In any home, sooner or later the problem of storing things arises. Typically, cabinets are used for this, but as practice shows, it will be much more effective to equip a dressing room. It is not at all necessary to occupy a large room for this. To create a compact storage system, 2-4 square meters will be enough. m. But at the same time, it is important that the dressing room fits harmoniously into the interior of the room with which it borders.
Arrangement of a dressing room in the pantry
Even in a small apartment, where the bedroom is very small, there is usually a storage room with an area of 1-2 square meters. m. Many of us simply ignore it, but it turns out that you can easily arrange a dressing room here. To do this, it is enough to supplement it with side shelves, a mezzanine, drawers and a metal pipe for hangers. This is enough to create a good alternative to a wardrobe with your own hands.
If such a storage room is located in the corridor, it can be equipped for storing outerwear, shoes and bags. This will make it possible not only to free up space in the rooms, but will also be an excellent solution from a hygienic point of view.
Wide opportunities open up for those who have a large storage room in their apartment. But in addition to placing storage systems here, it is worth taking care of high-quality ventilation, which will act as a protector from unpleasant odors and moisture.
Interior features of a narrow dressing room
A small storage unit can accommodate not only clothes, but also bed textiles, blankets, and pillows, which is why wardrobes are often installed in bedrooms. Special built-in systems along the walls effectively align non-standard rooms in length or width.
In houses and apartments, it is easiest to arrange it in the bedroom, separated by sliding sliding doors or any other wall.
For partitions, it is more convenient to use a frame profile structure. Hangers, holders, and supports are made from metal. It turns out to be a full-fledged narrow dressing room; photos with interior planning options will help you evaluate the possibilities of the premises.
The design of a small dressing room can be realized using multifunctional designs.
Important! It is more convenient to use multi-level lighting. So that the light hits all the shelves.
Wardrobe layout
There are several options for planning a dressing room. They all depend on the amount of free space inside, doors and windows, as well as the personal preferences of the home owners. Each layout has its own characteristics and is suitable for a specific type of room.
Linear
This type of dressing room is very similar to a regular wardrobe. The only difference is the presence of a sliding door. This option is used for rectangular rooms and is installed around a doorway or along a blank wall.
Parallel
This option can be used in a long corridor, where there is a window or a large mirror opposite the door. In this case, the hangers and shelves will be opposite each other along the walls. The capacity of such a dressing room is enormous. In addition, due to the fact that all things are located in plain sight, access to them is not difficult. If there is a doorway in such a corridor, then the issue of creating special lighting and ventilation is resolved by itself.
U-shaped dressing room
This layout option can be called optimal for a large dressing room. It will be much more convenient to use the side parts if the length of the central part is at least 1.5 m. A chair, ironing board and mirror can also fit here.
Corner layout
A similar dressing room can be placed in rooms with a small area. Thanks to the perpendicular placement of storage systems, you can store twice as many things here as in a regular closet. Sliding doors are used to separate the dressing room. If the room has a large height, then it is permissible to use screens, curtains or partitions with an opening for a door made of plywood or plasterboard.
What types of rooms are there?
There are two types of dressing rooms:
- Open - it’s not difficult to guess that in such a room things are in plain sight. This is an ideal option for a small living room, because this way it will seem more spacious. However, there is also a negative point - in an open dressing room you need to constantly maintain order;
- Closed - fenced on all sides by walls. Here, in addition to clothes, shoes, various accessories, we also store bedding and accessories, some household appliances, cosmetics, sports equipment, etc. In such a room, things gather less dust, and it is also convenient to care for clothes, do fittings, etc.
How to arrange storage systems in a dressing room
Before installing furniture in the dressing room, the room needs to be prepared. First of all, it should be dry here, so you need to create ventilation. It is not recommended to create a storage room in a corner of the building that is prone to getting wet and not illuminated by sunlight. It is undesirable for it to have a common wall with the kitchen and bathroom. If there are no windows, then for ventilation you can install a fan that can turn on automatically after a certain period of time.
It is equally important that the dressing room is protected from the penetration of foreign odors. Bags filled with dry aromatic herbs will provide the room with a pleasant smell. And to protect things from insects, essential oils are used.
