Dressing room design

Everyone decides which rooms are needed first. Someone removes the hallway and wardrobe, while others, on the contrary, create technical premises for storing clothes, where they are not there initially. If there is a lot of personal things, then it is better to collect them in one place where you can do fitting and ordering. The amount of clothes will only increase with time, and in order not to have to throw away some of your things, you will need to find a large space in which everything fits in with a reserve. In new buildings, almost all apartments have locker rooms, and some even have built-in furniture elements. A wardrobe is not out of place in a large four-room apartment, and in a close one-room apartment. This is a good place to implement design ideas. A wide changing room with furniture of strict forms and rich lighting will look stylish, modern and expensive.

Advantages and disadvantages of a dressing room

Any layout has pros and cons. Modern people appreciate the comfort above all, so having a dressing room in the planning of the apartment will be useful. If you move all the things in one room - a lot of space will be freed for other purposes. There will be an opportunity to save on the purchase of cabinets. In the wardrobe, it is easier to sort and place clothes so that it does not crease and smell good. In the room there is a place for various wardrobe systems. Another plus is that the door can be locked with a key. The main disadvantage of dressing rooms is the inability to use this space for other rooms. One more minus - the things of all tenants will be in one together, sometimes mixed. They will not be able to assemble at the same time. Many prefer that all things are at hand, so they do not need a dressing room.

Among other advantages it is worth highlighting:

• universality;
• the ability to take into account individual characteristics and wishes;
• flexibility in design.

Basic requirements for dressing rooms

The room should be dry. It is desirable that the room is bordered by a bedroom or a corridor. If there is no dressing room in the apartment, but there is a desire to do it, then you need to choose a plot without windows. An exception can be made if the room is large. Indoors install several powerful artificial light sources. There are disputes over material for furniture elements. Some advise wood, others - synthetics. It is important that the clothes do not absorb extraneous odors, and the materials are environmentally friendly. The minimum required area for this room - 2 square meters. The dimensions of the sections are selected in accordance with the length and width of the outerwear. Shelves for shoes are made with a slope of 45 °. It is recommended to install at least two mirrors. In the wardrobe place the equipment necessary for the care of clothing.

Area and location

It is desirable that the area was not less than 2 square meters. In this case, it will be convenient for two people to simultaneously be and move around the dressing room. In modern apartments under the wardrobe stands out from 3 square meters. m. And if the housing is large or has additional amenities - 4 square meters. m and more. Dressing room can border the hallway or smoothly into it. The optimal place to accommodate a dressing room is the bedroom.

However, if you need to make a large area under the wardrobe, then choose a living room as its location. Wardrobe-rooms look the most impressive. These are rooms in which all clothes and shoes are placed, as well as personal items and a desk with all the necessary equipment. When redevelopment hallway usually cleaned, and in its place appears wardrobe room.

Zoning

Dressing rooms that are part of a single space of a studio apartment may not be isolated at all or be separated by small glass or wooden partitions. Sometimes the dressing room emit curtains. Inside the room is divided into upper, middle and lower parts. The lower zone is reserved for shoes. On the floor and some shelves put shoes, above - various accessories (belts, bags, etc.). The height of the lower part ranges from 70-90 cm. The next zone ends at a level of 1.8 m from the floor. There should be bars with costumes, outerwear and dresses. Sections with a depth of less than 0.5 m are not suitable for a large wardrobe. In the upper part, there are two subzones: the lower, where things (hats, towels) are at the level of the raised arm and the upper one, in which boxes of shoes, pillows and suitcases are placed.

Ventilation

Arrangement of artificial airing should be dealt with at the design stage. An exhaust channel is supplied to the dressing room. You will need to install a fan on its inlet and wall valves to control the flow of air. If this was not provided, then you will need a wall-mounted ionizer. In the wall, which borders the street, you can make a hole for the air gun. Natural ventilation can be organized in any room - with or without a window. Fresh air will get inside through the microscopic slits in the window opening and already heated up will move up. With hermetic designs using window ventilators.

Windowless wardrobe provides for a large gap between the door and the floor, and ideally also under the ceiling. This hole is also useful for leading exhaust pipe or for air intake by the fan.

Lighting

There is no window in the small locker rooms. But in large dressing rooms, its presence is a necessity, otherwise it will be necessary to use a large number of lighting devices. Direct sunlight can ruin clothes, so in the locker rooms with a window install blinds, roller blinds and sunscreen films. LED window lamps are mounted in windowless walk-in closets: on the ceiling, walls, upper and lower surfaces of shelves, in the corners of modular designs. In the furniture itself there may be built-in lights. In a couple of them are placed wall.

