If there is little space in the apartment, you may need to combine a dressing room and a bedroom in one room. This is not a problem, because with proper design, the dressing room can even be turned into a separate room! The main thing in this matter is to make the correct measurements and clearly think through the zoning system. Partitions can be doors, screens, curtains, and even the furniture itself, or you can even limit yourself to visual differentiation, using different textures of wallpaper, for example.
Advantages of a bedroom layout with a dressing room
The interior of the bedroom should be calm and peaceful, because this is the place where we come to relax and unwind. The abundance of objects and their disorderly arrangement can be annoying and stressful, which is why dressing rooms were invented. They will help you neatly organize all the necessary things and have a lot of advantages:
- You can fit clothes of any size, from summer to oversized winter jackets, as well as other items, such as bed linen, pillows, etc.
- In some dressing rooms you can even change clothes.
- They have a significant advantage over cabinet furniture - low price.
- If you place a dressing room in a niche, you will be able to save useful space in the room.
In addition, a properly selected dressing room can become the highlight of the room, harmoniously fitting into the style of the interior. This is a very comfortable and convenient storage system that frees you from large closets and many chests of drawers.
Lighting
There should be as much light as possible in the dressing room. It is better not to experiment with such an important factor; take care of the availability of natural and artificial lighting. To achieve an ideal result, use a large chandelier in the center of the ceiling and spotlights in certain areas. Lamps are also built around the perimeter of the ceiling and into the walls to illuminate mirrors, shoe racks, and shelves.
Designers recommend using movable floor lamps in spacious dressing rooms. For small storage areas, lamps with clothespins are the best option. Such devices are easy to remove and move to any chosen location.
Zoning a bedroom with a dressing room
Before you rush to the store for everything you need, you need to make a clear plan for placing a dressing room in the room. When designing, it is important not to disturb the geometry of the bedroom, otherwise it will become uncomfortable, and the arrangement of furniture will look ridiculous. You also need to ensure that every meter of space is put to good use.
There are many more options for installing a dressing room than it seems at first glance:
- in the pantry;
- in a niche or corner;
- between the window and the door;
- on the balcony;
- at the end of the wall.
You are very lucky if the room has access to the loggia. It will be a great place to place a dressing room, and the space in the bedroom will remain free. But if there are no adjacent extensions, you will have to look for a place in the room itself. There are many ways of arrangement, but the most popular and simplest is linear. The dressing room is located along the wall, and its width, as a rule, is no more than 1.5 m.
In a small bedroom, you can install a mini-dressing room, separated from the main room by partitions. Their role can be played by plasterboard partitions, sliding glass doors, screens or curtains that match the interior design.
A common method of arranging a dressing room is a wardrobe built into a niche. It saves space remarkably and “dissolves” into the wall, sometimes becoming completely invisible. It can be hidden using mirrors, frosted sliding doors or a false wall. This method is especially in demand in the minimalist style, when it is necessary to relieve the situation as much as possible.
Another option for modest-sized rooms is a corner wardrobe. If there are few things, just a meter of depth will be enough. Usually it is located in the corner from the front door. It is recommended to leave 80-90 cm of free space between the racks so that you can move freely inside. For small bedrooms, it is better to give preference to open wardrobes, because partitions make the room smaller and more cramped.
Now you can find a storage system for every taste and budget, and many design solutions will help you find a room design to your liking. To get some inspiration, let's look at various ideas for combining a bedroom and a dressing room.
What you will need
For work you will need the following tools and materials:
- A dense roller (or a pen attachment with two or three replaceable rollers). The width is chosen depending on the size of the cabinet (chest of drawers), on average 10-15 cm. A roller will help to evenly roll out the paint on a large surface, and the result will be good the first time. Select the tray according to the size of the roller.
- Two or three soft brushes of different sizes with artificial bristles. Hard bristles are not recommended as they will leave streaks that are difficult to get rid of. Brushes are needed for painting elements of complex shapes, where a roller cannot cope.
- Screwdriver Set. You will have to remove the fittings and most likely disassemble the furniture. The work will be more comfortable and of higher quality if you simply remove the doors.
- Masking tape. You will need it to protect small parts that cannot be removed. For example, if there are built-in lamps in the closet, they are removed, but left hanging and protected with tape.
A tool you can’t do without Source pinimg.com
- Sandpaper (sandpaper) of different formats: fine (soft) and coarse.
