Location options
Proper design of the space will help in creating a functional, cozy and comfortable dressing room.
Niche Wardrobe
The wardrobe can be easily equipped in any unoccupied and irrationally used niche. Thus it turns out a simple dressing room of an open type or a built-in closed wardrobe in which many things fit.
Dressing room entrance
It is a fairly common version of the dressing room. Such an arrangement provides convenient storage of clothing, which is always in the access zone before leaving the premises.
Wardrobe area inside the room
Such a dressing room is often equipped in small apartments. For the utility room, a specific place is allocated and separated by mobile, 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 set aside a separate room with a window for it. Such a wardrobe not only allows you to store clothes, but can also be a boudoir, fitting room or ironing. In the absence of a window opening, it is important to ensure proper ventilation in the room.
Room layout
The layout of the dressing room is primarily affected by the size and physical capabilities of the living space.
Linear
A comfortable and compact planning solution that involves the placement of storage systems on one side. For a linear design, it is equally suitable as a closed design with compartment doors, or an open one, with many shelves, hangers and other elements. The most simple and versatile layout can significantly save usable space.
Parallel
It fits perfectly into the passage of the apartment or living room, rationally uses the free space and hides some of the defects and irregularities of the wall surface. 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.
Wardrobe with letter G or corner
An effective solution for a bedroom, hallway, nursery or attic, with a limited amount of free space. An angular wardrobe, in comparison with a linear design, is able to accommodate a large volume of clothing.
A wardrobe located in the corner can be fenced off 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
Such a 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 form of the letter P. Designs occupying three walls can differ in the same or different lengths.
Free layout
An integral advantage of a free layout is that it allows you to realize your own interior ideas and adapt the room to the needs of all family members.
Finishing and materials
In the design of the dressing room in an apartment or house, they prefer both natural and environmentally friendly materials, and artificial finishes, which are more economical and budget.
- Floor. For the floor in the dressing room, they mainly choose a warm coating in the form of parquet, linoleum or laminate.
- Walls. The surface of the walls is painted, decorated with inexpensive plaster or glued with paper wallpaper. Also, the plane can be trimmed with practical and durable wood panels with an attractive design or plastic products that have a large number of color and texture solutions.
- Ceiling. On the ceiling in the dressing room, an even, light coating will look great, which can be achieved by painting, whitewashing or using hanging panels and a stretch fabric.
For lovers of unusual design, it will be appropriate to decorate the walls with prints in the form of their own photos or to stick photo wallpapers with a beautiful image.
How to equip a dressing room?
It is the competent arrangement of the dressing room, its proper filling and the choice of entrails that contributes to the rational placement of many things and provides the most convenient access to clothing, shoes and accessories.
The upper tier of the wardrobe is equipped with open shelves. Mezzanines are great for rarely used items. Often shelves are located in a more accessible area to store things on them that should be at hand every day.
Practically the main and mandatory component of the wardrobe are drawers. These useful devices perfectly protect things from dust. Therefore, closed modules are especially suitable for storing underwear.
As holders of clothes, rods with hangers for trousers, skirts, shirts, dresses, coats and jackets are installed. Typically, the rods occupy different tiers, which sort short, long items or outerwear.
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. It also houses baskets for bedding or clothes that do not require ironing.
Choosing functional additions
In addition to the basic equipment, the wardrobe is complemented by other auxiliary items.
- Ironing board. When folded, the ironing board remains completely invisible, since it is usually hidden in a niche or a narrow cabinet in one of the sections of the dressing room. For such an additional element, you need to consider the location of the outlet, and choose a place in which it will be possible to place the iron, taking into account safety rules.
- Mirror in the dressing room. The wardrobe space can be equipped with several mirrors that provide a view from different angles or install one mirror canvas that reflects the full-length silhouette. Huge cabinets with a mirrored facade are a very convenient option.
- Dressing room with dressing table. A dressing table with all the attached attributes will contribute to an easier image creation. Since, thanks to this element, it turns out to combine the application of cosmetics in one place, the fitting of dresses and jewelry.
- Dressing room with a sofa. A soft sofa is not only a relaxation area, but also provides a convenient place to place things, combine clothes and create suitable ensembles.
- Organizers for little things. Thanks to additional organizers, an organized storage of small things is created. Jewelry, various jewelry, belts, ties, etc. will always be at hand.
In order to easily get the right things from the upper tier, a folding ladder is installed in the wardrobe. In a small dressing room, the stairs can be replaced with an ordinary stool or chair.
Color selection
With a limited number of square meters, it is better to choose a light dressing room. The white gamut will not only visually expand the room, but will also become a neutral basis for jewelry and clothes.
The most popular and suitable are beige, gray, brown or milky shades. To create a bright background that will shine through open shelves and shelves, red, blue, turquoise, yellow or fashionable violet tones will do.
Competent lighting
For this room, you need to choose the lighting as close as possible to daylight. This will help the installation of halogen or diode lamps that do not distort color.
It is appropriate to equip a small dressing room with compact bulbs or built-in lamps, which can be located in any part of the room. In the wardrobe, you should consider multi-level lighting with LED stripes, track lights and sconces.
Organization Features
Design examples of the design of different wardrobe rooms.
Examples for women's wardrobe
In a women's wardrobe, the presence of multi-tiered storage systems and high sections for dresses is appropriate. The room is also supplemented with a dressing table, mirror, ironing board and basket. Such a hidden dressing room is mainly located near a bedroom or a nursery.
For the design of a separate fitting room for a girl, they prefer classic, glamorous interior design or the style of Provence and shabby chic.
Making a men's wardrobe
The design of the men's wardrobe room is simple, convenient and functional. For design, they select strict style solutions in an achromatic range.
Usually in such a wardrobe there is a section for suits. The changing room is most often equipped next to the study or living room.
Children's wardrobe interior
In order to design a children's wardrobe first of all take into account the growth of the child. Convenient placement of things or special shelves with the ability to adjust the height will allow the child to easily get the items he needs. To give a wardrobe a more interesting and original look, decorative stickers that can decorate drawers will help.
What does a dressing room look like for the whole family?
In this wardrobe, each member of the family 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 the installation of the island in the middle of the wardrobe. Due to the island module, it is possible 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 entire complexes that allow you to store things, relax and carry out cosmetic procedures.
In the spacious dressing room in the house or apartment, a luxurious ottoman will fit perfectly, on which you can relax comfortably.
To create a stylish interior, you can simply sign boxes 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.
Shelves in the wardrobe are appropriate to decorate with floral bouquets or arrange fashion magazines. Even the usual inscription on the mirror made by lipstick will help to revive 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. To do this, the inner part of the door leaf is decorated with leather, glass inserts or decorated with crystals.
Photo gallery
The design of the wardrobe room at the same time promotes an orderly arrangement of things and preserves the aesthetic appeal of the apartment or house.