Things storage for dressing: Selection Criteria

In city apartments, modern design provides special storage facilities for clothes - dressing rooms. Many owners have there classic cabinets or independently establish regular regiments. However, it is much more efficient to use a universal storage system for things wardrobe. Their flavors, nuances of installation and price - in today's material.

The main types of designs of clothes storage

There is plenty of wardrobe systems, which differ in material manufacturing, filling and construction. They can be divided into 4 classes:

1. Classical.
2. Mesh.
3. Boiserie.
4. Colon.

classical

Classical dressing system consists of individual housing modules, which are interconnected by bolts furniture coupler. Today it is one of the most common and easy to use. Its main feature is that it consists of a separate full-modules which can be combined to obtain an unlimited number of options. Among the additional advantages are the following:

• the possibility of self-assembly and installation;
• It produced a large number of elements, models and various accessories from which you can create your own unique design walk-in closet;
• producing material is MDF and chipboard, are such dressing system inexpensive compared with metal structures;
• you can choose any color or grain pattern;
• this design is quite roomy. Items are arranged in closed lockers from external influence.

Cell / mesh wardrobe systems

For the cellular system is characterized by an open design and a large number of shelves, and baskets made of wire mesh coated with a polymeric composition corrosion. All the elements are fastened to the wall with brackets and special guides, which move the basket. Also used shoe racks, pull-rod and bryuchnitsy.

Important! The first cellular system Elfa storage has been proposed by the Swedish company, which is currently one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality and ergonomic wardrobe systems.

Advantages of honeycomb:

• a large number of accessory and various functional elements;
• wide possibilities design and transformation, can be easily placed in the room of any shape;
• structure produces the effect of lightness and open to visual inspection of contents.

Boiserie / panel

Panel system is one of the most expensive. Its design consists of decorative panels, which are mounted on the wall. These are mounted console, which establish racks for wardrobe, hangers, drawers and other modules. The main advantage of this design is the ability to hide any defects of the walls.

Frame / columned

Frame system resembles a honeycomb. However, the installation of racking is carried out not on the wall, and on the uprights, which are fastened to the floor and ceiling in the screw, the spacer compound.

Important! If metal studs framing dressing system manufacturer offers a fix on the anchor or anchors, it is a low budget option on or fake brand models. To acquire such a product is not worth it.

Advantages of wardrobe systems on a metal frame:

• broken down into small-size elements can be easily transported and collect yourself;
• structure is relatively flexible, it can be adapted to the premises of various configurations;
• the absence of walls allows a complete overview of the content;
• through a combination of metal studs and wooden shelves can withstand considerable weight, but does not create the impression of massiveness and "fills" the interior of a wardrobe.

Elements, accessories and other stuffing dressing room

Accessories for dressing should not only provide a place for clothes arrangement, shoes and accessories, but also help owners quickly find the necessary things. Various components are used for the management of the filling of the internal space of the room:

1. Shelves / racks.
2. Withdrawable or retractable containers, baskets, boxes.
3. Vertical panels with integrated clamps, hooks and organizers for various purposes.
4. Rod on which a hanger - longitudinal fixed, sliding horizontally, vertically movable (pantograph mechanism - Furniture lift).
5. Galstuchnitsy, yubochnitsy / bryuchnitsy retractable or fixed, as installed in the system.

Very detailed description of the basic elements of all sizes, indents, and components for storage of things in the video of Alexei Zemsky:

Criteria for selecting the right storage for things wardrobe

Type of storage items in a dressing selected based on the wall material. If you drill into them for fastening holes technically impractical, preference is given to a support structure. If the load on the bearing elements of the planned small, it is allowed to use the suspension system. Depending on the shape of the backplate consoles may require additional strengthening bearing base of plasterboard, if the area of ​​support and is not very big. For premises of irregular shape with a lot of corners, it is advisable to use the column or a mesh type. For areas of rectangular or square shape, the panel is allowed to use the system. A modular kind with lockers recommended when dressing room is partially or completely open - at the entrance instead of the door is open or the arch is located in an alcove.

Important! Regardless of the choice of design to acquire desirable products known manufacturers. This will greatly facilitate the choice of additional elements as necessary upgrade or expansion dressing. In an extreme case, you need to check the documentation and completeness.

