A dressing table is a place where you style your hair in the morning, apply evening makeup, choose earrings, try on them, squeeze teen pimples, relax after working on a manicure, or apply a useful mask to your face. There are a lot of cosmetics, all kinds of small trinkets, a large mirror is necessarily a “female kingdom” in the full sense of the word. A large or small dressing table in the interior of different rooms looks different, but in modern furniture stores it is selected for any interior style.
This attribute of the interior is predominantly female, because it is chosen stylish, elegant, with capacious sections for storing cosmetics. Main models:
classic - a simple table with legs, has several drawers, shelves, takes up very little space;
with one cabinet or mounted between two - there are many lockers, drawers, open shelves;
wall - has two or four legs, rests on the wall or is a continuation of the windowsill;
hinged - the design looks very light, as if hanging in the air, the mirror hangs on the wall or is attached to the table;
angular - symmetric or asymmetric, mounted in any room where there is a free angle, most often at the window, because there is a lot of light;
hinged - the tabletop reclines, having a mirror on the bottom side, the table can be used as a written, computer;
transformer - is able to change its shape over a wide range.
The standard dimensions of a conventional dressing table are: height - 75 cm, width 25-50 cm, length - 45-125 cm. Ideally, the ratio of length to width should be approximately 1 to 1.62.
With the help of an angular design, the geometry of space is easily changed, but it is much better to neatly fit it into an existing interior.
What to consider when choosing
Before buying, consider the following points:
location - where, in which room he will stand;
interior style - the design must be carefully entered into the overall design;
the presence of electricity nearby - lighting for high-quality make-up application requires bright, sockets to include a hairdryer, manicure machine, hair curling irons are also necessary;
mirror size - it should not clutter up the room, having a lot of decor, but correspond to the size of the table;
place for sitting - should be selected according to the style, the height of the table.
For an inexpensive interior, a simple, uncomplicated console or a bedside table with a mirror is purchased, for a more solid one, a luxurious dressing table with a complexly decorated table made of natural wood or with forged elements.
It is advisable to place the dressing table in a place where no one touches it, because it is supposed to place a lot of jars, tubes, bottles with cosmetics, which should not be dropped.
Design
It is important to choose a dressing table in a suitable style:
minimalism - a plain folding trellis with flat but roomy drawers, complemented by a ottoman of the same color, of a similar design;
Provence - the design is selected in a U-shaped, bright colors, for cramped rooms the countertop needs a narrow one, it is possible to decorate it with a light cloth, design by hand painting;
hi-tech - light glass top with chrome legs, matte or transparent, the mirror is hung on the wall, the seat is also made of glass, metal;
Baroque - a rather voluminous structure made of solid wood, with carved legs, with a mirror in a heavy frame, the chair is also carved, with a soft seat, suitable for spacious rooms;
futurism - suspended, “acidic” color, asymmetric shape, complemented by the corresponding pouf, round-shaped mirror, abundant lighting;
loft - a table made of natural lacquered timber with a minimal amount of decor, simple-shaped mirrors, a wooden stool, simple pull-out drawers;
rt-deco - a wooden table, often decorated with carvings, has an oval mirror, several drawers, a chair covered with leatherette;
Shebby-chic - an elegant wooden structure, performed "antique", with the effect of "noble patina."
Classification by the form of countertops:
triangular
usually angular, with a straight or rounded facade
pentagonal
the tabletop is mounted on two nightstands
trapezoidal
the part adjacent to the wall is slightly wider than the facade
rectangular
have four corners, any length, width
curly
geometry is complex, streamlined, for some styles, “irregular” shapes are used
When the room combines the signs of two or three styles at the same time, the “lady’s corner” should coincide in style with the prevailing direction.
Color and material
The color of this piece of furniture should match the design of all the rest of the furniture in the room, most often light colors, natural wood shades are chosen. Materials of manufacture are selected suitable in style to the overall design of the interior, the most popular:
metal;
solid wood;
MDF;
Fiberboard;
a rock;
plastic;
glass.
