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17 dressing room ideas to inspire a super chic organized closet |
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We could peruse through dressing room ideas for hours. For what is more satisfying than rows of shoes all lined up perfectly, clothes hung in color order, zero mess, zero clutter, totally dreamy. And actually, while dressing rooms were once reserved for the Cribs-esque homes, they are fast becoming a must-have for homeowners.
'Dressing rooms and walk-in style fitted wardrobes are fast becoming one of the most desirable spaces within a bedroom.' says Rachal Hutcheson of Sharps. 'Not only offering the ultimate in luxury these spaces help to make the most of every inch of space available and can be designed to suit any room size. Because they are bespoke you can fully customize them to complement the way you dress, for instance, if you have lots of long dresses rails will be integral whereas if you love shoes, pull-out or pigeon hole storage can help you see and gain easy access to your favorite pieces. '
Another reason to love dressing rooms? As a space that is usually quite hidden away you can really indulge in the decor, experimenting with colors, prints, and ideas you wouldn't dare to use in the more frequented rooms in your home. From bold wallpapers, to neon color schemes there's plenty here to get you inspired, oh and of course, there are some practical closet organization ideas thrown in there too...
1. Assess your dressing room storage needs
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Before we delve into lots of lovely dressing room ideas that are all about color schemes and elegant wallpaper, first let's focus on the practical side of designing a dressing room. If you are starting totally from scratch you need to assess how you want to store your clothes and what layout is going to work best for you.
Good closet organization will create a dressing room that's functional and tailored to your lifestyle. Think about whether you like to fold or hang your clothes? Do you want everything on show and easy to access or hidden behind doors? How much rail space will you need v how many drawers? Factor in shoe and bag storage too, plus space for out-of-season clothes like bulky jumpers, coats and jackets.
2. Go bespoke for the perfect dressing room
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To make the most of your space, consider going bespoke with fitted storage that's designed for your specific space. You can they have say over not only how your cabinetry looks from the outside but also the configuration inside, so you can decide on what layout will be best for your needs.
3. Incorporate seating into a dressing room
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If you have the space in your dressing room, adding in an ottoman, bench, or window seat not only provides a handy space to perch while you put on shoes or stare at your clothes while deciding what to wear, it can also double up as storage. Ottomans are ideal for keeping bulkier, seasonal clothes that you might still want to have easy access to like jackets and jumpers. They also make for great bag or shoe storage too.
4. Plan how to light your dressing room
Lighting might not be as thrilling as choosing a color scheme or picking the perfect hardware, but it is key to designing a functional dressing room.
Dressing rooms do tend to be darker spaces and are often windowless so ensuring they are well lit is crucial.
You will want a strong overhead light but tone down the harshness by incorporating spotlights or LED strip lights within the wardrobes themselves. This makes it easier to instantly see what's inside but also adds that glamorous, luxurious feel to a walk-in closet.
5. Choose a grasscloth wallpaper for a sophisticated look
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A smokey grey scheme is perfect for giving a dressing room a sophisticated edge. Plus, with all that joinery going on it's nice to have some soft, subtle pattern to break up the walls of storage. A dressing room is the perfect place to experiment, so go as bold as you like, but we love this blue-toned grasscloth wallcovering with a subtle metallic sheen, it adds texture to the monochrome space and bounces more light around the space.
6. Include a compact vanity table
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A dressing table, even if it's compact, is a great addition to a dressing room.
They create the perfect space for storing small accessories, jewelry and makeup. Plus taking a vanity area into a dressing room can free up space in the bedroom too. Just make sure the space is well lit and hang a large mirror above to make it a practical as well as pretty space to get ready.
7. Make wardrobes a stylish focal point with wallpaper
Wallpapering the doors is a really simple way to transform a dressing room, adding color and pattern. If your doors sit flush to the wall, you could wallpaper them entirely so it blends seamlessly into the wall or be inspired by this dressing room add wallpaper the whole wardrobe. The wallpaper used in this master bedroom's dressing area is Gucci's gorgeous Heron print.