Video Review mesh dressing system and the criteria for its selection:

The criteria for the correct choice of shoe storage system for walk-in wardrobe

Shoe rack systems for the dressing room are of two types: open, with free access and closed - slim tables. The latter can act as an independent interior and located in the hallway.

Important! Unfolding the toe to the heel of shoes, you can save a lot of space

How to make an ergonomic storage?

Significant seasonal variations in temperature and sharply continental climate makes it necessary to have a solid stock of various clothes and shoes. For someone it is, someone less. However, to avoid a situation where "there is no place to shove and nothing to wear" space dressing room or cupboard should be organized properly. The following tips will help you not only save space, but also learn to quickly navigate to existing things:

Get rid of junk. Before filling the wardrobe need to sort out all the clothes into three categories:

1. Used most often.
2. Seasonal.
3. It has not been used for over a year.

You need to make an effort and get rid of things from the third group.

Important! According to the study, people on a regular basis are only 20% of the available clothing.

1. Sorting. Seasonal clothes and things on the way out, which are rarely used can be cleaned away, on the top shelf or in the second row. You need to consider storage and sorting. Positioning clothes by color or type. For example, one drawer for shirts, underwear for another, etc. Adding items to the stack does not need to make it too high, depending on the material thickness 5 ÷ 12 subjects, no more. At the bottom is better to have tightly woven clothing.
2. Footwear. It should be kept away from clothing as fasteners may cling to the fabric and damage it. It is best to use a thumbs-slim or individual racks with shelves. For dressing rooms of large size can provide racks with separate recesses for each pair. Shoes with heels can be kept by hooking it on a narrow rail, bolted to the wall at an angle of 45 °.
3. Things small. Socks, socks, ties, scarves - there are many ways of ergonomic placement:

• use boxes with a variable number of regulated largest compartments;
• use special hangers designed for a large number of similar items or place them on the doors and side walls of the cabinet;
• scarves and shawls can be stored on a single rack, using for their individual placement split rings for curtains.

Open plan. All items should be placed in mind that the desired object can be visually detected immediately. Boxes make better use of transparent or latticed. If a large box, inside it must be divided into compartments.

Calculation of storage items

There are several applications that can be a good help in ordering the dressing:

• Stylebook - costs about 160 rubles. You can purchase and download in the iTunes AppStore link: https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/stylebook/id335709058?mt=8;
• Stylicious - a free application that can be downloaded from Google Play link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details? id = com.fabu.stylicious & hl = en.

Both programs are virtual dressing rooms, which have a variety of functions. They not only help to calculate the volume of the storage system of things, but also advise their optimal location. Also make sure what kind of clothes and shoes you usually wear.

Designer items for storage wardrobe

If you only want to buy a walk-in closet and want to simulate its structure, as well as calculate the cost, it offers many online designers who provide us manufacturers:

• IKEA — http://www.ikea.com/ms/ru_RU/rooms_ideas/planner_pax3d/;
• Elfa - designer and video tutorial to work with it:http://mebelmne.ru/index.php? route = common% 2Fconstructo;
• Aristo - a form filling application online calculation: http://www.aristo-vl.ru/index.php/calc/calc-gsa;
• Larvij - links for download on the Apple Store and Google Play, tutorial videos and step by step instructions: http://larvij.ru/planiruyte-sami;
• Kanzas - Online Design and detailed step by step instructions: http://3444555.ru/kanzas-garderobnaya-sistema.html;
• Universal program designer wardrobe and an article with a brief instruction on the use of: https://www.rusposter.ru/onlajn-proektirovanie/komnaty/garderob.html.

Review of the best producers of wardrobe systems

Many companies that manufacture wardrobes to order, tend to use the same components from reputable manufacturers. The most popular are the products of the following companies:

• Larvij (England);
• Leroy Merlin (France);
• Elfa (Sweden);
• Ikea (Sweden);
• Element System (Germany);
• Aristo (China).

Of domestic producers can be identified:

• Wardrobe master;
• New furniture technology.

Ikea wardrobe system

Furniture from this manufacturer, including walk-in closet systems are widely popular. The reason is the optimum combination of cost, functionality and high quality enough. Many people traditionally considered a disadvantage rather complicated assembly process. One of the most popular products are modular and Pax panel Stolman.

