Luxury wardrobes in white gloss: interior decoration
A wardrobe is not only a place to store a wide variety of items: from clothes and shoes to dishes and books. Properly selected color, shape and pattern can make it a real highlight of the interior. The model in white gloss is a universal option for decoration of almost any room. For a room furnished in modern style, a snow-white wardrobe with such a surface will be an excellent final touch completing the integrity of the composition.
Advantages and disadvantages
White gloss is only one of the color options for cabinets. However, due to the universality of this classic color, it becomes perhaps the most successful choice for rooms of any type.
Here are just some of the advantages of such cabinets:
- The model in white gloss looks good in a wide variety of interior styles.
- White color is to some extent universal and blends well with other colors. Several bright details, such as color ornament (for example, geometric, including abstract forms, floral or using stylized inscriptions), inserts of silk-screen printing or mosaics on the doors or walls will help to fit the closet into the overall image of the room and avoid monotony. In the interior, made in dark or bright yellow, blue, turquoise, white color can contribute to a spectacular game of contrasts.
- White color visually increases the space, and gloss - reflects the sun's rays. This is especially important for small rooms with poor lighting. A cabinet with mirrors will increase the effect of expanding the space and make the room even brighter.
- Large variability: on the market you can find cabinets in white gloss for every taste and budget.
As in the case of any pieces of furniture, the most high-quality samples of cabinets in white gloss are produced in furniture factories for individual orders, taking into account the wishes of the customer.However, for the mass buyer there are many options for design and style decisions.
Swing double and triple doors, wardrobes, models for the whole wall and mounted mini-wardrobes - the choice of a suitable option depends on the preferences of the consumer and the characteristics of the room to which the furniture is selected.
Unfortunately, despite all the advantages of white-gloss cabinets, they are not without some significant drawbacks that must be considered before purchasing glossy furniture:
- First, the white color itself seems to attract a variety of dirt and dust, which means that in order to preserve beauty and whiteness, you will have to wipe it several times more often than the same piece of furniture in a less “mark” color.
- Secondly, it is worth preparing for the fact that the fingerprints and hands are clearly visible on the glossy surface, so you will have to handle the doors with care.
- Thirdly, to care for a glossy surface, in order not to damage it, it is necessary to use expensive polishes, and the cleaning process itself should be as delicate as possible.
This also implies the following drawback: on a glossy surface, all mechanical damage will be clearly visible.Sometimes such damage can be fixed, but in the case of, for example, a film, the damaged facade will not be subject to restoration.
Materials
There are three main types of materials used in the manufacture of glossy cabinets.
- Film. This is the cheapest and short-lived option. The film is applied using a vacuum on the facades of various cabinets made of chipboard and MDF and is easy to clean, but it does not withstand the interactions with high temperature and humidity, starting to turn pale and peel off.
- Plastic - This is another common option for giving the cabinet a glossy effect. Plastic is also a relatively inexpensive material. Because of the peculiarities of applying it to a wooden base, the cabinets, which use plastic in their coating, easily absorb moisture and may crack due to this. Although such a coating is difficult to scratch if it is still possible, the only thing that will help in the restoration is the repeated application of plastic. Fortunately, this material is quite durable.
- Enamel (varnish). The process of applying enamel is quite complicated and most costly, which affects the price of products manufactured using this technology.However, lacquered cabinets are the most environmentally friendly and resistant to mechanical damage. If they did appear, the surface can be easily restored, which makes it possible to recoup the initially high cost.
Style and design
Modern, classic or neoclassic - white glossy wardrobe will be the perfect decoration for interiors made in these styles. Do not hold back and your desire to experiment.
Silk screen inserts? Why not, it will pleasantly diversify the monochromatic white color and help the wardrobe to merge into the room's atmosphere. And it is worth adding a few round mirrors, and the hall of the apartment becomes almost a cabin of the spacecraft.
The main thing is not to forget that it is better to combine gloss with matte surfaces and dilute white color with bright details in the interior of the room. To emphasize shine, wood and decorative stone are best suited.
In the interior
The wardrobe is a piece of furniture that is needed in almost any room. In the bedroom it is necessary for storing linen and books, in the corridor for outerwear and shoes, in the kitchen for dishes and household utensils. It doesn’t matter if you choose a wardrobe in the hallway or in the living room. The main thing is to correctly choose its shape and size.
For the bedroom more suitable wardrobes, which will not distract attention from the true center of the room - the bed. The kitchen will look great closet-case or hinged version, which is convenient to store the dishes. In the hallway, it is better to choose a large roomy snow-white wardrobe in which the winter clothes and shoes of all households will fit.
How to choose?
Before you proceed directly to the purchase, you should understand the main types of cabinets and decide which model of shape and size will be the most ergonomic in the room chosen for it.
For example, a cabinet case is suitable for spacious rooms - a kind of “box” that can be filled according to your own understanding. For rooms in which space is limited, it is better to choose a built-in wardrobe. The only drawback of this option is the inability to move it from place to place.
In classic style, simple narrow cabinets with straight forms will look best, and a corner copy will fit perfectly into a small room. Fans of unusual shapes can turn their attention to radial cabinets, attracting the attention of its asymmetry.
Anyway, the elite look of the furniture in white gloss will give any room a sophisticated and modern look.
How to care?
As mentioned above, white cabinets with gloss (due to the nature of the material and because of the light color) are very easy to get dirty. To maintain their pristine whiteness and sense of purity, you need wipe the surface at least once a couple of days, and besides, it should be done carefully.
In the case of mechanical damage, it will not be very easy to restore the doors (or, as in the case of film coating, it is completely impossible). And secondly, after cleaning with a dry cloth, the glossy surface is likely to become electrified and will begin to attract dust even more, therefore during dry cleaning it is better to use a microfiber cloth.
For wet cleaning it is recommended to use mild detergents in order not to damage the glossy surface, and also to avoid fading and the appearance of stains. The best solution is a solution of household soap or other non-abrasive products.
You can not use undiluted concentrated formulations, as they can greatly harm the coating.In addition, you should avoid products containing alcohol or chlorine, and you should never use powders and hard sponges - the glossy surface will instantly be covered with scratches and cracks and lose its luster.
Ideal option not only for cabinets in white gloss, but also for glossy furniture in principle - specialized means for the care of such surfaces. With the same success you can use the glass cleaner.
An overview of one of the options for glossy wardrobes, see the following video.