Doors For The Dressing Room: Varieties, Features Of The Device And Operation

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

How to choose comfortable and beautiful doors for a dressing room

The dressing room is used to store clothes and shoes. The doors to this room can be not only functional, but also beautiful. To create a cozy space, it is important to determine the type of door structure and correctly install the element.

Content

• 1 Doors for the dressing room: types and selection rules

  • 1.1 Sliding doors and radius structures
  • 1.2 Types of folding doors for dressing rooms
  • 1.3 Mirrored sliding doors
  • 1.4 Sliding doors
  • 1.5 Sliding structures for the dressing room
  • 1.6 Ventilated wardrobe doors
  • 1.7 Hidden door for storage area
  • 1.8 Roller blind door
  • 1.9 Dressing room curtains

• 2 Determination of the dimensions of the doors for the dressing room

  • 2.1 Features of installing doors in the dressing room

    2.1.1 Video: Installing a Sliding Door

  • 2.2 Door operation: tips and rules

• 3 Choice of accessories for doors

  3.1 Video: how to choose the right sliding system

• 4 Design options

  • 4.1 Photo gallery: types of dressing doors in the interior
  • 4.2 Reviews of wardrobe doors

Doors for the dressing room: types and selection rules

Doors are a necessary element of the dressing room, as clothes, linen, accessories and other things are stored in this room. The separation of this space from the main one prevents the rapid contamination of things, the appearance of dust. This is the main function of doors, which can also easily become a striking element of the interior.

Things will be fine if there are doors to the dressing room

The variety of options for organizing storage space leads to a large number of door models. When choosing the type of construction of the canvas, the following features should be taken into account:

• door dimensions, which depend on the size of the wall and the opening of the dressing room, personal preferences;
• the type of opening is selected individually;
• material can be any: plastic, wood, chipboard or MDF, glass, fabric;
• for a dressing room in the form of a separate room, ordinary doors are suitable, and when arranging a storage area in part of a room, lighter partitions are required;
• the design of the canvas must necessarily correspond to the interior of the surrounding space.

The color of the doors should match the shade of the furniture

Sliding doors and radius structures

Sliding doors make the dressing room look like a large wardrobe. Such structures are one or more canvases moving along special guides. Depending on the number of canvases, doors are:

• single leaf,
• cascading,
• bivalve.

Double-leaf sliding doors require free space along two walls for easy movement of the canvases

A set of compartment doors includes:

• door frame,
• guides,
• canvas,
• roller mechanism, consisting of a stopper for fixing cloths, rollers, limiter.

The roller mechanism is selected depending on the weight of the canvas, since the device must withstand the load. For heavy panels, for example, wooden ones, at least 4 rollers are required, and lighter ones are equipped with two such elements.

The number of rollers is determined depending on the weight of the blades

There are three variants of sliding door systems:

• suspended structures are suspended from the ceiling and wall using a special roller mechanism;
• in overhead systems, rollers are mounted in the upper part of the doorway, guides are installed in the bottom;
• in cassette systems, the door panel is pushed into a metal structure located inside the wall.

Radial doors to the dressing room are also common. This type is suitable for storage areas arranged in corner spaces, since the doors and their guides have a rounded shape.

With the help of curved doors, it is easy to separate the corner dressing room

The frame of radius doors is often made of lightweight aluminum, on top of which a leaf made of wood, glass, plastic or other material is attached. The design of the driving mechanism is similar to the device of compartment doors, but has a semicircular shape.

Types of folding doors for dressing rooms

Wardrobes are often equipped with folding partitions, which are lightweight, practical and easy to use. At the same time, the door looks original and prevents dust from entering the storage area.

Folding doors can be composed of two or more panels that are joined together when the door is closed

The design of folding canvases assumes the presence of guides mounted on the ceiling or on the wall above the opening. The mechanism includes an aluminum or steel rail and sash mountings. Canvases can be made of MDF, wood, plastic, a combination of several materials. In any case, the same valve movement mechanism is used.

The movement mechanism must be of high quality, since the rollers loosen during operation

Two types of doors are called folding:

• harmonic,
• book.

The first option involves several panels, when folding the doors forming the leaf. In this case, the design is compact, since it does not bulge forward when folded.

The accordion door is lightweight, compact and fits any interior

The book door version has two identical parts, folding in the middle with hinges. The door protrudes outward in a folded position, which should be taken into account when choosing, providing enough space for the door leaf to move.

Swinging "door-book" is convenient for a narrow opening

Folding doors are convenient both for a spacious dressing room, equipped in a separate room, and for a small storage area. The movement mechanism wears out quickly and therefore it is important to choose high-quality hinges, rollers and other parts. They are purchased complete with door leaves, but it is possible to install parts purchased separately.