- New hardware if you are going to change the style of the cabinet or make it more original. The easiest way to find suitable handles is in large and specialized online stores - the choice of accessories there is truly limitless.
- Paint and varnish materials: paint, varnish, and degreasing solvent.
- You always need rags (napkins); polyethylene comes in handy to protect the surrounding area from paint.
Optionally the following items can be used:
- Sander, safety glasses and gloves.
- Spatula and putty.
- If a large area will be treated, a sprayer is convenient.
Applying varnish to a countertop Source premium.vgc.no
Interior solutions for a bedroom with a dressing room
In any case, the dressing room will take up quite a lot of space. In order not to disturb the proportions of the room with an oversized design, it is necessary to choose the right size and design. When choosing an interior solution, focus not only on the appearance, but also on the appropriateness of an option of this size for your room.
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Preparation for painting: primer
All cabinet parts intended for painting are dusted and degreased. To do this, wipe the surface with a damp cloth, and then with a cloth moistened with alcohol or a special degreaser. At this stage, care is needed: the slightest particles of glue from the film must be sanded off and degreased.
Dining group in a pastel palette Source archidea.com.ua
Identified defects (scratches, cracks and small irregularities) are eliminated using a special wood putty. After waiting for the composition to dry, the treated areas are sanded and degreased again to level the surface. As a result of the work done, the surface of the product should be completely covered with a network of small scratches.
The primer helps the paint composition adhere better to the surface. It is recommended to prime in two layers, allowing each to dry. Then you need to go over the surface with fine sandpaper again; This must be done carefully so as not to remove the soil. Additional sanding will enhance adhesion, if you remember to thoroughly wipe off the dust afterwards.
Corner placement of a bedroom with a dressing room
The best solution for a small bedroom where it is not possible to organize a full-fledged linear dressing room. For corner placement you will need no more than 3-4 sq.m. There are many variations in the location of the structure, the main criterion being the features of the room’s layout. Let's take a closer look at each option.
- In the shape of a trapezoid. In this case, partitions, most often made of plasterboard, are placed in the shape of a trapezoid. It is suitable for spacious rooms; in a narrow and long bedroom, a trapezoidal dressing room will look difficult, as it turns out to be quite spacious.
- In the shape of a triangle. A classic option suitable for any room interior. All you need is a plasterboard partition and a sliding door. To make it a little larger, you can choose a semicircular door. Some people think that such doors break faster, but this is not the case. If high-quality materials were used in production, they will last you no less than regular ones.
- In the shape of the letter "G". It is no less spacious than the two mentioned above. To form it, racks placed perpendicular to each other are used. The system can be open, which is preferable, because it will be more convenient to change clothes, or closed.
- Five-wall construction. It will be an ideal choice for a large family, because it is the most spacious option. However, it also requires more space than others. For such a dressing room you will need two additional walls, on which three interconnected partitions are installed. As a result, four walls are formed on which shelves are hung, and a mirror can be placed on the fifth.
Manufacturing materials
Sliding wardrobes and dressing rooms are used quite intensively, so wear-resistant materials are used for their manufacture:
- Plastic. Durable acrylic, which is resistant to moisture and mechanical stress, is used in the manufacture of facades and other straight or curved parts.
- Tree. Natural wood has a beautiful natural texture. But it is quite heavy and expensive.
- MDF, chipboard. Wood materials are strong and durable, easy to process, and affordable. Combined with glass and metal.
- Glass. This is a durable material that visually expands the space. You can make facades from frosted, glossy or translucent glass.
- Metal. Aluminum and stainless steel are used to make frames, rods, stands and hooks.
Types of sliding doors for a dressing room, assembly features
For the manufacture of facades (when a built-in dressing room is made by hand or made to order at a factory), chipboard and MDF are used. Impact-resistant glass or plastic is less commonly used.
Plastic
Tree
MDF
Chipboard
Glass
Metal
Boiserie wardrobes in a bedroom with a dressing room
This type of dressing room is installed in the corridors. In order not to interfere with free movement, the racks are installed on both walls. Boiserie cabinets are especially often used in apartments where the bathroom is combined with the bedroom along a long corridor.
To hang walls, boiserie panels are used, which allow you to hang rods, drawers, shelves and other storage containers. To ensure ventilation, the panels are placed at a distance of 5 cm from the walls. They are placed only horizontally; there are no racks or partition walls.
