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How to make a wardrobe with your own hands: drawings, description, step by step instructions

How to save free space in the room? To do this, you need to install a built-in wardrobe. I offer simple instructions for assembling a wardrobe compartment at home. Following the suggested recommendations, you will make furniture that, in terms of build quality, will not be inferior to what professional installers do.

How to assemble a built-in wardrobe at home

Making a standard wardrobe yourself from scratch will be difficult and expensive. It is much easier and more efficient to develop a drawing of furniture, order the manufacture of structural elements and assemble a wardrobe from a ready-made kit.

The duration of the operation of the cabinet is largely determined by the quality of the used fittings, so we do not save money by choosing hanging mechanisms for doors.

Step-by-step instruction

The step-by-step instruction consists of the following steps:

• Room measurements.
• Project development and ordering a set of cabinet furniture.
• Assembly of the body frame.
• Filling installation.
• Installation of door fittings and shutters.
• Installation of decorative elements and lighting if provided for by the design.

Let's consider the above steps in more detail.

Deciding on the type

Illustrations	Varieties of sliding wardrobes by type of location
	Embedded. Furniture of this type is installed in a niche or between two walls.
	wall. This is a more common type of furniture that is assembled and installed along the wall, despite the fact that the sides of the cabinet are not hidden and visible.

Illustrations	Cabinet configuration
	Straight. The leading edge of such furniture is a straight line.
	Angular. This category includes double cabinets, where the sections are located at right angles to each other.
	Radius. In such cabinets, the front edge is curved forward or vice versa concave.

Illustrations	Structural device
	Frame. The design of the cabinet is based on a supporting frame, consisting of an upper and lower part, as well as two sidewalls. From the inside of the frame, the back wall is attached - a reinforcing element recruited from fiberboard boards.
	Frameless. This category of furniture consists of door fittings, sashes and filling. There is no supporting frame and back wall in such structures.

materials

Illustrations	Materials for self-manufacturing wardrobe
	Furniture panels. A wooden shield is a board made of lamellas. Facades for expensive sets are made from furniture panels. I do not recommend using wood for self-assembly of furniture, since it is easier and cheaper to use particle boards or plywood for these purposes.
	MDF. This type of particle board is mainly used for the production of furniture facades. Due to their high density, MDF boards are easily milled, and therefore doors with an ornament of complex configuration are made from this material.
	chipboard. Laminated particle board is a versatile, low-cost material that is used to make furniture bodies, sliding doors and filling.
	fiberboard. This material, due to its small thickness, is characterized by low bending rigidity and therefore is used only for stuffing on the back wall of the cabinet.
	Drywall. For the assembly of built-in furniture, wall drywall is used, body elements and filling are made from it.

Room measurements and calculation

Before ordering a set of cabinet furniture, we measure the room near the wall where the wardrobe will be assembled and installed.

When taking measurements for built-in frameless furniture, we measure the perimeter of a niche or the distance between opposite walls and the height from floor to ceiling. That is, we need to find out the dimensions of the opening into which the guide profiles for fastening the doors will be installed.

Advice. If there are sockets or switches in the niche, this is not a problem, since there is no back wall in the frameless cabinet

For wall frame cabinets, the wall is measured along which furniture will be assembled and installed. It is important that there is a gap of at least 5 cm to the side walls, and 10 cm to the ceiling.

The walls in old apartments can be uneven and therefore, for greater accuracy, measurements are taken at several points at once. The resulting numbers are compared and the smallest values ​​are selected for the drawing.

Horizontal measurements are taken at the floor, at the ceiling and in the middle of the room. Also, at two three different points, the distance from the floor to the ceiling is measured.

Description drawings

After the measurements are taken, you need to select the appropriate drawing and complete the detailing of the furniture.

After the drawing is selected and the materials are selected, we order the sawing of cabinet furniture elements for assembly. I recommend ordering cutting of structural elements not from artisanal specialists, but at furniture factories.

Installation work

The assembly of the cabinet is carried out on a pre-prepared floor. In order not to damage the floor covering, lay pieces of cardboard.

Work begins with the installation of the body, then the filling is installed and the sashes are hung. To ensure high build quality, we use properly selected fasteners.

Fastening components

Illustrations	Elements for fastening components
	Confirmed. For most connections we use confirmations 50 mm long. Confirmates with a length of 70 mm are used in especially loaded fasteners. A tool for drilling a hole for confirmation is a 4 mm drill with a milling cutter.
	Dowels. Depending on the workload of the connection, we use dowels with a diameter of 6, 8 and 10 mm. Dowels are used for adhesive concealed joints or for joints reinforced with confirmations.
	Minifix. We use this hidden fastening for vertical connection when assembling a furniture frame. When making a horizontal connection, minifixes are supplemented with dowels.
	Rafix. This is a type of minifix, which is used for hidden fastening of shelves.
	self-tapping screws. We use self-tapping screws 30 mm as an alternative to confirmats when making unloaded connections. We use 20 mm self-tapping screws when mounting the reinforcing element - the rear wall. A 16 mm self-tapping screw is a typical fastener for most operations, including the installation of rails and the installation of other fittings.
	corners. We use plastic corners for lightly loaded connections, for example, when installing cabinet filling.
	Shelf holders. These pins hold the shelf at one end and enter the cabinet wall at the other end.

Gain elements

After the body, consisting of the top, bottom and side parts, is assembled, it needs to be given sufficient strength. To do this, we attach a fiberboard wall in the back of the cabinet.

If possible, we install fiberboard in a single sheet. If this is not possible, we install wall fragments so that they compensate for the mechanical loads that fall on the furniture body. We fix the back wall with self-tapping screws 20 mm in increments of 25-30 cm.

Fastener head masking

Stickers and plugs are used to hide the holes. Both options are produced in different colors, so you can choose a similar color and make the fasteners less noticeable.

The advantage of stickers is a completely flat surface, while the plugs protrude a couple of millimeters. Plus, stickers are cheaper and come in more colors.

Geometry check

During the assembly of the furniture case and before fixing the back wall on it, we check the geometry of the structure. This is done using a construction square, which is installed in the corners. All corners must be straight. Similarly, we check the location of partitions and shelves in relation to the body.

Installation of sliding doors

Illustrations	Step by step instructions
	Installing the top profile. The profile is installed on dowels, which are screwed into the ceiling. The step of installing fasteners is not more than 30 cm.
	Installation of the lower profile. The lower profile is installed in the same plane with the upper guides so that the door subsequently installed does not have a warp.
	Door installation. The door is brought into the upper profile by the upper rollers, lifted and lowered by the lower rollers into the lower profile.
	Setting. In accordance with the design of the sliding system, the rollers are adjusted. The sashes should take a vertical position, which can be checked with a spirit level.

