Cabinets for teens

The time has come, your baby has grown and reached adolescence. His desire to gain independence and arrange personal space at his discretion requires adjustments to the familiar interior. It is worth considering the purchase of new furniture, first of all choose a wardrobe in the teenager’s room.

Wardrobe in the interior of a teenager's room

Before heading to the store, it is advisable to discuss a future purchase with a grown child. It will help to understand the presented variety, the proposed options, the classification of cabinets according to their purpose.

For storing clothes, a classic wardrobe with swing doors or a closet is quite suitable. Its internal space is divided into several parts in order to rationally arrange all the wardrobe items.
Books are usually visible in an open or glass-shelved bookcase. The width and height of the shelves should be consistent with the standard size of the printed matter. The product can be supplemented with closed compartments for stationery and other small items.
Under linen use a chest of drawers with low drawers.

It is also worth taking care of a place to store items related to the hobbies of a teenager. We are talking about sports equipment, musical instruments, etc.

Designs and forms of cabinets

Based on the design features, there are 2 main types of cabinets: built-in and cabinet.

The first option is an ideal solution for small rooms, as it allows you to save more free space. The peculiarity of such products is that the walls, floor and ceiling are included in the cabinet design.

If the child got spacious possessions, then it is possible to install cabinet furniture. Its plus in mobility and the ability to use different ways of combining items.

The design of cabinets in shape is also different. There are classic rectangular, angular, curved inward or outward, wave-like patterns.

In the manufacture of furniture frame used different materials. The best choice is natural wood. It is of high quality, long life and environmental safety. However, the cost of such products is quite high. In addition, the massive structure is heavy.

MDF frame will appreciate the strength, reliability and more affordable price.

Particleboard in quality is much inferior to previous materials. If, nevertheless, the product fell out of it, it is worth checking the availability of a certificate that confirms the absence of fumes of harmful substances.

Filling and organizing the internal space

The internal content of the cabinet depends on its purpose.

The wardrobe has a shelf for clothes, a section for clothes equipped with a bar, shelves, drawers, which are filled with small items and accessories.

The bookcase contains rows of shelves and several enclosed compartments.

Filling the closet is diverse. It has shelves, drawers, mesh baskets, inclined shoe racks. There is necessarily a section for dresses, blouses, shirts, trousers, outerwear, which is equipped with a barbell. Hangers are located depending on the width of the cabinet along or across. In the second case, a retractable mechanism is provided, giving free access to all items of clothing. If one of the crossbars is at a high height, then it is equipped with a pantograph.

Manufacturers try to use every centimeter of space with maximum benefit. For example: a retractable design for trousers, which is a few parallel strips. A similar device, but of a smaller size, is useful for placing scarves, ties, belts, scarves, etc.

Door Opening Systems

If we consider the cabinets according to the door opening system, then they can be divided into models with swing, sliding and folding sashes.

The first option is considered classic. The system includes door leafs and fasteners. With their help, the doors are attached to the side walls. Usually metal loops are used for these purposes. To open the cabinet, handles are installed on the front surface of the wings. There are restrictions on the width of the canvas. It should not exceed 0.65 m. Otherwise, the load on the hinges increases sharply, skew occurs, and with further operation, the fittings fail. You can achieve an increase in cabinet size using designs with 2, 3 or 5 wings. The installation of additional accessories, automatic closers that crash into the canvas, helps to improve performance.

The advantages of swing cabinets include: a complete overview of the internal space, long life, no noise. But this way of working needs a free area for normal functioning.

If the room is small, then the sliding system will save a little space. It consists of their lower and upper guide, sashes with rollers and stoppers. An additional advantage is the modern appearance. Unpleasant features of this design are a 50% reduction in visibility, a loud sound that occurs when the leaves move, and a decrease in internal volume. In order for the furniture to function for a long time, it is necessary to pay attention to the material of the guides. The best characteristics of aluminum. The rails from it will last about 25 years.

Folding doors occupy the middle position. Cloths are able to transform in the form of a book or accordion. They consist of separate elements interconnected. The whole system moves along a guide fixed in the upper part. Folding doors do not reduce visibility, take up little space, but are characterized by low stability, since they are fixed only at the top.

Facades - constructions, base materials and types of coatings

Facades determine the appearance of furniture. There are 2 options for their execution: one-piece and frame.

