter, this connection principle will give the most durable bonding of sheets. The cabinet frame does not have to be assembled on site. You can install the design in modules, it will be more convenient.
Chipboard sheets also have weaknesses. Pay attention to them to avoid mistakes.
- Cheaper types of chipboard release formaldehyde into the environment, which is harmful to he alth. Choose E1 brand sheets, they are more environmentally friendly.
- Particleboard sheets are not designed for fine workmanship.
- If the tape is not installed properly, gaps may form. Exposure to moisture can deform the open edge. This is due to the ability of the wood chip layer to absorb water.
Gypsum board corner cabinet
The principle of construction of drywall is the same for all types of cabinets. Making a built-in corner cabinet with your own hands differs only in the way the design is designed. If you decide on an unusual project of a radius wardrobe, then it is better to use drywall.
This plate is able to create rounded surfaces. In this case, you can consider the corner cabinet in the form of a quarter of a circle. Such designs look original and unusual.
To give the door a rounded shape, it is necessary to carry out some manipulations with the drywall plate.
- From improvised materials, build a fixing base in which the drywall sheet will dry.
- Using a clerical knife, make holes on the surface of the cardboard in a checkerboard pattern 1-2 cm long at a distance of 5-7 cm from each other.
- Place the slab on the fixing base.
- Wet a towel and place it on the drywall sheet so that the entire area of the sheet is covered. As it gets wet, the sheet will begin to sag.
- Leave the sheet in a curved state until completely dry. Do the same with the second sheet.
So you get two curved doors for a corner wardrobe. Choose the right accessories for them and complete the installation. Do not forget about the surface treatment of the sheets. For a DIY built-in drywall wardrobe, you can use custom-made glass doors.
Built-inniche wardrobe
If you are a happy owner of a Soviet "Khrushchev" and have not yet had time to redevelop, then the space can be transformed by building a closet into a niche with your own hands.
A niche in the wall is a great place for a built-in wardrobe. You don’t have to build side bases, it will be enough to install a frame for attaching guides from above and below, make slats on the sides and space for shelves. The central structure of the system of drawers and shelves will be installed on the floor and held on the sides with fasteners.
Some apartments have very deep niches. They can be converted into dressing rooms. To separate the dressing room area, sliding doors would be the best option. Fill the interior space with shelves along three walls. Do not be afraid to make shelves under the ceiling, they will also come in handy. There you can put things that you use very rarely and there is no need to constantly get them.
You can not use the entire niche space under the cabinet. Make a partition and decorate half of the niche in the form of shelves for books or flowers. The mirrored door will hide the built-in wardrobe and increase the space of the room. Arranging a built-in wardrobe in the bedroom with your own hands in the niche area can give the impression of a continuation of the wall. This way you will get rid of the piling up of objects in the space of the room.
Built-in wardrobe in the hallway
If your hallway is large and spacious, then the built-in wardrobe will fit well into the environment, it will not create the impression of reducing space. ATSoviet "Khrushchev" can use niches that are typical for the corridors of these apartments.
The principle of arranging a built-in wardrobe in the hallway with your own hands is standard. In the case of a corridor, attention must be paid to the design of the cabinet doors and their practicality. Remember that the door will open several times a day. The door mechanism must be of high quality and durable. For their surface, it is better to choose an easy-to-clean and wear-resistant material. Street dirt can get on the doors from your shoes, frequent cleaning should not wear the surface.
If we talk about the arrangement of shelves, then it should be noted that the closet in the corridor differs in its structure from other types. Arrange drawers at the bottom of the cabinet. It will be convenient to store shoes of other seasons that are not currently needed in them. To store winter clothes in the warm season, you will need a place for hangers. Before creating a cabinet layout, analyze the things that need to be put away in it, then you will understand exactly what shelves you will need.
It is better to make the door of the built-in wardrobe completely mirrored. So you will have the opportunity to show off and look in the mirror before going out.
Built-in wardrobe in a private house
Most often, homeowners try to make the most of the area of their home. That living area, which is located on the uppermost tier, is located directly under the roof. There are inconveniences with the layout of such rooms due to the irregular shape of the walls and the presence of slopes. It is not possible to install purchased cabinets around the perimeterpossible, so you have to look for other ways of arranging.
At the location of the roof slope, the ceiling has an inclined shape. This place is convenient to use as a built-in wardrobe.
If there are windows, it doesn't matter. Make openings for them, as shown in the photo. A do-it-yourself built-in wardrobe will help transform space into usable space, and the surface of the drawers will become a window sill.
In closing
How to make a built-in wardrobe with your own hands without the ability to handle carpentry equipment? Very simple. Order patterns according to the required sizes and start assembling. An exclusive custom-designed built-in wardrobe will not only be a practical decoration for your apartment, but also a source of pride.
