Variety of drawers for cosmetics

Varieties

Fortunately, modern design solutions allow you to choose a makeup table with a mirror and lighting for the bedroom of any shape, style, or color scheme. The design can be quite bulky and accommodate an abundance of different drawers.

Any woman needs a place where she can conveniently get herself in order in the morning or get ready for bed.

For those who prefer a minimalist direction, you can choose a product that is more reminiscent of a small desk or high coffee table. But, regardless of this, the required design elements are:

• The table itself and at least a few drawers located in it for convenient storage of toiletries.
• The mirror is large enough to look in comfortably.

Additionally organized lighting, which is directed correctly from the point of view of the mirror and the observer.

Don’t deprive yourself of comfortable conditions, buy yourself a dressing table that matches the interior of your home and enjoy a pleasant pastime.

If you take into account all these 3 main factors, then choosing a makeup table for the bedroom will be easier. But you need to take into account that from a design point of view, such tables can be:

• Standard or classic version. Here all overall dimensions fit into established standards. Mirror parameters most often fit into the range of 50x50 cm. Due to the large number of shelves and drawers, you can place everything you need here. Due to the versatility of its appearance, it can fit into most interiors, with the exception of specific ones, such as high-tech or classic English. To ensure that it does not lose its relevance over time, it is recommended to choose a neutral color base for it. Natural colors of natural wood, milky or cream colors are suitable.
• Designs with folding mirrors save space. This version of a makeup table is suitable for small bedrooms, where there is not enough space. But for such a product it is necessary to carefully consider how convenient and safe it will be to use the lighting. Therefore, they choose not standard light bulbs, but LED backlighting. You need to understand that the level of illumination in this case will be much higher than with standard lamp lighting.
• Trellis - this design has been known for a long time. Its essence boils down to the fact that the table is equipped with a mirror with two doors that fold out. It is best to place such a product in the middle of the wall or, conversely, in the corner of the room. Despite the fact that most people associate the word “trillage” with Soviet products that have nothing to do with elegance, in fact this is not the case. Today you can purchase designs that will suit both classic interiors and trendy settings.
• Option for a makeup table in the form of a dressing table. A distinctive feature in this case is a mirror about 1 m high. Moreover, to ensure the safety of using such an interior element, it is necessary to mount the mirror on the wall. And this imposes certain restrictions in terms of further movement. The structure will be fixed motionless and it will no longer be possible to move it. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully consider the location in advance.

Harmoniously matched to the interior of the room in which it is located, it will bring coziness and become a favorite corner for beauty or for mental relaxation.

Features of the location of the dressing table

This furniture is intended for boudoirs, but in some design options the table can be located in the hallway or bathroom.

For the hallway and hall, console models are suitable, which occupy a minimum of usable space.

Sometimes a dressing table is placed in the hallway or living room.

A spacious table with built-in drawers will come in handy in the bedroom. This will save space and promote order in the room: hygiene items and cosmetics will not be lying around anywhere.

A spacious table with drawers is suitable for the bedroom.

Usually tables are placed close to the bed: opposite the side or diagonally. Those who arrange furniture according to the canons of Feng Shui will not want the sleeping area to be reflected in the mirror. In this case, it would be optimal to place the table against the same wall as the bed, parallel to it.

According to Feng Shui, the table is placed so that the bed is not reflected in the mirror.

Island tables are convenient due to their mobility. Usually they are not small, with a square or rounded tabletop that is no longer than 50 cm. Such a table can be placed closer to the window or at some distance from one of the walls.

Advice. It is important that the table is well lit. Therefore, it is logical to place the furniture closer to the window or choose a model with built-in lighting. In this case, the location and amount of natural light does not matter.

It is important that the table has enough lighting.

Accommodation options

To make it convenient to apply makeup, and the table itself to become an element of the interior that will be in harmony with all other products, it is necessary to take into account the following recommendations for location:

• Choose a place that will not be blocked on both sides by other elements of furniture. It is necessary that there be at least 0.5 m of free wall on both sides. This is the only way to create a feeling of comfort for those who will be at such a table.
• It is advisable that natural daylight fall from the left side at the moment when the girl is applying makeup. Naturally, this rule applies to right-handed people, while for left-handed people, on the contrary, you should choose the right incidence of light. If it is not possible to place the structure in this way, then you will have to use backlighting during the daytime.
• From the point of view of harmony with other interior elements, it is advisable to place the table either in the center of the wall or put it in a corner.
• Keep in mind that the presence of a mirror makes such an element of furniture a unique point of attraction. Therefore, it is worth focusing on the table.
• It is very important to correctly select the overall dimensions of the mirror, both in width and height. It is important that you can see yourself completely and do not have to bend down while applying makeup.

