This is the correct design way to use a wardrobe as a partition wall

Is using a wardrobe as a partition wall suitable? In our daily lives, many people choose wardrobes as partition walls. This saves on partition wall materials and provides storage for clothes—a win-win situation.

So, how can a wardrobe partition wall be made practical? Let's explore the methods and benefits of using wardrobe partition walls.

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01 Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Wardrobe as a Partition Wall

Using a wardrobe as a partition wall has both advantages and disadvantages; the choice depends on your actual needs.

1) Advantages

1. Multifunctional: Partition wall cabinets can be designed creatively and decoratively. They serve as a partition, have a strong decorative effect, and provide storage—making them particularly practical.

2. Fits Various Decor Styles: Partition wall cabinets come in various materials, such as wood, wrought iron, and glass, which can be chosen to match your home's decor, adding highlights to the overall aesthetic.

3. Good Lighting: Using cabinets as partition walls allows for good lighting. Whether it's a hollow cabinet or a glass cabinet, it's more transparent than other partition materials, allowing light to pass through and making the room brighter. However, the cabinet shouldn't be too full, otherwise the light will still be blocked by the objects placed on it.

4. Space Saving: Replacing a wall with a cabinet saves space to a certain extent, increasing storage area in the room.

2) Disadvantages: Using a wardrobe as a partition wall also has a fatal flaw—poor sound insulation.

Compared to a brick wall, a wardrobe's sound insulation is much worse, which is awkward for those who value privacy.

02 What to do about poor sound insulation when using a wardrobe as a partition wall?

While wardrobes don't provide good sound insulation, not all spaces require soundproofing. For example, a wardrobe can be used as a partition between a bedroom and a storage room or walk-in closet.

However, if it's a partition between two bedrooms or between a bedroom and a living room, the problem of poor sound insulation must be addressed. Generally, there are four methods:

1. Add sound insulation cotton: Use 18mm multi-layer solid wood for the cabinet back panel, then attach 50mm of polyester fiber sound insulation cotton to the back panel, and finally cover it with plasterboard and paint it.

2. Add sound insulation felt: For better sound insulation, add a 2-5mm thick layer of sound insulation felt between the sound insulation cotton and the plasterboard. This is how KTV walls are soundproofed.

3. Fill the cabinet with clothes: Theoretically, the more items you put in the cabinet, the better the sound insulation should be, because clothes and other items have a certain sound-absorbing effect.

4. Use thicker boards: For example, if two cabinets have a total of four boards (back panel and door panel), using 9mm thick boards will result in a total of 9+9+9+9, or 36mm of sound insulation material.

Leaving gaps between the boards also allows for sound attenuation, and adding clothes can basically achieve sound insulation. Of course, if you're still concerned, you can replace the back panel with 18mm thick board for better results. However, this upgrade will increase the cost.

Recommended materials for the back panel: particleboard or multi-layer solid wood board. The former offers better value, while the latter is more durable.

03 How to Make a Wardrobe a Practical Partition?

1. Different Spaces Require Different Design Solutions

For example, in a studio apartment, where only one person lives, sound insulation isn't a primary concern.

Designing a double-sided wardrobe partition between the living room and bedroom provides excellent storage.

In a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, cleverly using a wardrobe as a partition wall separates the rest area, storage area, and shower area, ensuring privacy and creating a layered space.

In a master bedroom with a walk-in closet, a double-sided wardrobe serves as a partition. The layout is well-planned, combining hanging areas, folding areas, and drawers for better organization and easy access to clothing.

2. Color Coordination

Choose the wardrobe color to match the room's color scheme for better harmony with the wall color.

3. Saves Space

Using a wardrobe as a partition wall can save space, making it an excellent choice for a walk-in closet.

4. Adds a Sense of Mystery

Using a wardrobe as a partition wall creates a sense of mystery and adds a touch of novelty.

5. Optimizes Layout

A partition wall design allows for more efficient use of space, providing storage for books and other items while saving even more space.

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