Your home grows and evolves with you over the years, and reflects the changes in your life just as much as the mirror does! If you’re growing tired of seeing the same spaces, there are many small things you can do to give your rooms a pick-me-up. From refreshing the wall paint to making room for new furniture, there are many easy-to-manage home décor upgrades that will give a new look to tired interiors.
Let’s start with your bedroom décor! Look around you and take note of what you can do to get better organised. Is your make-up stash all over the place? Do your lotions and potions take up too much room inside your wardrobe, and would you like to have a dedicated space for them? If you don’t already have one, a dressing table is a great value add to your bedroom!
What Should You Keep In Mind When Shopping for a Dressing Table?
- Match the colour of the wood and the design style to the other elements in the room, so that your dressing table fits in well with your décor theme.
- Do you want a wall-mounted dresser or one that sits on the floor? If space is an issue, you can always consider having the dressing unit incorporated within one module of the wardrobe.
- If you get a table with a long mirror that tilts, you will be able to adjust the image so that you can see yourself from head to toe. Anyone who has wanted to check the drape of their sari or lehenga before an evening reception—and has not been able to—knows just how important this is!
- A chest of drawers with a mirror is useful for storing towels and sheets, besides also being a hold-all for your make-up.
- Hair spray and some serums contain chemicals that can damage the top of your wooden dressing table. It’s always a good idea to put down a 6 mm. sheet of glass on top of the table, so that it can be wiped clean in case of liquid spills.
- Include a lighting point just above the mirror, or install strip lights all around it. When you’re applying make-up, clear, shadowless lighting is a must-have.
- Use separators inside the drawers below the dressing table, so that your brushes, hair scrunchies and clips do not move around and are easy to find.
- Corral small bottles and tubes for daily use in pretty wicker baskets or clear plastic trays on top of the vanity.
- Keep make-up remover, cotton balls and unscented wet tissue handy.
- A hidden cabinet behind the mirror is a great idea when you’re short on space. Ensure that the shelves are at least 4 inches in depth so that most bottles will fit easily.
- A small tilting face mirror that can be placed on the tabletop offers magnification for intricate make-up.
Wooden Dressing Table Ideas
Whether you’re looking for a compact dressing unit that is mounted on the wall, or an elaborate vanity table that has plenty of storage drawers below, we’ve rounded up some lovely ideas to get you thinking. Take a look, and pick the ones you like!
Classical White
A tri-fold mirror that tilts on hinges allows you to see all the sides of your hairdo, as you get dressed for your special evening! With plenty of storage for your make-up and hair products, and a lovely classical profile, this vintage dresser is painted white for a modern upgrade.
His and Hers!
Who ever said that make up was for her alone, was mistaken indeed! This spacious, well-organised dressing table features his and her stools, a wide mirror and plenty of storage space on either side. Now there’s no longer a need to fight for your turn in front of the mirror!
Vintage Beauty
Understated and elegant, this French Provincial styled dressing table is beautifully detailed, with a fluted frame and lovely mouldings. Fitted with carved brackets on the wall, this unit will sit pretty in any traditional bedroom! The matching wall sconces add character and provide functional task lighting.
Compact and Minimalistic
Sleek and minimal, this wooden dressing unit extends out from the built-in wardrobe alongside, and offers a single pull-out drawer below the tabletop with the provision to slide a stool below. We love the wide mirror, framed in the same teak wood to keep the look cohesive.
Simple, Yet Stylish
Love Scandinavian style? This one’s for you! With a large, beautifully proportioned oval mirror and a simple and sleek table with angled legs, this dressing table is classy and very functional.
Old-Fashioned Charmer
Everything you need to put your best face on—from hairpins to your powder compact— can have its own rightful place in this stylish dressing table. Twin drawers have dedicated storage compartments for all your make-up essentials, and there’s plenty of space on the table top for everything you need to get ready for work. With delicately turned legs and a matching stool, this pretty table is sure to make your mornings more organised!
New-Age Modern
Well suited to a jet-setting young professional, this modern dressing table is finished in cream laminate for a clean, contemporary aesthetic and offers ease of maintenance. Neatly sectioned drawers have plenty of space to stow away all your make-up essentials, and the large mirror keeps things classy and stylish.
Looking for more furniture ideas, or help with your décor refurbish? Whatever you may need, HomeLane has your back! Our designers will sit down with you, find out what works for you and what doesn’t, and craft the perfect dressing table for your bedroom.