Taking into account these location features will allow you to use the table comfortably and at the same time create a harmonious space in the bedroom.

A dressing table in a modern style has good spaciousness, can be illuminated, with mirrors (from 1 to 3) or without them.

Unusual models for small rooms

First you need to decide where to put the dressing table. The most logical and convenient option is in the bedroom. Here we are looking for free space and deciding on the size. Then it’s a matter of choosing style and color.

Traditional arrangement

What if you have to sleep in the living room, which turns into a bedroom at night? A traditional dressing table would be out of place here. There are several options for this case.

Built-in cabinet

If the room has a large wardrobe, one of the sections can be set aside for a table, a retractable table top, drawers, and a mirror can be installed.

Doors can also be sliding

The shelves above the mirror are used “for their intended purpose” - for storing clothes. Convenient option. But the lower part will be unusable. There will be a banquette there, and you can also put your feet there. If the tabletop is as long as in the photo above, the sides can be filled with drawers. What to store in them - cosmetics or other things - depends on the wishes of the owners.

Combined with desktop/computer desk

The next option is to install models with a folding mirror. When folded, such a dressing table looks like an ordinary work or computer table. By the way, you can work on it. You need to “beautify” - the lid rises, a mirror appears, and under it there are compartments for cosmetics. Part of it can be kept in drawers under the tabletop or on the side - on consoles.

If you lower the lid/mirror, you will have a normal desktop

For a dressing table combined with a computer desk, the lighting of the mirror should be thought out. In this case, an LED strip is definitely used, so before purchasing it is worth checking whether the colors are reproduced correctly.

Interesting idea

Another option for a “hidden” makeup table is with a part of the tabletop that rolls to the side. When folded, this piece of furniture looks like an ordinary chest of drawers. The top line of drawers rolls to the side and the lid rises. And so - you have a chest of drawers on the side, and in front of you is a full-fledged dressing table with a backlit mirror. The only thing is that you will have to figure out where to put the chair/banquette.

How to choose the perfect dressing table

So that the design does not irritate over time and does not show any disadvantages during operation, it is necessary to take into account the following subtleties when choosing:

• Select a table design that will accommodate everything you need. This is an important point - after all, drawers and shelves should allow you to arrange all the jars, vials and other feminine accessories. Otherwise, they will have to be hidden in some other place.
• The mirror should be comfortable, otherwise you will have to strain the muscles of your neck, shoulders and arms all the time. After all, you will need to reach for the mirror to look at yourself. Therefore, when choosing a design, take into account that the depth, or rather the width of the table itself should not be too large. After all, if you want to take a closer look at yourself, you will have to stretch forward all the time.
• But at the same time, the tabletop should not be too narrow. Since this is the other side of the coin, you will have to lean back all the time, which also causes discomfort. Therefore, the optimal size for the tabletop width will be within 0.5-0.7 m.
• Be sure to choose a design shade that will be in harmony with all other interior elements. It is best if the makeup table, bed and other cabinets in the room are made in the same style and form a whole set. But, if this did not work out, then you should simply combine the colors, textures and textures of the products.

Shapes and sizes

A wide selection of chest of drawers configurations makes it easy to choose a design for the desired set of cosmetics. Products can accommodate drawers/sections of the same shape and identical sizes, or various combinations thereof. There are several popular furniture models.

Design	Width, cm	Height, cm	Depth, cm	Equipment
Mini chest of drawers	37,5	20	28	6 open sections, 3 small drawers, 1 large
Standard chest of drawers for cosmetics	35	15	28,5	3 small drawers, 8 open sections
Regular chest of drawers	29	15	23	1 drawer, 5 open sections
Chest of drawers	85	75	50	4 small drawers, 4 open shelves, illuminated mirror

The main advantage of a chest of drawers organizer for cosmetics is the ability to move the structure. In addition, it takes up minimal space on the table or cabinet.

Mini

Standard

Ordinary

Chest of drawers
When choosing the location of a full-fledged chest of drawers, two options are popular:

1. Corner, in which a usually empty area is used. Furniture can have significant depth, which significantly increases its functionality and practicality.
2. Along the wall - this is how straight structures, square, rectangular, are usually installed. It’s convenient that the furniture can be easily rearranged and moved to other rooms. Shallow chests of drawers for cosmetics with mirrors are practical.

