Not everyone is lucky enough to have a spacious dressing room with an area the size of a regular bedroom or a little less. Don’t be upset, some people don’t have it at all – they just can’t allocate precious meters. But the room is necessary, even necessary - there are a lot of things, even more accessories.
So it’s better to have such a small room than not have it at all. And you can develop a project and then implement the design of a small dressing room without much difficulty even in a Khrushchev-era building of 2-3 sq.m.
Wardrobe layout options
From the photo of a small dressing room you can evaluate how practical it is to use every centimeter of space. They plan it with the letter “P” and make it angular. Moreover, on one of the walls you can arrange shelves or install a durable rack, and on the other you can mount a crossbar for hanging outerwear.
It is advisable to plan the corner placement of shelves. Especially for this design, you can purchase devices with rotary-sliding mechanisms, which is very convenient and practical.
A linear wardrobe is more suitable for a small pantry.
- But in this one you can hang a large mirror on the floor.
- On one of the walls it is worth installing a couple of crossbars for outerwear, and below, place drawers on mesh metal shelves-bases.
- Install transparent plastic containers on them, which will allow you to see their contents and not spend a lot of time looking for the necessary things, shoes or accessories.
How to choose the right cabinet for the kitchen
Since the kitchen area is not only a place for cooking, but also a space where you can sit with your family for a delicious lunch or dinner, or gather friends for a small party, when choosing a kitchen set, you should carefully think through all the criteria for a future purchase, and also correlate them with the capacity of the kitchen area.
Proper filling of kitchen cabinets inside will add functionality to the set, allowing you to spend less time cooking.
Compactness
In a small kitchen it will not be possible to use a large number of modules from the set. So when choosing furniture in a store, you need to realistically evaluate the capacity of the kitchen area and purchase only what you cannot do without.
The best choice for a small kitchen may be a corner set. After all, the corner cabinet can accommodate most of all the items in the kitchen. If you plan to install a sink in the corner, then you can insert a rotating or roll-out storage system under it.
All cabinets should open effortlessly, without causing inconvenience to the owner.
The maximum number of devices can be hung on the walls on special hooks or hanging shelves. Cabinets should not be purchased with a standard depth. You won’t be able to place equipment in such modules, but you can arrange dishes and food, and a lot of them.
An excellent purchase can be a mini-kitchen, where one wall panel fits the required minimum of cabinets and appliances. Transformable furniture will also help save room space.
Capacity
In a small kitchen it is not easy to place all the necessary furniture while still leaving some free space. But it is not always necessary to buy a lot of cabinets in order to accommodate all the kitchen utensils.
For example, a kitchen apron can accommodate a lot of appliances and containers with bulk products or spices. For appliances, it is enough to hang rails or wall magnetic strips, which perfectly hold metal objects. For jars, you can hang a narrow open shelf or even two.
Retractable structures are deservedly popular and save useful space.
The corner module will be a real salvation for a small kitchen area. In addition to its compactness, such a module is incredibly spacious, which means you can fit the maximum amount of utensils in it.
In the case where the desktop tabletop is moved outside the boundaries of the set, you can build drawers inside it. This option can either be purchased immediately, or ordered later and optimized space.
Strength
The most durable kitchen furniture products are undoubtedly those made of natural wood. However, the cost of a set made of wood is much higher than that of other materials. At the same time, many artificial materials can now compete with natural wood in terms of strength and other important parameters.
Products made from MDF are more expensive compared to furniture made from chipboard, but they contain much more natural impurities. The most durable option for kitchen furniture is the one made from MDF with a plastic coating.
Proper distribution of dishes and utensils into drawers and shelves will help keep the kitchen in perfect order.
A cheaper option is a set made of DSL material, also with a plastic coating. This type of coating may be scratched from the use of abrasive cleaning agents, but it is stronger and more durable than film. Film can become deformed and peel off when exposed to high temperatures, which is inevitable in the kitchen.
Where to arrange such a room
More often, apartments already have small storage rooms of a couple of square meters. They are converted into dressing rooms on their own. It's much more economical.
Having made repairs in this room, you just need to order the necessary furniture, arrange the shelves, and install standard identical drawers on them.
The best wardrobe systems for a small dressing room can be ordered ready-made from a furniture shop. The frame structure is inexpensive and will serve for decades. It is worth hanging a mirror on the wall of the dressing room so that the room serves not only as a storage place, but also as a convenient fitting room.
In addition to bed linen, in a small dressing room created from a pantry, you can place boxes with stationery items, a rack for books and photo albums, and an ironing board.
What are the features of the allocated zone?
4 sq. m. can be represented by different rooms or zones, you need to decide specifically, this will make the planning easier. For dressing rooms 1 by 4 and 2 by 2, different rules apply. Start from that. Whichever is closer to your option. Let's consider the main features and recommendations for arranging a small dressing room of 4 sq. m.
- 4 sq. m. - this is enough to make a clothing storage system for the whole seven, but still not enough to call the room spacious. Remember that you are significantly limited in space. The main calculation is to leave a clear area for changing clothes (0.8 by 1.2 m). The rest of the space can be taken up by a storage system.
- Proper content and layout are the most important components of a comfortable dressing room. Carefully plan all the elements so that all the clothes fit inside.
- Consider organizing an open closet system. It costs less, everything will be visible, and it will be easier to set up. But this option is suitable only for those who like order in their things.
- If you are not a fan of constant organization, it is better to prefer a closed storage system with sliding doors. In case of unforeseen circumstances, you can quickly hide the mess. In addition, sliding doors save space.