Storage systems can be purchased or made independently. In order for all things to be conveniently placed, you need to calculate the number and sizes of the required compartments. For example, for women it is important that the height of the hangers allows them to store their dresses, including long ones. Therefore, they must be at least 1.8 m. For storing men's jackets, 1.2 m will be enough. The size of the shelves should be within 30-35 cm. The depth of the cabinet may be affected by the width of the shoulders. Therefore, it is usually 50-70 cm.
The top of a closet is usually used to store blankets, pillows, bags and seasonal items. Umbrellas, gloves, hats and bags can be stored slightly above eye level. The middle part is occupied by shelves and hangers, under which drawers for linen are installed. The bottom tier will be occupied by shoes. It is most convenient to store it on rotating structures or on shelves, the angle of which is 45-60 degrees.
To make it easy to find the right thing here, the dressing room must have high-quality lighting. Lamps with warm or neutral light are ideal. LED spotlights mounted in the shelves would not be out of place here. Conventional lamps can be replaced with small spotlights that can be directed in any direction.
Selection of finishing materials
Usually the dressing room is decorated in the same way as the room adjacent to it. You can use other materials, but they must be combined in both rooms. However, the use of wallpaper is not recommended, as it accumulates dust very well.
When decorating a dressing room in an apartment or house, preference is given to both natural and environmentally friendly materials and artificial finishes, which are more economical and budget-friendly.
Tree
This is an environmentally friendly material with good moisture absorption and high aesthetic characteristics. However, using it to decorate a dressing room is not the best idea due to its high cost. Even a small chip can deprive the finish of its former attractiveness.
A light wood wardrobe will add a touch of luxury to the interior.
Chipboard and MDF
These are practical and inexpensive materials that are quite easy to install without the risk of damage. They have an impact-resistant edge that protects against chips and scratches. Also, chipboard and MDF are presented in a wide range of colors, which will make the design of the room more interesting.
A wardrobe made of MDF is a practical and inexpensive option.
Plastic
Highly decorative material with a variety of colors and textures. Plastic is unpretentious, does not require special care and does not accumulate dust. Also, its installation is extremely simple, and the price is quite affordable. The disadvantage is its airtightness, due to which it can only be used in dressing rooms with good ventilation.
A plastic wardrobe is suitable for placement in a children's room.
Room boundaries
If the dressing room is a separate isolated room, then there is no need to create a facade. The partition in this case is the interior door.
Dressing room hidden behind white translucent curtains
A dressing room separated by glass doors is suitable for a modern interior.
In order to designate a dressing room, you can use plasterboard partitions. Additional walls are often installed from matte or transparent glass. Another option is to create a partition from thick curtains. You can also cope with this task without disturbing the aesthetics of the room using translucent or mirror screens. Don't worry about making sure they reach the ceiling. If you are neat, then you should consider an option such as an open dressing room. Zoning is carried out using a pouf or a small chest of drawers.
An open-type wardrobe design will become the basis of the room’s interior, so the entire display of things should be in perfect order. Things will need to be systematized depending on color, texture and style.
A small dressing room can be separated from the bedroom by a plasterboard wall
LED lighting in the interior of the dressing room
Glass dressing room with translucent curtains in a modern interior
In a small room, the doors should be at least 75 cm wide to ensure freedom of movement and access to any item of clothing. In order to save as much space as possible, do not use swing doors. An excellent alternative would be a sliding door or accordion door. The choice of door material depends on the overall design idea. There are no restrictions here. Louvered doors or curtains made of thick fabric would be quite appropriate.
Lighting
This should be done in any room intended for storage, especially if it does not have windows.
A central ceiling chandelier can be hung, but it is more practical to arrange local lighting.
If you have an open dressing room, it is important to install a light panel right behind the hangers. You can see what it looks like in our photos.
You shouldn’t skimp on lamps here either. After all, it is mainly textiles that are found here. And if you choose LED light bulbs, they will protect the entire house from fire, which is possible when using conventional light bulbs.
Photos of wardrobe room design examples:
In order to better imagine rooms of different styles and shapes, you can familiarize yourself with photos of wardrobe systems.
A wardrobe room is a very convenient and beautiful tool for storing many things. With proper and careful planning, its use will be pleasant and comfortable.