The first is a canvas made of one material. It can be solid wood or laminated particleboard, MDF, mirrors, glass, plastic.

The use of frame facades gives more decorative possibilities. They consist of a frame into which a panel is inserted. The latter is fixed in the grooves with the help of pads. To reliably fix the finished structure, glazing beads are used. They are “planted” on glue or nails.

The frame material is: chipboard, MDF, natural wood, aluminum. The only advantage of chipboard is its low cost, but it does not pay for its short life and poor performance. The best ratio of price and quality parameters for MDF frames.

Aluminum frames have high resistance, durability, hygiene.

Wooden frame with panels from veneered MDF creates a complete illusion of solid facades.

Other suitable insert materials:

laminated particleboard and MDF,
natural wood
glass,
plywood,
plastic,
leather,
bamboo,
rattan.

Frame facades allow you to reduce the weight of the furniture, to make the outer part of more expensive materials, without increasing the cost too much.

Additional decoration methods:

photo printing
PVC film,
acrylic paints,
thread,
glass inserts of different colors according to the type of stained-glass window.

Additional equipment

A cupboard for a teenager can be supplemented with other pieces of furniture. The best solution is to install a corner rack. It can be open or closed. In the first case, the shelf system will more perform a decorative function. An enclosed shelf will provide additional storage space.

It is important to rationally use the area reserved for the cabinet. If the wardrobe has high legs, the resulting niche can be used to install drawers.

Features of the design of cabinets in the teenager's room

Even a cursory glance at the design of the room is enough to determine the gender of the owner.

General recommendations for maiden possessions.

Modular designs will allow you to save more free space for your favorite activities (dancing, fitness, yoga).
The cabinet should have many shelves and drawers, as well as a spacious compartment equipped with a bar. This is necessary for free storage of outfits.
Extra shelving will be useful. In them you can post crafts, collections, books, magazines, photographs.
An important element of the interior is a large mirror.

Suitable colors are delicate, light shades of pink, beige, blue and white.

The wardrobe in the bedroom of a teenage boy is not large. It is much more important to find a place for sports equipment, musical instruments. You will need a computer table equipped with shelves to accommodate the necessary items. There should also be a place for sports.

The color scheme is usually performed in darker shades of blue, green, brown and combinations thereof.

The thematic style of the interior is also different.

Teenage boys will like street art, musical instruments, sports equipment.

Girls will enjoy floral motifs and classic bedroom designs.

Modifications of cabinets in the bedroom for a teenager

Unusual furniture designs will delight even teenagers. In addition, this approach gives more free space. Examples.

An attic bed combined with a spacious wardrobe.
U-shaped installation of furniture: 2 cabinets, and between them in the upper part a berth. The resulting niche can be turned into a training area by setting a desk.
Retractable or folding work surfaces can cover a number of shelves.
Another interesting option is a bed, a retractable niche or a closet.

Teenager bedroom design with wardrobe in the interior - photo

The process of growing up implies the presence of personal space, its design in accordance with their tastes and preferences. Parents need to know the child’s opinion in order to choose the right wardrobe for the teenager and avoid disagreements.

Which to choose?

The choice of any furniture in the nursery should be made in favor of natural materials. They are environmentally friendly, durable and safe, which is so important for each parent. But since the closet will be in the room of an already matured child, it may have plastic elements or fabric structures. In adolescence, children prefer to make decisions themselves, and therefore it is not worth making a purchase without their knowledge.

For a teenager’s room, a mirror cabinet is quite suitable in which he will see his reflection. This is especially important for girls, because they like to preen and enjoy their reflection. Although many boys are also not averse to evaluate their appearance.

A sliding wardrobe is a convenient option for any child, because with it you can easily save space. Due to the fact that it has sliding doors, it can be placed next to the bed without fear of inconvenience. Inside the wardrobe there should be shelves for storing things, a drawer for personal accessories, a crossbar for hangers and shelves for books and souvenirs.

The classic wardrobe is installed close to the free wall, so that it does not interfere with the free movement of the room.

Ready-made models can have a different set of shelves and drawers, so only parents and their children decide which arrangement suits them. This option is suitable for installation in a small room to save precious meters.