Illustrations	Description
	The use of stained glass technology for decoration. This is an expensive, but aesthetically attractive and original solution. For safe operation, the stained-glass window is made not as a composite of separate fragments, but as a whole, with a pattern of glued strips.
	Sandblasted drawings on mirrors. It is aesthetically pleasing and functional at the same time. The applied pattern decorates the mirror, but does not interfere with its intended use.
	Vinyl stickers. In order not to spend money on the mirror design of the cabinet, you can use inexpensive sashes pasted over with vinyl film. The advantage of this solution is that you can choose any pattern and color.
	Bamboo facades. The use of bamboo in the design of the cabinet is one of the many trends in eco-design that is fashionable today.

Housing furnishing is the final step that combines all the repair and design stages. In modern furniture, several important qualities should be combined: operational functionality, appearance as such, compliance with the general design idea.

Coupe systems or their elements are present in almost every home. The convenience and functionality of this furniture are indisputable, and for such design styles as minimalism, urban, hi-tech, they are completely irreplaceable. The article provides comprehensive recommendations for the independent manufacture of a sliding wardrobe.

Advantages

Having considered the pros and cons of this class of furniture, we will get a complete picture of the modern concept of a wardrobe with a sliding door opening system.

Advantages
Ergonomics	Standard designs require blind areas for opening. In coupe systems, doors move in the same plane along the guides when opening and closing. Significantly saves floor space.
capacity	The ability to arbitrarily configure the internal space (filling), which determines the spaciousness. The only requirement is ergonomic expediency.
Versatility	Fits into any interior. Various design and finishing methods allow you to install the wardrobe in the bedroom, kitchen, living room, etc.
Functionality	Inside, unlike conventional cabinets, you can store overall items, household appliances. Embed various devices - ironing board, workbench, countertop, etc.
Ideal solution for narrow spaces	For narrow aisles and corridors, a closet is often the only solution. Only it can be put in such places and comfortably operated.
Zoning	Dual functionality. Using such furniture, you can easily zone the room, that is, it can also perform the function of a partition.
Variety of designs	No restrictions for internal filling. A large number of materials for the manufacture of facades, which allows you to realize any design idea.
Using a mirror	A mirror can be installed on the facade. This will improve the functionality of the room and visually expand the space.
Operational reliability	Doors that move along rails will last much longer than those that open on hinges.

The disadvantages are much less, but they are:

disadvantages
Failure of the sliding system	Occurs only in the case of the acquisition of a low-quality sliding system.
The need for additional lighting	If the dimensions are large, additional light will be required, it significantly increases operational comfort.
The need to clean the guides	Over time, the lower guides become clogged, which can become an obstacle to the movement of the roller. Therefore, sometimes you have to clean the grooves of the guides.
Mirror gets dirty quickly	If a mirror is used in the decoration, then it will often have to be washed from stains and traces of hands.
No swap option	When designing, the dimensions are related to the specific location of the cabinet. Not suitable for fans of frequent permutations.

Varieties in form

There are several varieties, they have structural and external differences:

• built-in;
• stand-alone;
• corner;
• diagonal corners.

Let's consider each of them separately.

built-in

When constructing such a cabinet, there is no top, back wall and base. Partitions are made only. The entire structure is screwed directly to the ceiling, walls and floor. Metal corners are used as fixation.

This is a stationary structure, and it is an invariable part of the created interior.

Standing separately

It has sidewalls, top, bottom, back and sliding doors. This is a complete piece of furniture. It can be moved, it is not attached to any design elements.

Angular

An excellent solution for small apartments, where every meter is expensive. Repeats the shape of the corner and allows you to rationally use the space of the room.

diagonal corner

This is a kind of corner, but the facade does not repeat the shape of the corner, but is made diagonal. The increased capacity of this design determines its frequent use as a dressing room.

Material used

Furniture with a sliding door system is made from a variety of materials. The table shows the main ones:

Material
	The most common and frequently used. Chipboard board, having a low price, is characterized by sufficient strength. A huge selection of textures, colors, patterns allows you to make a front part for any design solutions. There is one, but significant, drawback - it is difficult to fine-tune. For this reason, mostly simple structures are made from chipboard or chipboard.
	Eco-friendly material, easy to process. The variety of facade coatings is no less than that of chipboard. Practical and affordable material.
	An expensive option, but natural wood will last a long time. A great decoration for any interior.

Types by design

Classification by design differences is as follows:

1. embedded;
2. case.

Embedded . There is no need for top, bottom and side parts. Their function is performed by the walls, floor and ceiling of the niche. Drywall can be used for manufacturing, which will reduce the overall cost of the product.

Cabinet . The main difference from a conventional cabinet is the method of opening the doors. If necessary, you can move. Transportation (moving) without disassembly is possible. Minus - increased consumption of materials, as side, lower and upper walls, the back are made.

Now let's take a closer look at the organization of the internal volume of the cabinet.

Design features

When designing, ergonomic and operational specifics should be taken into account.

Consider the main structural elements of the wardrobe.

Door width

The choice of door size depends on factors:

• manufacturers of sliding systems are limited to certain sizes. Some systems allow you to make a sash up to 120 cm wide;
• the width is affected by the number of internal sections. Each section must be freely accessible;
• choice is influenced by personal preference. There are no special rules, unless it goes beyond the restrictions listed above.

The optimal width, worked out in practice, is from 600 to 900 mm. This size provides the most comfortable conditions for use.

Sliding systems

Sliding systems are classified according to two main criteria:

1. profile material;
2. extension principle.

For the manufacture of the profile of the movable system, aluminum or steel is used. The material of the sliding system is chosen, as a rule, the same as that used for the door frame. Steel structures are cheaper, but in most cases aluminum is preferred.

Structurally, two types of systems are produced - bottom-support and top-hung. In the lower support - the door with rollers moves along the rail. In top-hung - its rollers move along the upper guides.

Height

The height is chosen arbitrary. The only limitation may be the ceilings or the small stature of the owners of the apartment / house. Designs are made both from ceiling to floor, and smaller heights.

The standard length of the material used for the walls is 270 cm. A standard apartment has a ceiling height of 260–270 cm. Almost the same dimensions allow you not to saw or build up structural elements.

For ceilings above 270mm (if you want a floor-to-ceiling cabinet), there are two solutions. First, the sheets of material are joined to the required length. The second - the mezzanine is going. Sheets can be joined on high-precision equipment of companies specializing in such services.

Shelf depth

The depth of the shelves determines the daily usability of the cabinet. The optimal and recommended figure is 60–70 cm. Usually a hanger bar is placed in the closet, the width of which is about 48 cm. A depth of 60 cm will completely eliminate the contact of the inner surface of the door and the clothes hung on the hangers. Most furniture accessories (boxes, trays, etc.) have a width of 50 cm. You should not make shelves deeper, since it will be inconvenient to get "under the wall" when placing things.