8. Wallpaper the whole space
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Have fun with a dressing room design and rather than just stick with wallpaper on the walls, take it up over the ceiling too. This is a great small closet idea especially if you opt for a busy print or a dark color as this can blur the boundaries of the room and allude to a larger space.
Pick a color for the cabinets that blends in seamlessly with the walls to again make the space feel larger.
9. Choose ink stained wood for sleek cabinetry
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If your dressing room has a narrow footprint, help expand the space by choosing darker hues. As you can see with this dressing room, it's lined with inky wooden cabinets which not only create a sophisticated, masculine vibe it also makes the room feel more open as you can't quite make out the edges of the room. Note how there's no hardware either, so nothing sticks out into the space and adds unnecessary visual clutter.
10. Create a classic look with walnut wood
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How beautiful is this dressing room? It just oozes sophistication with the dark walnut wooden cabinetry and the plush cream carpets. It's a practical space too, with lots of lay out tips to help inspire your layout. See the mix of open and closed storage – open storage for shirts and shoes make them easy to organize and see exactly what you have.
Closed storage in the form of deep, roomy drawers are ideal for clothes than get be folded away like jumpers and jeans. Valter hooks provide the perfect spot for hanging outfits for the next day too.
11. Paint the ceiling for a pop of color
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Far more stylish and on-trend than a feature wall, painted ceilings add a splash of color to a room in an unexpected way. We love the deep orange ceiling in this dressing room, combined with the dark cabinetry it gives the space a lift, without interrupting the moody vibe going on here. The elegant retro furniture works perfectly with the contemporary color scheme too.
12. Opt for glass fronted cabinetry
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Floor-to-ceiling units make the most of space, but they can make a room feel quite boxy, so go for glass fronted doors to keep the space feeling more open and airy. It's also a practical decision too as you can clearly see what's in each cupboard and will (hopefully) encourage you to keep the space organized as everything will be on show.
13. Hide clutter with a curtain
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Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead of 2LG Studio agreed that they wanted to keep shoes behind a curtain in their dressing room. That way, they had the option to hide them or have them on view.
14. Divide a dressing room with Crittall doors
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Take design inspiration from your favorite boutique hotel and create a central focal point, such as a beautifully clad island or statement chandelier. Luxe materials help dial up the glamour – think multi-layered lacquers, brass, copper, engineered stone and anything with a pearlescent sheen.
A Crittall-style partition keeps an elegant dressing room on show from the bedroom for a seamless feel between the two spaces, with the added bonus of boosting natural daylight when you’re getting dressed.
15. Use mirrors to create the allusion of space
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It's designed 101 that mirrors expand small spaces, so be inspired by this dressing room idea and switch solid cabinetry for sliding mirror doors.
See how it makes space look double the size. And for any open storage add a mirror to the back of the shelving, not only will this show off your collections it will also help create the impression the room is larger.
16. Keep it simple with a calming color pallete
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A sleek bank of built-in wardrobes is ideal for maximizing the feeling of space, while keeping everything in place and hidden away. Use the same neutral paint shade on furniture and walls in a velvety matt finish to create a wraparound effect that reflects light without appearing stark, then add concealed hinges, elegant hardware, a pared-back pendant, and comfy seating to complete the look.
17. Bring in vintage pieces for a personal touch.
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For a mix-and-match vibe that looks as if it’s taken years to put together, use contemporary fabrics and wallpapers alongside classic prints, traditional-patterned rugs and classic upholstery.
Blending old and new elements will help prevent the space from feeling too contrived.
What should be in a dressing room?
The purpose of a dressing room is mainly to provide storage for clothes, shoes, and accessories, so you want to make sure to have enough storage for your own collection. Think about how you want your clothes to be stored, do you want lots of hanging space for longer garments, roomy drawers for bulky jumpers or shelves for your ever-growing shoe collection. Do you want to include a space to get ready, in that case you'll want to add in a dressing table and storage for makeup too? Consider adding freestanding pieces like ottomans, benches or storage chests.
