Style It Right: Great Dressing Room Inspo To Transform That Space

Have you been struck by profound envy while looking at glossy pics of excellent dressing rooms in design mags? 

Well-organized, roomy, everything in its place and a place for everything, Luxurious textures, and shining brass accents. The soft glow of rich woods. Color-coded sections, a vanity area where you can work magic on yourself. Lots of storage. Flattering yet functional lighting. 

If you thought that such swanky spaces exist only on the other side of a camera lens or that they cost an arm and a leg to create, you couldn’t be more wrong. Dream dressing rooms, walk-in closets, and that neat, uncluttered ambiance are certainly in the realm of the possible in real life. 

Before we draw up the plans, if you don’t already have a designated dressing space, here are some reasons why it’s something you need. 

Do You Need A Dressing Room?

With space at a premium in the average modern home, having a dedicated space merely for dressing and changing seems a tad excessive. But more and more people are coming round to the idea of separating their bedrooms from dressing areas, and that’s because dressing rooms have certain advantages: 

1. De-clutters your bedroom: If you’re particular about being well-dressed, have different sets of clothes, shoes, and accessories for work, home, and special occasions, it’s possible that your fitted wardrobes are sadly inadequate 

2. Combines practicality with style: If you’re a fashion-fiend or serial shopper, here’s the place to store the stuff without worrying about where to place that extra hanger. Dressing rooms with a tabletop mirror can be a stylish asset to your home. 

3. Gives that suite feeling: When your dressing room, bathroom, and bedroom area in a single, easily accessible space, you get the convenience of a unique suite.

4. Convenient: Having all your stuff in a single space saves time and effort. When you’re rushed for time, this keeps your dressing routine swift and stress-free.

5. Your Personal Space: A dressing room is your personal space to try out new looks, consider different wardrobe options and combinations and unwind before facing a long day or evening out. 

5 Great Planning Tips To Keep In Mind

1. Space Secrets: Before you plan the design, get the numbers right. Measure every inch of space accurately, and don’t forget that the ceiling is also a usable space. This gives you an idea of how much and what you can fit in. If you already have furniture and accessories that you want to use in your dressing room, measure these pieces and design your plan around them. It’s generally not a good idea to have different levels for the flooring because we tend to move around to check our reflections from different angles after dressing, and you could risk tripping or slipping. 

2. Color Palette: If you share the dressing room with a partner, get their views on board before you firm up on colors. A neutral color palette works well, with accents on the floor or ceiling for interest. Use exciting textures for wallpaper and quirky shades for accent walls to bring out your unique style and personality. 

3. Design Smart: No matter how ample space you have, unless it’s designed well, it could defeat the whole purpose of a dressing room. This is a multi-functional room that serves as a space for storage, make-up, grooming, and dressing. You can also use it as a space for ironing. If you dislike creases on your clothes, you would prefer more hanging room rather than shelf space. Keep your height and your partner’s height in mind while designing shelving. For ceiling-level shelving, ensure that you have safe and convenient access equipment.  

4. Lighting: Ensure that the shelves are well-lit, but excessively bright lighting and down-lighting can be harsh and jarring. LED strips are energy-efficient and economical for general lighting, and you can use task lighting in designated areas. You can soften task lighting with dimmers to get the right amount of light you want. Use mirrors to bounce light off, give the illusion of space, and of course, reflect.

5. Woodwork: The number of structured pieces you choose to have in your room is a personal decision. If you love the minimalist look, or your taste leans towards ornate, French, baroque, romantic, retro, Hollywood, functional, chic, or psychedelic, plan your woodwork around the theme. However, make sure that you choose the best quality you can afford, including handles and hinges. It’s a good idea to have lined drawers for your delicates, wool, and linen. Scented and aromatic woods help to protect against pests.

Inspo For Personalized Styling Of Your Dressing Room

Slim It Down: If you have space limitations, select a slimmer look. Narrow, tall, and sleek wardrobes with shallower shelves are both practical and functional. Use the spaces above and to the sides for extra shelving. For a neater look, restrict the open shelving and visual clutter to a minimum. A step ladder to access heights can double up as a cute shelf for plants and books. 

Innovative Separators: To carve your dressing room out of a large bedroom, use separators. Select a lightweight frame with glass inserts to give the feeling of space without cutting out the light. Soft-close doors can help to reduce noise while keeping the flooring the same as the rest of the room helps keep the visual flow. 

Mirrors and Lights: Create a space that reflects as much natural light as possible with mirrors. If there’s a window, place a mirror opposite to reflect the view. Lighting can create the right mood and a cozy, luxurious look with very little investment. 

Design It Yourself: However many videos you watch, magazines you flip through, plans made by professionals, and ideas you get from friends and family. There’s nothing to match the personal touch in your dressing room. Where you can seek professional help is for bespoke cabinetry and wardrobes, seating areas, and lighting. 

Dress It Up: Fresh flowers, polished mirrors, and shining metal accents, unusual textures, colors and wallpaper, rugs and carpets, a bowl of candy, paintings on the wall, sculpture or mementos of your travels, a one-cup kettle for a quick cup of tea or coffee, are things that give your dressing room character and personality.  

If these thoughts inspire you to take a closer look at your own dressing space, this can be an exciting and fun project with great benefits and rewards at the end of it.