There are virtually no limitations when it comes to design. There are only a few recommendations that you need to follow. First, try to stick to designs in light colors. White color visually enlarges the room, and this is very important for small rooms. Secondly, if you are making an open wardrobe system, it is important that the color of the shelves and other elements match the color of the walls. This creates a holistic, attractive picture.
An extraordinary place to store clothes and shoes
Often modern apartment owners arrange a dressing room on loggias or balconies, with the condition that this room will be insulated and glazed. In this case, many give instructions on how to make a dressing room.
- It is necessary to dismantle the old covering of the walls and ceiling, and level the floor.
- Plaster and prime the surfaces, fill the floor with concrete.
- Lay plastic panels on the walls, or simply paint the surfaces.
- Provide lighting.
- Install a plastic ceiling.
- Buy practical flooring. It could be linoleum, carpet or even laminate.
There are several design options for a dressing room on the balcony. Wardrobes for things are installed in the side parts of the room. Another solution is to pave shallow niches at the bottom of the balcony to store bed linen there, and put one large closet to the ceiling on the side. It is advisable to place crossbars for outerwear in it.
Self-installation of structures
Experts also give advice on how to make a dressing room with your own hands. It's quite economical and simple. You don’t need to be a super-skilled craftsman to pave several shelves or put together a rack to fit the size of the side of the balcony.
And to install a crossbar for hangers, you only need material, fastening and a few efforts.
The advantages of dressing rooms located in closets or closets under the stairs
Most importantly, you don’t need to buy bulky cabinets that take up a lot of space in living rooms or bedrooms. Instead, you can install an elegant set there for relaxation and sleep.
On the shelves of the dressing room, every item is in its place. It is not difficult to find, especially if you mark a box or container with a photo of your favorite shoes, or write a list of towels, linen, and clothes.
Outerwear hung on hangers is always visible. It’s easy to find everything and immediately select a handbag and accessories to match your outfit.
In a closet-storage room you can always place a lot of shelves, niches, drawers, and boxes for small items. Unlike a wardrobe, you don’t have to pack things tightly in the pantry.
Choosing a style
A dressing room is a place that should stylistically echo the room next to which it is located, for example, a bedroom.
- high-tech shelving and classic bedchamber furnishings will look ridiculous
- However, by playing around with the same racks and playing with the color of the finish, dissonance can be avoided.
- Minimalism, loft, hi-tech. These are racks with metal supports and the same or glass shelves.
- to the classics if the frame and shelves are made of wood. But glass shelves are also suitable.
- Dressing rooms have their own interior style - boiserie. This is when the shelves are attached not to the frame installed along the walls, but to the wall itself. Practical, since the room is not burdened by vertical racks.
But not every wall, especially plasterboard, will support the weight of the shelves along with the contents. Then you can supply special cabinet modules for dressing rooms, examples of which are in furniture catalogs.
Important tips for organizing a dressing room
The minimum height of the crossbar for hangers is 160 – 170 cm, depending on the height of the household. The depth of shelves or niches is at least 40 cm, and preferably 50-55 cm. It is better to install drawers of the same dimensions and parameters on them. It is desirable that they be the same color and made of identical materials.
- The most convenient type of dressing room is “U”-shaped. But this layout is more suitable for spacious rooms.
- If a mirror is not required, this type of furniture arrangement in the pantry can be used successfully.
- In the middle part, at eye level, you should store objects and things that household members use most often.
- At the top there are boxes with Christmas tree decorations and things that will not be needed soon.
- Access to the upper shelves is best achieved using a convenient stepladder or a highly reliable ladder.
At the bottom it is worth placing shoe racks, drawers for storing bags, bulky suitcases can be placed on shoe racks. There are also mounts for an ironing board and a pair of mops with brushes.
Location
There can be several options for the location of a small dressing room:
- Pantry.
- Part of a bedroom, living room, corridor or other room.
- Additional space when combining bathrooms.
- Niches.
- Dead ends.
- Loggias.
- Attic.
The easiest way is to create and arrange corner wardrobes of small sizes. There is no need to erect additional partitions here. In modern houses with a standard layout, there are often quite spacious corners located away from window and door openings.
Is ventilation required in a dressing room?
Experts recommend installing devices for air circulation, since in a remote closet the air quickly stagnates and humidity can increase. Things will begin to get damp and deteriorate, and an unpleasant musty smell may appear.
For proper ventilation, an exhaust hole is made in the wall opposite the door, and a fan is mounted in it. The exit must lead to the general ventilation system.
Optimally organized air exchange ensures proper storage and integrity of things. It is important to purchase a silent fan that can be controlled manually, using a remote control or an electronic system.
Important nuances
When planning, designing, creating and arranging a mini-wardrobe, it is important to consider the following nuances:
- The composition of the equipment elements must be thought through at the project stage, otherwise the matter can be much more expensive.
- Light colors and good lighting, including spotlighting of important areas, will significantly increase the comfort of using the room.
- The minimum dimensions of a dressing room depend on the location of storage elements and the characteristics of their operation.
- An ottoman or folding chair installed inside will help provide additional comfort.
- Drawers with dividers allow you to conveniently store small items.
- To quickly find things, it is better to use photo stickers or signatures.
Recommendation! The minimum width of a dressing room with a passage is calculated as double the depth of the drawer plus 0.5 m. So, if the drawer is only 50 cm, then the shortest distance from wall to wall in the room should be 1.5 m.
