Cabinet with doors "accordion"

The wardrobe is one of the basic elements of furniture, without which it is simply impossible to manage, therefore the modern market offers a wide variety of products. Among the most popular are the wardrobe with folding doors, which has become a worthy alternative not only to swing, but also sliding models.

A wardrobe with folding doors is a modern solution for interior design. The main feature of such a product is its opening mechanism, consisting of:

• guides;
• fasteners for valves;
• several canvases.

The doors are opened in such a way that the edges between the blades move forward. Between themselves, these parts are connected by conventional loops or strips of soft flexible material. Guides are mounted on top (and sometimes for greater strength and bottom) on the door strip.The rail on them, most often, moves with the help of bearings. At the same time, if there are no side mounts in the model, during installation, you can choose which way the door will open.

The design features of folding doors give wardrobes many advantages over other models. The main advantages include:

• Full opening of the internal space of the cabinet. By this, folding doors compare favorably with sliding doors, since when opening the latter, only a part of the shelves can be seen, and folding doors open the view of the entire contents.
• Compactness. In spite of the fact that folding shutters move forward. They still do not occupy as much space as a swing, which allows you to put closets in close proximity to other furniture or in the corners of rooms.
• Multifunctional. In addition to its main function - the shelter of the contents of the cabinet, folding doors can serve as a dressing table and additional decorative decoration of the room.

• Ease. As a rule, folding doors are small, so this system of doors is much easier than sliding and hinged counterparts.
• Safety for flooring. The design during installation and during work does not apply to the floor, and therefore does not create the risk of damage to the laminate, linoleum or any other coating.
• Interchangeability. If one of the door leafs breaks, there is no need to completely replace the structure. All valves are interchangeable, so simply insert a new one in place of a damaged one.
• Noiselessness The use of bearings makes the process of opening and closing cabinet doors almost silent.

Against the background of all these advantages, the disadvantages remain almost imperceptible. But still they are:

• In the case when only one guide is used, the doors of the sliding doors can “walk”.
• The greater the number of elements in the structure, the lower its strength.
• Compared with sliding doors, they still require more space to open.

The range of cabinets with folding doors is quite diverse and can be divided into several groups. The main division is carried out by the number of valves:

• Enjoys great popularity closet, got its name from the fact that its doors are very reminiscent of folk musical instrument. The number of paintings in this door may be different. In this case, the more of them, the smaller the width of the individual elements. A distinctive feature of such models is the ability to change the number of lamellas in them up or down.

• No less in demand and bookcase, whose doors consist of two shutters. Parts of the door can be both symmetrical and differ in width from each other. In contrast to the "accordion" they are more durable, and therefore can be made of more massive materials or decorated with glass. Models with mirror doors that are able to decorate any interior and can replace a pier glass are in special demand, for example, when trying on a new outfit or styling a hair style.

Modern furniture manufacturers offer wardrobes with folding doors of a wide variety of materials. The most commonly used are:

• Plastic. Products from this material are not subject to burning and do not emit harmful substances, due to which they are considered among the safest. They are very practical, as they are less susceptible to dirt and are easy to clean. In addition, the range includes a wide color palette of plastic models. And all this at the most affordable prices.
• Glass. In spite of its seeming fragility, the book-case made of glass is rather durable and safe, since its production uses tempered glass. Most often, glass is used only as a decorative ornament, which can significantly reduce the load on the fixtures and cabinet frame. Glass can be stained glass, frosted or sandblasted.

• Metal. Metal accordions are durable and practical. They can be painted in different colors, which allows them to fit into any interior.
• Rattan.Environmentally friendly material, giving both the product itself and the room in which it is installed, an original and presentable look.
• Bamboo. Another natural material with a mass of virtues. Often used in combination with glass or mirror inserts.
• Fabric and leather. Used exclusively in accordions. They may have different texture and color, adding harmony and creativity to the interior.

Due to its originality and variety of models, products with folding doors fit perfectly into any interior - from classic to modern. Features of their design allow you to install such cabinets even in small rooms, in niches and on balconies. At the same time, they are great for hallways and kitchens, as well as for living rooms and children's rooms.

For example, for a children's room a wardrobe with colored plastic lamellas will be a good option. In the kitchen, you can install a plastic model in the color of wall panels.Also in the kitchen is perfect metal model, which is not afraid of temperature changes and high humidity.

Organically fit such furniture in the bedroom or office. Built-in wardrobe type "accordion" or "book" is fully capable of replacing a wardrobe, while saving space in an apartment or house.

In order for the cabinet with folding door leaves to serve as long as possible, it must be chosen correctly. In order not to be disappointed in the purchase, experts advise on what exactly to pay particularly close attention:

• Materials used. For guides, steel is considered the best option, and for sashes - MDF or plastic plates. Here it is worth considering: the heavier the sash, the less durable they will be.
• The presence of frames on all door elements. Doors, the slats of which are reinforced with profile frames will serve their masters for much longer. Particular attention should be paid to the strengthening of elements with a mirror or glass inserts.

• Smooth operation and noiseless system.When opening and closing doors, they should not squeak, rattle, and their course should be smooth, "not stuck."
• Quality fittings. The best option is considered if all its elements are made of aluminum or steel.

• Type of mechanism. It is important to note that the support mechanism (with two guides) will be much stronger and will last longer than the suspension (with only one upper guide).
• The quality of all connections. Separate leafs of the valves should be tightly interconnected without the formation of cracks and gaps. Also, they must be properly attached to the guides.

Review of one of the models of the cabinet with doors "accordion", see below.