Not always the dimensions of the premises allow you to install furniture with the maximum recommended depth of the shelves. But there are limitations on the minimum depth. The best option may be a depth of 40 cm. Considering that 10 cm goes under the sliding door mechanism, you can purchase small hangers 30 cm wide. Alternatively, install a hanging rod (rods) perpendicular to the doors and the back wall, in this case, the width not limited.

Such a solution is much better than completely abandoning the installation of a cabinet, especially since even such a "narrow" design for small apartments is an ideal solution.

Length

When designing, the length of the cabinet is selected in accordance with the place of its further installation.

Height of shelves and rods

The height between the shelves is 250–350 mm. The choice rule is simple: more depth of shelves - more distance between them, less depth - less distance. This dependence is associated with the convenience of access to the stacks of linen located in the depth of the shelf (near the back wall).

When designing a mezzanine, you should take into account the dimensions of things that are supposed to be stored on it. If these are suitcases, then the height of the mezzanine should be equal to the height of the suitcase, plus a small margin.

The mounting height of the hanger bar is determined by the length of the clothes placed on it. The maximum height will be equal to the longest thing. Average length of typical wardrobe items:

• shirts - up to 100 cm;
• jackets - up to 110 cm;
• long clothes - up to 130 cm;
• raincoats and fur coats - up to 150 cm.

These calculations are approximate, since the length of clothing depends on height, style and other parameters.

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Schemes and drawings

The diagrams show various project options and furniture assembly technologies:

Device inside

When designing the filling of a sliding wardrobe, first of all, zoning of the internal space is done. The figure shows a universal scheme for dividing various things into storage zones:

When buying a finished product, you will have to agree with the filling configuration proposed by the manufacturer. Self-manufacturing will allow you to take into account the dimensions, functionality, location of various zones and much more, which, ultimately, will provide maximum operational comfort.

Below is a table with examples of frequently used elements of internal filling and zoning of a sliding wardrobe with their help.

Zoning
	Shelves are one of the main elements of filling. They can be fixed and retractable, solid and ventilated, half and full depth, etc.
	Drawers - the second most important element of the cabinet.
	Hanging bar - necessary for clothes on hangers. The material of manufacture is different, most often metal.
	Convenient storage baskets. All things are clearly visible in them, which creates a certain convenience.
	This device is called - bruchnik. Pants are always ironed and ready to wear.
	Rod (hanger) for storing ties - it is convenient to choose, do not wrinkle, the correct suspension prevents shape change.
	Convenient placement of belts, as an alternative - storage on a shelf in rolls.
	Compact and convenient storage of underwear.
	Placement of bed linen, towels, some clothes in piles on shelves.
	For storing blouses, light blazers, short sundresses, a significant part of the internal volume is allocated. A pipe with hangers is installed in the opening. You can make several of these departments - for short and long things.
	Section for accessories - bracelets, watches, glasses, etc. It is recommended to store these items in drawers. Inside the space can be divided into separate cells.
	Shelves for storing shoes. In the upper (mezzanine) part, you can place shoes in boxes.
	Hooks, hangers, carabiners, rings and other accessories for bags.
Hiking suitcases	Rarely used (once a year during the holidays) suitcases place on the far (upper) shelves or mezzanine.
	One of the options for bed linen. Shelf width up to 80 cm, height - up to 60 cm.

Characteristics of the main filling elements:

• sliding and fixed shelves. For convenient use, the distance between them is from 350 to 450 mm;
• drawers. Two types - fully retractable (100%), partially retractable (80%). Can be equipped with closers that provide smooth semi-automatic closing of the drawer;
• mezzanines, known as hard-to-reach shelves. Located at the top. They store rarely used and overall things;
• bars are needed for hangers. Mounted across the width of the cabinet;
• pantographs or special "furniture lifts". Thanks to them, clothes are stored at the required level and can be easily pulled out with a special bar. They are electrical or mechanical;
• baskets are convenient for storing small items. Equipped with rollers and guides.

facades

Thought out to the smallest detail, the internal content will be sharply dissonant with unsuccessfully chosen facades. It is the facades that give the whole cabinet a special finished look. Consider several options for their implementation.

Mirrored

The mirror visually enlarges the space and makes the room brighter. It can be whole or divided into several parts. The large weight of the mirror determines the need to select high-quality and reliable rollers. Such a facade creates additional maintenance chores - the mirror quickly gets dirty. It will have to be wiped and washed regularly, especially if there are small children in the family.

A variety of finishes are used for facade mirrors - sandblasting patterns and drawings, spraying of various shades (silver, emerald, gold, etc.) for glass, printing color images and much more. For safety reasons, the mirror is covered with an anti-shock (armored) film from the inside. If the mirror breaks, the pieces will not scatter.

glass

Glass is no less popular than a mirror, facades are equipped with unbreakable. Mostly used frosted glass with a pattern. Vertical, horizontal stripes look original, dividing the canvas into separate squares.

MDF and chipboard

These materials are laminated with film. The facades look massive and heavy. To install them, you will need reliable roller systems. One of the advantages is a huge selection of colors, shades and patterns, in texture - from matte to bright glossy.

On MDF and chipboard facades, you can apply photo printing.

These are the main types of facades used in the manufacture of sliding wardrobes. You can combine them with each other. This article provides photographs with a considerable number of original ideas for the manufacture of facades.

Step by step instructions for making

Adhesive edge tape

After cutting all the elements, the edge tape is glued to the ends of the plate. The sequence of operations performed:

Instructions for gluing the edge to the end of the blanks
	If there is no assistant, you can use a simple trick. You will need a small box and a quick clamp. The clamp presses the board to the box, ensuring the stability of the workpiece and the convenience of gluing the edge tape.
	One side of the edge tape has an adhesive surface. Heating to a high temperature, it is easy to stick to the workpiece.
	Cut the edge to the desired length. Leave a margin of 1 cm around the edges. You can cut off after gluing with ordinary scissors.
	For gluing, set the position of the temperature sensor of the iron to "2".
	For safety reasons, wear two gloves on your left hand. There should be no pellets on the palm.
	Run the iron along the edge tape, and hold it with your left hand (leveling).
	We carry out the iron in the opposite direction, at the same time with a hand in a glove we firmly press (smooth out) the edge tape.
	Hand smooth the edge a few more times.
	The use of a special roller. Glue the edge tape with an iron and then roll it with a roller. Very comfortably.
	The cooled tape, with a sharp knife from the end, carefully cut off the remnants.
	We get such a cut.
	We repeat the procedure for all ends of the workpiece. We measure the tape with a margin of 1 centimeter, from each edge.
	Glue with an iron and smooth.
	We cut off the cooled edge. The edge has already been glued on the adjacent edge, we make the cut very carefully.
	From all sides we cut off the longitudinal remnants of the protruding edge.
	Result. We glue the ends of the remaining blanks with an edge tape.
	All cuts are ground with a special bar. The inner part of it is filled with foam rubber, the outside - fine-grained abrasive.
	Grinding of slices is done only with longitudinal movements.

