A separate dressing room is a great way to organize things efficiently. We will talk about where you can arrange a dressing room in an apartment or a country house in this article.
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A properly organized dressing room can accommodate not only the clothes of all family members, but also shoes and accessories. Thanks to this practical solution, you can save your apartment from bulky furniture and collect everything you need in one place.
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The options for the external design of the dressing room depend on the location and area of the selected zone. It can be sliding or swing doors, a textile screen or something else. The dressing room can be hidden, or it can harmoniously fit into the design of the room as an independent element.
As for the internal organization, it is important to calculate the number of compartments for things and their capacity in advance. So you can understand if the place you have chosen is suitable for the dressing room.
It is good if the area for storing the wardrobe was planned in advance, even at the stage of designing an apartment or house. In such a situation, it remains only to competently equip the internal space. Otherwise, the location must be determined based on the layout of the housing.
If you have a large living space, it is not difficult to solve the issue of the location of the dressing room. The main thing is to take into account that the room is well ventilated and comfortable for daily use.
But even in a small apartment, if you wish, you can allocate a place to store such things. One has only to evaluate where most of the clothes and shoes are stored. Maybe it's a dilapidated wardrobe, an old chest of drawers and uncomfortable bedside tables? Then you can safely get rid of boring furniture and design a new functional "house" for your favorite dresses and shoes.
Where shouldn't you place your dressing room? It will be inappropriate to organize storage of clothes in the kitchen, even if there is a lot of free space in this part of the apartment. It is also better to choose a place away from the toilet. If you live in a private house, remember that your wardrobe has nothing to do in the basement either.
The top of the building is an ideal place for a dressing room in a cottage. The spacious attic can accommodate a light wardrobe, outerwear, and footwear for all seasons. However, in a non-residential attic, it will not work to equip a dressing room.
In this case, preliminary repair work will be required. In addition, not every wooden house has an attic space more than 2 meters high. And this moment is important for comfortable movement, searching for things and changing clothes. So placing a wardrobe under a roof isn't always a good idea.
A good option would be to organize a dressing room under the stairs to the second floor. This also applies to private houses and large multi-storey apartments. In this case, the ceiling of the structure will be sloped. There are many interior and exterior design options. These are wooden doors, sliding structures, and mirror elements.
Technical nuances
For the interior arrangement of the dressing room, you can invite specialists or purchase and install a ready-made structure yourself. There is a wide range of cabinet, panel and frame wardrobe systems on the market.
The set includes guides, rods, mirrors, baskets, shelves and other elements. By putting them together according to the attached instructions, you can have an excellent functional and attractive dressing room for your belongings.
A convenient element is the clothes lift. It is a bar that can move up and down freely, providing access to clothes hanging on a hanger. This mechanism allows you to easily remove and hang things back without having to reach for the top tier of the dressing room.
In the pantry
A pantry is a great place to equip a dressing room in a small apartment. You just need to remove all content from it. Next, we think over the design and make mini-repairs.
In a small pantry, only shelves and baskets for things can be placed. A mirror can also be hung in the larger compartment. This will allow you to dress directly in the dressing room and evaluate the combination of the selected sets of clothes and your appearance on the spot.
Do not forget about the ventilation of small rooms. This is an important condition for the safety of shoes and clothes, especially in the hot season.
In the bedroom
Part of the bedroom is also a great option for a dressing room. There are many design ideas here. This can be a compartment separated by a partition or modular tall structures that are not covered by anything.
The bedroom is a place that strangers do not enter. This allows you to store any items and accessories just the way you like.
If there is a recess in the wall, you can place a dressing room in a niche. Alternatively, this important area can be located along the wall. A door made of wood or glass, or even a textile curtain can serve as a partition. It is desirable that the design of the new zone be in harmony with the character of the bedroom itself.
If there is free space, you can position the dressing room behind the head of the bed. The design can be anything and depends on the imagination and wishes of the owner. Plasterboard screens with a small door, imitating a wall or translucent partitions, are often used for this purpose. The second option fits perfectly into the minimalistic and discreet design of the room.
It will be appropriate to place a large mirror in a large dressing room. Lovely ladies can also put a dressing table in this compartment. In such a special area, it will be possible not only to change clothes, but also to do makeup and hair.
On the balcony
Loggia - additional living space. In the absence of free space in the apartment itself, you can arrange a dressing room on it. True, this will require special training.
Before installing the dressing room components, you must:
- insulate the walls and floor of the loggia
- conduct electricity to this zone
After completing the listed work, you can proceed to the internal arrangement of a new dressing room.
A narrow and high wardrobe with a mirror will look good on the loggia. Racks with pull-out drawers, shelves or baskets, hanger bars and other elements can be placed along the wall.
Lighting can be realized with halogen bulbs. Fiber optic and LED luminaires are also suitable for this purpose. What to do with the window - decide for yourself. The glass of the loggia can be tinted, blinds installed on them, or left unchanged.
Other options
If there is not enough free space in the bedroom, the dressing room can be placed in the living room. The room usually has more room for small redevelopment.
A dressing room can be quite conveniently accommodated in a wide corridor. In the hallway, this area may look like a large wardrobe built into the wall. Shelves and hangers, closed from the main area of the corridor with glass, will look original. However, in this case, you should always maintain perfect order in this area, because all guests of your house will see all of its contents.
A walk-in closet next to the bathroom is also a good solution. It will be possible to enter it immediately after visiting the shower to choose a suitable outfit.
Dimensions (edit)
The size of the dressing room depends on the availability of free space. The minimum size of such a zone is about two meters. There is no maximum size. Owners of luxury houses and large apartments often allocate an entire room for a wardrobe with armchairs, mirrors, and an area for trying on and applying makeup.
With limited space, it is worth remembering only the depth of the shelves and other elements of the dressing room. This should be taken into account already at the zoning stage. Structures should have a depth of at least 50 - 55 cm. This size of the sections allows you to neatly place things and keep them in order.
