Overview of furniture in the locker room, model features
To date, furniture for locker rooms is available in different types. Manufacturers made sure that it was convenient and practical, characterized by shapes, sizes, material of manufacture.
Varieties
It’s hard to imagine our life without locker room furniture. It can be seen everywhere: in a hospital, gym, school, many other institutions. Among the most commonly used designs can be identified:
- benches;
- cabinets;
- wardrobe racks;
- hangers.
Benches
Benches are equally suitable for use in wardrobes of enterprises, as well as in health facilities and sports complexes. They are very popular, as they are convenient, practical, durable.
Benches are flooring on a metal frame. The latter can be collapsible or welded. The metal frame can be of different colors. Paint it with powder paint. The flooring can be made of natural wood, particleboard or chipboard, plastic. In addition, some models are equipped with backs, shelves for shoes, racks and hangers.
Cabinets
Cabinets are found on the territory of hospitals, educational, sports, medical institutions. Their popularity is due to the presence of a number of positive aspects:
- practicality;
- simplicity in leaving;
- variety of models;
- durability.
Lockers are welded, modular, prefabricated. In addition, they differ in the number of sections and sashes. Product sizes are different. Also, the cabinets are distinguished by internal filling. For this, various drawers, shelves, niches can be used. For umbrellas, bags and other items, special hooks are installed inside the cabinets. Basically, the cabinet consists of three sections:
- upper - for hats, various items;
- medium - for outerwear;
- lower - for shoes.
Wardrobe racks
Racks are intended for temporary storage of clothes. The main requirement is that they must be strong, durable. Such products are needed in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, educational institutions, gyms.
Represent sections on which hooks are located. The design must be stable, otherwise it will constantly fall along with clothing. Some models are equipped with devices for storing shoes, bags, hats.
Hangers
Hangers are installed in factories and in residential premises. They are necessary in sports complexes, fitness centers, schools and other institutions where temporary storage of clothes is required. By their design, hangers are:
- floor - such products are convenient, practical. They are not attached to the floor, so they can easily be rearranged. Often models are equipped with wheels;
- wall-mounted - especially often used in small rooms. They take up very little space. Hangers with hooks placed on the walls are the cheapest option;
- special long bar, which is made of a certain length and is designed to store clothes on a coat hanger. It is placed in dressing rooms or simply installed along the wall.
Closing systems
During the operation of the locker room furniture, it is assumed that each cabinet will be used by only one person for a certain period of time. That is why models provide different types of locks. Thus, a person will not worry about the safety of personal items and clothing.
In turn, locks can be:
- mortise;
- mounted;
- electronic.
Especially popular are electronic locks. To open such a lock, you need to bring a special key card to it. Unique cards fit only one lock, so the electronic door closing system is considered very reliable.
Mortise locks are known to all, they open with a regular key. Mounted are used less often. As a rule, they are suitable if you need to leave for a long time and leave things in storage. In almost all institutions: shopping centers, fitness clubs, gyms, reliably closing lockers are used.
The nuances of choice
When choosing furniture for a wardrobe, special attention should be paid to the fact that its elements should be:
- made of quality materials;
- with carefully crafted wooden surfaces;
- strong, reliable, safe.
All cabinets must have openings for natural ventilation. For children's institutions, it is better to choose colorful models so that the kids are interested. Another main quality of wardrobe furniture is functionality. In the lockers should be a lot of space for all kinds of items and personal items.
When buying, you need to carefully inspect the product for flaws, dents, cracks. Particular attention is recommended to be given to the door closing system. It must be reliable.
Benches are recommended to choose reliable, steady and convenient. Hooks, shelves must support the weight of bags, keys and other items. All pieces of furniture should be combined with the overall style of the room.