Processing of the main elements is carried out in a similar way.

Assembly

Details are cut according to the project. This operation is best done in the workshop on a special format machine. After cutting and gluing the edges, we assemble the cabinet:

Frame Assembly Instructions
	To work, you will need to assemble an additional device, consisting of a metal strip and two pieces of board connected at an angle. It turns out a corner with a metal guide. You will also need two quick clamps. With this device it is very convenient to connect workpieces at right angles.
	We make a check with a square - it should be 90˚.
	Set aside 70 mm from the top edge.
	In the example, a 16 mm plate is used, therefore, 9 mm must be retreated from the edge. Why not 8 mm? Because the plate protrudes 1 mm beyond the edge, forming a small ledge. The middle of the end of the adjoining plate is at a distance of 9 mm.
	Drill mark.
	A similar mark is placed below.
	Using a drill, we make holes for fasteners.
	A special drill replaces three at once. It allows you to make the main hole, corbel and chamfer in one operation.
	drilling.
	We twist the confirmation with a screwdriver.
	Having fixed the sidewall, according to the project, we mark the places for installing the shelves.
	Next, using a square, put marks on both sides under the holes for attaching the shelves.
	Marks on which holes for confirmations will be drilled.
	The device assembled at the beginning of work is convenient to use for attaching shelves. We measure with a tape measure 1/2 the thickness of the plate. The thickness of the plate is 16 mm, so we retreat 8 mm from the mark.
	At this level, we install the shelf using quick-clamp clamps.
	It is clearly seen here that the mark is in the middle of the end face of the workpiece. Everything is ready for drilling.
	Drilling.
	We twist the confirmations.
	Install the remaining shelves in the same way.
	Install the crossbar. And we fasten each shelf with confirmations.
	Having fixed the cross member with a quick-clamp clamp, we twist it with confirmations from above and below, then we fix each shelf.
	This is how the lower part of the closet is assembled. We clamp the strip from the plate with a clamp and fix it from the end with a confirmation.
	We drill shallow holes from below for installing furniture legs.
	We twist the metal sleeve with external and internal threads.
	Using a hexagon, tighten (retract) to the desired position.
	We twist the leg with a plastic support into the sleeve. Thanks to this, the furniture can be moved and leveled.
	Two parts of the support leg assembly.
	After assembling the cabinet, a fiberboard sheet is attached to its back side with ordinary carnations.
	Fastening fiberboard start from the top. By tilting the cabinet from side to side, we achieve a 90˚ angle between the sidewall and the top bar. We nail the side and bottom sides of the fiberboard sheet.
	When assembling, such plastic furniture corners were not used. Why? The use of confirmat is much more practical, since it is screwed into the slab by several centimeters and securely connects the structure, giving it additional rigidity.
	We close the hats of confirmations with a decorative cap.

In the same operating sequence, you can assemble a sliding wardrobe of any configuration.

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Door manufacturing

The door consists of a frame, metal guides and a system of rollers. It is worth ordering it from a company professionally dealing with such systems. Specialized software will calculate all the elements according to the given dimensions and issue a complete specification for assembly. Mirrors or slabs of other materials are cut to the size of the doors for mounting in frames.

Elements for sliding system
	Vertical bars/handles for the side parts of the door.
	Sealing rubber for a mirror.
	Self-adhesive brush to soften the impact of doors when they are opened / closed.
	Staples for fixing doors in extreme positions.

The main parts for assembling the doors are made of aluminium. All metal components must be covered with a protective film that protects them from scratches during transportation.

Sliding system assembly

Consider the step-by-step assembly of the door leaf. In our example, there will be two mirror doors.

Finished closet

Door Assembly Instructions
	The door is located in a horizontal position and provides free access from all sides.
	In the upper part of the vertical rack, which also serves as a door handle, we drill two mounting holes.
	The lower one is 6.5 mm in diameter.
	Top hole - 10 mm. Through it, the upper profile of the doors and the roller will be attached.
	The lower part of the same vertical profile. Top hole - 10 mm, bottom - 6.5 mm. Distance from the edge of the first hole - 7 mm, the second - 43 mm. Closer to the edge, the lower roller will be attached. The second hole is for the screw connecting to the profile.
Profile mounting	From above we fix the rubber seal with a profile, gently inserting it.
	The procedure is performed sequentially on all faces. We do not cut off the rubber seal at the corner, but continuously lay it around the entire perimeter.
Should not be screwed all the way	This screw is not fully tightened. Later, the upper rollers will be installed in it.
	Install the upper rollers and tighten the screw until it stops.
	Rubber seal installed at the bottom of the door.
The screw with the top roller is also twisted	In the upper part we fix the second pair of rollers.
	Install the bottom roller. We press the spring on the roller and carefully insert it into the hole, fix it with a screw.
	The screw is tightened with a hexagon.	Wardrobe with the first door installed.
	In the same sequence, we assemble and mount the second door.

Additionally, we install auxiliary elements - a pipe for hangers, etc.

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At the end it should look like this

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the diagrams and drawings. They will help you create your own project.

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A photo

A closet is an essential part of any living space. It differs from other pieces of furniture in its functionality, convenience and small size, for which it has a major role in everyday life. If you count how many times a day you use it, it is very difficult to imagine life without this item.

Unfortunately, in the modern world, not everyone can buy a finished product, because the prices are simply sky-high. But there is always a way out! I propose to consider the option of assembling it yourself. Before we move on, see the photo of the cabinet, it was assembled on our own, while saving three times.

To assemble furniture, you don’t need a special mind, the main thing is to be able to draw a little, be friends with tools, love to do something with your own hands. And in order to help a little in this matter, consider what cabinet you can make yourself.

Types of cabinets

For dresses. This view consists of side parts, bottom, top, front. Inside it is equipped in such a way that things hang on hangers, it does not have shelves, or their number is reduced to a minimum. The door opens "open".

Closet. Improvement of the previous type. The main difference is a sliding door system, it can be built-in (without side parts or without a bottom).

Built-in cabinets. The type is very similar to the dressing room, in a reduced size. This view can be placed directly in a niche or partition.

All types are very different from each other, so you should very carefully calculate for what purposes you need it. Ideas and options for do-it-yourself cabinets, selected just for you, are further presented in our article.

Bedroom option. This type is not the main one, it has a set of clothes for tomorrow, it contains a minimum number of shelves for towels, shoes, trousers.

Multi-panel cabinets. They have several departments with rods, there are many shelves, drawers. The depth has a mark of no more than 60 centimeters, the width is 10 centimeters less than the depth.