Spotlights are used for uniform light diffusion. Outdoor mirror can improve light. Near it place the floor lamp. In order to get more ambient light into the dressing room, you can remove part of the wall and make a transparent partition.

Recommended finishing materials

The walls are trimmed with plastic or wood panels. The advantages of the first are the availability, ease of installation, a large number of color variations, texture and shape, ease of care. Wooden panels are durable, practical, attractive-looking, environmentally friendly. The floor should be warm, as it will have to go barefoot. The tile will not work, instead of it the floor is covered with parquet, linoleum or laminate (33 classes and above). If the dressing room is located in the attic in a private house, then PVC panels for the inclined surface will do. If the dressing room is large and high, then you can use drywall in the decoration. At the same time, in any wardrobe a single-level ceiling covering of plasterboard sheets with light bulbs with spots around the perimeter or around the modules looks good.

The following materials are also used to finish vertical surfaces:

• eco leather;
• PVC film;
• ceramic tile;
• glass wallpaper;
• MDF;
• water-based paint.

Layout options

Recently in apartments create large areas for auxiliary technical premises. Designers come up with new unusual solutions to improve ergonomics and aesthetics. The main types of planning are angular, U-shaped and linear. Depending on the dressing room design, options are available for storing various equipment, household items and systems for placing clothes and shoes. It will be possible to store in the wardrobe tools for work, dishes and other containers, sports equipment.

Geometric solution is becoming popular, in which racks are placed parallel to the walls and then connected in the corner of the room (L-shaped layout). It is possible to organize a five-wall dressing room from an open space, using, in addition to two walls, three additional partitions.

Linear layout

It is made in the form of a cabinet along the long vertical surface of the hall, bedroom, nursery, or a large oblong hallway. Inside such a wall you need to correctly distribute personal items. If you devote a lot of time to this process, you will be able to hide almost all clothes and household items. It is not necessary to collect too long wardrobe modules. This will prevent experiments with the situation, complicate the search for new items, as it will be more difficult to remember exactly where they were located. To select and search for clothes will take a long time. However, it will be saved on cleaning inside the wardrobe - it will become easier to carry it out.

With a linear layout, both open and closed designs with a wardrobe and sliding systems look equally good. The linear design is simple, so it is recommended to make it as versatile as possible.

Parallel planning

An interesting variant of the dressing room is a parallel layout (shelves are located opposite each other). This configuration is appropriate for walk-through areas that connect the bedroom to the living room, bathroom or toilet. The minimum allowable distance between the wardrobe furniture elements is 80 cm, and the width of the entire passage is 160 cm. If the corridor in the apartment is wide and long, then it is worth re-equipping it into the wardrobe. For a one-room apartment, this solution has no alternative. Residents will be able to distribute their clothes on different sides or to divide in such a way men's and women's clothes. Things will always be in a prominent place. This layout will allow you to hide the defects of the walls, use large sets of wardrobe furniture. Parallel wardrobe will help residents to assemble faster; be more organized.

U-shaped layout

Such a plan of the dressing room is one of the most successful solutions in the interior. The shape of such a room is usually rectangular. The elements of this wardrobe system are made in the form of the letter “P”, that is, they occupy three sides, the same or different in length. To increase the level of convenience and comfort in the apartment, under the locker room is to allocate the area along the end wall. Space for the floor mirror may not be enough, however, the wall will easily fit between the parts of the dressing room design. In such a room quickly find the right things. This type of wardrobe is practical; looks advantageous against the rest. U-shaped designs require a considerable amount of space, for small apartments this can be a problem. If the dwelling has a complex geometric structure, then it is better to make small U-shaped walk-in closets.

The wardrobe of this type can divide the space into male and female zones.

Corner layout

The wardrobe can be located in the corner of the room or functional area. For compact apartments this is the most profitable option. Corner dressing room equip mainly in the bedrooms. If the area of ​​the bedroom is about 20 square meters. m, it will be enough 4 square. m under the technical area to accommodate all the clothes, shoes, accessories and various accessories, as well as bulky wardrobe module. It is necessary that the front door harmoniously looked with all this construction, including shelves and wardrobe. Materials must be combined. One of the subspecies of the angular layout is a trapezoid. For its arrangement you will need to install plasterboard niches. Trapezoid layout provides for the location of the cabinet or modular design along one wall. So equip children's rooms and play areas. A triangular dressing room in the middle of one of the rooms can serve as an independent zone.

