Wall units have many advantages. They are an easy way to keep your interior tidy, they look stylish in both smaller and larger rooms, and they are a great option for people who always want to have what they need at hand. Here are the details!
Wall units from scratch – what to consider when shopping?
Cabinets can have different sizes, forms or functional arrangements. There is no shortage of interesting solutions on the market, as manufacturers take into account the needs of buyers planning to arrange rooms of different surface, purpose or shape. This is a huge convenience for many, and a pitfall for others. The wide choice often makes it difficult to be sure of making the right decision. How do you choose cabinets for years to come, so you don’t regret it and waste time or money?
The easiest way is to choose wall-mounted cabinets, which can be easily adapted to a given area and rearranged in the event of a renovation. What’s more, during minor changes in the interior (such as replacing the floor) wall units can remain in place, as they rarely get in the way. The situation is different with standard cabinets, which not only take up a large part of the floor, but are not always selected in a way that promotes the comfort of the household members.
Wall cabinets and children – this is something to watch out for
This solution has one “but”. Hanging cabinets are usually smaller than standard ones, and taking things off them can sometimes be risky (especially for children). Fortunately, where needed, you can take care of longer wall-mounted shelves, where only lightweight items made of durable materials will be placed on low shelves. What’s more, if you take care of functional shelves inside the cabinets, the furniture can become an alternative to large dressers, wall cabinets or sideboards, which usually take up a lot of space.
Wall units – how do they promote order?
Wall cabinets are a universal choice and fit into any interior: modern, retro, Scandinavian or classic. That’s because they can be easily combined with other furnishings, thanks to their small and practical designs that optically enlarge the interior.
What’s more, wall-mounted cabinets make it easier to stay organized because… they’re not difficult to clean. Thanks to the fact that they hang above the floor, access is not restricted. As if that were not enough, just washing the cabinet is not problematic. This is great news for owners of very small bathrooms, kitchens or dining rooms, where dust collects quickly and frequent cleaning is a must.
One more important issue is aesthetics. Since wall cabinets do not visually overwhelm the space, in large spaces you can go wild with solutions – you do not necessarily have to choose from minimalist options. This is an advantage that is especially appreciated by artistic souls who want to create from their apartment an oasis for creation and relaxation.
Which cabinets to choose? About the most popular hanging solutions
Hanging cabinets are available in many variants. The most popular choices are:
- side-opening cabinets, which work well in large spaces, where you don’t have to worry about restricted movement, and in smaller kitchens, where the door can be opened toward the wall – to use the countertop, instead of trying to bypass the open door;
- upward-opening cabinets, very common in kitchens, which allow you to quickly take out the things you need (it should be remembered that such cabinets can be a problem for short people);
- cabinets with sliding doors, which are a maximum space saver, but also a great convenience for household members – including the younger ones.
It is important to keep in mind that the most important thing is not always what type of cabinet you choose, and how many shelves it has or what size it is. It is much more important to match them to your needs.
In one room, just one cabinet will be enough to accommodate all the cosmetics and cleaning products, while for another person there will be a need to purchase an additional piece of furniture. Therefore, you need to take into account the needs of the household members and analyze how they use each room.
Wall units for the bathroom and kitchen – which ones to choose?
In the bathroom there should be a wall-mounted cabinet above the sink, but there is no obstacle to choosing a cabinet designed for under the sink as well. Thanks to the fact that it is one of the wall-mounted cabinets, there are no problems with cleaning underneath, and therefore no need to worry about moisture.
In addition to wall-mounted solutions in the bathroom can find other functional cabinets, such as corner cabinets, hanging over the washing machine, pavilions or practical posts.
In the kitchen, much depends on the space. In a smaller one it is better to opt for lower wall cabinets with many shelves, while in larger ones both traditional wall cabinets and corner cabinets will work well.
Kitchen cabinets come in many different sizes, so it’s worth bearing in mind that only in larger kitchens do cabinets to the ceiling work well, as they do not overwhelm the interior. This is a stylish solution, which at the same time provides plenty of storage space for all the things you need. In smaller ones, you can use tall cabinets, but rather from those narrow ones, which you can find, for example, in the Homessimo online store.
Wall units – not only in the kitchen and bathroom
Wall furniture is primarily associated with the kitchen and bathroom, although this is not the end of their possibilities. They also work great in other rooms, where they are a functional and aesthetic way to furnish a room. We mean the living room, dining room and bedroom!
Hanging furniture for the living room
Hanging furniture can be installed in the living room, for example, above the TV or sofa, where it will not only serve to store important things, but also to arrange the space (some people decorate hanging cabinets, for example, with decorative lights or put plants or figurines on them).
Hanging furniture in the bedroom
In the bedroom, models with full fronts (with doors without glazing), which can be used as storage furniture, such as closet parts and accessories, will present themselves well. If you know already at the stage of renovation that a large collection of clothes, bedding and personal items will cause a problem, instead of choosing massive dressers and huge closets that overwhelm the space, you can trust some smaller solutions.
Dining room and hallway – you should take care of wall-mounted cabinets
In the dining room, wall units will prove to be the best option if you want to have extra plates, cutlery, candlesticks, coasters or even board games on hand – it all depends on the needs of the household. Cabinets can be placed above the table, for example.
One more space where a wall cabinet can work as an alternative to a chest of drawers is the hallway. Although it is not often the solution of choice, currently vestibules are taking up less and less space in developer apartment projects. It is worth considering this option to save space and make the space more comfortable and visually larger.
Feel the lightness in the interior with Hommesimo
A sense of lightness is the biggest advantage of wall cabinets. It is thanks to them that you can arrange your apartment according to your own vision, without worrying about limitations. The most interesting, original and modern solutions can be found in the Hommesimo store.
The “Furniture” category allows you to complete a complete set for any room, and professional staff will provide advice if any doubts arise. We encourage you to contact us!