View with end bars. This refers to a built-in hanger in a structure not exceeding a depth of 400 millimeters.

It will not be right if I do not notice that the cabinet is also divided into different shapes - angular or even structures. Now, having a little deal with the types of structures, we proceed to the next stage - the choice of material for the manufacture of the cabinet.

In the modern world, there are a lot of options, for every taste and color. Basically, for this type of furniture, an array, chipboard, MDF is used. For finishing wood, you can use laminated, laminated methods.

Terminology

• Laminated is a thing that is lined with a film based on paper.
• Laminated - pasted over with a paper resin film, followed by varnishing.
• The composition of chipboard includes - resin, paraffin, ceresin, sawdust, woodworking waste.
• The composition of MDF includes - wood fibers that hold the ingredients together. The production process consists of a hot press.

Instructions on how to make a wardrobe with your own hands

In today's article, we will analyze in detail an example with the manufacture of a sliding wardrobe. Before starting work, you need to draw up a draft of the future product.

With the help of small drawing skills, we draw a sketch on paper, and if you are a confident user of computer programs, use special programs like Avtokad. You need to enter drawings and measurements for the manufacture of cabinets into the program, then follow the instructions.

Very important! While working on the drawing, do not forget to take into account the plinth (it can reduce 4-7 centimeters of the cabinet), you cannot move it tightly against the wall, it will remain hanging around. It would be better if it were removed altogether.

So, the promised action plan:

• Drawing. This stage was dealt with a little higher.
• Sheet cutting.
• We drill places for the base (2 strips and an average partition).
• We fix all the components of the plank according to the plan.
• Important is the moment of installation of a sliding door system.

Assembly is recommended to be done in a lying position, so consider this point when choosing a height. For the convenience of moving to a "permanent place of residence", put on felt inserts, so it will be easier to push, and the floor will not harm. The finishing touches are fittings (handles, wheels for pulling out doors, hangers).

Thus, we make a wardrobe with our own hands at home, while saving 50% of the finished product sold in stores. This is an amateur business, if there is no money, you need to have time, and if there is no time, then you need money.

DIY cabinet photo

Wooden furniture has always enjoyed well-deserved popularity. It is strong, durable and can last more than 100 years without losing its qualities. Importantly, wooden furniture looks beautiful and prestigious. It is these factors that often become incentives in the decision to purchase this furniture. But it’s not at all necessary to buy, because making it yourself is not as difficult as it seems. This article will discuss the necessary information and the process of making a wooden cabinet with your own hands.

The most popular material is pine.

Making furniture with your own hands has a considerable number of advantages:

• high-quality materials are selected personally and are much cheaper than materials from a factory to order;
• making a wooden cabinet with your own hands is not very difficult, since wood is easily processed;
• getting the desired result is quite simple if you have the necessary tools;
• making furniture can also bring moral pleasure and become a creative hobby, because it's nice to achieve your goal on your own.

To make such a cabinet, you will need plywood or boards.

With the right execution technique, a self-made piece of furniture can outwardly be even better than factory furniture.

Solid wood furniture can be any structure that must withstand a lot of weight.

Holes are drilled in the bottom of the cabinet to install adjustable legs.

How to decide on the design and construction?

The model of the cabinet is selected depending on its location and on the required technical characteristics (capacity, width, etc.), and the design and construction depend on the general style of the room and the purpose of the cabinet (storage of clothes, dishes, books or other things).

1. For small rooms, sliding wardrobes are the most convenient due to sliding doors, they are made to fit a certain size of the room, and can be installed even in the narrowest spaces, such as a corridor. The necessary fittings can be purchased at a hardware store and finding materials is not a problem now.
2. For the bedroom, a large and spacious closet is perfect, where many shelves, drawers and several hanger rods will be used. They can be equipped with racks, doors with the required number of doors, sliding structures and doors (wardrobes). We must not forget to take into account the overall design of the space, which will become the basis for choosing the design of the cabinet.
3. Natural wood furniture is also in great demand for the kitchen. The kitchen set consists of a large number of drawers and small cabinets with doors. It takes a lot of materials and effort to build kitchen cabinets, but the result can live up to expectations.
4. Furniture in bright and cheerful colors will look good in the children's room. The wardrobe can be decorated with mirrors, drawings and ornaments. Additional shelves for toys are also important. It is also necessary to find out the wishes of the child, because the wardrobe is designed specifically for him.
5. For the bathroom, a small cabinet with several shelves is suitable. It may have a mirror on it. To make such a design will not be difficult for those who know at least a little the basics of carpentry.

The cabinet is made taking into account all the individual wishes of the client and according to individual sizes.

If the structure was not made of laminated plywood, then it needs to be finished.

Drawing of the future cabinet

The design drawing is of great importance for all further stages of product creation. It is compiled taking into account the size of the closet itself and the layout of the apartment. The purpose of the cabinet is also important in choosing a model and working out the details of the drawing. If a cabinet is required, for example, for tools, it is worth making it wider and lower, and if for books - high and narrow. Next, you need to decide on the number of shelves and compartments, and for this you need to know what will be stored in the closet.

The wardrobe has a unique design.

Of course, it is unlikely that everything will be perfect the first time.

After the cabinet model is selected, it is necessary to transfer its plan to paper, depict it in the form of a drawing. First, the frame of the future product is designed, the dimensions of the walls, doors and cabinet bases are indicated. Then you need to depict the shelves and the internal component of the product, indicating the length and width.

It will help to place all the necessary things in the room, and with its originality will bring a touch of extravagance to the living room.

For the manufacture of furniture today, about 40 types of wood are used, which have different characteristics.

Necessary materials and tools

The material for the future construction is selected depending on the overall style of the space and on technical characteristics, such as the thickness and strength of the wood. There are various material options for making a wooden cabinet with your own hands.

1. Whole boards.

Their cost is influenced by the size, the number of defects, the quality of the carpentry, the dryness, and, of course, the type of wood. Pine or spruce boards are most often used as a material for creating cabinet furniture. This wood is available and has long established itself as one of the strongest. Hardwood boards are also popular - birch, larch, oak.

1. Plywood.

This material is environmentally friendly and has high strength. It goes on sale in the form of solid large sheets, so there is no need to join the panels, which cannot be said about the boards. You can also buy plywood with finishing and varnishing. There is no need to process them, so all the work will consist only in assembling the cabinet.

Particle board, which is made from glued wood shavings. The price of this material is low, due to the fact that it is not a solid tree. But the plate still has sufficient strength, which makes it one of the most popular materials on the market. The big minus of chipboard is that the plate does not tolerate moisture, the ingress of water on it can lead to swelling of this area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe material. However, for creating bookshelves or wardrobes, buying chipboard is the right decision.

The wardrobe has a unique design.

