Modern dressing table: sizes, types, photos

What to look for when choosing

Before you buy a dressing table, you need to decide on several parameters. This determines which model is suitable for the room. So, before purchasing, it is important to know the answers to the following questions:

Location – in which room and zone it will be installed.
Interior style – furniture should fit harmoniously into the overall style of the interior.
Is the room ready for a new piece of furniture? Technical equipment is one of the most important aspects for this subject. There should be sockets next to the table. For high-quality makeup you need good lighting, you will also need to connect a hair dryer, hair straightener, manicure machine, etc.
What size mirror should I choose? It should be too large, otherwise the room will be cluttered.
What will you sit on? An armchair, stool or ottoman is selected according to the height of the table and the style of the room, as well as your personal preferences.

For a simple interior, an inexpensive, simple console or a regular cabinet with a mirror is suitable. For a more substantial room, you can choose a luxurious dressing table with a decorated table made of natural wood or with forged elements. You need to place the dressing table in a place where no one will touch it. This is very important, since it stores a huge number of different jars, bottles and tubes that can be dropped and broken.

Most popular varieties

There are no standards for vanity size. This is due to the design and ease of use. But of the existing options, the most popular ones can be identified:

Tables 40 x 80 cm are the “golden” mean for samples without retractable cabinets.
Option with bedside table 100 x 50 cm.
Dressing table with two cabinets. In order for the product to look aesthetically pleasing, a length of at least 120 cm is required; if this figure is less, then the distance between the bedside tables will not be enough for comfortable sitting in front of the mirror.

Another point regarding the size of the dressing table: the height of the furniture may be smaller if the table is quite long. If the product has a large mirror and secret drawers 80 cm wide, then the height will be equal to this value. As a result, a table with an oversized mirror turns from a horizontal object into a vertical one.

Options

The sizes of dressing tables vary within a fairly wide range.
This is due, first of all, to the area of the bedroom: the larger the room, the more spacious the furniture can be placed in it. The design of the table matters: with or without drawers, with a folding mirror or a stationary one, with a chest of drawers or two cabinets with drawers, and so on.

Minimum dimensions

The constant parameters of the dressing table include a height of 75 cm, since it is designed for sitting behind it, which means the tabletop must be high enough.

The width and length of the product vary.

The minimum width is 26 cm. It is determined by restrictions on the installation of furniture fittings. Only a simple wall shelf can have smaller dimensions, but its practicality is questionable.

Since the drawer has its own front, the actual minimum width of the product will be 27–28 cm.

The minimum length is 45 cm. Smaller sizes are not justified from a practical point of view: on the working surface, care items should not be crowded, as on a display case, the placement should be free.

A small dressing table is equipped only with hanging drawers, usually one, or secret, hidden in the tabletop and closed with a hinged lid. Most often, these sizes are available in wall models - on two legs, and console models, fixed only on the wall. A design of such small size and relatively high height is not very stable; many manufacturers even recommend mounting models with 4 legs on the wall.

Small table with mirror for bedroom

Standards of use

It is quite difficult to name the exact value of standard sizes. What is important here is convenience, design - with or without a cabinet, and proportionality.

A table with a length of 80 cm and a width of 40 cm is considered the golden mean for the option without a chest of drawers. These parameters provide proportionality in addition to ease of use.
The model with one cabinet has large dimensions - 100 cm in length and 45–50 cm in width.
The option with two cabinets should be 120–125 cm long, otherwise either the cabinets will turn out to be unattractively small or the free space under the table will be insufficient.

These rules apply to any modification: wall-mounted, wall-mounted or hanging table.

There is one more feature: the shorter the table is in length, the greater the height can be. Thus, a model without hanging drawers, but with a hidden drawer, with a width of 80 cm, reaches a height of 77–80 cm. Thus, from a horizontal part of the interior, the table turns into a vertical one.

But the option with 2 cabinets should be no higher than 75 cm, otherwise its proportions will be distorted.

Types of tables by design

Maximum value

A large table automatically provides for the arrangement of cabinets with drawers, and 2 are required. Without them, it turns into an ordinary desk on which mirrors are installed, but at the same time it is too narrow.

The height is no higher than 75 cm, the object is already quite massive.
The width is no more than 60 cm, otherwise the mirror will be very far away and it will be inconvenient to use.
Length - the maximum reaches 140 cm, but from an aesthetic point of view it is better to get by with 130 cm. With such a length of cabinets there must be 2 - their symmetrical arrangement visually compensates for the excessive length.

If a small or medium-sized dressing table allows the use of a small table mirror, then a large item should be equipped with a large mirror. A trellis, dressing table or large wall mirror will look harmonious.

A folding mirror, no less than a third of the length, is also quite acceptable. But this option is still recommended for use in modern interiors, where utility is more important than decorativeness: a small mirror cannot serve as a decoration.

