No Space for a Dressing Table? Think Again
No more balancing over the basin – these cunningly clever make-up stations will ensure you get ready in style
Do you long for a dedicated make-up area that’s just for you? Well, these extremely inventive dressing table ideas will ensure you can get ready in style, even if your bedroom is on the small size. From space-saving floating surfaces to compact alcove solutions, find some inspiration from these carefully curated dressing tables that will give your bedroom glamour and pizazz, not to mention extremely useful storage.
Alternatively, if you don’t have an alcove, consider adapting a cupboard into a make-up space instead. Find a dressing table that will fit through the door and add plenty of light, as well as a large mirror. Then you can simply close the clutter away when you’re done.
A dual-purpose bedside table
What better way to save space and satisfy all your storage needs than by creating a multi-functional bedside area? Swap a conventional bedside cabinet for a slim console that has space beneath for a chair, then add a mirror on the wall above and the area will transform into a practical zone. A top styling tip is to choose a glass or perspex see-through table to ensure your bedroom feels calm and unfussy.
Get the best from your bedside
What better way to save space and satisfy all your storage needs than by creating a multi-functional bedside area? Swap a conventional bedside cabinet for a slim console that has space beneath for a chair, then add a mirror on the wall above and the area will transform into a practical zone. A top styling tip is to choose a glass or perspex see-through table to ensure your bedroom feels calm and unfussy.
Get the best from your bedside
Similarly, a simple side table can also easily double as dressing table as long as you have dedicated make-up storage, such as mini baskets or linen storage bags, to keep all cosmetic brushes and bottles in an orderly fashion.
Keep it slim and narrow
Let’s be honest, a make-up station doesn’t require a vast amount a space. As long as there’s a good mirror above it, a simple, slim shelf is all that’s required. Then try teaming this narrow surface with a similarly slim bench below that can be tucked neatly underneath, and you’ll have an efficient dressing- table spot that doesn’t encroach on the rest of the room
Let’s be honest, a make-up station doesn’t require a vast amount a space. As long as there’s a good mirror above it, a simple, slim shelf is all that’s required. Then try teaming this narrow surface with a similarly slim bench below that can be tucked neatly underneath, and you’ll have an efficient dressing- table spot that doesn’t encroach on the rest of the room
Look out for stylish dressing tables that are designed for compact spaces. The slim projection of this elegant number is ideal when there’s little space at the end of the bed. As well as providing a small surface for make-up application in front of a mirror, two small drawers ensure the benchtop is kept clutter-free for a clean, pared-down look.
Go bespoke to make it fit
Do you have an awkward spot that won’t accommodate off-the-shelf furniture? Then consider designing your ultimate dressing table and getting it built to fit your dimensions. This way every centimetre is put to use and you get the exact storage you need. Keep the design simple and you won’t need to spend a fortune, you’ll just need a good joiner to ensure benchtops can be cut to the exact size.
9 savvy steps to creating a polished make-up corner
Do you have an awkward spot that won’t accommodate off-the-shelf furniture? Then consider designing your ultimate dressing table and getting it built to fit your dimensions. This way every centimetre is put to use and you get the exact storage you need. Keep the design simple and you won’t need to spend a fortune, you’ll just need a good joiner to ensure benchtops can be cut to the exact size.
9 savvy steps to creating a polished make-up corner
Borrow space from the bathroom
Decamp your dressing table space to the bathroom and incorporate a make-up station within a fitted vanity. Simply leave one end without a base unit and pop a stool under there instead. Decadent glass storage jars and a pretty posy of flowers will help define the dressing table zone and keep it separate from the hand washing area.
Decamp your dressing table space to the bathroom and incorporate a make-up station within a fitted vanity. Simply leave one end without a base unit and pop a stool under there instead. Decadent glass storage jars and a pretty posy of flowers will help define the dressing table zone and keep it separate from the hand washing area.
Or if you can’t adapt your vanity to include a seating area, kit out a sturdy drawer with bespoke dividers, or even mini baskets, and pop a stool next to it to create a similar effect where you can perch and pout.
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Browse beautiful powder rooms
What about this super nifty idea for squeezing in a dressing table? Ok, so fitting a shelf opposite the toilet might not seem to be the most glamorous of locations, but at least you have a space dedicated to your cosmetics. Then if you surround yourself with ornate, striking pieces, you’re bound to forget the presence of the loo.
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Transform a narrow and awkward alcove into a practical dressing table by fitting a floating benchtop or drawer unit between the two walls, and sliding a stool underneath. This cosy spot will have natural privacy thanks to the alcove walls and all your make-up clutter can be hidden from the rest of the calm bedroom space. Ensure you have an overhead light, a wall mirror and a magnifying mirror fitted too, and you’ll have all the bases covered for a wonderfully handy and glamorous make-up station.