Do-it-yourself wardrobe made of wood is also quite simple.

To work, you will need the following tools:

• plywood, chipboard, solid boards (depending on choice);
• electric or hand saw;
• tool for measuring the angle of inclination;
• grinding machine;
• wooden dowels;
• metal corners;
• paint (if necessary);
• tape measure, caliper tool, ruler, etc.;
• varnish (if necessary);
• joiner's plate;
• mastic.

Wooden furniture has always enjoyed well-deserved popularity.

When making a wooden cabinet with your own hands, you can stick the edge.

How to make a wooden wardrobe with your own hands? Step by step instructions for the manufacturing process

1. Creating a drawing.

In accordance with the dimensions of the future construction and the layout of the apartment, a detailed image of the closet is created.

1. Frame assembly.

Sheets of plywood, chipboard or solid boards, which are planned to be used for the frame of the structure, are placed in accordance with the drawing and connected with nails and glue. The back of the cabinet is closed with thin (up to 1 cm) plywood and is also attached to it with nails and glue.

1. Door installation.

Doors are attached to the body with hinges or special fittings if a closet is assembled.

1. Installing shelves.

Shelf fasteners are installed on the cabinet walls at a certain height. Next, shelves are attached to them with glue or nails, but some prefer not to use additional means for attachment.

1. Varnishing and painting.

If you use unvarnished and unpainted boards, it is necessary to varnish the cabinet, after sanding the surfaces.

1. Installation of door handles.

The handles are selected individually for the cabinet style and installed at the end of the assembly.

No matter how small your apartment is, it needs a spacious closet.

If you want to make a wooden cabinet with your own hands, then it is best not to cut the chipboard sheet at home, it is better to entrust this matter to specialists.

Basic cabinet assembly rules

The most important thing is to determine the dimensions of the future piece of furniture. Drawing up a drawing is important in the manufacture of a cabinet and should not be neglected. After its compilation, it is necessary to correctly select and use materials.

The acquisition of a new piece of furniture is not affordable for everyone, and if you have the necessary skills, you can make a closet yourself.

If you decide to make a wooden cabinet with your own hands, then you need to take care of the availability of blanks.

Turning to the assembly of the cabinet, we must not forget not only the appearance of the case, but also the internal content of the product. Shelves and other elements must be attached using self-tapping screws or glue.

And not all factory options are suitable for a certain interior.

A do-it-yourself wooden cabinet can be made using improvised tools.

If you plan to attach a mirror, then it must first be fixed with construction tape. The same applies to other additional cabinet elements.

For small rooms, wardrobes are the most convenient, the main advantage of which is sliding doors, they allow you to install the structure even in a narrow corridor.

Having visited the store, you can find a variety of accessories that will allow you to realize the most daring ideas.

Such furniture is heavier, but its quality is much higher.

VIDEO: do-it-yourself wood cabinet

A wardrobe is a bulky and fundamental thing that is necessary in every home. Often purchased furniture is not suitable for the price, as intermediaries greatly inflate prices, sometimes they do not match in size or design. In this case, you usually have to look for a small company that is ready to fulfill a personal order. However, as practice shows, workshops ask for a lot of money. The most profitable solution in this situation is the independent manufacture of the cabinet at home.

Kinds

Before you get started, you need to decide what kind of cabinet you need. Depending on the location, there are two main types:

• Embedded Models, the main advantage of which is the presence of a floor, ceiling and some walls. This condition significantly reduces the cost of the project. Such options are convenient, since they can be adjusted to any existing niche: recesses in the walls, space under the stairs. Oddly enough, this is also a disadvantage of built-in models, since they are built for a specific place and changes are no longer implied. Among other things, the curvature of the load-bearing surfaces greatly affects the quality of the cabinets, so they must be leveled before starting the project.
• Cased freestanding cabinets are a classic option. Models can be used in any type of premises. Dismantling and transfer from place to place is possible. Also, curved walls, floor or ceiling will not affect the installation. Among the disadvantages, one can note the high consumption of materials, compared with built-in modifications, and the associated increased cost. However, with proper selection of components, the cost can be reduced.
• Partially embedded models are a cross between the first two options.

Depending on the type of doors, cabinets are classified as follows:

• Wardrobe with sliding doors and rigid frame. Two subspecies can be distinguished: with a roller door movement mechanism and with a monorail. After appearing on the market, such options have gained popularity with a variety of models, designs, and internal content. In addition, the advantages are multifunctionality, saving space in the room.
• Models with hinged doors. Long service life is the main plus of such options. As well as practicality and durability.
• Lift door options.
• Open, doorless cabinets.

Designers also divide cabinets according to the way they are assembled and style. The style is diverse: folklore, hi-tech, baroque, empire, modern, rococo.

In terms of equipment, the following models can be distinguished:

• Standard options are typical for large industries, are made according to standard sizes, without frills. Practical and functional furniture. Most often used for offices.

• Serial production is a mass option. Represents the release of products in one line, with certain characteristics within the same concept.
• Modular wardrobes have always been popular. Their advantages are mobility and functionality. Such structures can be divided into separate sections, easily dismantled, rearranged, combined with each other.

If we consider cabinets in shape, then the most common options are:

• Linear, in other words, straight.
• Angular (depending on the shape of the angle L or U shaped).
• Round. Rounded side or front panels.
• Rectangular.

Depending on the number of doors, there are double-leaf, single-leaf, three-leaf or open without doors. Of course, combined options are also popular.

The most important characteristic of cabinets is functional. Only after making a decision on the purpose of the structure, all of the above classifications are taken into account. According to the purpose of use, cabinets are:

• For clothes. This includes wardrobes, wardrobes, which are characterized by hangers for dresses, suits, ties, trouser holders.
• For storing things. Here you can note the cabinets for bed linen, chests of drawers.
• Book. Use various modifications from open to combined.
• In the hallway These models are characterized by shelves for shoes and hats, hangers, hooks, holders for umbrellas, a mirror, built-in sections for outerwear.
• For kitchen. Often, these cabinets are equipped with specific mesh or pull-out shelves for kitchen utensils and utensils, hooks for towels and other small items.

materials

The most common materials for the manufacture of cabinet bodies are as follows:

• Drywall. If a complex configuration is expected, then it is better to choose this option. Any shape can be bent from the GKL, since it is not afraid of deformation.
• MDF. From furniture panels that do not require cladding, rigid frames are made that do not require bending. The plate is characterized by a high density, unlike chipboard, which makes it more durable. The fittings sit better inside, the probability of chips when cutting the plates is low. A conditional disadvantage is a large mass. At a cost, the material is affordable, but more expensive than chipboard.
• Chipboard or chipboard. For cutting sheets, it is better to use the services of a workshop. At home, the quality of saw cuts can be disappointing due to the lack of necessary woodworking tools. From chipboard, you can perform various complex elements if you have the skills and the necessary machines. Chipboard is distinguished by a laminated layer that protects the sheet from external influences, and the user from formaldehyde. In addition, the laminate is good for decorative purposes, as it imitates various coatings.