White dressing table for the bedroom

Existing structures

In the classical sense, a toilet stand is a structure with a mirror, which is attached to the wall and rests on 4 side or free-standing legs. Such furniture is usually placed at the head of the bed or against the wall. In a small apartment or studio, a traditional table can act as a kind of partition that divides the space into several zones. In addition to the classic version of a small dressing table, there are other types of design:

Console table. In this version, hanging drawers are attached to the tabletop, and the entire structure is attached to the wall, since legs are not provided. The model fits perfectly into modern interior design. This is explained by the fact that a hanging dressing table looks more light and airy.
Trellis. This is a tabletop with a three-leaf type mirror. The element placed in the middle is firmly fixed, and the side parts can change the angle of inclination if necessary. This mirror is indispensable for creating complex hairstyles; you can see the result from different angles.
Small dressing table with folding mirror. Most often this is a small piece of furniture, complemented by hanging drawers, one of which is secret. If you lift the lid of the hidden box, a mirror appears. This product is usually small in size, so manufacturers recommend mounting it to the wall. Even if the table is equipped with legs.
Dressing table. Dressing table with a large mirror, in some models it can be folding. In this case, it is fixed on the inside of the tabletop and, in order to use it, you need to lift the element up. This is quite convenient, since the mirror does not take up much space and does not collect dust.
Table transformer. A multifunctional product, most often presented in the form of a table with a mirror, at the bottom of which there is a chest of drawers. The tabletop in this case is moving; if you move it, a corner table is formed.

Corner boudoir

For some reason, it is customary to place all the furniture either against the wall or in the middle of the room. And they forget about the angle, using it irrationally. Unless they put a ficus or a floor lamp there. Meanwhile, a corner dressing table is an ideal way to solve the problem. Especially in a small room.

You just need to decide on the proportions:

a large corner table in a small room will be too bulky and pretentious;
a small table in a large room will simply get lost among the interior items.

A corner table is good because it softens the corners of the room and helps to rationally use the space of a small room. And also corner furniture visually expands the space. Tables are usually complemented with mirrors, which visually increases the space and provides an additional source of lighting.

All three mounting options are suitable for a corner table. They can be either in a classic version or a trellis is appropriate. You just have to be careful with the dressing table. His mirror is bulky. Visually, it can both expand the height of the ceiling and press down with its weight, making the room gloomy and uncomfortable.

You can choose any shape for such a table: L-shaped, corner, square, trapezoidal and even a small round table will fit perfectly into the corner of the room.

Stylistic decisions

The color of the dressing table, its style, design and other features are very important when choosing. This piece of furniture must fit harmoniously into the design of the room. What do manufacturers offer us?

Classic style. It is characterized by standard forms and a minimal number of decorative elements. Copper, bronze and various types of wood are used for production. For example, oak is very popular. A dressing table made from it looks discreet and expensive.
Baroque. An irregularly shaped product with a curved tabletop and chiseled, thin legs. Most often, objects in the Baroque style are richly decorated with carvings, gilding and various overlays. The priority is white.
Dressing table in Provence style. This is a combination of antiquity and traditions of southern countries. Painting, carving and materials are actively used for decoration. The style is most often chosen by romantic people.
High tech. All surfaces of the product are made of metal and glass. The main idea is minimalism and functionality. Decorative elements are completely absent.
Modern. For decoration, a variety of ornaments related to floristry and rich, bright colors are used.

Lighting

Vanity table lighting plays a very important role. If possible, it is recommended to install this piece of furniture within reach of daylight. In all other cases, electric lighting is used. It includes: an overhead light, which is the main one, a sconce mounted on top of the wall and several moving spotlights (on a bracket). In addition, stores offer special mirrors for applying makeup. This is when spotlights or an LED lamp are placed around the entire perimeter of the frame. This lighting allows you to apply makeup as efficiently as possible.

A mirror in a square frame with LEDs will fit perfectly into high-tech, loft styles, as well as industrial interiors and classic minimalism. Some use LED strips to decorate the perimeter of the table and lower drawers, resulting in a light and airy design.

A large amount of light lifts the mood, and when it spreads in all directions, you can feel like a real catwalk diva.

Position of the mirror surface

It's hard to imagine a modern dressing table without a mirror. Without this crucial detail, it loses its functionality. What accommodation options are possible?

On the wall. For this purpose, a large full-length mirror is most often used. Much less often you can find round and quadrangular ones, measuring 50 x 50 cm.
Mirror attached to the tabletop. A “back” made of the same material as the tabletop is attached to the table, and a mirror surface is attached to it.
Folding mirror. Mounted on the inside of the tabletop, which can be raised as needed. Inside such a table there are also sections for storing cosmetics and jewelry.