The corner cupboard fits perfectly into the empty corner of the bedroom. It is quite roomy, but it takes up a minimum of space. Its only minus is that it will not be possible to move it from place to place, as it can be done with cabinet furniture. But if there is no such need, then a corner wardrobe can very well become a pragmatic solution.

The built-in wardrobe occupies a niche in the wall and looks like part of it. Thus, you can decorate and dilute a boring room. Any teenager will like the built-in wardrobe for originality and secrecy.

Book

If the bedroom area allows, then on a free place you can install a separate cupboard for books and personal accessories: needlework kits, figurines, collections, etc. Each high school student dreams of harmonizing his life, and personal things laid out in their places will help him in this.

Shelf cabinets with open shelves allow books and other items to always be in sight. They become part of the interior, and therefore they are focused on when entering the room. You can purchase special containers for arranging documents, magazines, or albums. For the office, special devices are also sold that allow you to store pens, pencils, compasses and the like in one place.

A pencil case will help to arrange personal items beautifully, especially if this is a corner option. Multilevel shelves in the corner cabinet will add originality to the room.

The way out of a difficult situation can be an attic bed with a working area and a bookcase. Such a kit will allow you to collect all the zones necessary for the student in one place in order to save space.

Clothing

Not only sliding wardrobes, but also other interesting models can become a storage place for various things in a teenage room.

In the bedroom, decorated in a minimalist style, a freestanding wardrobe with several sections is suitable. He will emphasize the severity and correctness of the owner, reaching for cleanliness and order.

A large storage cupboard will fit into almost any interior. It can be decorated in a modern or classic style - in modern furniture stores you can find any option. The main thing is that this design has a large compartment for clothes and a mezzanine.

A simple model in modern design will complement the spacious room of a high school student. Its color scheme must necessarily be similar to the color scheme of the bed, and it is better that they be made of the same material.

The wardrobe will become an adornment of the modern style, emphasizing its originality.

In a Scandinavian style, a white model with glossy doors will look practical. Despite the modesty and lightness of the design, it has great functionality. And this is very important for the organization of space for an adult.

The wardrobe will become the embodiment of the dream of a teenage girl. It definitely needs to install spot lighting so that the young lady comfortably sorted out her outfits.

Creative parents often remodel a storage room into a large storage system. Such a wardrobe can accommodate not only bedding and clothes of a teenager, but also shoes and sporting goods.

Options for boys and girls

The wardrobe for the boy’s bedroom should have a large size and functionality. An ideal solution in this case would be a double-wing cabinet, in which there will be roomy shelves for clothes and underwear, as well as a bar with hangers. The color scheme should be calm dark tones without colorful elements.

Almost every girl dreams of a large dressing room with a bunch of beautiful things. Therefore, the closet in the girl’s room should have many shelves and drawers, so that they contain all the necessary things. The surface of the structure can have a neat pattern or delicate pattern that will embody the nature of its owner.

Both the young man and the young lady will appreciate a set of furniture that combines a work area, shelves and drawers.

Thus, it will be convenient for them to engage in lessons or needlework, because all the necessary items will be at arm's length.

The attic bed in the children's room, under which there will be a storage area, will look unusual and original. The cabinet in this case may not have doors, but be closed with a curtain. The option with transparent transparent doors is more suitable for a young man, and a romantic canopy - for a girl.

Regardless of the gender of the teenager, the closet should be a roomy place. It should be made of durable materials and have a restrained design to look harmoniously against the background of the rest of the furniture.

Features

Own room is an important place in the life of a child. It should be equipped with everything necessary - a work desk, a berth, shelves, and, of course, a closet. A cupboard for a teenager is an important item in the interior of a room. A teenager is no longer a child, but not yet an adult.

Designers highlight several features inherent in the organization of storage of things in rooms:

The strength of the materials used. Even in adolescence, children remain mobile and active, allowing themselves pranks, so that the cabinets are made of strong, durable materials, developing strong structures.
Security. This concept includes harmless furniture materials, the absence of sharp corners, and fire resistance.
Multifunctionality. It will be useful in small rooms. For example, cabinets contain a large number of shelves and drawers, or the cabinet also combines the function of a berth and serves as a relaxation area.
A variety of designs and patterns. In the assortment of shops there are many cabinets that will fit into any design and style of the room.
Color variety. Bright, cheerful shades prevail. They emphasize carelessness of time, positive and give positive emotions.