The tree is suitable for almost anything - oak, rosewood, beech, elm, mahogany, ash, birch, pine, spruce, maple and others. It is covered with varnish, paint, various stains. The metal is present in the form of an integral structure or only legs are made of it - forged or in the form of hollow pipes. Natural, artificial stone is used to make countertops or individual decorative parts. MDF and fiberboard are finished with veneer of valuable wood species. From dark or transparent glass, a countertop is created, and entirely plastic structures are installed in the bathroom.
For a country house, if necessary, build a dressing table from improvised materials with your own hands. Euro pallets are used, the remains of old furniture, a mirror is also cut with their own hands.
Illumination
Highlighting over the "lady's corner" is of great importance. If it is possible to equip it within the reach of daylight, then it is better to do so. Otherwise, use electric lighting. This is the main overhead light, a sconce directly above the mirror on the wall, several spotlights on rotating brackets.
Modern designers offer special make-up mirrors - on the frame, around its perimeter or two or three sides, spotlights or LED strip are mounted. This allows you to most correctly, accurately, accurately apply makeup, fully appreciating its quality. Such an object in a simple square frame fits perfectly into the interior of hi-tech, loft, minimalism, industrial. Sometimes a tape with light bulbs is “let in” along the perimeter of the countertop or along the lower drawers, which allows you to visually give the design lightness.
The abundance of light cheers you up, and when it comes from all sides, you can feel like a real star on the podium.
Mirror Location
The mirror is placed:
on the wall - usually this is a large “full wall” mirror canvas, less often - round or square, size 50 to 50;
attached to the countertop - there is a “back” made of the same material as the table, a mirror plane is mounted on it;
hinged - when folded, it looks like an ordinary countertop, when it is understood to the wall, it becomes a mirror, revealing sections with jewelry, cosmetics;
portable on a stand - usually small, may have “legs”.
Using a mirror, they create interesting accents in the room - a large one is able to visually expand the space, filling it with light, a small round one creates a feeling of home comfort.
Comfortable seat
Seating is made tough if it was intended, but it is much more comfortable to sit on a soft one. The stool, ottoman, stool, chair, bench are decorated with a cover, a fabric that matches color with other textile interior design, soft flat pillow. This item can become a bright accent in a monochrome room.
The addition will be a small soft, suitable in color, style, rug under the table, especially if you plan to relax here for a long time with bare feet.
Table location
They put a table in almost any room, but most often in such places:
near the window - the location allows you to save on lighting in the daytime, which is convenient for applying daytime makeup;
in the dressing area - acceptable if there is enough space;
at the head or foot of the bed, sofa;
in a spacious hallway or bathroom.
When there is only one room in the dwelling or is it a studio apartment, the dressing table is located in one of its corners behind the screen.
In the bedroom
Most often, this item of "ladies'" interior is placed in the bedroom, because this is the most secluded room where no one puts in order to clean up. If there are a lot of women in the family, then such tables are placed in the bedrooms of each of them - for mom, grandmother, daughter, etc.A narrow console is placed at the head of the bed, with a small round or rectangular mirror fixed to it; in the same way, it can be installed “at the feet”. When the structure is placed against the wall, this corner is decorated with curtains, textile clearance on the table and chair.
If it is decided to put a dressing table in the living room, as there is not enough space in the bedroom, it becomes an independent art object for which they allocate their own special zone.
In the dressing room
A dressing table is installed in the dressing room if the bedroom space has to be shared with a man or there is simply not enough space. A large dressing table is mounted here to immediately assess the compliance of hairstyles, makeup, clothes, shoes. Well, if there is a window there - makeup applied in daylight looks more natural on the street. The design is preferable to light shades to visually slightly expand the room, because not many houses can boast of a spacious wardrobe.
