Entrance to Narnia or which wardrobe to choose?

The ideal storage space for clothes, tools, equipment and still space is everyone’s dream. Our expert Woman’s Day will tell you what to look for when choosing how the wardrobe is inferior to conventional models and what is new in the world of design.

Ksenia Izmailova – professional architect, co-owner of an architectural bureau Dots Design in St. Petersburg and the creator of the online project @ prosto.remont on Instagram.

Any wardrobe is a big lego, where all the elements are already set. Based on the size of the hangers and the clothes hanging on them, the depth of a standard cabinet will be 60 centimeters. All accessories are made in the same parameters, from shoe racks to guides for drawers. There is a variation in depth of 40 centimeters with the shoulders facing us, but such models are less common.

Think of the closet as a big accent, not just a storage space. To save space, opt for swing door models as they are thinner. The height of the sliding wardrobe is limited by the capabilities of the sliding door system and is often limited in height (because otherwise they will start to walk and rattle), which is important with high ceilings. That is, the wardrobe is more ergonomic only if there is absolutely nowhere to open the doors. Separately about the cabinets to the ceiling. There are no special rules on what to store where. If you want to remove the sleigh, and not the jam on the mezzanine in the kitchen, then who will forbid you?

If you decide to equip a dressing room, then remember that this is a storage room for clothes. And the room implies that here you can, if not turn around, then at least go in. And in this room there are all the same cabinets. No doors, but nonetheless. A dressing room, in terms of its design complexity, is comparable to a bathroom and a kitchen, therefore it cannot be done according to the residual principle. It is necessary to take into account the size of the hanger (60 cm) and the place to enter and turn around (at least a meter). If you do not store specific things such as a scuba gear or an inflatable boat at home, then in a limited space, it is better to give preference to a closet. Because a normal well-planned closet is much more spacious and easier to use than an incomprehensible closet.