9 Ways to Make Space for a Chic Dressing Area
Ingenious ways to create a spot for getting ready that’s both stylish and practical
A dedicated dressing room is a luxury many of us envisage in our ultimate dream home. But for most of us, sacrificing a much-needed spare bedroom to create that separate space is a step too far. However, it’s often possible to tuck a dressing area into your existing room. If you’re planning a bedroom makeover, give careful thought to how you’ll use the space for getting ready, maximise every inch with furniture that serves dual functions and think laterally when it comes to your dressing table. Check out these inventive dressing nooks to inspire you.
Go up the wall
Display your favourite jewellery or ties on hooks by the dressing table and add larger hooks for items of clothing. There are so many beautiful designs to suit different schemes, from coloured glass and ceramic letters to quirky animal heads. Try Anthropologie or Graham & Green.
Display your favourite jewellery or ties on hooks by the dressing table and add larger hooks for items of clothing. There are so many beautiful designs to suit different schemes, from coloured glass and ceramic letters to quirky animal heads. Try Anthropologie or Graham & Green.
Use dead space
Dressing tables don’t always have to be pushed against a wall – the bottom of your bed could well be the perfect spot. If you’re thinking of positioning a dressing table here, a high footboard will help to separate the two areas – or opt for a stylish folding screen instead.
Dressing tables don’t always have to be pushed against a wall – the bottom of your bed could well be the perfect spot. If you’re thinking of positioning a dressing table here, a high footboard will help to separate the two areas – or opt for a stylish folding screen instead.
Go cubic
A cube seat that can be tucked neatly under a slim dressing table is perfect for a thoroughfare area when you’re pushed for space. One with a flip-up top giving access to additional storage is even better, and looks great in a glamorous scheme.
See how to maximise space in a small room
A cube seat that can be tucked neatly under a slim dressing table is perfect for a thoroughfare area when you’re pushed for space. One with a flip-up top giving access to additional storage is even better, and looks great in a glamorous scheme.
See how to maximise space in a small room
Create room for reflection
No space for a full-length mirror? Consider mirrored wardrobes next to a table and chair to create a dressing area. Mirrored wardrobes will also give the illusion of a larger room.
No space for a full-length mirror? Consider mirrored wardrobes next to a table and chair to create a dressing area. Mirrored wardrobes will also give the illusion of a larger room.
Choose multifunctional furniture
Bedside tables tend to be small so they can be squeezed into modern homes, but a larger unit can double up as both a bedside table and dressing table combined. Have a mirror cut to fit above and hang a pendant light that can serve as both a reading and make-up light.
Bedside tables tend to be small so they can be squeezed into modern homes, but a larger unit can double up as both a bedside table and dressing table combined. Have a mirror cut to fit above and hang a pendant light that can serve as both a reading and make-up light.
Take a seat
An ottoman or two at the bottom of the bed can also serve a dual function – somewhere to sit to put on shoes, and an overspill space to store the most frequently worn ones.
Check out more ideas for footstools and ottomans
An ottoman or two at the bottom of the bed can also serve a dual function – somewhere to sit to put on shoes, and an overspill space to store the most frequently worn ones.
Check out more ideas for footstools and ottomans
Maximise the spare bedroom
You may not want to lose your guest room or office, but who says it has to be a dedicated space? Make your spare room do double duty as a mini dressing area with full-length mirror – and free up space in your main bedroom at the same time.
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TELL US…
Have you squeezed a dressing area into your bedroom? Share your tips and photos in the Comments below.
You may not want to lose your guest room or office, but who says it has to be a dedicated space? Make your spare room do double duty as a mini dressing area with full-length mirror – and free up space in your main bedroom at the same time.
Make the most of a compact home office
TELL US…
Have you squeezed a dressing area into your bedroom? Share your tips and photos in the Comments below.
Installing fitted wardrobes with an integral dressing area is a great space-saving idea. Add interest and break up all those lines with a round mirror rather than the more typical fully mirrored middle section.