Since all wardrobe elements are attached to panels, the walls maintain their integrity. This choice is especially suitable for you if the property is rented.
The advantages of boiserie wardrobes include excellent air circulation, sound and noise insulation, as well as the absence of walls, so clothes do not wrinkle during storage.
Walls
A universal solution is wallpaper. You can always choose the appropriate option for a specific stylistic design. If loft is preferred, you can pay attention to decorative plaster. Wooden panels are also often used.
Attention! When choosing wallpaper, you should give preference to waterproof models. They can be easily cleaned of dust.
Wardrobe-compartment in the bedroom with dressing room
Traditional type of organization of things in the bedroom. Wardrobes of this type can be selected to suit any interior style; in addition, they are very spacious and allow you to store all the necessary things. Sliding doors are used to separate the shelving from the room.
Some models are a full-fledged room in which you can easily change clothes and, if desired, install additional chests of drawers and cabinets, for example, for storing bed linen. Despite this, the design is very compact and is suitable for a bedroom of any size.
If you properly distribute the space inside the dressing room, it will fit not only clothes, but also shoes, accessories and even ironing boards and household appliances.
A large selection of finishing materials will allow you to turn your dressing room into a real decoration of the room and diversify the interior.
Interior decoration
Before drawing up a bedroom project with a wardrobe, consider in detail all the nuances of the interior. The main qualities of the interior furnishings are convenience and functionality.
Of course, some changes can be made to the interior later, after the structure has been in use for some time. Experience of use will tell you what needs to be changed: add cabinets, remove unnecessary shelves, etc.
But this can be avoided by carefully considering everything at the preliminary stage. As a visual example, use a closet, chest of drawers, or other furniture that you have used before. This will make it easier to imagine the required number of niches, shelves, and rods for hangers.
Simple recommendations will help you create a convenient ergonomic layout:
- the minimum wardrobe area is 2 m², otherwise its operation will be extremely inconvenient;
- in a compartment, high under the ceiling or in a poorly accessible place, they store things that are used less often than others;
- It is better to keep small toiletries in drawers or boxes;
- At the planning stage, allocate space for storing ties, belts and scarves. For these purposes, you can purchase special accessories;
- It would not be superfluous to equip the structure with a folding ladder to facilitate access to the upper shelves;
- transparent lids of cabinets and drawers make it easier to find the right thing;
- shoes are stored downstairs, preferably in separate boxes.
With the right approach, even in a small area you can create a completely functional and spacious room for clothes and shoes.
Color scheme and decor of a bedroom with a dressing room
When choosing a multifunctional, comfortable, high-quality and spacious dressing room, it is important not to forget that it should also fit into the overall design of the room. The system should look harmonious against the background of the rest of the furniture and complement it without drawing all the attention to itself. Ideally, you should get a single picture in which each element complements the other. Many people forget about an important nuance: pieces of furniture should be combined not only in color, but also in texture.
In order not to overload the space or reduce it visually, designers recommend decorating doors that act as partitions with mirrors, glass and patterns. When choosing decorative design, you should focus on the style of the bedroom. For example, wooden systems are appropriate in a classic interior, and plastic systems are appropriate in a high-tech interior. For a minimalist style, you need to choose plain and simple partitions, without additional decorations. They should blend in with the walls as much as possible. The color palette of facades should be muted and discreet.
An important point is proper interior lighting in the dressing room. She needs it no less than the rest of the room. In a bright space it will be much easier to find the thing you need. In addition, light also affects the perception of the outfit you choose. It is no coincidence that lighting in fitting rooms is selected especially carefully.
A creative solution is to divide the dressing room into several zones using multi-colored lamps. For example, with the help of light you can divide clothes into seasons: winter, summer and demi-season. Or separate the clothes of each family member. This will make using the dressing room much more convenient and comfortable, and you will not get confused when choosing clothes.
To illuminate the mirrors, special incandescent lamps with a power of at least 100 W are used. It is important to position the sources so that the light does not irritate the eye.
Design tips
Among design ideas for small dressing rooms, the most interesting ones are the minimalist options, in which there is nothing superfluous. Snow-white interiors, for example, in the Scandinavian style, are also very popular. If such a design is chosen, the design should be made using light-colored wood and with restrained decor.
When designing a dressing room, the design of the bedroom must be taken into account.