Mirrored sliding doors

A practical solution for a dressing room is a sliding door, made of mirrored sheets or equipped with large mirrors. The design of the movement mechanism in this case is the same as that of conventional compartment doors. Moreover, the functionality of this partition is much higher.

Sandblasted mirrored doors will decorate any room and make the interior stylish

Mirrored sliding doors can be different, for example, a mirror on one of the doors or all the canvases are equipped with a reflective surface. In any case, this affects the weight of the structure, and therefore the driving mechanism must be strong and reliable. Doors can be made of wood or chipboard and have mirror inserts. Often, the reflective surfaces are very large, which makes it possible to visually increase the space.

Doors with mirrored inserts are practical in use and are presented in various versions

Mirrored sliding doors can be decorated with UV printing, stained glass, fusing, foil and other finishing options. This gives the canvases originality, and the care of such surfaces involves processing with a damp cloth or glass cleaner.

Sliding doors

Both sliding doors and similar sliding structures are suitable for a dressing room. One of these options is the techno model, equipped with only one upper rail. There is no threshold or other elements below, and therefore, when open, the doors do not create any obstacles to the operation of the dressing room.

The blade is supported by rollers and an upper guide

Techno doors are made of wood, MDF or chipboard, glass or plastic. A guide is located above the opening, and rollers are attached to the upper part of the canvas, which move along this line. The more functional is the roto-door, which can be rotated in both directions. When opening, the canvas simultaneously moves to the side and swings open, combining the action of a swing and sliding structure.

The roto door is easy to use and suitable for any room

The roto-structure has a guide with a groove on top, a swivel joint with a roller, which ensures easy blade movement. At the bottom of the door, a lever is mounted, which is connected to the upper mechanism by an axis of rotation built into one of the frame racks. It is the axis that holds the canvas in an upright position. Such designs are especially convenient for narrow openings.

A complex mechanism requires precision and careful installation

Techno or rotary design is compact and easy to operate. The installation of mechanisms is carried out as carefully as possible, because without this, a comfortable and long-term use of the door is impossible.

Sliding structures for the dressing room

Sliding doors of the cassette type are often called sliding doors, and they are one of the varieties of sliding doors. Such structures are convenient for small rooms, but when arranging it, it is worth considering that the installation of a box is required along the wall where the door slides.

Cassette doors do not take up much space, but a special arrangement of the wall is required along which the canvas moves

When installing cassette options, you need to provide a cavity inside the wall on the side where the doors will open. This can be done with the help of plasterboard structures: their device requires more investments than when installing, for example, classic swing options.

The width of the cavity inside the wall should be sufficient for easy movement of the canvas

The design of the cassette door assumes the presence of upper and lower guides, a frame of a leaf with horizontal and vertical profiles, rollers, stoppers for fixing, a deadbolt and a key. The mechanism of movement of sliding systems is similar to the device of compartment doors, since they have a single principle.

Ventilated wardrobe doors

In the dressing room, ventilation is necessary, which allows you to ensure a normal level of humidity and temperature for storing things from leather and fur, woolen and other products. Ventilated doors can partially solve this problem and create an optimal microclimate inside the dressing room.

Louvered doors made of natural materials will provide a comfortable indoor climate

One of the options for ventilated doors is jalousie, the leaves of which have parallel lintels, reminiscent of horizontal blinds. These elements can be movable or immovable. In the first case, the jumpers can be controlled according to the jalousie principle, and in the fixed version there are slots between the horizontal elements through which air circulation is carried out.

Doors can have a partially ventilated leaf

Small round holes can be made in the existing door to provide ventilation for the dressing room. Canvases with ventilation holes are available from many manufacturers.

Hidden door for storage area

Sliding doors, sliding doors, swing doors or other design options may be completely invisible against the background of the walls. Such canvases are called hidden, since they are disguised as a cabinet or repeat the decoration of the walls.

Doors leading to the dressing room may be unobtrusive in the main room

Hidden canvases can be made of any material, but an important requirement is that they should be invisible against the background of the walls. At the same time, there are no platbands; a plinth is attached to the lower part of the door, which runs throughout the room. Doorknobs, hinges, or other types of pivot mechanism should also have a hidden structure that is only visible from the inside of the dressing room, not from the outside.

A door in the form of a mirror in a frame - the ideal solution for the device of hidden structures

The doors to the dressing room can be easily disguised as a large mirror in the frame, as well as the original designs in the form of a cabinet. To create such options, a professional approach is required, since you need to make the door as invisible as possible.

Roller blind door

A full door is not always a convenient solution to separate the dressing room from the main room. If a small corner, a niche in the room is allocated for the storage area, then you can use the budget option of the door using a roller blind.