If the dressing table is not equipped with a mirror, then you can use a portable one on a stand. Most often it is small in size.

A mirror plays an important role not only in applying makeup, but also in creating interesting interior accents: a large one can visually expand the space, and a small one can add coziness.

Product types

It is not always easy to classify dressing tables according to certain criteria: this is one of those pieces of furniture whose decorativeness is as important as functionality. No piece in the bedroom is decorated as zealously as the dressing table.

Installation features

A wall table is a traditional option, where the tabletop rests on 4 legs or sides. The model is usually installed near the wall, but it can also be placed at the foot of the bed or serve as a partition when divided into zones.
Wall-mounted - as a rule, it has 2 legs and a much shallower depth. However, it can be equipped with either 4 or 6 legs, while they serve a rather decorative role, and the product is attached to the wall for support.

A typical example is a table made in an elaborate baroque style, but too small to balance the decorations.

Console or hanging table. This is a countertop or countertop with hanging drawers, mounted on the wall. It has no supporting legs. It can be either minimal or quite large in size. This option is preferred by modern styles, since hanging furniture always looks much more compact and lighter than it actually is.

Pr wall table for bedroom

Design features

The simplest version of a table is a tabletop, sometimes even without legs. Its sizes vary from minimal to standard.
A table with drawers - hanging or hidden, built into the tabletop. This model is the most common because it is compact and functional.
Option with a cabinet - 1 or 2, roomy, with sizes ranging from medium to large. Suitable for any installation method.
Transformer is furniture that performs maximum functions. The most common form is a wall-mounted chest of drawers with a movable tabletop with or without side support. By moving the tabletop, you get a corner model, part of which is a chest of drawers, and part of which is a dressing table. The mirror in this case is always tabletop.

A slightly less popular model is the secretary table, where in the middle compartment there is a secret drawer with a hinged lid on which a mirror is attached.

Transformable dressing table

Functional Features

Models without a mirror are quite popular in matrimonial bedrooms. Firstly, a large mirror is usually present on the door of the wardrobe. Secondly, not all men are loyal to such a lady's item as a dressing table. Without a mirror, it plays the role of a small chest of drawers or a table, and when applying makeup, the owner of the bedroom uses a table mirror.

Another option is that there is already a large mirror on the wall. In this case, a workplace for creating beauty is created by moving a compact, elegant table to the mirror.

Models with a mirror are available in different modifications:

stationary - integral with the table. This is a classic, time-tested option;
folding - the mirror is mounted on the cover of the secret compartment. This solution is typical for models in a modern style;
dressing table is also a stationary mirror, but larger in size. This is an exception where the height of the table can be below 70 cm. In this case, makeup is done while standing, the table serves only as a storage place;
trellis – a mirror made of one stationary and 2 rotating planes. This model is suitable if the owner of the apartment likes to do her hair: a three-piece mirror will allow you to see the result from all sides.

Modifications of models with a mirror

Another optional addition is backlighting.

decorative - usually this is an LED strip attached along the contour of something: a table top, a mirror frame, legs, a cabinet. If the dressing table lighting is installed on a mirror, it must be white: colored lighting greatly distorts the colors. You can use colored on the tabletop or along the contour;
functional - cartridges are mounted in the mirror frame. An even distribution of bulbs creates the right professional lighting. Preference is given to fluorescent or LED lamps, since their emission color is closest to daytime natural light.

Comfortable seat

A woman spends a lot of time in front of her dressing table, so you should take care of the furniture on which she will sit. It is much more comfortable on a soft seat. An ottoman, an armchair, a high chair, a stool - all this can be supplemented with a soft pillow and a beautiful cover that will harmoniously fit into the interior design. This piece of furniture can become a bright “spot” in a monochrome room. The place near the chair can also be decorated with a rug that matches the color and style; this is especially important when you spend a long time with bare feet.

Benefits and Features

The main advantage of such furniture is functionality. It is ideal for a variety of activities - a festive dinner, a snack, working on a laptop, looking at magazines, solving crosswords. You can use it to write business letters, draw, sketch, and also hold a TV remote control, souvenirs, photo frames, books, etc. Its wide range of possibilities makes its presence in the apartment a must for most people.

Another advantage of such a product is maneuverability. If necessary, the coffee table can be easily moved to another place.

This piece of furniture must be in harmony with the design of the living room. Often this is what the emphasis is placed on in its design. Nowadays, transforming models with complex designs are most in demand. They are practical and easy to use. At the first request, it is easy to modify them, turning them into a full-fledged place for work, and move them to another room.