In the hallway or lobby
If there is free space in the hallway, set a table with a mirror in the entire wall. It is convenient to place this structure in a niche - it will occupy it completely or will lean back to the side, opening a large mirror. When there is very little space, a wall-mounted semicircular table is mounted, sometimes it is placed in the corner - in the form of a 90-degree sector. If there are several mirrors in the hall, they are decorated in a similar manner - carved wooden frames, LED lighting, engraving around the edge.
In the bathroom
When placing the structure in the bathroom, you should carefully consider the ventilation - otherwise the mirror will constantly fog up, you will have to constantly wipe it. The best option is a plastic stand with a mirror. If there is a window, then the countertop is combined with the window sill, and under the bottom they mount drawers for everything you need.When there is very little space in the combined bathroom, a table is placed between the bathroom and the toilet, but this arrangement is “for everybody.”
If the "ladies' corner" is mounted in a combined bathroom, and there are many people in the family, then you should have a "spare" dressing table in another room of the apartment, otherwise the time for applying morning makeup can be very limited.
In the nursery
For a girl over ten years old, the "ladies' corner" will also be useful. It is decorated in a slightly childish style, in gentle colors. The table is equipped with drawers, shelves, where the future woman will store her baby cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry. Production materials are selected environmentally friendly. The dressing table and chair for the "little princess" should correspond in height, ideally - have an adjustable height, that is, "grow with the child." Sitting at such a design is convenient not only to take care of the face, hair, but also to read, to do needlework. If necessary, use a low footrest. Lighting is done using a desk lamp, contour lighting with LEDs.
A simple dressing table for a girl is made of the old writing, slightly changing shape, covered with beautiful colors, complementing with a mirror canvas.
Conclusion
Dressing tables are now produced by every self-respecting furniture company. Only Ikea offers them several names - Malm, Brimnes, Hemnes, etc. They have hidden drawers, strict forms, are made in the form of a simple chest of drawers, an elegant design on thin carved legs. The Camel Group factory creates classic folding dresser tables with dressers from the Platinum series. If the choice of a dressing table that fits the style of bedroom, living room furniture, making up a single ensemble with a wardrobe, a bed, causes some difficulties, then turn to professional furniture designers to make it to order.
A dressing table is a place where you style your hair in the morning, apply evening makeup, choose earrings, try on them, squeeze teen pimples, relax after working on a manicure, or apply a useful mask to your face. There are a lot of cosmetics, all kinds of small trinkets, a large mirror is necessarily a “female kingdom” in the full sense of the word. A large or small dressing table in the interior of different rooms looks different, but in modern furniture stores it is selected for any interior style.
Content
Variety of dressing tables
This attribute of the interior is predominantly female, because it is chosen stylish, elegant, with capacious sections for storing cosmetics.
Main models:
The standard dimensions of a conventional dressing table are: height - 75 cm, width 25-50 cm, length - 45-125 cm. Ideally, the ratio of length to width should be approximately 1 to 1.62.
What to consider when choosing
Before buying, consider the following points:
For an inexpensive interior, a simple, uncomplicated console or a bedside table with a mirror is purchased, for a more solid one, a luxurious dressing table with a complexly decorated table made of natural wood or with forged elements.
Design
It is important to choose a dressing table in a suitable style:
Classification by the form of countertops:
Color and material
The color of this piece of furniture should match the design of all the rest of the furniture in the room, most often light colors, natural wood shades are chosen.
Materials of manufacture are selected suitable in style to the overall design of the interior, the most popular:
The tree is suitable for almost anything - oak, rosewood, beech, elm, mahogany, ash, birch, pine, spruce, maple and others. It is covered with varnish, paint, various stains. The metal is present in the form of an integral structure or only legs are made of it - forged or in the form of hollow pipes. Natural, artificial stone is used to make countertops or individual decorative parts. MDF and fiberboard are finished with veneer of valuable wood species. From dark or transparent glass, a countertop is created, and entirely plastic structures are installed in the bathroom.