'I first try to establish who is using the dressing toom (ie just wife or husband) as well, and establish generally what needs to be accommodated in terms of storage. For example, a key issue is shoes. Some people have designer ones they want prominently displayed - others want to keep them well away from the dressing room.
For the women I always try to establish what they have in the way of long hanging items as this is often overlooked. And also whether internal lighting is needed or any other extras.' advises Laurent Drouin from the Heritage Wardrobe Company .
'Ideally, I also think you should have an island as it’s a nice feature to use before getting dressed, it’s practical and maximizes space in the dressing room, by giving you more drawers in the center for makeup, jewelry, clothes.'
How much space do you need for a dressing room?
Dressing rooms can work on a really small scale, however, we'd recommend not going any smaller than 2m x 2m. You don't have to go all round with fitted wardrobes, opting for just a span along one wall with either no doors or sliding doors will save you space and make a tiny dressing room possible. And think about location too, ideally, you want a dressing room to be situated either off a bedroom or in the adjoining room.
Lotte is the Digital Editor for Livingetc, and has been with the website since its launch.
She has a background in online journalism and writing for SEO, with previous editor roles at Good Living, Good Housekeeping, Country & Townhouse, and BBC Good Food among others, as well as her own successful interiors blog. When she's not busy writing or tracking analytics, she's doing up houses, two of which have features in interior design magazines. She's just finished doing up her house in Wimbledon, and is eyeing up Bath for her next project.
Dressing room ideas: 16 designs for a chic, organized space |
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If you believe that getting dressed isn't just a daily necessity, but a ritual, you're likely always on the lookout for the next, best dressing room ideas. In fact, they're probably as important to you as the next Macy's sale or Met Gala red carpet.
Creating a separate dressing room is a smart move and doesn’t always require as much space as you think. Your dressing spaces and walk-in closet ideas can start small, as clever cabinetry – whether commissioned or bought off the peg,– will maximise storage space for a smart and streamlined look.
It's also the best way to take care of your clothes and accessories – from designer shoes to races day millinery.
Dressing room ideas
Whether you have a walk-in wardrobe or capsule bedroom storage, these ideas will make a dressing space effortlessly calm and organized.
1. Create your own catwalk
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Long, narrow rooms make a perfect dressing space as they come with the ideal layout for a catwalk. Place a mirror at the end wall, but also remember to add them to the sides so you can check out your outfit at every angle.
As a narrow room can feel tight, it's a good idea to use the same color furniture and walls to cheat a wider look. Going made to measure will help eke out every ounce of storage space.
2. Utilize space in hallways
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Think outside of the box when carving out space for a dressing room. Hallways, for example, are a perfect location for generous storage.
Go for floor-to-ceiling cabinetry – as this is a transient area, decorative elements are perhaps not as vital as in other areas of the home, but choosing a beautiful splash of colour and considered hardware can turn simple wardrobes into something you may find yourself lingering at.
This colour trick is also wonderful if the space leads directly into another, such as how in this Barlow and Barlow design the hall works as an entranceway to the bedroom.
The colour guides you in, and visually links by being referenced beyond, here with the divan and pillow trims, but a pretty throw or curtain trims would work equally as well.
3. Style your shelving
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Open shelving and doorless wardrobes are a great direction to take if you’re concerned about having wall-to-wall cabinetry. This is especially beneficial in more narrow spaces, as it will help the room to feel lighter and airier.
Keep things interesting by lining open wardrobes, like in this project from Ham Interiors .
‘We love lining wardrobes and particularly open dressing room joinery in fabric to add interest and softness to what can be a large mass of cabinetry,’ says Nicholas Cox, interior designer Ham Interiors. ‘We often go for a simple stripe or small scale simple pattern fabric in complementary tones to the rest of the bedroom scheme.’