Wardrobe systems Leroy Merlin

Under the brand name Leroy Merlin realized racking systems for closets from different manufacturers: Lavij, Aristo, Sheffilton. In addition the company has its own production located in China, the most popular products, which is a universal set of Kansas wardrobe systems.

With a wide range of elements and partial compatibility of products from different manufacturers, the buyer has the opportunity to form a design, fully compliant with its requirements.

Lavij wardrobe systems

Wardrobe Levaggi system presented panel and rack-mount types. Widely used mesh design shelves and baskets. They can be installed on a wall and a perforated plate from a polymer or metal rack. The latter option is the most practical, since it does not require use of any tools were. Stands have special slots that allows you to change the height of the shelves quickly.

Elfa wardrobe systems

Wardrobe systems Elf most widely represented lattice structures that suggest different ways of mounting racks:

• wall - shelves mounted directly to the wall through the bracket system;
• mounted - fastening is carried out to a horizontal support;
• columned - carrying elements act vertical metal posts or walls of wood composite materials;
• U-shaped support - The advantage of this model is that support legs, which eliminates the need to strengthen the bearing elements to the wall or floor exercise spacer - ceiling.

Aristo wardrobe systems

Budget analogue Elfa. The company provides a wide range of cellular structures and modular cabinets wardrobe. Material manufacturing products Aristo - stainless steel. The design is full of a variety of baskets, pull-out shelves and other elements that help you organize clothes and accessories for different purposes. The range of products there are things storage systems in various price categories, from economy, which exclusively equipped with shelves shelves, to elite having inlays valuable species tree.

A video on the use of devices for the storage of Aristo:

Wardrobe systems: where to buy, prices, catalogs

Like most other goods purchased in whole or in separate dressing products storage is possible on site manufacturing companies or in specialized online stores.

Taking advantage of their services, the customer can take advantage of a convenient catalog with filter, which specifies the price range and the manufacturer's name.

things storage systems can be ordered from firms located in your town. Typically, walk-in closets supply company for the production of furniture and cabinets coupe, but there may be specialized. Such a purchase is not optimal, as the company still will use components from any known manufacturer, but take extra money for shipping, assembly, and prices for the items will themselves inflated. They indicate the cost in running meters, which also is quite doubtful because in this linear meter can be several shelves or one single rod for hangers and can accommodate several outdoor boxes, pantograph.

In general, the cost of 1 m. P. oscillates in a fairly wide range from 25 ÷ 30 thousand. rub. 50 ÷ 70 thousand. rub. depending on how "brand" positioning themselves firm.

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The storage system of things for dressing their own hands

It is strongly recommended to collect dressing system with their own hands, photos and video on the Internet a lot.

Introducing a step by step installation instructions Swedish things storage Elfa:

Photo	Description of work
	The upper rail is set horizontally on a level.
	There have been mounting space and drilled holes.
	Depending on the wall type different fixing can be used. Plastic dowels and screws for drywall anchor butterfly is used for brick and concrete walls.
	The upper rail fixed to the wall with screws.
	Vertical rails are installed in the upper rail in the place where the cut grooves.
	Vertical guides arranged at 500 ÷ 600 mm, in accordance with a particular circuit pattern acquired.
	The vertical guide mounted universal bracket.
	On top of the bracket it fits into a lattice shelf.
	Set decorative frame, which is a basket.
	The same decorative frame can be set shelf organizer for accessories and small items.
	Installing bryuchnitsy with decorative straps on the bracket.
	Lattice shelf bottom can be attached to an element arrangement of ties and belts.
	At the bottom of the universal bracket has slots where installed fasteners for the rod.
	Rod mounted on the fasteners.

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This article describes what a quality dressing room with his hands. Drawings and diagrams, photos and additional materials will help to realize the most complex ideas with no errors and unnecessary costs. Even when the decision to give the order to execute the art, this information will be useful at all stages of the project from the wording of the job prior to acceptance assembled structure.

Finally

We hope that our small review will help you in the selection and installation of walk-in closet design. Well, if you have questions or want to share with our readers your experience, then you are welcome in the comments.