The cabinet is one of the main elements of furniture, without which it is simply impossible to do, so modern market Offers a wide variety of products. Among the most popular - wardrobe with folding doors, which has become a worthy alternative not only to swing, but also sliding models.
Cabinet with folding doors - modern solution For interior design. The main feature of such a product is its opening mechanism consisting of:
Doors open in such a way that the ribs between the canvas are put forward forward. Between themselves, these parts are connected by conventional loops or strips of soft flexible material. Guides are attached from above (and sometimes for greater strength and bottom) on door strips. Rail on them, most often, moves with bearing. At the same time, if there are no side fasteners in the model, during installation you can choose which way the door will open.
The second distinctive feature of the folding door system is the ability to use for door canvases soft materials, such as natural or artificial leather.
The design features of folding doors give cabinets a lot of advantages over other models. The main advantages include:
Against the background of all these advantages, the disadvantages remain almost invisible. But still they are:
In addition, the folding products are not so durable. The term of their operation usually does not exceed 5-7 years.
The range of cabinets with folding doors is quite varied and can be divided into several groups. The main division is carried out by the number of sash:
Both the first and second can be straight or corner. The door canvases themselves can be manufactured from a wide variety of materials.
Modern furniture manufacturers offer cabinets with folding doors from the most common different materials. Most often used:
At the same time, the foundation of cabinets is most often made of laminated chipboard (LDSP), and the guides are from aluminum or steel.
Due to its originality and variety of models, products with folding doors fit perfectly in any interior - from the classics 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 perfectly suitable for host and kitchens and living rooms and children's rooms.
For example, for the children's room, a wardrobe with colored plastic slats will be a good option. In the kitchen, you can install a plastic model for color wall panels. Also, a metal model is perfect for the kitchen, which is not terrible temperature differences and increased humidity.
It will organically fit such furniture in the bedroom or the working office. The built-in wardrobe view of the "harmonica" or "book" is quite capable of replacing the wardrobe, while saving the place in an apartment or house.
Some manufacturers even make cabinets harmonica for bathrooms. The latter are distinguished by increased strength and resistance to moisture.
In order for the cabinet with folding door flaps to serve as long as possible, it must be chosen correctly. In order not to be disappointed in the purchase, specialists advise that exactly pay attention to:
The cabinet is a mandatory object of an apartment or at home. Manufacturers offer a variety of models for every taste and financial capabilities. Products are classified by several features. One of them is associated with the opening system of the sash. Recently, the cabinet with folding doors acquires more and more fans.
The peculiarity of the product is hidden in the door mechanism. By simple manipulations of the flap folded in the form of a harmonica or book, located in one of the side walls of the cabinet, while putting forward out. The door canvas consists of several sections interconnected. Its movement occurs along the top guide. It holds the doors in the right position and sets the direction of movement.
Like any mechanism, the folding system has its pros and cons.
Advantages:
Weak sides:
The device of a similar cabinet requires high-quality fittings. Its grade is determined by the type of flaps: the book goes the harmonica.
For the execution of the first version of 2 sash, it will be necessary:
All elements have adjustable, which increases the life of the system.
The book door can consist of 2-10 sash. She will need more space for normal functioning. This option is more massive and reliable. Folds can be broken into different areas, have asymmetric parameters. Therefore, it is not worth saving on the accessories.
For the door of the harmonica, the following details will be required:
The number of sets depends on the number of cloths.
Sometimes the set includes the bottom rail. This is necessary if the facade is made of MDF, with glass or mirrored inserts. But usually there is no need for such a door, lightweight materials are more often used. It is important to pay attention to the inadmissibility of the use of plastic rails, fasteners, as they do not withstand long-term operation. Panels are necessarily framed from the ends with metal elements and combined with a hinge profile.
there is general requirementsFollowing accessories of sliding doors.
Separately, it should be said about the possibility of the left and right opening depending on the characteristics of the room.
Move on any part is capable of sash in which there is no mount in the side part.
Cabinets with folding doors are separated by the number of sash. Each view has its name.
The harmonic cabinet may contain a significant number of cloths. What they are more, the less the width of individual elements. Standard dimensions Sections are 10-15 cm. The compound provides a hinge profile or end loops. The whole design is securely fixed on the top guide. Moving on it occurs with the rollers. The extreme element is attached to the side wall.
The bookcard has the door consisting of only 2 parts. They may be the same width or differ in this parameter. Their advantages include higher reliability compared to the previous type. For the same reason, the sash can be made of heavy materials (wood, glass, mirrors, etc.).