4. Add a library ladder
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Library ladders are a beautiful vintage pantry addition or home office idea, so why not move them into a dressing room. Having steps to hand not only adds a stylish focal point to the space, but maximises storage potential as everything will be easily accessible.
For both hardwood and carpeted spaces, choose a hooked-over, solid option rather than a traditional rolling library ladder – they provide the most stability for the former, and rollers struggle to work on thick pile wool. Consider matching the ladder hardware to the other brassware in the room for a co-ordinated finish.
5. Double up with a guest bedroom
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Be clever with how you use your square footage by combining your dressing room with a guest bedroom idea. In a space which, for most of us, is unused for a significant portion of the year, you can easily integrate your dream dressing room elements to get the best of both rooms.
Built-in wardrobes all around the room, with the exception of around the bed itself, allow for all the required storage, but make sure to choose a pretty palette for the cabinetry so it stays a stylish bedroom when guests are in residence.
A dressing table is equally as useful for guests to have a space to sit as it is for prepping your hair and make up.
6. Put on a light show
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The owners of this home had the luxury of space for a walk-in wardrobe, but didn’t want to block off the light from a large window at one end of the house. The solution? A contemporary, black steel-framed glass screen, which adds sharp definition to the pale decor without inhibiting the flow of light.
Keeping the same dark parquet flooring throughout creates a sense of unity and flow. Crittall Windows supplies screens and doors like these, with glazing specially designed to maximise natural light levels and soft-close doors that reduce noise.
It's an important element of any bedroom storage idea, but one that’s all too easily forgotten.
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Making a feature out of the wardrobes in a dressing room can have a wonderfully striking effect. In this Cotswolds space by Pippa Paton , the wardrobes were designed to make a strong statement in an otherwise simple space.
‘Book-matched crown cut walnut with a strong grain was chosen to reflect the owner’s love of wood and a leather upholstered seat in the same finish doubles as a luggage rack, and is on wheels for flexibility,’ says Pippa.
To add extra softness to this wood-heavy space, ‘simple white linen curtains dress the window, and a window seat idea upholstered in the same fabric overlooks the garden.
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8. Keep things calm
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Creating a chic and relaxing space is often top of the list when designing a dressing room - and never more so than when the dressing room is open to the bedroom. If your space doesn’t have a door, like in this Sims Hilditch space, then ensure it acts as a welcoming retreat or feminine softness.
Details like a thoughtful window treatment idea, a vase of fresh flowers and a comforting chair can make all the difference in turning it into a calm and pretty room rather than a purely functional area.
Having something soft underfoot is key, too, so either continue in the carpet from the bedroom or pick up a thick pile rug to finish the space.
9. Go bespoke
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For a dressing room that truly has it all, there’s nothing quite like bespoke fitted furniture. This Neville Johnson room has a feeling a luxury throughout, with thoughtful storage the name of the game.
‘Abundant storage space has been built in through tailored touches including open shelving – a classic handbag or shoe storage idea – with an incorporated solid wood ladder with a built-in rail, providing easy access to all possessions, as well as adding an interesting dimension to the arrangement of the room,’ says Simon Tcherniak, Senior Furniture Designer at Neville Johnson.
‘A co-ordinating island has been added to the room for additional drawer space and to create a stylish focal point.’
10. Take it to the top
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The biggest concern when installing a dressing room is, without a doubt, fitting in enough storage. No matter what your space, careful planning can help ensure you make the most of what you’ve got to maximise every inch. Look to typically neglected areas, such as the space above the doorframe, to add in extra shelving.
For your wardrobes, be realistic about how high up you should go. Aim for where you can reach hangers comfortably and not have your longer pieces dragging on the floor, then build extra cupboards above for seasonal items, or other pieces which you don’t require regular access to.
11. Create a sleek niche
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For homes with limited space, like country cottages or coastal hideaways, consider a sleek tucked away dressing table instead of a traditional dressing room.
