How to design a wardrobe with beams in the middle: cleverly solving space problems
During the process of house decoration or wardrobe customization, we often encounter beams on the walls or ceilings, especially when there are beams in the middle of the wardrobe. How to design something that is both beautiful and practical has become a problem for many people. This article will combine the hot decoration topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions, and attach a reference to recent hot content.
1. Top 5 recent hot decoration topics (last 10 days)

| Ranking | Topic keywords | search volume index | Related solutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Small apartment space utilization | 98,200 | Built-in wardrobe design |
| 2 | Beam modification tips | 76,500 | Beam-clad cabinet |
| 3 | minimalist wardrobe design | 68,400 | hidden structure |
| 4 | Customized furniture to avoid pitfalls | 52,100 | Accurate size measurement |
| 5 | Environmentally friendly board selection | 47,800 | E0 grade material application |
2. Five design options for wardrobes with beams in the middle
Plan 1: Beam-covered integrated wardrobe
• Customized cabinet depth according to beam size
• The beam body is partially closed, leaving storage space on both sides
• Recommendation index: ★★★★☆
Option 2: Segmented combination design
• Divide the wardrobe into two independent units on the left and right
• The middle beam area is changed to an open hanging rod or decorative area
• Recommendation index: ★★★★★
Option 3: Embedded solution
• Use gypsum board to create false walls to wrap beams
• Install the wardrobe after forming a flat wall surface
• Recommendation index: ★★★☆☆
Option 4: Functional transformation design
• Modify the beam area to:
-Jewelry storage area
- Folding mirror area
- Small safe
• Recommendation index: ★★★★☆
Option 5: Visual weakening method
• Use decorative materials in the same color as the cabinet
• Install hidden light strips to divert attention
• Recommendation index: ★★★☆☆
3. Comparison table of design considerations
| key factors | solution | Construction difficulty | cost range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beam height ≤30cm | Overall wrapped | medium | 800-1500 yuan |
| Beam width>40cm | segmented design | lower | 500-1000 yuan |
| load-bearing beam structure | surface decoration method | higher | 2000 yuan+ |
| sloping roof beam | Customized special-shaped cabinet | high | 3,000 yuan+ |
4. References to recent popular cases
1.Douyin’s popular design: A blogger’s "suspended wardrobe" plan, which uses a steel structure to hang the cabinet below the beam, received more than 500,000 likes in 10 days.
2.Xiaohongshu high collection plan: The design uses gradient glass to cover the beam body, which not only ensures lighting but also weakens the sense of structural presence. It has been collected 32,000 times.
3.Analysis of technical flow of Bilibili: The beam load-bearing test video released by UP's "Decoration Laboratory" actually measures the safety of different renovation plans, and has been viewed over one million times.
5. Professional advice from designers
1. Be sure to confirm the properties of the beam before construction. The load-bearing beam must not damage the main structure.
2. In humid areas in the south, it is recommended to keep a ventilation gap of 5-8cm between the beam and the cabinet.
3. For modern style, it is recommended to use painted boards, while for Chinese style, solid wood clad beams can be considered.
4. Installing sensor light strips can improve the convenience of use, and the cost will increase by about 200-300 yuan.
Through reasonable design, the beam in the middle of the wardrobe can not only be cleverly resolved, but also become the highlight of the space design. It is recommended that owners choose the most suitable solution based on the actual room structure, budget and personal preferences.
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