The number of items of clothing in the house is directly related to the well-being of people. In the old days, clothes were a luxury, so they were carefully worn and carefully stored in order to pass them on to future generations.
design of an open dressing room, devoid of doors and partitions
In the modern world, old clothes, unless of course they are of any value, are disposed of without regret. But that's bad luck, things from this in everyday life does not become less, which means that you need to decide where to store them. Since mezzanines and cabinets can no longer cope with the task, ideally, a special room should be allocated for these purposes. The design of the dressing room should be as practical as possible.. Everything here must be thought out and provided for. Let's try to imagine together what the dressing room of a modern fashionista should look like.
dressing room space
Storing things on the shelves of closed mezzanines when folded has a very negative effect on their condition - they wrinkle, lose their shape, turn yellow, so arranging a dressing room in a modern house is an urgent need. In new buildings, a small, windowless, but necessarily isolated room equipped with an interior door is equipped for this.
classic dressing room design in light colors
In cottages, a dressing room is also included in the project, sometimes there may be several such rooms. But what should apartment owners do, where there is no space for such luxury? First of all, you need to think over the design of the future dressing room, and then decide which room you are ready to sacrifice for the sake of arranging it. If you live in a private house, then "settle" your belongings in the smallest and least in demand room, giving them one of the guest bedrooms or a guest bathroom. Such a decision would be quite rational, because the appearance of a dressing room will be marked by getting rid of massive wardrobes that “devoured” the space, which means that the rooms will become more spacious.
There is a place for such a room in most city apartments, even such modest ones as Khrushchevs. True, there may be a need to make a slight redevelopment in them or to attract part of the room space for this, but believe me, the game is guaranteed to be worth the candle. Look around in your apartment - maybe there are empty corners or niches in it. To create a storage of things, 3-4 m is enough2, however, in their absence, two may well be enough for the design of the dressing room.
In large rooms, wardrobe compartments can be created by cutting off one of the corners with a partition. In a spacious bedroom, it is better to make such a compartment even, therefore, in this case, the partition must be installed along the width of the room, retreating a meter from the main wall, and move the head of the bed to it.
an example of the location of the mirror in the center of the dressing room
Probably everyone knows about this fact, but it is simply impossible not to say it again: the equipment of a dressing room in the bedroom or next to it is the most sought-after combination in the interior.
Practical Americans equip mini-dressing rooms in all the bedrooms in the house, and this is in addition to the fact that they always have one large, beautifully designed dressing room located off the main bedroom.
To equip such a room in a nursery, it is better to order a bunk sleeping block.Then under the high-lying bed there will be enough space for arranging clothes, in which the child will not only be able to easily choose what to change into, but even do it inside it. This option is simply ideal for rooms with high ceilings, because it will allow you to fill its vast space with furniture decor.
kids wardrobe design
How to plan a dressing room
In standard situations, the arrangement of the dressing room begins with its division into zones. Mandatory are:
- Upper zone;
- Middle zone;
- Lower zone;
- Hat storage area.
Items are sorted into zones based on how often they are used. The first zone is a replacement for mezzanines, because it is located at least 190 centimeters. Here are placed those things that are worn only seasonally, that is, several times a year. Everything that is stored in this plane is simply impossible to get without a ladder, so be careful when choosing things.
In the design of the middle zone of the dressing room, designed for storing everyday clothes and linen, there is a bar for outerwear, hangers for trousers, ties and belts, a place for an ironing board and some other necessary elements. Shelves for storing linen are also equipped here.
the main condition for creating the interior of the dressing room is light colors and the simple shape of the cabinets
The lower zone is divided into two parts. Under the cassette trays for shoes, usually measuring 35x35 cm, drawers are equipped, where rarely used items are also stored.
The headgear compartment is located slightly above the middle bar. Each cell should occupy a space of at least 25x18cm.
back to index ↑Dressing room design: finishing subtleties
Before proceeding with the design of the dressing room, you need to decide on its style and color scheme.
Be sure to take into account the peculiarity of its location: whether the room will remain isolated or is it built into another room.
In the first case, you can stop at any stylistic decision, but in the latter, the dressing room will definitely be designed in the same color scheme as the main room.
dressing room design with shelving
Now it's time to decide how to decorate the entrance to this particular room. With an isolated dressing room, everything is simple - the same interior door is installed there as in other rooms, but the entrance to the built-in one can be anything. Here you are allowed to use:
- sliding door;
- Door "accordion";
- revolving door;
- Door-blinds;
- transparent door.