In this case, 2 guides are installed: down and above. Nizhny rail additionally executes the role of support. Parts are connected by loops.
Cabinets equipped with folding doors are different design. There are the following models:
The first option resembles a mini wardrobe. If there is a niche indoors, then this is the perfect choice. Room walls perform the role of side elements. An important condition for normal operation is perfect smooth surface Floor and ceiling to which guides are attached. This should provide the same distance between the rails. Not execution of this requirement causes rapid mechanism wear and frequent rollers.
The frame cabinet consists of side walls, bottoms, covers, rear panels and sash. If you wish, it can be moved or put to another room. It has a higher cost, as more materials are on its manufacture. Suitable for installation in spacious rooms.
For rooms with non-standard geometry or small size, it is worth purchasing an angular design. It saves the area and is able to change the disproportionate size of the room.
For the manufacture of frames, LDSP, MDF, natural wood are used. The latter option is distinguished by high quality and cost. The cheapest performance of the laminated chipboard. Its plus is a wide selection of colors, but there is a risk of excretion of harmful chemicals. The average position at cost and quality occupies a frame of MDF. This material has decorative, reliability, good ability to imitate natural materials.
Internally, the cabinet is designed to organize a convenient storage system. Depending on the purpose of the furniture, you can choose components. The usual set includes a number of items.
By the method of execution, furniture facades are divided into solid and frameworks. The first type is a cloth made of one type of material. It may be: natural wood, chipboard, MDF, glass, mirrors, etc.
Larger designer ideas Provide framework designs. They consist of framing and sealer. For the frame, MDF or aluminum profile is most often used. Inserts make from different materials. In the cabinet with sliding doors, it is preferable to establish framework structures, as they have a smaller weight.
The harmonic cabinet is the optimal model for narrow corridors and tight premises. Where to open a conventional swing door there is not enough space, and do not install the door-compartment because of the small width of the cabinet, the folding of the rotor - just salvation.
Cabinets harmonica do not require a lot of space to break the sash. The door can consist of two or more sections. When installing accessories from a reliable manufacturer, the door opens smoothly and effortlessly. The folding flaps can be accommodated in the same way as conventional doors. For them, inserts from exotic materials, mirrors, photo printing are used. In the closed form, the harmonica door is no different from the ordinary door.
Internal filling does not depend on the type of sash. Inside such a wardrobe, you can place conventional and end rods, shelves and retractable drawers, baskets and special storage fixtures.
Advantages of harmonic cabinets:
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Read moreHarmonic cabinets choose people practical and leaning. They take less space, their price, compared to the usual coupe, less, and folding doors give greater access to inner space Cabinet.
But there are those who also appreciate practicality in furniture, but they do not recognize such cabinets, since they consider them unreliable, fragile, "cardboard".
In the article we will analyze how the mechanisms of doors work, what accessories are longer than the accordion cabinets today in the trend, and let's talk about their advantages and minuses.
The cabinet with unfolding facades looks very stylish and unusual
The harmonica has a special mechanism for opening doors. Remember Shirma - she has a similar system.
The design is interconnected by deployed metal loops and on the housing is fixed in special guide rails, which hold the sash in place and set the direction of movement when opening or closing. The door sash moves along the rails, folding in the "harmonic".
Sliding doors pattern on the principle of harmonic
Doors with a height of more than two meters complement the rails from the bottom to avoid congestion.
A simple door has its own radius for free mechanism. This obliges tenants not to use the location of the cabinet, but to have some interior items, "believed" with the door.
The mechanism of folding doors harmonica for the cabinet
The harmonic doors in this regard do not interfere with the owners - near such a model you can install a tumba or a vase with flowers.
Interesting fact: In Europe, the folding doors are not called "accordion", but "Accordion". In Russia, at first the doors of the accordion were installed on the built-in wardrobes: these places of storage were called storage rooms or a "dauby room".
For cabinets with folding doors, due to complex design, accessories are larger: these are rails, roller mechanisms, seals, loops, handles, clips and clamps.
The kit costs about 1,500 rubles. Look at the video installation instruction.
In the market of accessories for kitchen furniture Austrian brand Blum has long established. The company, in particular, makes fastenings for kitchen cabinets, which are closed on the "Harmoshka" system.
The CLIP-TOP loop for folding doors is sold complete with the selected response plate (the plugs for the loop "Blum" do not come in the kit). The mount provides an angle of folding 60 °.
Opinion expert
Alexander Didenko
Furniture Collector in Mabak Company
Blum loops can be mounted and disassembled without using the tool.
The cost of the loop "Blum" for folding doors is about 300-500 rubles.