A roller blind used as a door must be made of durable material

To use a roller blind, instead of a door, you can install a box and platbands or do without them, but carefully finish the wall in the opening. The curtain must be made of durable, wear-resistant material. Such structures are easy to open / close using a special cord attached to the roller mechanism.

Dressing room curtains

Avoiding complex installation of door structures allows the arrangement of a curtain separating the dressing room and other rooms. For this purpose, curtains made of dense materials that are easy to clean are suitable.

The curtain allows you to easily divide zones and give the interior originality

Cloths of fabric are attached to a cornice fixed on the ceiling or in the doorway. The size of the curtains is determined depending on the parameters of the opening, but unnecessary volumes of fabric should be avoided, because this will interfere with the operation of the dressing room.

Determination of the dimensions of the doors for the dressing room

There are many options for arranging the storage area, but you should always determine the parameters of the door, because the comfortable operation of the room depends on it. One of the most common cases is that the dressing room is set up in a separate small room. In this case, the door leaf should be approximately 50 mm less than the opening. And also often the storage area is settled in a free corner of a spacious room. Then they create a structure from aluminum profiles and drywall, determining the dimensions of the door individually, that is, depending on the size of the room being formed, personal preferences. In this case, it can be taken into account that the optimal opening has parameters of 700x2000 mm and more.

The corner dressing room can have two sliding sliding doors, which also function as walls

Features of installing doors in the dressing room

Sliding doors are a common and versatile option for dressing rooms of different types. Therefore, it is worth considering the features of their installation, which does not require professional tools. For work you will need:

1. Door leaf.
2. Wooden bar.
3. Anchors.

4. Drive mechanism with installation kit:

   • guides,
   • videos,
   • sealant,
   • door handle.

The main stages of work involve the following actions:

1. Rollers are attached to the upper part of the canvas, a handle is cut in the middle of one edge.

   

   The movement mechanism must correspond to the weight of the web

2. An upper guide is attached to a block with a section of about 50x50 cm. A canvas with rollers is inserted into it, and then the bar is carefully mounted to the wall.

   

   Metal rail attaches to a sturdy bar

3. From the side of the lower end of the wooden bar, plugs or stoppers are installed. At the bottom of the door leaf, a groove is cut for the flag roller, which is attached to the floor, but ensures the stability of the door.

   

   Flag roller ensures stability and easy blade movement

Video: installing a sliding door

Door operation: tips and rules

To extend the service life, preserve the original appearance and performance, you should take into account the simple rules for caring for the doors. The following tips are relevant for structures of any type and from different materials:

• remove contamination only with means intended for the material from which the doors are made. For example, for veneered or MDF cloths, compositions for wooden furniture are suitable;
• any doors can not be rubbed with hard sponges, metal brushes, which will damage the coating. Small cracks and scratches can be hidden on laminated or wooden surfaces with furniture markers, wax;
• the loose leaf movement mechanism is promptly replaced with a new one, which will avoid damage to the box and other parts of the door system;
• roll or fabric curtains can be washed by hand, but the manufacturer's recommendations should be followed.

Only proper care will preserve the appearance of the doors

Choice of accessories for doors

Components are parts without which the full operation of the door is impossible. Platbands, hinges and movement mechanism, box, handle and other components create a single system that allows you to divide the space. The ready-made kits with doors already contain the necessary components. If you need to replace a broken element, then when choosing, you should pay attention to the following features:

• the new element of the movement mechanism must have the same parameters and characteristics as the old one;
• a door handle should be purchased comfortable and light, since dressing room doors are often not massive;
• the box and platbands are selected in color to the canvas, which is important for wooden models and options from MDF and chipboard;
• the width of the seal for sliding structures must match the thickness of the door. The strip is glued to the edge of the door.

Rollers and other parts of the mechanism must be made of durable and high quality metal

Video: how to choose the right sliding system

Design options

Manufacturers produce doors from materials such as wood, MDF and chipboard, glass, plastic. There are also combined options (for example, wood and mirror elements). Therefore, you can easily select canvases for any interior. Current design trends suggest the following important points:

• high quality of workmanship: correct assembly, use of durable and practical materials, accurate calculation of the parameters of door elements;
• combination of several contrasting structures. For example, veneered doors can be complemented with glossy glass or plastic inserts of any color;
• originality of forms, appearance combined with functionality.

Photo gallery: types of dressing room doors in the interior

Sliding canvases are easy to use and easy to install

The cassette door looks stylish and beautiful

Louver options are suitable for any interior style

The unusual shape of the dressing room makes the interior spectacular even with simple doors

Sliding doors are versatile and compact, presented in different versions

Translucent doors made of plastic or glass are a very relevant option

Reviews of wardrobe doors

Separating the dressing room from the main room with doors allows you to keep the order and integrity of things. When choosing a structure, both design and quality are taken into account, and correct installation will ensure long-term operation of the door.