Location options
Competent design of the space will help in creating a functional, cozy and comfortable dressing room.
Dressing room in a niche
A wardrobe can be easily equipped in any unoccupied and wasted niche. Thus, a simple open-type dressing room or a built-in closed wardrobe is obtained in which a lot of things fit.
Dressing room at the entrance to the room
It is a fairly common option for a dressing room. This arrangement provides convenient storage of clothes, which are always in the access zone before leaving the room.
Dressing area inside the room
Such a dressing room is often set up in small apartments. A certain place is allocated for the utility room and it is separated by movable, stationary partitions or sliding compartment doors.
Separate room
In comfortable houses or modern spacious apartments, it is possible to equip a spacious large dressing room or even allocate a separate room for it with a window. Such a wardrobe not only allows you to store clothes, but can also be a boudoir, fitting room or ironing room. In the absence of a window opening, it is important to provide adequate ventilation in the room.
Room layout
The layout of the dressing room is primarily influenced by the size and physical capabilities of the living space.
Linear
Comfortable and compact planning solution that involves placing storage systems on one side. For a linear design, both a closed design with compartment doors and an open design with many shelves, hangers and other elements are equally well suited. The most simple and versatile layout allows you to significantly save usable space.
Parallel
Fits perfectly into the passageway of an apartment or living room, rationally uses free space and hides some defects and irregularities in the wall surface. A parallel wardrobe can be equipped with roomy furniture along the walls, as well as complement the middle of the room with a small chest of drawers or ottoman.
Dressing room with the letter G or corner
An effective solution for a bedroom, hallway, nursery or attic with a limited amount of free space. The corner wardrobe, in comparison with the linear design, is able to accommodate a large amount of clothing.
You can fence off the dressing room located in the corner with standard sliding systems or radius doors. In a spacious room, it is appropriate to use plasterboard or plywood partitions, in a small one - various screens or curtains.
U-shaped
This layout is considered the most successful. Such a dressing room, as a rule, has a rectangular shape and is equipped with furniture systems in the shape of the letter n. The structures that occupy three walls can differ in the same or different lengths.
Free layout
An integral plus of free planning is that it allows you to embody your own interior ideas and adapt the room to the needs of all family members.
Finishes and materials
In the design of a dressing room in an apartment or house, preference is given to both natural and environmentally friendly materials, and artificial decoration, which is more economical and budgetary.
- Floor. For the floor in the dressing room, they mainly choose a warm covering in the form of parquet, linoleum or laminate.
- Walls. The surface of the walls is painted, decorated with inexpensive plaster or pasted over with paper wallpaper. Also, the plane can be finished with practical and durable wooden panels with an attractive design or plastic products that have a large number of colors and textures.
- Ceiling. On the ceiling in the dressing room, an even light coating will look great, which can be achieved by painting, whitewashing or using suspended panels and stretch fabric.
For lovers of unusual design, it would be appropriate to decorate the walls with prints in the form of their own photos or glue murals with a beautiful image.
How to equip a dressing room?
It is the competent arrangement of the dressing room, its correct filling and the choice of entrails that promotes the rational placement of many things and provides the most convenient access to clothes, shoes and accessories.
The uppermost tier of the wardrobe is equipped with open shelves. Mezzanines are great for rarely used items. Often, the shelves are located in a more accessible area in order to store things on them that should be at hand every day.
Drawers are considered to be practically the main and obligatory component of the wardrobe. These useful devices perfectly protect things from dust. Therefore, the closed modules are especially suitable for storing underwear.
Rods with hangers for trousers, skirts, shirts, dresses, coats and jackets are installed as clothes holders. Usually, the rods occupy different tiers, on which short, long things or outerwear are sorted.
The lower part of the dressing room is complemented by wide shoe shelves or racks in the form of separate sections and pull-out modules. Also, baskets for bed linen or clothes that do not require ironing are placed here.
Choosing functional add-ons
In addition to the basic equipment, the wardrobe is supplemented with other auxiliary items.