Table placement

Regardless of whether the dressing table is small or large, it can be installed in any room where there is space. But most often the following places are used for this:

Near the window - this location allows you to save on electricity during daylight hours. In addition, makeup applied in natural light looks more natural.
The dressing room is a good option if there is free space there.
At the head or foot of a bed or sofa.
In the bathroom or hallway.

In an open-plan apartment or in a small room, the dressing table can be placed behind a screen in one of the free corners.

In the bedroom

Most often, a female piece of furniture is installed in the bedroom, since it is the room where no one is most likely to disturb. If several women live in the house, then tables are placed in each room (mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, etc.). At the head of the bed it is customary to place a narrow console equipped with an oval or rectangular mirror of medium size. This model can also be installed at the foot of the bed. If, for example, the size of the dressing table for the bedroom is small and it is placed against the wall, then this area can be fenced off with a textile curtain.

If there is not enough space in the bedroom, the furniture can be placed in the living room. In this case, the dressing table becomes an independent object for which a special space must be allocated.

Briefly about the main thing

There are simply no standards or canons for the ideal dressing table. Each person has his own fairly clear criteria by which he chooses the things that he liked. In any case, he will need to rely on the size of the living space, on how the space of the room in which he plans to place the furniture is filled. Even in flowers there should be some kind of harmony.

But all this in no way means that a person has no freedom when choosing a table and chair for him. Quite the contrary, it can complement an existing interior, do it competently, but in such a way that the result brings pleasure. Shape, design, style - all this is determined strictly individually. Even the functions that the table will perform (storing cosmetics, combining a makeup table and a desktop) are determined only by its owner.

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In bathroom

If you plan to install a table in the bathroom, then you need to carefully consider the ventilation system. If this is not done, the mirror will constantly fog up and will have to be wiped frequently. The best option for the bathroom is a plastic bedside table with a mirror. If there is a window in the room, then you can convert the window sill into a tabletop, and install drawers under it to store necessary items.

When there is very little space in the combined bathroom, the dressing table is placed between the bathtub and toilet. However, not every woman will agree to this. In addition, in this case it is recommended to have another place to apply makeup, otherwise the time for this event will be limited.

Making a dressing table with your own hands

In furniture stores you can find a large catalog of dressing tables of various models. There are options from budget to exclusive, from simple to multifunctional. But situations are different, and not everyone can afford such a purchase. There is an alternative option - to make a dressing table yourself. Essentially, this is a standard-sized dressing table with a mirror and drawers. Decorating a piece of furniture for women is a creative work, the result of which depends entirely on imagination. A “female” table should reflect the style and character of the owner.

The main element of the makeup table is the mirror. It will serve not only as a decoration for the furniture, but also for the entire room. In this case, it is better not to skimp on quality. Makeup artists recommend using two mirrors - a large (stationary) and a small (portable) one. One should be hung on the wall and the other should be placed on the table.

Lamps will add charm and comfort to the women's corner. It is better to buy two identical or complementary lamps and install them on the sides of the mirror. To create Hollywood chic, be sure to install light bulbs around the perimeter of the mirror.

Creative people can choose a plain lampshade and decorate it themselves. But you should be careful with this: prints and large drawings will not work!

To store cosmetics and other accessories, it is better to buy ready-made containers and organizers. You need to select them in the same style and, most importantly, make sure that it matches the interior of the room.

Interesting! You can take jars, containers, and other containers available at home and cover them with fabric or decorate them to your taste.

You can store makeup brushes, mascaras, lipsticks, pencils and more in them. To add a little glamor, you can use rhinestones, sparkles and beautiful pieces of material during the decorating process.

Forged floor lamps, carved frames with black and white photographs, wooden furniture, combs and accessories will help give the corner an antique atmosphere.

There is no need to try hard with decorations and decorations, since cosmetics and perfume bottles themselves do an excellent job of this task. Place perfume, especially in beautiful bottles, in the most visible place, organize a separate perforated area. This will definitely attract the attention of guests, become a bright accent in the interior of the room and will delight the hostess every time.

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Watch the video to see which dressing tables can be used in the interior:
The emphasis in this table is on the mirror. The design itself usually implies the presence of several cabinets for different cosmetic accessories. The compartments are small in size, because... The entire space is occupied only by a mirror.

Just like the trellis, the dressing table is more related to the classical style (although there are exceptions), such a table is well suited to the interior of the bedroom if it involves classic wooden furniture.

Dressing table in a classic style Source 6sotok-dom.com

In this regard, illumination is rarely done for the mirror in the dressing table; it is simply not aesthetic in such a context - it does not fit with the overall style. The dressing table performs only the main function - you can place only everything you need for makeup on it; there is simply not enough space for anything else.

As with the trellis, in order to fit the table well into the interior, it is better to take furniture of the same tone as the tones of the room: dark with dark, light with light.

A selected dressing table refreshes the interior Source www.ronikon.ru