The wardrobe can be called the facade of the bedroom. A practical and beautiful wardrobe can determine the appearance of the bedroom to a certain extent.
In addition to the size, the selection of the wardrobe also depends on the material, workmanship, etc. Here are a few things to keep in mind when buying a wardrobe:
1. Determine the size of the wardrobe
Before purchasing a wardrobe, it is best to clarify the current number of clothes and how much storage space is needed, and reserve 15% of the space on the basis of the estimate to ensure that the wardrobe can meet the actual storage needs.
In addition to the overall space, also pay attention to the size of the wardrobe. The depth of the wardrobe is best to choose about 58cm. This size also has extra space for some large coats such as coats and windbreakers.
The height of the space for hanging clothes in the cabinet should not be lower than 140cm, and the height of the drawer is generally designed to be 15 to 20cm.
2. Determine the design of the wardrobe door
The more common designs of wardrobe cabinet doors on the market are push-pull, flat and open.
The push-pull design is to inlay the cabinet door in the wardrobes, and the cabinet door can slide in parallel. The advantage of the push-pull design is that it does not take up aisle space, it is flexible and convenient for daily use, and the space utilization rate of the wardrobe is also high.
The side-opening type is a more traditional design. Compared with the push-pull type design, its advantage is that the price is relatively cheap, but the disadvantage is also obvious, that is, it takes up more space. If you consider purchasing a side-opening wardrobe, you must first reserve It is best to place enough space so as not to affect the opening of the cabinet door.
The open wardrobe is a door-less design, which has a higher space utilization rate and is quite convenient for daily use. However, the dust-proof effect of the open type is poor, and the cleanliness of the space is high. It needs to be cleaned and stored frequently during use, otherwise it will look very messy.
Generally speaking, the push-pull design does not require too much space and is more convenient for later use, which is the first choice for most families.
3. Look at the storage space
The essence of the wardrobe is a storage space, and its internal layout is very important. The middle part of the wardrobe belongs to the high-frequency use area. When purchasing, pay attention to whether the space for hanging and storing is sufficient, and whether the space interval is reasonable. The upper and lower parts of the closet belong to the low-frequency storage area, which is generally used to store out-of-season clothes and some infrequently used items such as bed sheets and quilts. It is best not to have too many partitions in these spaces, generally one or two partitions are enough , so that it is difficult to store bulky clothes. If you want to store small sundries in the later stage, it will be more practical to use a storage box.
4. Check the environmental protection level of the board
There are really many boards in the wardrobes, including particle board, MDF, moisture-proof board, etc. They have some functional gaps before, but as ordinary consumers, the first thing to pay attention to when purchasing is whether the board has a safety hazard of excessive formaldehyde .
It is recommended to buy a wardrobe with a high environmental protection level of the board. At present, there are three environmental protection levels of the board: E0, E1 and E2. E0 is the highest level, and E1 level is standard, and sales are prohibited if it does not reach the E1 level.
When purchasing, it is recommended to choose E0-level panels, especially for families with elderly and children, it will be safer to use E0-level panels.
5. Pay attention to details
If you are buying a push-pull wardrobes, it depends on whether the quality of the sliding guide rails is qualified. You can try to open and close a few times. If the cabinet door slides out of the track with a little force, it means that the workmanship of the track is poor. If there is a harsh metal sound when sliding, the sliding track may be made of relatively inferior cheap metal.
When purchasing a side-opening wardrobe, you can observe from the side whether the cabinet door is tightly closed, whether there is a cushion when closing the door, and whether there will be a loud sound.
Even if you fancy a wardrobe you like, don’t forget to ask the seller about pre-sales and after-sales services.