- Ironing board. When folded, the ironing board remains completely invisible, as it is usually hidden in a niche or narrow cabinet in one of the sections of the dressing room. For such an additional element, you need to think over the location of the outlet, and choose a place in which you can place the iron, taking into account safety rules.
- Mirror in the dressing room. The space of the dressing room can be equipped with several mirrors, providing a view from different angles, or one mirror sheet can be installed, reflecting the silhouette in full growth.A very convenient option are huge wardrobes with a mirrored facade.
- Dressing room with dressing table. A dressing table with all the accompanying attributes will make it easier to create an image. Since, thanks to this element, it turns out to combine in one place the application of cosmetics, trying on outfits and jewelry.
- Dressing room with sofa. The upholstered sofa is not only a seating area, but also provides a comfortable place to put things, combine clothes and put together suitable ensembles.
- Organizers for small things. Thanks to additional organizers, an orderly storage of small things is created. Jewelry, various jewelry, belts, ties and more will always be at hand.
In order to easily get the things you need from the upper tier, a folding step-ladder is installed in the wardrobe. In a small dressing room, the ladder can be replaced with an ordinary stool or chair.
Choice of colors
With a limited number of square meters, it is better to choose a light-colored dressing room design. The white range will not only visually expand the room, but will also become a neutral basis for jewelry and clothing.
The most popular and suitable are beige, gray, brown or milky shades. Red, blue, turquoise, yellow or trendy purple tones are suitable for creating a bright background that will shine through open shelves and shelves.
Competent lighting
For this room, you need to choose the lighting that is as close to daylight as possible. This will help the installation of halogen or diode lamps that do not distort colors.
It is appropriate to equip a small dressing room with compact bulbs or built-in lamps, which can be located anywhere in the room. In the wardrobe, you should consider multi-level lighting with LED strips, track lights and sconces.
Features of the organization
Decorating examples of the design of different dressing rooms.
Examples for a women's dressing room
In a women's wardrobe, it is appropriate to have multi-tiered storage systems and high sections for dresses. The room is also complemented with a dressing table, mirror, ironing board and basket. Such a hidden dressing room is mainly located near the bedroom or nursery.
For the design of a separate fitting room for a girl, they prefer classic, glamorous interior trends or the style of Provence and shabby chic.
Making a men's dressing room
The design of the men's dressing room is simple, comfortable and functional. Strict style solutions are selected for decoration in an achromatic scale.
This wardrobe usually contains a section for suits. A changing room is most often set up next to an office or living room.
Interior of a children's dressing room
In order to design a children's dressing room, first of all, the child's height is taken into account. Convenient placement of things or special shelves with adjustable height will allow the child to easily get the items he needs. Decorative stickers that can be used to decorate drawers will help to give the wardrobe a more interesting and original look.
What does a dressing room look like for the whole family?
In such a wardrobe, each family member is allocated a separate section. A personal corner is equipped with racks, shelves and hangers, taking into account the amount of clothing intended for storage.
Modern design ideas
A fashionable interior trend is to set the island in the middle of the wardrobe.Due to the island module, it turns out not only to emphasize the aesthetics of the surrounding space, but also to make the room more functional. The central part of the room is equipped with whole complexes that allow you to store things, relax and carry out cosmetic procedures.
A luxurious ottoman will perfectly fit into a spacious dressing room in a house or apartment, on which you can comfortably relax.
To create a stylish interior, you can simply sign drawers for small items or, for example, hang hats on a clothesline. Thus, it will be possible to achieve an unexpected decorative effect and fill the atmosphere with bright notes.
It is appropriate to decorate the shelves in the wardrobe with flower bouquets or arrange fashion magazines. Even the usual inscription on the mirror, made with lipstick, will help to revitalize the room.
In a comfortable dressing room in a separate room, an unusual design can be created due to the non-standard design of the front door. For this, the inner part of the door leaf is decorated with leather, glass inserts or decorated with crystals.
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The design of the dressing room simultaneously contributes to the orderly arrangement of things and the preservation of the aesthetic appeal of an apartment or house.