For a spacious bedroom in a modern style, clear or frosted glass in combination with chrome furniture supports is perfect. This solution would also be appropriate when decorating a small dressing room in a high-tech style. It is worth noting that these materials do not visually clutter up the space, and therefore are suitable even for small rooms.
Designs in eco-style deserve special attention. The color palette should be dominated by green, brown, white and their shades. Unpolished wood and natural stone are suitable for finishing.
Dressing room in a small bedroom
Lack of space can create problems when planning your closet. Typically, in modest-sized bedrooms, the storage system is installed either along the wall or in the corner. Thus, the geometry of the room will not be destroyed, and it will look harmonious.
In small rooms, it is undesirable to use plain solid partitions; they will make an already small room even cramped. Glass railings are recommended. If you don’t want to completely open the interior space of the dressing room, you can use frosted glass or screens or loose curtains. This is a budget and stylish option, the main thing is to choose the right model.
Of course, the best option for a small bedroom would be an open storage system, but not all owners are happy with it. Stored items will collect dust more often than a closed walk-in closet, and if you have pets, there's a chance they could ruin your clothes.
Loft
A design made in a similar stylistic solution usually includes a fairly large number of metal elements. Some of them are parts of the frame, including load-bearing ones, but there are also plenty of purely decorative parts.
The main feature of such structures is simplicity and functionality. Racks, rods, and spacers are used in the interior. The style is as close as possible to minimalism, characterized by the absence of partitions, and there are not a large number of separate cabinets and niches.
A small dressing room of this type looks good in bedrooms connected to the bathroom.
The loft is an open type location; here it is especially necessary to emphasize the separation of zones. For these purposes, in addition to mirrors, glass, podiums and visualization, the technique of artificially aging the interior space is used. You can use imitation brick, untreated plaster, whitewashed walls.
Choosing a General Style
The interior of a bedroom with a dressing room inside should correspond to the same style. It is desirable that this condition be met for both external and internal design. Only in this case will the clothing storage look stylish and fulfill not only a functional purpose, but also become part of a stylish interior.
Combination of styles: dressing room and bedroom Source tr.aviarydecor.com
Loft, hi-tech
Directions prefer the most free spaces, the use of simple but effective furnishings. For example, as an interior design, you can use metal, chrome-plated spacer stands fixed to the floor and ceiling. Horizontal shelves are secured using special brackets. External doors are organized in accordance with the stylistic direction of the room: mirror, tinted glass, facade, repeating the walls of the bedroom. If attention is needed, the door is highlighted using LED lighting.
Mirrored sliding doors for a dressing room in a greasy room Source me-house.ru
Important! Dressing room doors for a loft or hi-tech style bedroom are installed only on parallel rails, such as a compartment.
Classicism, neoclassicism
The styles differ from each other in that the first uses decorative elements from the era of the 17th-18th centuries, while the second uses a combination of antiquity with modern objects (the introduction of straight lines, sharp corners). This similarity allows you to use a single stylistic solution for the dressing room. For example, straight lines of walls, doors, and a wide, accentuating cornice (for rooms with a ceiling height of more than 2.8 m).
Unique zoning, with the doors open, the bedroom area doubles Source foto-idei-doma.ru
Dressing room in a bedroom of non-standard size Source www.domofond.ru
Healthy! Similar design conditions apply to baroque, antique and other styles, using the elegance and luxury of past centuries as the main decorative element.
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in interior redevelopment.
Constructivism, minimalism
Open-type wardrobe, without doors Source niceinterior.blogspot.com
Maximum simplicity and preservation of free space, therefore only compartment doors are used. The design of a bedroom with a dressing room decorated in this style should be extremely simple and devoid of any decorative elements.
Pop art, country
The main difference lies in the special emotional worldview of the owners. Displayed in saturation with bright colors (pop art) and natural materials (country).
Huge dressing room for the whole family's clothes Source mebelindesign.ru
Rustic
One of the most original styles from a dressing room point of view. Emphasizing the natural beauty allows you to use doors made of natural wood (glued tongue-and-groove or processed in other ways).
Changing the interior can be done with one movement of the hand Source m.lubijia.com
Zoning the territory of the dressing room Source maniamebel.ru
Important! Regardless of the style of the bedroom, the interior of the dressing room should not look ridiculous against its background. Its design should blend harmoniously and stylishly into the interior of the entire room.