This small bedroom idea discreetly sits amongst the wardrobe doors and, providing ready access to clothing while still providing a welcome space to sit and indulge in glamor when getting ready to leave the home. A clever addition of concertina doors means that space is saved in the room even when opened, and a neat stool can be easily slipped underneath the table.
Consider painting the inside of a dressing table niche like this in a fun pop of color, or cover with a pretty wallpaper to make it truly feel like you’re opening up the doors to a new space.
12. Utilize a compact space
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A bedroom with en suite is on many people’s home wish list, but getting the two to work in harmony can be challenging.
Not so with this compact dressing room designed by Suzy Hoodless, which creates a calm pause between sleeping and bathing zones.
Taking inspiration from the pale-pink bedroom walls, Suzy created a ‘strong but complementary contrast’ by painting the whole dressing room space in Little Greene’s Theatre Red. As it’s on the darker side, good lighting was crucial.
‘It’s lit simply with downlighters on the ceiling, and the cupboards are illuminated inside,’ says Suzy. ‘The sliding doors don’t interfere with the space and create a sense of easy flow.’
13. Channel a bygone era
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Flamboyantly romantic wallpaper paired with plain stonewashed linen and a silky soft carpet, continued from the adjoining bedroom, creates a luxurious, cocooning feel in this inviting dressing room.
For more inspiration on using tactile texture, explore our curtain closet ideas.
14. Create your own salon
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Consider customized storage when designing a dressing room space.
A bespoke cabinet maker will incorporate every item to be stored, from jackets and long dresses to sportswear, ensuring that the space suits a client’s requirements.
The overall effect is that of your own salon, where you can try out new looks, and get a second opinion by providing somewhere for others to sit.
In addition, it is important to have a place to lay out and accessorise outfits. Seating areas, full-length mirrors and dressing table ideas are all worth consideration if you have room.
15. Get creative with wallpaper
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Fitted wardrobes need not be dull or conventional. A dressing room is the perfect place to experiment with style. An inventive way to soften a wall of wardrobe doors in a dressing room is to cover them with a pretty wallpaper.
16. Opt for pure artistry
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Celebrate the exuberant charm of murals and statement wallcoverings. The painterly mural covering the doors of the built-in wardrobe creates a focal point in this glamorous area, offset by smart brass detailing and soft pink walls.
- Start by looking at everything you own – clothes, shoes and accessories – and work out what storage you need. Designer Nathalie de Leval says, ‘Thinking about how you store clothes – whether you prefer hanging or folding – helps define what you need.’
- Assess what you use the most. ‘Which items do you reach for daily? Having them closer to hand will make mornings effortless,' Interior designer Louise Bradley recommends.
- Avoid repetition. Deborah Bass, creative director of Base Interior, counsels against too much uniform storage. ‘Have freestanding items as well – an antique chest, for instance – to avoid that show-home look,’ she says.
- Get the lighting right. This is crucial for dressing and make-up. Downlights can be harsh, so think about integrating LED strips into joinery, says Sally Storey, creative director of John Cullen Lighting. ‘They’re easy to install behind downstands above doors, in cupboards or under eaves.
Soften with dimmers, so you can’t see the LED dots.’ - With dressing tables, ensure your face is lit evenly. ‘This can be achieved by back- or front-lighting the mirror, or having wall lights either side,’ says Sally.
- Don’t forget touch and sound. ‘Choose handles carefully and ensure drawers slide smoothly,’ says Nathalie de Leval. Line drawers with velvet or wool to protect accessories, dampen noise and add an extra tactile element. Cedarwood shelves protect against moths and have a delicious scent.
- Consider the impact of wardrobe doors. Think of them as part of the room design. ‘Paper-backed fabric is a lovely way to add texture – we often use grasscloth from Thibaut,’ says Lucy Barlow, creative director of Barlow & Barlow.
- Pick materials carefully. ‘Gravitate towards natural materials like timber, rattan and linen in bedrooms and dressing rooms,’ says Deborah Bass. You can also use mirrors on doors, but if you’d rather not, try Deborah’s canny technique.