Style and colors

Classic will look solid and expensive. Pretentious forms in combination with rich lighting will place accents. Strict modern style is suitable for everyone - from young people to the elderly. Modern materials and a wide color palette are used. Stylistics "Provence" involves the use of warm pastel colors. Creative people will be satisfied with this design, as well as those who prefer peace and comfort. Loft style is a functional, and at the same time design solution. This is an "industrial current" in glamor. Dressing in such a style should consist of metal shelves and shelves. The locker rooms in the style of boiserie are made up of panels attached to the very walls. The remaining parts are fixed on them (only horizontally).

It will take a lot of space, so this solution is relevant for spacious apartments with wide dressing rooms.

Other interesting styles:

• eco-style;
• minimalism;
• Scandinavian;
• Asian;
• high tech.

Storage arrangement and necessary furniture

No modern dressing room can not do without shoe shelves. Shelves themselves are selected in accordance with the basic parameters. The width of the top should be greater than the bottom. 45-65 cm is enough for the upper shelves of the wardrobe, 30-40 cm for the lower shelves. Their thickness varies depending on the material and style of execution. To fully equip the locker room, you will need: various hangers, including sliding ones, modules for shoes, special sections, belt hangers, and accessories for ties. It is important that the regular closed drawers are present in the wardrobe system. They are necessary to protect some things from dust. You need to save space carefully, without harming the functionality. Special sections will be required for clothing care products, containers with neutralizers of unpleasant odors, as well as ironing boards and other devices.

Additional amenities can be arranged using:

• hangers of unusual shape;
• organizers for small things.

Features of arrangement by gender

A distinctive feature of the female dressing room is the focus on the visual aspect and the presence of a large number of additional devices, while the male aspect is simplicity, convenience and functionality. A woman will need high sections for dresses. They will suit both two-and three-tier wardrobe systems. Men need to choose among the strict straightforward design styles with achromatic or mixed colors and a minimum of bright saturated colors. For women's dressing rooms such directions as shebby chic, glamor and Provence are preferable.

Woman’s dressing room contains more dividers, as there are more accessories for women. Men's dressing room usually contains a section with suits "under the hobby." Women will need a corner with an iron, ironing board and basket. In the classic version, women's wardrobe is located next to the bedroom or nursery, and men's - near the living room or office.

Dressing room from the pantry

Changing room can do it yourself. The basis may be a small pantry "Khrushchev". Before starting the repair, the condition of the storage room is checked, drawings are made. This will help make a decision about the redevelopment or strengthening of the walls. If you do not need to change anything, then you just need to place the racks and shelves made in the room. Then proceed to the arrangement and design. Even before the installation of all designs, you need to whiten the walls (or glue the wallpaper), to do the lighting, if you wish to fix the suspended ceiling of plasterboard. Pantry can be changed in another way. A spacious wardrobe is created instead of wardrobe sections. It will be necessary to decide what to do with the door of the storage room. It is left the same, that is, swing, or make a new - sliding. Another option is a room without a door. Wardrobe-wardrobe make the most ergonomic and functional.

You should not make dubious manipulations with the door, ceiling or walls - if necessary, call the master furniture maker.

Dressing room in the bedroom with partition

Alternatively, you can make a glass partition with sliding or hinged doors. Another interesting solution is a fence lined with mirror and parquet. Unusual and stylish will look like a dressing room with built-in wall sliding doors. In the upper part of the deaf partition can be done a few transoms. It looks interesting fence, made in the form of a door closet-compartment. Wardrobe with mobile partitions are also diverse. Normal dressing room will decorate the curtain for the doorway. It is better to keep it half open. The screen will help to separate the rectangular space from the rest of the room. The corner in the form of a square is created using two curtains. The most original and beautiful option is the dressing room behind an improvised "wall" in the form of a curtain. And if the wall is stationary, then the sides of it can be placed curtains.

Conclusion

Wardrobe is an important technical room. If you use it to the maximum, then the functional value of other rooms will change. There will be additional opportunities for decorating the living room, bedroom and nursery. Гардеробную комнату можно использовать как кладовую. Очень удобно, когда раздевалка является функциональной зоной, например, соединена с другими комнатами или отделена небольшой перегородкой.Some people like to use wardrobes for storing clothes and shoes, however, the modular system is more ergonomic and practical. Next to things keep all sorts of accessories to care. The vacated space in different parts of the apartment is used to accommodate other personal items, as well as objects of art. In the process of wardrobe design, you need to use fantasy. Many styles will be appropriate.