One of the sides of the door can be made mirrored. It is more practical to do this from the inside, because in this case it will not be necessary to carve out a place for a mirror on the wall in the design of an already small dressing room.
small chests of drawers in the interior of the dressing room
Arranging a walk-in closet in a bedroom or any other room is as easy as shelling pears. This does not require a grand renovation. You can separate a place for it with the help of a light partitions. The easiest way for these purposes is to use drywall, the outer surface of which will have to be decorated with the same materials as the other walls of the room. But if you crave originality, then build a stained glass partition or use its mobile version. Sliding partitions, which are now ordered from wardrobe manufacturers, are popular. Too expensive? By and large, the design of this type of dressing room can generally be dispensed with without doors.. The entrance to the room can be hidden behind a picturesque textile drapery.
For the interior decoration of an isolated storage room, a wide variety of materials are used, the only requirement for them is a washable surface.Fabric trim is not welcome in the decor of such a dressing room, because it attracts dust and absorbs moisture well. It's better to stop at
- Plastic, wooden or MDF panels;
- glass fiber;
- PVC film;
- Ceramic tiles;
- Washable paint.
wall decoration with pvc panels in the dressing room
Considering that the dressing room is not the place where everyone who comes into the house has access, you have a great chance to experiment with its decor without fear of failure. Try to hide the walls behind the laminate, wrap them in eco-leather, trim them with pebbles on the grid - in general, show your imagination.
For the design of floors in the dressing room, you can use any material, except for carpet, because, like all other fabrics, it “likes” to collect dust.
Another important aspect in the arrangement of the dressing room is its lighting. Since the room is devoid of windows, a light bulb hanging alone under the ceiling will not cope with the task. The light in the dressing room is needed in order to be able to iron with high quality, to examine the stains on clothes, and simply to examine your image in the mirror. Good lighting reduces the likelihood of mistakes in combining clothes.
central lighting supplemented by spotlights in the dressing room
Additional lighting can be organized by clothespin lamps that can be placed on any elements of the wardrobe system, and built-in ceiling models.
"Filling" dressing rooms
Furniture plays a special role in small dressing rooms. Its task is to help arrange and preserve many items of clothing in a more than compact area, so only the most functional of its elements should be used in the setting. Ideally, you need to buy a special system for the design of the dressing room, consisting of all kinds of shelving (open, closed, with containers), mini chests of drawers, roof rails, wall panels with shelves, hooks, hanger rods. Such systems are made of different materials, so you can easily choose the variation that suits your interior. For classics, for example, it is better to choose systems containing wooden elements.
Such designs for high-tech style are very interesting. The system is completely made of metal. It does not have facades and solid partitions, so the interior is light, and the room acquires additional volume. Shiny rods literally pierce the space, going up to the ceiling and pushing the walls apart. The rest of the "stuffing" is attached to these rods: baskets, containers, trays. These elements often have a mesh structure, which allows the things folded in them to “breathe”.
wooden partition separating the dressing room and bedroom
In the design of a full-fledged dressing room, you can use standard furniture designed for storing things: shelving, wardrobes, chests of drawers. In order not to burden the space, it is enough to balance the use of closed and open cabinets and shelves.
Of course, it is not necessary to buy special furniture at all. You can equip the room with what is already at hand. A couple of cabinets left over from the old wall will do. Remove the facades from them, make the rear panels mirrored and this will immediately unload the situation. There are no “free” cabinets - you can decorate the interior of the dressing room without them. Just fasten on opposite walls along a metal tube and the hanger bars will be ready. Under them there will be a place for plastic chests of drawers with mesh drawers.
Be sure to hang an illuminated mirror in the room and put a pouffe. You will always have the opportunity to put yourself in order and change your shoes comfortably.
white ottoman in the center of the dressing room
Wardrobe "little things"
Good air circulation must be ensured in the storage room.Since it does not have windows, an ozonator should appear in the design of the dressing room. It is better if it is a model that provides air aromatization. Is this option not suitable for you? Then simply place fabric bags filled with fragrant herbs on shelves and in containers.
There should be in the dressing room and a cute little box containing everything you need for sewing. It must be placed in a conspicuous place, and not only because it serves as a decorative decoration. Quick access to threads and needles will allow you not to be nervous if a button on your chosen suit suddenly comes off.
art deco dressing room design
Conclusion
A room where things could be stored should be in every home today. For its arrangement, special permits are not required, and the design of the dressing room can be made at minimal cost, so do not leave this interior “solution for later” - make your life more comfortable now!
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