‘Have mirrored panels inside the doors, and a freestanding mirror you can move around.’
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How much space do you need for a dressing room?
Few of us have the perfect set-up. If you can, says Philippa Thorp, director of Thorp, locate a wardrobe between the bedroom and bathroom, so you can dress after showering. ‘We like to design all three rooms as a self-contained suite so there’s no rushing around in your towel.’
In tighter spaces, such as corridors or eaves, build to fit as much as possible – shallow niches are ideal for shoe shelves. Pocket doors are good for awkward spaces, says Sandrine Zhang Ferron, founder of Vinterior. ‘They won’t impact the space either side, so you may gain more room.’
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What are the latest dressing room trends?
'The current trend is for 'his and hers' dressing rooms. Sleek, masculine black walnut with mirrored detailing creates an ideal masculine look, while a hand-painted collection with exquisite details such as mother-of-pearl and silver has a more feminine feel.
Beautiful materials also help create a glamorous dressing space.'
'Examples of these include antiqued mirror, silver leaf and opalescent paint finishes for cabinetry and glass dressing table tops complemented by ornate handles,' says Steven de Munnich, Design Director, Smallbone of Devizes.
Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.
10 ways to quickly update the interior without repair - INMYROOM
Interior decor
If the interior has ceased to please you, and there is no time or money for a global repair, arm yourself with our advice and create!
Front how to start interior metamorphoses, it is useful to do large-scale cleaning and get rid of unnecessary things.
Sometimes it's enough to refresh situation in the house. Then, having carefully studied the room, decide what and where you would like to update. It is much easier to carry out an interior refresh when it is neutral finish. If the walls have a specific palette or stylized texture, play eclecticism by adding elements of other design trends. We have found some more great ways to breathe new life into the interior.
1. Move objects
According to Feng Shui, in order to change everyday life for the better, you need to move 27 items at home. And there is some truth in this - even a small one. rearrangement noticeably refreshes the interior and improves mood. Do not be afraid place furniture at an angle to the wall: often this solution only expands the space. In addition to furniture, you can experiment with decor, for example, change the picture in the living room for a photo panel from the bedroom.
2. Tame the Light
Lighting - an important player in the interior.
A competent lighting scenario can significantly transform the atmosphere in a room. The easiest way to control lighting is with dimmers. Replace an old chandelier with a new one, buy an original floor lamp or add room with LED lighting - you'll see, changes in the interior will not keep you waiting.
3. Transform your windows
Windows are the most visible part of a room. Their modernization cannot but affect on the interior. There are a lot of options: change or update the curtains, experiment with them decor, hang vertical blinds, repaint a window frame or cornice, put spectacular accessories or indoor plants on the windowsill ... - emphasize and complete what is necessary.
4. Refresh the walls
For it is not necessary to paint or change the wallpaper. Walls in neutral colors are a versatile backdrop for experiments: you can use special stickers, three-dimensional applications, photo images, paintings, stylish panels. Prefer more practical approach? Hang shelves or cabinets on the walls - neat and texture stroke.
5. Upgrade Furniture
New furniture is a good way to change the interior. But more creative economically transform old furniture: paint in current shades, apply a screen print, upgrade upholstery, add trendy décor or antique effect. Furniture that has fallen into disrepair can be given a second life, making something new out of it. Even replacing fittings (including door handles) will give the interior a fresh breath.
6. Add details
Arrange revision of home accessories and souvenirs. Perhaps it's time to throw something away, to give or get from closet bins and show in all its glory. Stylish accessories will look in the same color scheme with a common background. Is always actual handmade will emphasize individuality and exclusivity interior: change the frames for paintings and photos, add decorative details to the frame mirrors, and for books - make original covers. In the bathroom and in the kitchen, you can bet on new faucets.