• Plywood. The material has a low cost. The service life of plywood products depends on the thickness of the sheet, the quality of gluing, and the climate in the room. In any case, it is unsuitable for large structures of large mass, since it will bend under its own weight.
• Whole boards. When choosing, it is better to use wood that is easy to process. Cabinets made of wood species such as maple, ash, acacia, mountain ash, walnut, oak will outlive their creators many times over. It should be borne in mind that the cost of the project in this case increases significantly.
• Old boards. Recently, vintage style is gaining popularity. It allows you to give a second life to old things.

For example, having dismantled an old wardrobe, table, door from boards, you can create such an interior element as a wardrobe, cabinet, chest of drawers with your own hands.

• Boxes. The fashionable craze for making furniture out of packaging cardboard is spread all over the world today. Typically one to three layers are used. Single-layer cardboard is usually used for internal walls and curved surfaces. To fill the volume - a material with a greater thickness. Box cabinets are the cheapest but most short-lived option.

Materials for the execution of facades are of no small importance:

• The tape is convenient in every sense. For the facade, you can use the same materials as for the body, glued with a decorative coating. A wide range of films makes it possible to create vivid images, decorate a wardrobe in the style of an existing interior. In addition, it is easy to care for.

• Wallpaper. An excellent and inexpensive solution for decorating the facade.

• The mirror is the most popular option, but rarely carried out with self-made cabinets.

It must be remembered that the mirror surfaces are fragile, require certain tools for cutting and fitting to the required dimensions.

• Clapboard. There are two types of material: wood and plastic. The facade, made of lining of various widths, is suitable for an eco-style interior, for country houses, balconies. Most often, wooden slats of 4 classes are produced. Type "C" panels are the least processed, and therefore may have knots and cracks. A, B and "Extra" are more attractive, in addition, they have a low level of resin.

How to get started?

The initial stage of self-manufacturing of the cabinet is design.

It needs to be taken seriously, for this you need:

• Determine the location of the future location of the structure. This depends on the size and quantity of materials needed.
• You should decide what shape the cabinet is planned to be built: straight, corner, built-in, and so on.

• Sketch out sketches of the exterior and interior content. Determine in advance how many sections, boxes, shelves will be. Fix the desired number of doors, sliding and hinged elements. Determine the order of the location of hooks, hangers, holders. Even the need to install a decorative facade should be decided at this stage.
• Choose a material, determine the color of the product, comparing all the parameters with the style of the interior. If necessary, decide what texture the façade should have. Identify a company that produces furniture fittings, based on expert reviews.

After that, various measurements are performed and calculations are made. It must be understood that calculating the dimensions does not mean measuring the width and length of the cabinet. At the same time, it is necessary to measure the distance between the shelves, the width of the sections. All dimensions are transferred to the drawing for clarity.

When taking measurements, it must be taken into account that the standard sash width should not exceed one meter. In addition, it should be remembered about the thickness of the sheet from which the body is made, so 1-2 centimeters are added to the width of the sash. In the same way, the allowance for the height of the door panels is calculated.

The scheme should be clear and take into account all the desired parameters. If it is difficult to perform such a drawing yourself, then you will have to turn to specialists.

Fastening Features

An important stage in the construction of a cabinet with your own hands is the selection of accessories. Today, the furniture industry offers a huge number of fasteners and connecting elements. Their characteristics depend on the functional features of the cabinet and operating conditions.

Often, for wooden cabinets with hinged doors, four-hinged door hinges are used, which are divided into several types:

• Overhead. The most common option for sashes.
• Semi-overlapping hinges are useful when one section is closed by two doors.

• Internal or hidden are installed on the inside of the door.
• Corner models are necessary for furniture located in corners, requiring the installation of doors at an angle of 45 degrees.

• Inverted canopies allow you to open the door 180 degrees.
• Piano mechanisms have a low degree of reliability, and therefore are rarely installed on cabinets.
• Mezzanine hinges have a spring in their mechanism.

Glass sashes can be fixed using the following elements:

• mounting strips;
• fastening loops;
• seal rings;
• plugs.

For low canvases, two fasteners are enough; when extended to 1.5 meters or more, the number of loops is increased. Optionally, you can install a closer to protect your fingers from injury, and increase the durability of the mechanism.

There are several types of shock absorbers, different in technical parameters and installation method:

• The damper is the simplest and cheapest. There are many options on the market, the simplest of which is a self-adhesive model. It is a disc of soft material with a thickness of 1.5 to 5 mm, a diameter of 7 to 10 mm, which is glued to the end of the case. For one sash you need at least two pieces.
• Loop carrier. It should be noted that such designs must be purchased immediately with a loop from one manufacturer. The model has the effect of smooth closing of the sash.

• Overhead and mortise shock absorbers, unlike those described above, do not depend on the type of hinges. The advantage of overheads is the ease of replacement, which happens infrequently. However, when mounting a door closer of this type, additional space is required for a hole in the box from the end wall. The advantage of the mortise option is that installation space is not required, on the other hand it is more difficult to replace it.

For folding doors, mechanisms are often installed that are designed to open up, down, or in the form of an accordion.

The models are easy to install, their cost is low, they are convenient to use:

• Gas lifts and lifting mechanisms combine the functions of opening and closing up and down. The fundamental selection criterion is the weight of the sash, since the device has a different degree of force.
• Mechanisms for opening in parallel, at an angle and accordion. Advantage - great access to contents, improved ergonomics of cabinets. The disadvantage is the cost.

Shelf mounts also have their own classification:

• Stationary are attached using several types of holders.
• Overhead, which are mounted to the wall, to the cabinet body or to the facade. The shelf in this case is superimposed on top. They are different types of corners.

• Mortise built into the cabinet.
• Brackets are used for heavy loads.

• Retractable options consist of rollers and guide rails along which they move. In addition, the mechanisms are usually equipped with limiters and seals.
• Rotating models. The main part is the axis of rotation, usually in the form of a pipe of the required height. Additional elements - fasteners for the upper and lower parts of the axis, flanges for mounting the shelf.

How to do it yourself: step by step instructions

Before starting work on the project, it is necessary to prepare all the necessary materials, components and tools.

The following may be required:

• drill or perforator;
• level;
• ruler or measuring tape;
• pencil;
• a hammer;

• glue;
• self-tapping screws, fastening accessories;
• screwdriver;

• hacksaw or circular saw (if self-cutting of parts is implied);
• iron;
• construction knife.

The cabinet assembly scheme at home consists of several stages.

