For those of us blessed with ample space in our homes, a dedicated dressing room or a closet can be a space of joy, where you can display all your prized possessions right from your bags, shoes and favourite clothes. If Carrie Bradshaw taught us anything, it is that the dressing room can truly be our own little safe haven. Whether you're someone who loves getting dressed, or are simply looking for a tasteful way to organise your wardrobe, here are 13 easy to implement dressing area design ideas.
Dressing Room Design: 13 Fool-Proof Ways to Create the Space of Your Dreams
Lighting is Everything
Lights can alter how everything looks, including how certain colours look indoors versus outdoors. When designating a dressing room, choose a space in your home which allows for some natural light. Shelving units can be installed with chic LED lights or backlit spot lights to highlight your collection of clothes. You can also get motion sensor ones that light up when you need them to. This doesn't just make your space look chic, but acts as additional lighting alongside the primary light source in your room.
Create a Display Wall
If you have a liking for a certain accessory, say watches, shoes or bags, it is likely that you will add to your collection as the years go by. Create a display unit with open shelving for your prized possessions that you've worked so hard for. Displaying everything openly gives you an idea of what you have so you can put together looks easily. Not to mention, it also feels super gratifying!
Choose a Classic Wooden Design
Dark stained wooden panelling looks timeless and luxurious, no matter how many decades go by. Most colours in your collection will also pop against the background, giving you a cleaner look. Choose wooden tile flooring to match your shelving units to create a timeless, classic look. Finish the dressing area design with ambient lighting and dark accents.
Marie Kondo FTW
While going fully Type-A and organising your whole closet may seem like a huge task, organising as much as possible ultimately works in your favour. You can get affordable organisers online for various categories of items in your closet, say inner wear, tees and more. Get organisers in the same colours to keep the theme going. This works well especially if you have open shelving in your dressing room.
Install Glass Cabinets
Open shelving may not be the best idea if you live in areas that have a lot of dust or pollution. If you're keen on getting closed cabinets, opt for glass ones to give you a sleek look in your dressing area. This also allows you to take a look at all your clothes without having to pull out multiple cabinets. It also works well for displaying your luxury accessories and office fits too, saving you precious time every morning.
Dedicate a Space for Accessories
If you're big on accessories, fragrances, or makeup and other trinkets, dedicate an island in your dressing room so you can store them all in one spot. We'd recommend having a pretty tray atop the island where you can display your favourite fragrance of the season or statement accessories that you reach out to, often. An island gives you extra storage while letting you create a little dressing space. Finish the look with some fresh flowers or a tiny desk plant.
Be Space Savvy
Whether you have a huge or a small space for your dressing room, optimising every corner of the space is a smart choice, considering you may add to your collection later. Choose curved cabinets or space saving ones that utilise the room's corners creating extra storage. You could display accent pieces from your wardrobe here to make the space stand out as you walk in. You can also install cabinets with in-built organisers and racks to double up the storage.
Get Mirrored Cupboards
Mirrors and their placement is the next big thing to consider for your dressing room after the lighting and shelves. We recommend installing a couple of them where you get the best light in the room, and also on cupboards. This adds the illusion of space, while also optimising the space you're working with. Place your vanity kit or accessories on the cabinets that open up next to the mirrored door to give you easy access while you get dressed.
Get Extra Storage and Leave Room
Whether you're working with a capsule wardrobe or an extensive one, try getting extra storage installed for your future purposes. This makes your dressing room feel roomy and light as opposed to a cluttered mess. If you're not keen on buying more stuff, you can always use the storage to display beautiful art pieces and knick-knacks for decor.
Get an Open Rack
For most of us, waking up and putting looks together every morning can seem like mission impossible, especially when we're running low on sleep and time. Skip the morning madness, and get an open rack on wheels so you can pick some items out of your wardrobe and display them for the week to come. You could also pick your bag and shoes to go with the clothes in advance. The wheels make it easier to lug the rack around while you're picking stuff; and it looks super cute in your dressing room too, making it your own little Devil Wears Prada moment.
Get Comfortable Seating
Since you'll be spending a considerable amount of time in your dressing space, get comfy seating for yourself so you can get dressed at leisure. You can pick Ottomans, push accent chairs or sleek ones that go with your overall theme. When you're not using it, you can always place a plush cushion or a soft throw.
Use Room Dividers
If you're sharing your dressing room with someone and would like some privacy of your own, or are looking to create a nook within your bedroom and still make it feel like a dressing room in the available space, room dividers are your best bet. Based on the theme you're creating, you can pick materials like intricately carved wood, bamboo partitioners, or even paper ones to help demarcate spaces easily.
Block Visual Noise with Curtains
If you live in a rental, installing cabinets and other woodwork may not be an option. If you have a space with open shelving that you'd like to conceal, consider using curtains to block the noise from the rest of the space. Use long, floor to ceiling length ones to create the illusion of a bigger storage space. This also works perfectly if your dressing room and bedroom share a common space.
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