Cabinets with built-in ironing board

The arrangement of life, as a rule, falls on the fragile female shoulders. The multitude of duties performed by each woman every day takes a lot of time and effort, and ironing is no exception. To significantly facilitate this process, as well as to save precious meters of living space, you can use the built-in wardrobe.

Surely every woman after ironing raises the question of where to remove it, so that it does not interfere and do not spoil the interior of the room. With the latest developments to solve this problem was quite easy and simple. A wardrobe with a built-in ironing board is an excellent solution for anyone who appreciates a practical approach to solving this problem.

Compared to a regular ironing board, the model built into the cabinet hasmany benefits.

• The main advantages of this configuration include convenience during operation. There is no need to carry and fold the board after ironing. She just cleans the closet. In addition, it is securely fixed not only in different positions, but also at different angles thanks to a convenient transformation mechanism.

• Thanks to this integrated design Significantly saves space in the roomthat is especially important for small apartments, studio apartments, as well as for any other premises of a small area. And the wardrobe itself almost does not take place in the room and looks quite aesthetically pleasing. You can choose a model in the same style with already installed interior items.
• The undoubted advantage of the cabinet with built-in board is the ability to install this design in any room, whether it is a living room, kitchen, hallway or even a corridor.

Regardless of the model, the ironing board built into the cabinet has its own device. The design consists of an ironing surface, support and transformation mechanism. The most difficult element of this design is the mechanism by which the board is pushed out of the cabinet and unfolds in the desired position.

As a support there can be both a box and a special element bolted to the ironing surface. The ironing surface itself is no different from a regular board, its location depends on the model. Initially, the ironing surface can occupy both a horizontal and vertical position. As a rule, the design of many models can take several positions.

The transformation mechanism also depends on the type of model. As additional elements designed for a more convenient layout of the board, various devices can be used.

Spring block allows you to significantly simplify the management of the structure. In some models there is a sled, attached to the ironing board, thanks to them the design leaves at the right time. Sometimes this configuration is additionally supplied with closers.

Depending on the placement in the closet, recessed boards are divided into two main types - folding and sliding.

The folding board is located in the cabinet in an upright position. It can be fixed both on the wall and on the cabinet door.The fixing of this design is carried out either with a special lever, or with the help of a magnet.

In order to bring the board in working condition, you need to release it from the latches and fold to the side, and then spread out the support and adjust the desired height. After ironing is completed, these actions are carried out in reverse order.

Folding design can have a slightly different format - a neat wall cabinet with a board and a mirror. It looks like a simple cupboard with a mirror surface, behind the door of which there is a small space where the ironing board is placed. In order to bring the board in working condition, you need to move the door with a smooth surface to the side and lower the board in a horizontal position.

With this design solution you can visually expand the space. Manufacturers have different configurations of this design. The door of the cabinet can be hinged, and can move to the right or left side.

An equally convenient option is a retractable folding ironing board. As a rule, it is installed in the drawers of any cabinets or dressers.Sometimes the board is located in the drawer of the kitchen set.

The ironing board that is built into the cabinet has a slightly different design as compared with the folding option. Here the base, or rather, its wide part is attached on both sides to the guides. In contrast to the folding option, retractable design is very compact. The design, or rather the surface for ironing, can be folded in half, and can be completely placed in a drawer.

In order to start ironing, you need to open the box, unfold the surface and fix in the desired position. If the retractable version is provided with a surface that cannot be folded, then, as a rule, the box in which the surface is located is able to transform in the desired position.

On sale there are options where, in addition to the ironing surface, there is a place for other things. A cabinet for storing a vacuum cleaner and blackboard is the best option for small apartments, as well as for owners of studio apartments.

Folding or sliding version of the board can be placed in a corner cabinet. To do this, you need to purchase a design with a swivel mechanism, smoothly folding in two directions. In addition, some manufacturers produce a wardrobe-transformer, where in addition to the ironing board, folding shelves are mounted. Very convenient configuration, allowing you to fold as already ironed clothes, and prepare things for ironing.

The ironing surface can be presented in several options.

• The cheapest material is Chipboard. Over time, the boards of such material become uneven, as this material is deformed due to exposure to hot steam.
• More reliable and durable material is wood.

• Countertops for boards are also made from metal. It is much stronger and more durable than wood.High temperatures and humidity are not terrible for them. For the passage of steam in the surface there are holes. As a rule, table tops made of solid sheets of metal have considerable weight.
• Lighter surfaces are made from metal mesh. Such a grid is better able to let in steam and is lighter, but less durable than an all-metal worktop.

• In addition, some manufacturers produce countertops from special thermoplasticcharacterized by lightness, durability and resistance to steam. The only minus of thermoplastic worktops is the high price.

Covers, as well as countertops, are made from different materials. The most commonly used cotton with metallic thread. Thanks to this combination, things are faster ironed due to good heat transfer.

There are covers made entirely of cotton. Felt is used to soften the surface, as well as to prevent the formation of marks on things.

Any built-in ironing board has a length and width determined by the widest place of the table top. The size of the board, regardless of type, depends on the dimensions of the cabinet.

The most compact are retractable boards. The width of the structure varies between 35-50 cm, and it is usually slightly smaller than the width of the box. The length of the box, as a rule, is always longer than the length of the structure and depends on the length of the surface to be ironed. For models with a non-folding surface, it is more than 100 cm, and for models where the ironing surface folds in half, it is more than 50 cm. The height of the whole structure usually does not exceed 13-15 cm.

The length of the folding board, built vertically depends on the height of the cabinet and is 30-40 cm less. The width of such a cabinet depends on the width of the ironing surface. The difference between the values ​​ranges from 12 to 20 cm. The depth of the cabinet is between 6 and 12 cm. The dimensions of the table top itself are 128x38 cm.

When choosing an ironing cabinet, first of all it is necessary to pay attention to its dimensions and to correlate them with the place of the intended installation. In addition, it is necessary to verify the strength of the built-in structure itself.

To do this, even in the store you need to deploy and see the reliability of fasteners. In addition, for boards with a folding mount you need to pay attention to the reliability of the latches in the vertical position. Reliability of fasteners is a guarantee that with frequent use the design will not be torn out along with the wall of the cabinet.

When choosing a cabinet with an integrated board, it is better to pay attention to the design with a swivel mechanism that allows you to set the surface at the right angle. When decomposed board turns 180? and is fixed in the optimal position every 15 ?.

The most beautiful and stylish are, without doubt, cabinets with a mirror. This mini cabinet fits perfectly into any style. Today, there are many options on the market, not only in size, but also in color solutions. The mirror itself, attached to the facade, can be decorated around the perimeter with a baguette pad.

If there is enough space, you can install more overall models, where in addition to the board there is a place for the stepladder.

In addition to mirrors, the facades of such cabinets can be decorated with paintings or other elements that coincide in style with this room.

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