ᐅ Planning recessed spaces for closets, wardrobes, and similar storage areas
Created on: 22 Jun 2020 13:44
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Bauherr am L
Hello everyone,
What dimensions have you planned for the recesses intended for wardrobes, closet cabinets, etc.?
I’m asking because we are currently facing centimeter decisions in this area. For the kitchen, the kitchen studio gave us a specific figure (recess depth 63cm (25 inches)). However, we don’t have exact centimeter measurements for the wardrobe and similar furniture.
How should these recesses be planned in the most standardized way?
Thanks!
What dimensions have you planned for the recesses intended for wardrobes, closet cabinets, etc.?
I’m asking because we are currently facing centimeter decisions in this area. For the kitchen, the kitchen studio gave us a specific figure (recess depth 63cm (25 inches)). However, we don’t have exact centimeter measurements for the wardrobe and similar furniture.
How should these recesses be planned in the most standardized way?
Thanks!
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Bauherr am L22 Jun 2020 15:44Tolentino schrieb:
Well, it usually comes down to about 60cm (24 inches). To stay with IKEA as an example, you can take a look at PLATSA. The deeper cabinet body there is 55cm (22 inches) deep, and with the door, it’s around 57-60cm (22-24 inches).
Metod, which is essentially IKEA’s kitchen cabinet system, is also often used here as a wardrobe or coat closet and has exactly 60cm (24 inches) depth, plus an additional 2-3cm (about 1 inch) for the front. Exactly, it’s about 60cm (24 inches); anything less than 60cm (24 inches) depth for such a niche doesn’t make sense. But should we design the niches with 60cm (24 inches), 63cm (25 inches), 65cm (26 inches), 66cm (26 inches), or what?
I find that difficult.
That might depend on the niche. We planned a 70cm (28 inch) depth for our Pax wardrobe in the bedroom, but not in a recess—you also need space in front to stand and take things out.
In the utility room, we only planned for 40cm (16 inch) depth up to the door on one wall because we know we want to place kitchen cabinets with a 40cm (16 inch) depth there for storage.
Aside from wardrobes or Pax closets, many furniture pieces are only 40cm (16 inch) deep, but it really depends on the furniture you want to put there. So, there is no standardized depth.
We made sure to leave some extra depth space in certain areas. After all, you might want to buy different furniture at some point.
In the utility room, we only planned for 40cm (16 inch) depth up to the door on one wall because we know we want to place kitchen cabinets with a 40cm (16 inch) depth there for storage.
Aside from wardrobes or Pax closets, many furniture pieces are only 40cm (16 inch) deep, but it really depends on the furniture you want to put there. So, there is no standardized depth.
We made sure to leave some extra depth space in certain areas. After all, you might want to buy different furniture at some point.
So, do you already know if you definitely need a sliding door? Usually, people choose one either because there isn’t enough space for the swing of a hinged door in that spot or because they like the look. Otherwise, if you have the space, go for 65 cm (25.5 inches). It’s also recommended to leave a little space behind tall cabinets as a ventilation gap...
Bauherr am L schrieb:
Is there a standard size for a niche like this or not?Yes and no. Yes – but not very helpful if someone recommends 63 cm (25 inches) and then half a head (62.5 cm / 24.6 inches). And no, because plaster and tolerances don’t just add up linearly; often the tolerances from vertical alignment are forgotten. A few centimeters too much can be adjusted on site, so I would probably aim for a rough construction target size of 70 cm (28 inches).https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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Bauherr am L22 Jun 2020 22:1711ant schrieb:
A few centimeters too "much" can be overlooked, I would probably go with a 70cm (28 inches) rough structural target dimension.Yes, having a bit more space is probably better than too little. But in some areas, it might not look that great.
Do you mean 70cm (28 inches) rough structure without plaster? For us, it's about drywall. There won’t be a thick layer added afterwards...
Bauherr am L schrieb:
Do you mean 70cm (27.5 inches) structural shell without plaster? For us, it’s about drywall. There won’t be a thick layer added after that...Yes, that’s what I mean. Is the recess completely drywall all around, meaning no masonry wall involved? Then the tolerances are less critical. In that case, I would take a full drywall panel width plus a bit extra. Since narrow strips of drywall sheets are tricky to handle, the effective dimension would also be about 70cm (27.5 inches) for a panel width of 625mm (24.6 inches).https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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