Part preparation:

• From the sheets of the selected material, cabinet elements are cut: body walls, doors, shelves, drawer elements. Maximum precision is achieved with a circular saw. Sawing can also be done with a hacksaw, but in this case, without skill and experience, chips are possible.

• Edge processing. For edging, PVC tapes are used, matching in color. Their cost is low, and it is very convenient to process the edges with it. Typically, the thickness of the tape varies from 0.4 to 2 mm. Usually, a thicker one is used to process the apron of visible ribs, and thinner - for those hidden from the eyes. The scheme of actions in this case is as follows.
• The iron is turned on at three-fourths of its maximum power.

• The tape is applied to the end with an adhesive surface, ironed several times.
• The edge is carried out with a soft, dry cloth, pressing firmly.
• The rest of the tape is cut with a knife.
• Hardware preparation. It is necessary to collect the right amount of fasteners, hinges, handles, hangers and other important little things.

Frame assembly:

• If the cabinet is built-in or will be located under the stairs, then most likely it will lack any frame elements: the lower or upper bar, sidewalls. In this case, the walls should be prepared for the installation of the structure, leveled, puttied, painted or glued.
• If other options for cabinets are planned, then holes are drilled in the places of future fasteners.
• Attach body parts together. First of all, the sidewalls are attached to the bottom, after which it is necessary to attach the upper part to them. For work, it is better to use the simplest fasteners - confirmations.
• Checking verticality with a level.
• If necessary, fix the back wall.

Installation of shelves and cabinets:

• To begin with, they make a markup for dividing the internal space into sections. Next, note the location of the shelves and built-in cabinets.
• Install partition walls. Depending on the plan, they can be either from floor to ceiling of the cabinet, or lower. In the latter case, the presence of a horizontal partition is implied.
• Fasteners for internal filling are mounted on the side and sectional panels of the frame. If stationary shelves are planned, then these can be ordinary corners. In the case of retractable shelves or drawers, guide chutes are mounted.
• Installation of other elements: hooks, holders, hanger rods.

Then the doors are fixed. In order to assemble the cabinet doors, it is necessary to adhere to certain algorithms for different door options.

Closet:

• Installation of the upper and lower guides, tracking their parallelism with the help of a plumb line.
• Stopper installation.
• Installation of roller elements on the door, if this type of mechanism is planned.
• The doors are inserted into the grooves, starting from the top, until they click.
• Check if the sash moves freely.
• Installation of additional fittings if necessary.

Swing doors:

• Hinges of the selected type are installed on the doors.
• Shock absorbers are installed if necessary.
• Handles are screwed in.
• The verticality and the closing mechanism are checked.

Hinged and lifting doors:

• For hinged doors, gas lifts are most often installed. Purchased mechanisms are always equipped with instructions. Please read it carefully before installation. First of all, fasteners for gas lifts are installed on the side parts of the cabinet body.
• Such fasteners are installed on the doors that will rise.
• Next, the doors are mounted using canopies or hinges from the side that is the future axis of rotation.
• After attaching the elevators. To do this, their head must be put on the fasteners until it clicks on both sides.
• With the door closed, make adjustments.
• Professionals focus on the fact that at least 2 mechanisms must be installed on one facade in order to prevent warping.

Then the final processing of the cabinet is carried out. At the end of the assembly, a complete polishing of the appearance is performed. All screws are covered with decorative caps. Polishing with a soft cloth is necessary to clean the product from dust and drilling residues. Facades are designed depending on the designer's idea using mirrors and other decorative elements.

You can also see how to make a wardrobe with your own hands in the video below.

Organization of the internal space

The functional structure of the internal filling of cabinets consists of many elements that meet the requirements of the owner. A competent design should provide free access to any things in the closet, prevent the formation of odors.

Sliding and sliding drawers, rotating shelves are not only convenient to use, but also ergonomic in nature. They allow rational use of internal space. For large wardrobes, lifting rods for hangers and trouser holders are often used, which can either rise or, if necessary, go deep into the closet. If the design is intended for the hallway, then it provides a box for storing shoes and shelves for hats.

Kitchen cabinets are filled with everything from spinning bar counters to pull-out cutting boards. Due to the fact that it is necessary to store many different accessories in the kitchen, the functionality of the interior decoration of the cabinets is many-sided and is determined only by the wishes of the owners.

How to place?

The closet is the most bulky element of the interior in the room. There are such options for their location, which will allow you to "hide" and not clutter up the space.

in a niche

If the apartment has natural niches, then this will greatly facilitate the task. The cabinet is simply built into them. Niches can be created artificially, which will allow not only to install storage structures in them, but also other interior elements: a fireplace, a TV.

Part of the room

If the area allows, then you can fence off a piece of the room and organize a wardrobe in it. At the same time, it is better to choose the darkest corner of the room so that the room remains bright.

Pantry

In private houses, there are always different pantries. Sometimes they are found in city apartments. If the owner wishes, the wardrobe can be perfectly hidden in the pantry. At the same time, the efforts for its design are minimal, since the functions of the body are performed by the walls of the room. It is enough to organize the internal content.

In the room

The standard options for installing cabinets in a room are as follows:

• Wall to wall, floor to ceiling. Creates the effect of a solid wall. The design of facades with mirror surfaces will visually expand the space. When choosing doors of wall color, you can achieve the effect of "disappearing".

• Alcove. Cabinets are installed on both sides, forming a niche between them. The alcove formed in this way is filled with any interior elements: bed, dressing table, work area, TV.

• openings. Distances between doors and windows can be used rationally with the help of modular cabinets. Structures are mounted on both sides of the opening, it is possible to organize mezzanines above the opening. The element connecting the cabinets under the window is often designed as a bench or sofa.

What can be done from an old closet?

If the old cabinet has lost its appearance, but the fasteners are intact and not loosened, the body also does not have significant flaws, in this case, you should pay attention to various techniques that allow you to remake or decorate outdated furniture.

To update cabinets, there are many budget options:

• Repaint yourself, for example, using stencils.
• You can glue the doors with photo wallpapers or vinyl film.

• If the panels are glass or mirror, then you can use the services of private workshops for matting or sandblasting.
• Decoupage using vintage paper or wallpaper.
• In the kitchen, you can use tiles to decorate the facades.

If the fasteners are nevertheless loosened and fell out, it is impossible to keep the cabinet in its original form. In this case, elements for a different design can be cut out of its parts. Craftsmen create benches, shelves, pouffes and other interior details.

Ideas for location in the interior

Large built-in wardrobes are popular. They are installed both in the hallways and in the living rooms. Usually they occupy all the space provided from floor to ceiling. Internal filling is organized depending on the wishes of the owner. Advantages - functionality, the ability to embed various elements for storing things, including vacuum cleaners, ironing boards, washing machines and dishwashers. Such structures can be installed in any places inaccessible to cabinet furniture, in attics, niches, corners.