7. Settle greenery
If If you haven't got indoor plants in your house yet, it's time to fix it.
organic greenery is one of the best design trends. She brings the room to life eyes. Natural green color will "pass for its own" in any style of interior. Hue it is desirable to select flowering plants for the general palette of the room. Except traditional pots on the floor and windowsill, try to master the vertical landscaping in the form of walls of unpretentious greenery.
8. Organize your storage system
Clutter kills aesthetics. Due to an ill-conceived storage system, achieve the desired results in the interior is difficult. Try to replace massive cabinets and shelving with lightweight wicker baskets, wall shelves, mobile containers under the bed or hanging pockets.
9. Raise the degree
Old radiators can become a powerful visual irritant, violating the aesthetics of the entire room. Replacing them with new ones is troublesome and costly. Easier paint radiators or hide them with decorative screens. An electric fireplace will become a stylish and functional addition to the interior.
10. Add Texture
Modern minimalist interior with an abundance of smooth and reflective surfaces and cool palette does not hurt a little hairiness. Fluffy, natural decor warm and immersed in comfort. Textured carpets, a variety of pillows, blankets, blankets, capes, skins - from time immemorial in search of warmth and comfort with them our ancestors tried to decorate the dwelling.
10 main decorator rules — INMYROOM
Interior decor
Sometimes you need to change something in the interior to make life sparkle with new colors. We will tell you about the basic rules and techniques of professionals, with the help of which you can give your home a unique style
No matter how long you have lived in your house - 2 months or 20 years - sometimes you need to change something to make life sparkle with new colors. At least make a change! At such moments, you really want a knowledgeable person nearby who will tell you how to refresh the interior without much effort.
We will lift the veil of secrecy and tell you about 10 rules of the decorator, with which you can give your home a unique style.
Rule #1: Break the mold
Any decorator will tell you that rules are there to be broken. The ideal home should reflect your tastes and fit your lifestyle, not just the latest fashion trends. At the same time, it is very important to maintain a balance and not litter the apartment or, conversely, not make it too minimalistic.
Rule #2: give life to old things
Despite the fact that each designer has his own tricks, each of them is de facto sure that any, even a completely new house, has its own treasures. Do not rush to throw away your youthful sketches, posters and posters - it's better to take them to a frame shop and find a decent frame. Then, it is likely that the items will become an original decoration of the interior. The same goes for an old mirror, vase and other vintage items: always give them a second chance.
Rule #3: Think about the design of the ceiling
When people furnish a house or apartment, they think about the decor of the walls, the floor, and almost never the ceiling.
Someone once decided that the ceiling should just be flat and white. But why not, for example, make it golden - then it will reflect the light, and even on the most cloudy day it will color the room in warm colors, while blue or silver will refresh and make the space visually more spacious.
Rule #4: Set color accents
Do not immediately rush into the pool with your head and paint the walls in catchy colors. Start small. Bright tablecloths, paintings, cushions and rugs are a great and inexpensive way to add color and lighten up your mood. Buy one or two items, and if they take root in the interior, continue the experiment. And, perhaps, over time, you still decide and paint the entire wall in your favorite bright turquoise.
Rule #5: Use wallpaper in unexpected places
An unusual pattern or texture can work wonders. A classic dining room with a bright ceiling, a bright entrance hall with a flowered staircase. Ways of self-expression are endless, including in the interior of the bathroom.
It can be completely changed by simply pasting wallpaper instead of the usual tile.
Rule #6: add a touch of your personality to your interior
Every day something happens around you, and your house, like a litmus test, reflects the slightest changes: a figurine brought back from a vacation, a painting bought at a flea market, and even your old piano - all this will tell a lot more about you than you think, and fill the interior with your personal memories.
Rule #7: Don't be afraid to experiment
Take your interior design a little less seriously and add some creativity: buy oddly shaped furniture, paint walls, hang a picture you made with your kids. Our whole life is a game, and the interior is no exception.
Rule #8: make every room comfortable
No matter what style of interior you choose - modern, classic, minimalist or eclectic, do not forget that you are creating a home for living, so it should be comfortable, not only beautiful.