Models

The range of cabinets for teens is extensive. The following options are most popular:

The usual cabinet, freestanding. It is affordable, simple and mobile. It is easy to move, it is combined with other interior elements. Such cases are made to order and sell ready-made options. The cabinet has a concise appearance and design. To dilute simplicity, manufacturers offer original colors, shapes, unusual decor, certain themes and stylistics that will create a cozy atmosphere in the room.

The main drawback of such a cabinet is that it takes up a lot of space.

Embedded model, allows you to rationally use the space of small rooms. Thanks to their design, there is minimal use of the area when placing the maximum number of things. For convenience, manufacturers suggest choosing doors for the cabinet (accordion, sliding, sliding) or even abandon them to save useful space.

A backlight is built into the cabinet, which automatically turns on when the door is opened. This allows you to find the right thing at any level of illumination and at any time of the day.

Closet It is popular due to the optimal organization of the storage system. The capacious design of the model is located from floor to ceiling. All teenager's things will fit there - underwear and outerwear, shoes, bedding, sports equipment.
Corner cupboard, it is divided into two types - built-in and ordinary freestanding. It takes up little space with the maximum placement of things.
Furniture ensembles. The cabinet becomes a part of the whole unit with a bed, a workplace, a chest of drawers, shelves.

Color schemes

Psychologists say that the child is sensitive to the environment, especially the combination of different colors. Experts advise to carefully choose the color scheme of the bedroom for a teenager.

Colorists stand out in several shades that do not negatively affect the psyche:

Universal blue color for a young man's room. He is moderately cold, soothing and mysterious. This color is combined with a yellow and red palette.
Brown color represents comfort and coziness. It sets up for study, stimulates creativity, at the same time relaxes and soothes.
Sand color is multifaceted and noble. It is universal and combines perfectly with other colors.
Green is the color of optimism and good mood. It may be dark, deep, or may go off in the color of young grass. In any case, the cabinet will turn out to be interesting and original.
Gray is calm, neutral. He will bring a note of brevity, but will not cause discouragement. Gray plays well in contrasts.
Delicate pink tones are perfect for the girls bedroom. The pink wardrobe looks elegant and cute.

Selection tips

When choosing furniture, experts advise to focus on the following nuances:

Safety, non-toxicity of the materials used. They must be harmless, not have a negative impact on humans and the environment. Environmentally friendly furniture is made from a finely dispersed fraction, known under the acronym MDF. This material is harmless and affordable.
Functional safety. Here the risk of injury plays a role. Therefore, you should avoid a large number of mirrors on the facades and glass inserts, sharp corners and bevels. It is better to choose furniture with rounded edges.
Convenience - it is ease in opening and closing the cabinet, pulling out drawers. To do this, limiters are installed in the storage system to prevent things from falling out.

Durability of fittings. One of the important components of furniture, which does not need to be saved. The fittings are most often exploited, due to which they quickly become unusable. Its quality directly affects the duration of use of furniture and prevents the need for frequent repairs.
Sustainability of the design. All fastenings in three directions - floor, ceiling, walls, should be as strong and reliable as possible.
Simple care. This provides surfaces from which it is easy to remove dust and other contaminants.
Design. The fact that this criterion is the last in the list does not indicate that it is the most insignificant. The appearance of the cabinet should fit into the interior of the room. It is also important that the design of furniture is pleasant to the child. So, gentle shades, graceful designs are suitable for a girl, more courageous, strict lines and colors for a boy.

Cabinets in the interior

A wardrobe is a necessary item in the interior, especially for teenagers who like to throw things around and put them out of place. A closet has one advantage - it can teach order and systematization.

A selection of photos with current and modern cabinets will show how you can equip a teenager's room.

Several shades of blue - from the lightest to the most saturated dark create a cozy atmosphere in the room. They do not strain the perception, they look neutral, while they are unusual and bright, and a cabinet with accordion doors and many compartments will allow you to systematically store all things.

Playing on contrasts is a favorite method of designers. The cheerful orange color is balanced by a calm beige hue. This combination is not annoying, on the contrary, it relaxes and has a positive effect. At the same time, the corner cabinet is spacious and takes up a bit of space.
The furniture ensemble saves space - the bed is pulled out of the modular wardrobe, leaving a lot of space assembled, and the white-brown gamut looks nice and not intrusive.