Principle of operation of the folding mechanism for doors in furniture
The first two companies produce high-quality, but also expensive fittings. Of course, the furniture with the "Blum" fittings or "Hetty" will last longer, but there are more democratic analogs of the details.
It produces loops with a retainer for angular folding doors and plates with a four-starry all-metal SLIDE-ON system and an angle of opening 135 °. The price of such a loop is about 50 rubles.
Folding mechanism installation scheme
Most often in folding doors, standard handles are not used, therefore the design of "harmonica" is less. In other cases, special handles or adapters are used 45 × 22. Also, some manufacturers put classic handles if they do not interfere with the opening of the door.
Special handle, with reverse fastening and adapter 45 × 22
Independent
The most acceptable types of handles for furniture with folding doors - mortise without a latch and lock. Their design is initially not adapted to install a shut-off mechanism.
They are ergonomic and comfortable. Such knobs do not protrude, and your child will not get hooked for it.
Curling with a snatch
They consist of a rounded handle that needs to be turned to lead a latch in motion. The second part in the form of a slider that can be moved manually to the desired position.
Handle-castle
The design of such a handle distinguishes the presence of a keyhole and cylinder. The door in this case can be locked on the key.
The facades of the harmonica wardrobes are characterized by the type of manufacture. They are solid and framework.
One piece consist of a canvas made from one material: wood, LDSP, MDF, glass or mirrors.
Straight Long Chiffiode with 8 folded monotonous doors
The most demanded material for "accordion" - LDSP.
The Austrian company Egger is leading in the production market of this material. The company has a large color scheme with wood pattern - you can, for example, find the facade of the Egger of the color of light pine, cock, dark brown oak or graphite.
Frames are directly from the frame and Fillycast. Framing is usually made of aluminum or MDF. Inserts are from any material. Especially popular models with blinds.
Harmonic wardrobe in the hallway with soft seats, facades with mirrors and bamboo
Outside the facade is separated by cloth, leather, bamboo, plastic, rattan, or covered with special glossy paint.
The doors "Harmoshka" differ from the door of the "book" by the number of flaps of the fastened among themselves. The greater the number of cloths, the less the width of individual elements. Standard sections sizes are 10-15 cm, which are connected by a hinge profile or end loops. The entire facade hangs on the top guide and moves along it on the rollers. Extremely cloth is attached to the side wall.
The book's door consists of only 2 parts connected by loops, drives two guides (from above and below), can be made of heavy materials (wood, glass, mirrors, etc.) and more reliable.
Like any furniture, harmonic cabinets have both advantages and disadvantages.
pros
Minuses
Harmonic cabinets are most often installed in the hallways, less often in bedrooms. Also furniture with folding doors put in the kitchen or on the balcony.
Placement of a wardrobe with the doors of the harmonica on the balcony
It is better to put a straight wardrobe in the bedroom and to re-establish it into the tone of the interior of the room.
For an entrance hall, a corner locker is a sample of compactness and functionality.
Also in the hallway or bedroom it is suitable for a model with mirror inserts.
Cabinet harmonica with mirror in full
IN kitchen headsets Usually, the folding doors are installed on the upper lockers (including in the furniture for the balcony and the bathroom). When choosing, pay attention to the quality of fittings.
Regardless of where you install a wardrobe, when you purchase it, observe simple rules:
| Model name | Description and size of the cabinet | price, rub. |
| Harmoshka-1.
| Light of chipboard with swing doors. 800x2200x500 mm | 12 550 |
| Harmoshka-2D-leather
| Swing from LDSP with leather inserts. 1200x2200x500 mm | 21 050 |
| Harmoshka-1ud.
| From LDSP two colors with swing doors. 900 * 900x2200x400 mm | 14 910 |
| Harmoshka-3.
| From LDSP with three doors. 2000x2200x500 mm | 22 370 |
| Harmoshka-3.3d
| Swing from LDSP with additional drawers. 2000x2200x500 mm | 27 510 |
| Harmoshka-1P.
| From LDSP with two doors and a mirror with a sandblast pattern. 800x2200x500 mm | 15 490 |
| Harmoshka-1D-leather
| Swing from LDSP with leather insert and frame from MDF. 800x2200x500 mm | 15 800 |
| Harmoshka-2u
| Volumetric from LDSP with two-colors swing doors. 1200x1200x2200x400 mm | 18 850 |
| Falcon Arkadia
| Two-rolled compact from LDSP with a facade from a set plank. | 4 186 |
| DeGar U6.
| Spacious two-rolled swing from LDSP. 400x1200x2200 mm | 19 400 |
