Where and how to equip a dressing table in the bedroom

Today we have an interesting  «female» theme – dressing table in the bedroom. For several centuries it has been an integral part of any bedroom where a woman lives. Previously, this table served only for washing; there was a bowl and a jug of water on it. Later, the scope of its application expanded, they began to do hairstyles for it, when cosmetics appeared – they applied makeup. Today, this is a special place for a woman in the house – her personal corner, a place for solitude..

At the dressing table you can take care of your face and hair, do manicure, make-up, hairstyles, read your favorite books, work at your laptop or do your hobby. In our article we will tell you how to place a dressing table in the interior of both small and large bedrooms so that it harmoniously fits into the overall style of the room..

Dressing table in a small bedroom

In a space-saving environment, quality and convenience shouldn’t suffer anyway. Therefore, the main advice for owners of a small bedroom is to hang a mirror on the wall and leave only the essentials on the table. Put all other things in drawers, or in a chest of drawers.

Dressing table instead of bedside table

To save space in a small bedroom, use this simple advice – on one side of the bed (where the woman sleeps), instead of a bedside table, install a small dressing table, put a small chair and hang a mirror on the wall. Such a decision «two in one» preserves valuable space and is in no way inferior in functionality to a full-fledged boudoir.

Small tables and hanging shelves

For some women who do not use a lot of makeup or stuff in the bedroom, just a few drawers in the table itself will be enough. This greatly facilitates the task of choosing, since there are much more small beautiful tables on the market than large, roomy and still beautiful.

Poufs and stools instead of chairs

I would also like to note the chairs in the small bedroom – they should be small, and to save space – sliding under the table. Transparent plastic chairs or a frame chair look interesting, then it becomes almost invisible. Of course, a chair with a back will be more comfortable for sitting, but if you are not going to spend a lot of time at a table, a small pouf or a stool without a back will do, then the space saving will be even more noticeable – you can completely hide it under the table.

Place in the corner or against the wall

The ideal place for a table is by the window, as it has the most natural light. Although the position – sideways to the window – is not very convenient for applying makeup, with a large bright window this problem disappears by itself, since you can always turn to the window, and not walk towards it. In small rooms, it would be best to use «dead» areas, such as the corner of the walls or the corner of the window and walls, which are not occupied by other furniture and do not obstruct free passage.

Lighting

Natural light is certainly very important for the bedroom, but in the evening there should be enough artificial light. The main source is the chandelier on the ceiling, and on the dressing table, mark out a small table lamp, floor lamp, or several wall sconces. All light sources are small, inconspicuous, which do not take up much space and do not bring disharmony into the interior. The main thing is that the light is moderately soft – it does not irritate with brightness and does not force you to squint when applying makeup. If the mistress of the bedroom likes to do self-care or manicure, one more powerful mobile lamp will come in handy, which can be rearranged and the light adjusted as needed..

Wall mirror

With the help of a large mirror on the wall near the table, you can visually expand the room, the effect of the mirror will become even more significant if you hang it in front of the window. Also, do not lose sight of a chair or an armchair by the dressing table, it must be comfortable for long sitting, support the lower back well and have a comfortable seat..

Dressing table in the large bedroom

Having talked about miniature tables, let’s move on to the opposite – tables for large bedrooms. It is very convenient and pleasant – to have a lot of drawers, cupboards, everything is laid out on shelves, everything has a place and everything is at hand. When the space allows, you can safely choose any table in design, shape and convenience.

Table by the window

A rare combination – a large bedroom and a table by the huge window. The owner of such a room is just a lucky woman. At this table it is very convenient to tidy up in the morning or when getting ready for bed, and you can just sit and enjoy the view from the window – it is also very pleasant.

Good lighting

When it comes to artificial light, in a large bedroom you don’t have to be limited by the size of a table lamp. You can afford a luxurious lamp or a large floor lamp, or maybe even a forged lamp, this is appropriate here. Choose some beautiful table lamps, a floor lamp with a large shade. If your table is connected to other frame furniture in the room, make more built-in lamps that will give a lot of light pointwise..

Large mirror

The larger the mirror opposite the window, the more the space increases. If the window is on the whole wall «looks» on a mirror the size of an entire wall, the space merges into one, and there is no longer a line between the walls and the ceiling, the room becomes really «bottomless».

Seat

In a large bedroom, you can afford a luxurious armchair, chair, couch or even a sofa, you can even put an additional stool for your feet – there is enough space for everything. Here you no longer need to think about the fact that the chair will not go under the table and will interfere on the aisle. The chair can have large massive knives and large armrests for greater convenience. Often in large bedrooms, dressing tables are set to the side of the bed, or even behind a small partition or screen, which creates the effect of greater privacy and seclusion. A large table with a couch looks really royally.

Dressing table

Boudoir classic – triple mirror – dressing table. They have been known since the days when women had separate rooms. It is very convenient, you can see yourself from all sides. Best of all, when the pier glass has a height of 70-100 cm, then you can also see yourself in full growth. But, as a rule, such tall mirrors are placed in dressing rooms, and not in bedrooms..

Summing up, I would like to say that a dressing table is not just a personal place for every lady, it is also an important attribute of a bedroom. Thanks to its design and shapes, it can become a real interior decoration.

Remember that there should be enough space near the table so that you can easily move the chair back and sit freely at the table. There should also be enough space for all the little things. If the table is very small and does not have drawers, consider additional shelves or drawers in the wardrobe.