This type of furniture, as a mini-wall, is known for quite a long time. After the wave of their popularity, the time is the time of large roomy cabinets, but now, when minimalism is gaining momentum, small modular walls again "on horseback". And it is no coincidence, because the modules are placed absolutely everything that the modern person needs.
Advantages and disadvantages
Pluses in such furniture quite a lot:
- First of all, this is a very significant savings;
- Modular furniture visually adds the volume room without cluttering it;
- Things are protected from unwanted mechanical impact;
- modules are convenient to use;
- The design is easily assembled and transformed - most of the modular walls can be collected in different ways;
- The mini-wall is functional, since you can choose exactly those modules that are needed, and make the desired design of them;
- Due to the small number of details of the decor, it fits perfectly into absolutely any interior style;
- The presence of open shelves allows you to place beautiful books and original statuettes, demonstrating the taste of the owner.
There are disadvantages.
- Small capacity compared to objects such as a wardrobe. However, very often small seems to be modular boxes and shelves accommodate a rather significant number of things.
- Understandable for storing things of large volume or oversized - such in the modules simply do not fit.
- Not suitable for accommodating in large rooms, as they are lost in them.
It should be noted that for the owners of the apartment of a large area, the acquisition of mini walls in most cases is not relevant, the issue of good capacity with a small volume worries those whose living rooms cannot boast a large metrar. There modular structures fit perfectly.
Review of species
The release of modular mini walls is carried out by various manufacturers, That is why there are several different types of this furniture.
- The most common model "under the TV". Its central part of it is a niche for a LCD or plasma television, you can also install an audio system - including speakers, there are shelves and drawers to accommodate various things. Most of the wall is occupied by the shelves.
Such models are simply called "slides" - for the fact that one of the parts is higher than others, so that the wall shape becomes non-standard.
- Corner models - The most economical, optimally suitable for living rooms of small square.
- Modular models Called so because they consist of separate segments that can be collected in random order at the request of the owner. Autonomous segments, such structures are quite simple in assembly and operation. In addition, they can be placed at some distance from each other.
- Very interesting decision is mounted Mini wall, all parts of which are screwed to the wall . It looks like this model very stylish, while cleaning under it is very simple - nothing needs to move.
- There are also models of walls, including clothing cabinet . It is very convenient in cases where one-room apartment, or there is no possibility of accommodating additional furniture for clothing storage.
- Wall, in the design of which is enabled Computer table It will be very convenient for people who need to highlight the working area in the living room.
It is suitable for a one-room apartment and for a small-sized two and more room.
Equipment
By purchasing or ordering the wall, you need to consider the amount of free space that will be applied to it. The dimensions of the furniture should be as such in order not to interfere when moving, it is possible to give the opportunity to close the doors and do not occupy the area more laid. The optimal place to accommodate the wall is in the free corner or along the empty wall.
Walls are divided into two large categories:
- ready-made cabinet models changes in the design of which cannot be made;
- modular options The equipment of which depends entirely on the wishes of the buyer.
Most often, the finished module includes directly the wall, hinged shelves, racks or cabinets, including a ward. Corner modules provide a large corner wardrobe, in which large things are comfortable, possibly design with a chest of drawers, for example, under a niche for a TV.
The module is not always located directly along the wall. He can have M-shaped, p-shaped or just angular. For a square living room, the ideal will be a P-shaped wall.
Families with children will appreciate the suspension cabinets included in the wall design. They can be placed at the top along the wall, placing in them the part of things that children see and touch undesirable. You can strengthen the design with special locks that the child will not be able to open themselves. And you should not exclude options for cabinets locked with the key.
Materials
In addition to configuration, it should be paid to the material that was used for the production of the wall. There may be several options.
- Furniture from wood or glass - The most eco-friendly, but at the same time the most expensive. Most often, materials are used in combination with each other.
- The budget option is chipboard and MDF. The latter can be veneered or laminated. These plates are very convenient to attach different forms, even fantasy, creating various designs.
The choice of wood species used for the manufacture of furniture is quite wide - from beech and birch to larch and maple.
Stop the choice of chipboard with great care, as it is the most toxic of all. If you still decided to choose furniture from this material, then you need to pay attention to the quality of insulation of the joints and edges. A model from MDF is extremely combustible, which also need to be considered.
Design options
To date, the furniture walls (including mini format) are produced in absolutely different style solutions. This includes a range from the classics to futurism.
Of course, The most common and demanded option is classic design. Such walls are harmoniously complement both the modern interior in the hall and in good sense old-fashioned. For furniture in the style of the classic is characterized by natural timber.
Futuristic models - This is usually a combination of glass (often opaque, tinted), metal and wood. Characteristic color gamut - glossy black and white, metallic, chrome fittings. Forms can be any - from a clear rectangular to fantasy-geometric.
Style high tech It differs from futuristic minimalism only with a color scheme - plastic bright, neon tones as a facade very often occurs in cabinet and modular furniture.
For style baroque It is characterized by redundancy in everything - from the material to the fittings, which is why the wall will have to be ordered. The finished options are either completely not budgetary, or do not match the style - because redundancy and abundance of parts does not mean a beamless.
For fashionable Scandinavian style The traditional rectangular shape of the wall is characteristic and no less traditional snow-white shade. The location of cabinets and shelves should optionally be symmetrical.
In the living room in style Country Perfectly fit artificially aged furniture, glass in which will have a thread and patterns.
The most original models are Copyrights, produced in a limited number of copies. The design of the design can belong to both the manufacturer and the customer. It should be noted that such models will cost much more expensive than typical factory.
There are several models of furniture design, which enjoy well-deserved success in consumers. For example, For the Grace model (Manufacturer "Angstrom" ) It is characterized by simple, with the original minimalistic design. The lines are clear and strict, and the elements are extremely necessary. Such a model will perfectly complement the living room, and the office. At the same time, it is extremely spacious, easy to maintain, as it does not have open boxes and shelves.
For the Bjork model (HOFF manufacturer) Characterized by a combination of two colors - white gloss and light oak. The model combines closed and open spaces, there is a module for storing dishes, it is equipped with a glass door. The model is equipped with a niche for TV rather volume, despite the fact that the wall itself is quite compact.
The same manufacturer made Model "Florence" having a completely different style and design. Florence is a modern retro style, equipped with carved details, figure fittings. The wall is completely negrotype, 1.6 m wide, but sufficient height - 2.16 m. There are two color solutions - light and dark.
For the model "Brimnes" from IKEA A combination of modules is characteristic, the package can be performed as you want. The presence of direct lines and simple design are the distinctive features of the model. The color in which the model is produced, black. Unsigned pluses include holes on the back panel, intended for wires. You can also choose the side of the door opening, adjust the height of the shelves and the distance between them.
Another model IKEA - "Rezot" It allows its owner to create a design at its discretion - a narrower, wide, low or high. This model, in contrast to the previous one, is made of white chipboard with inserts from tempered glass.
Beautiful examples
And finally, some interesting examples of mini walls:
- Original Round construction It takes very little space;
- Cabinet design Located along the wall, fully occupying it;
- fully Closed wall It looks stylish and futuristic;
- wall Chocolate colors Suitable for a spacious living room;
- model "Relatively" The interior looks stylish and fresh;
- model "Florence »It looks equally spectacular and in dark design, and in light;
- Simple but stylish model "BRMNES" from IKEA will decorate a minimalistic modern interior;
- wall "Bjork" Ideal for modern and classic living rooms.
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