Did you think that the dressing table is an already outdated element, furniture atavism? It seemed to you that only grandmothers and young ladies of the century before last used this original type of furniture? Have you struggled for a long time to prevent this item from appearing in your apartment and bedroom, justifying your struggle by the fact that a huge mirror is in your bedroom thanks to a wardrobe? And you also thought that a bedside table with a triumph will replace your dressing table with a mirror in the bedroom? Yes, it seemed to you that there was no place for this impractical accessory in a set of modern bedroom furniture. You see how many mistakes you had to make before you realized that a dressing table with a mirror is such a cozy and necessary part of the decor that no mega-modern furniture can replace.
Trellis or dressing table?
For a better understanding of the topic raised in the article, I want to decide on the concept of "dressing table". What it is? Why is it used and where can I install such comfortable furniture?
A dressing table and a dressing table with a mirror are all one and the same. In the concept of designers, a mirror of any size and having any configuration can be called a dressing table if it is supplemented by a bedside table, shelves or a cabinet in which the necessary gizmos and accessories are comfortably placed.
How to recognize a dressing table
The dressing table is a convenient dressing table for which you can comfortably sit with the help of a chair. The chair for some models goes as an integral part of the entire headset. The most common type of dressing table has one mirror located in the center of the countertop.
This is definitely a trellis!
But if we divide the pier glass into types, then we can distinguish from the features of the trellis that it most often has short legs, the curbstone is set low and the mirror is a triptych, that is, three mirrors combined in one design. Using the trellis, it will not work, comfortably sitting on a full-sized chair, do your appearance, looking in the mirror. Only a small ottoman can come to the trellis, sitting down on which you can start the procedure for caring for your appearance.
A place of female beauty
Few self-respecting and loving ladies will be able to find the strength to categorically reject this magical item. A trellis or dressing table and dressing table with a mirror is always the territory of a woman. Here her possessions and her reserves of secret weapons that help the representative of the beautiful half of humanity to look more magnificent every day. The presence of this element of the furniture family brings a certain amount of piquancy and makes the interior more feminine.
Where to install and why to use
Ideally, if you have more than one trellis, but at least two. The fact is that the dressing table and trellis with a mirror are so versatile that they will perfectly serve not only in the sleeping room, but also this thing will look good in the hallway. It will be convenient for a woman, if necessary, to slightly adjust makeup at the exit from the house (and at the entrance, which is important for family understanding). The male part of the family can use convenient trellis lockers to store small things: keys and the like.
It is advisable to install such a cozy piece of furniture in the bedroom in the wall between the window and the wardrobe or bed. The main thing is that the dressing table with the mirror should be located so that natural light from the window falls on the face of a person looking into it. If you don’t have the opportunity to install a pier glass like this, then resort to ingenuity and buy a dressing table with built-in lighting around the perimeter of the mirror. Thanks to this trick, your makeup will always look more natural and neat. A photo of a dressing table with a mirror, the design of which has a lighting element, is presented below.
Variety of styles and dressing table models
For the right choice of dressing table you will need to review many different options offered for use by manufacturers in many countries. Consider some points that will undoubtedly come in handy for you in choosing this accessory for your bedroom or hallway. When choosing a dressing table with a mirror, pay attention to the general style of your room in which you intend to place the dressing table. To make your bedroom and your new dressing table look harmonious, consider the dimensions of the product, color palette and configuration. What you should pay attention to?
- A small dressing table or a more solid model? With a little everything is clear. Such a model is quite universal, and the dimensions make it possible to squeeze such a product into the smallest wall. But the large dressing table resembles a chest of drawers in appearance, in which there may be quite decent drawers. They can fit in their bowels not only cosmetics, jewelry and other cute things to the female heart, but they can also help in storing clothes and underwear.
- There are corner versions of the dressing table and more familiar to us - rectangular. The corner dressing table with a mirror will take up a little space in the corner, but thanks to the corner storage compartments, it will also place a lot of necessary items inside.
- Wide model narrow or narrow Narrow can accommodate in a small area of the room. Wide, of course, more comfortable and roomy. But the dressing table itself does not fit into every room because of its size.
Stylish dressing table for a stylish young lady
For a room that is decorated in the style of glamor, empire or art deco, take a dressing table with elegant carved and curved details and elements with a golden coating.
The variety of modern styles allows you to choose a dressing table in the styles of techno, minimalism and hi-tech. Models of such dressing tables, despite the minimal amount of decor, are able to amaze the imagination of an ordinary buyer. Glass and mirror surfaces of countertops do not leave anyone indifferent. True, caring for such a model will not be easy.
Antique glass dressing tables with narrow mirrors harmoniously fit into the country style interior and French Provence.
Models reminiscent of a dressing table from the dressing room are not quite familiar. Large bulbs adorn the perimeter of a pier glass with a mirror.
How to care for the dressing table
If you want your beloved new dressing table to please you as long as possible with its clean mirror and the same clean countertop surface for more than one year, use these tips for caring for it.
- Wipe the mirror surface of the product, like any mirror, using specialized sprays to clean glass surfaces and mirrors. When wiping your dressing table, it is better to use only soft special napkins or rags.
- Make sure that moisture does not leave its destructive marks on the countertop.
- A laminated and polished pedestal is forbidden to stand under direct sunlight, especially in the warm season. Such negligence will spoil and make the glossy finish cloudy.
- Do not place heated appliances or utensils on your dressing table with a mirror to avoid damage from high temperatures.