Illumination
Highlighting over the "lady's corner" is of great importance. If it is possible to equip it within the reach of daylight, then it is better to do so. Otherwise, use electric lighting. This is the main overhead light, a sconce directly above the mirror on the wall, several spotlights on rotating brackets.
Modern designers offer special make-up mirrors - on the frame, around its perimeter or two or three sides, spotlights or LED strip are mounted. This allows you to most correctly, accurately, accurately apply makeup, fully appreciating its quality. Such an object in a simple square frame fits perfectly into the interior of hi-tech, loft, minimalism, industrial. Sometimes a tape with light bulbs is “let in” along the perimeter of the countertop or along the lower drawers, which allows you to visually give the design lightness.
Mirror Location
The mirror is placed:
Using a mirror, they create interesting accents in the room - a large one is able to visually expand the space, filling it with light, a small round one creates a feeling of home comfort.
Comfortable seat
Seating is made tough if it was intended, but it is much more comfortable to sit on a soft one. The stool, ottoman, stool, chair, bench are decorated with a cover, a fabric that matches color with other textile interior design, soft flat pillow. This item can become a bright accent in a monochrome room.
Table location
They put a table in almost any room, but most often in such places:
In the bedroom
Most often, this item of "ladies'" interior is placed in the bedroom, because this is the most secluded room where no one puts in order to clean up. If there are a lot of women in the family, then such tables are placed in the bedrooms of each of them - for mom, grandmother, daughter, etc.A narrow console is placed at the head of the bed, with a small round or rectangular mirror fixed to it; in the same way, it can be installed “at the feet”. When the structure is placed against the wall, this corner is decorated with curtains, textile clearance on the table and chair.
In the dressing room
A dressing table is installed in the dressing room if the bedroom space has to be shared with a man or there is simply not enough space. A large dressing table is mounted here to immediately assess the compliance of hairstyles, makeup, clothes, shoes. Well, if there is a window there - makeup applied in daylight looks more natural on the street. The design is preferable to light shades to visually slightly expand the room, because not many houses can boast of a spacious wardrobe.
In the hallway or lobby
If there is free space in the hallway, set a table with a mirror in the entire wall. It is convenient to place this structure in a niche - it will occupy it completely or will lean back to the side, opening a large mirror. When there is very little space, a wall-mounted semicircular table is mounted, sometimes it is placed in the corner - in the form of a 90-degree sector. If there are several mirrors in the hall, they are decorated in a similar manner - carved wooden frames, LED lighting, engraving around the edge.
In the bathroom
When placing the structure in the bathroom, you should carefully consider the ventilation - otherwise the mirror will constantly fog up, you will have to constantly wipe it. The best option is a plastic stand with a mirror. If there is a window, then the countertop is combined with the window sill, and under the bottom they mount drawers for everything you need.When there is very little space in the combined bathroom, a table is placed between the bathroom and the toilet, but this arrangement is “for everybody.”
In the nursery
For a girl over ten years old, the "ladies' corner" will also be useful. It is decorated in a slightly childish style, in gentle colors. The table is equipped with drawers, shelves, where the future woman will store her baby cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry. Production materials are selected environmentally friendly. The dressing table and chair for the "little princess" should correspond in height, ideally - have an adjustable height, that is, "grow with the child." Sitting at such a design is convenient not only to take care of the face, hair, but also to read, to do needlework. If necessary, use a low footrest. Lighting is done using a desk lamp, contour lighting with LEDs.
Conclusion
Dressing tables are now produced by every self-respecting furniture company. Only Ikea offers them several names - Malm, Brimnes, Hemnes, etc. They have hidden drawers, strict forms, are made in the form of a simple chest of drawers, an elegant design on thin carved legs. The Camel Group factory creates classic folding dresser tables with dressers from the Platinum series. If the choice of a dressing table that fits the style of bedroom, living room furniture, making up a single ensemble with a wardrobe, a bed, causes some difficulties, then turn to professional furniture designers to make it to order.