Straight

Corner
Since the design is part of the interior, it must be in harmony with the style of the room:

1. The fashion trend is shabby chic style. Mini chests of drawers, skillfully aged, will fit perfectly into a simple interior. Products of familiar shapes (rectangular, square), pastel colors (beige-pink, sand, mint, coffee with milk) are welcome.
2. Painted rectangular wooden products with a shabby effect will comfortably emphasize the homely atmosphere of a Provence-style room. Suitable colors are pastel shades (beige, lavender, heavenly, mint, pale pink). Decoration in the form of floral ornaments is allowed.
3. For newfangled interiors decorated in minimalist and high-tech styles, designs of familiar and non-standard shapes (round, square, trapezoidal) are suitable. To create modern mini-chests for cosmetics, practical materials are used (plastic, glass, MDF). The products are decorated with metal chrome parts, stone or leather inserts. Models with smooth, shiny surfaces are welcome. Boxes can be placed in random order.

How to choose a chest of drawers for the living room, an overview of the main varieties

An antique antique chest of drawers for cosmetics with a mirror will never lose its relevance. The model, made of natural light wood, decorated with carvings, can become the highlight of the interior and will be appropriate in a classic setting.

Shabby chic

Provence

Minimalism, hi-tech

Features of table models

Only if all the design, functional and stylistic features of the makeup table are taken into account can you get a product in the bedroom that will fulfill its main functional duties. And at the same time it will create a whole harmonious image.

When thinking about the interior of a new apartment or during renovation, it is important to purchase stylish, original cabinets, tables and chairs, and correctly combine and fit them into the layout of the premises.

Among the main features:

• Product dimensions.
• Mirror dimensions.
• The presence of folding mirror sections.
• Organization of lighting.
• Possibility to move the table if necessary.

Dressing tables should be located in a room with plenty of natural light near a window.

Filling and additional elements

Manufacturers offer original designs equipped with various elements. In addition to the spectacular appearance, it is important to pay attention to the contents of the chest of drawers. The most common configurations:

1. Open sections - designed for storing products in a vertical position. It is convenient to arrange and easily take out cosmetic brushes, combs, tall jars of creams and lotions.
2. Drawers are a suitable place to store lipsticks, mascara, and jewelry. Cosmetics are especially conveniently placed in drawers divided by partitions into sections of different sizes.
3. Open shelves are suitable for storing cases with eye shadow, blush, and powder. Cosmetics are easy to take out, and the boxes protect the contents from dust.

If you don’t have a lot of cosmetics, you can install a mini tabletop chest of drawers with a couple of open sections and one drawer.

For fashionistas who spend a lot of time on makeup, it makes sense to purchase a full-fledged structure in the form of a dressing table, equipped with many drawers, shelves, and compartments. Interesting options include compact chests of drawers for cosmetics with folding mirrors, or exquisite products equipped with stationary reflective surfaces.

Design of chests of drawers for linen in the bedroom, current style solutions

Open sections

Drawers

Shelves

Dressing table

Size selection

When choosing sizes, consider:

• The width and height of the mirror so that the owner of the table can comfortably look at herself.
• The width of the tabletop so that you don’t have to lean forward or lean back.
• The length of the table itself so that it can be placed freely, preventing other furniture elements from being close together.
• In this case, you also need to take into account a convenient seat and the area that will be needed for it.
• It is always necessary to realize that the overall dimensions of furniture must correspond to the parameters of the human body. This is the only way to use the product with all convenience.

When purchasing tables with mirror or glass inserts, check that all parts are made of high quality, from durable materials that are resistant to mechanical stress.

Corner models - make the most of space

The hardest part is usually the corners. Especially if it is a small gap, limited on one side by a doorway and on the other by a window. It’s difficult to find something here so that it fits in and is convenient to use. As an option, put a cosmetic table with a mirror.

Corner tables for cosmetics with mirror

Please note that the mirrors in these models are usually mounted on the tabletop, as it is very difficult to mount a mirror in a corner.

The second option for the “fifth corner” is in the bedroom next to the window. Often the bed is placed with the head of the bed against the wall so that the window is on the right or left. The rooms are usually small and there is very little space left from the corner to the window sill. The bed is moved back by 70-80 cm. There is very little space and it seems you can’t put anything there except a small bedside table. But no. A corner ladies' table for cosmetics would also fit very well there.

Dressing table with mirror with corner type lighting between the window and the bed

When choosing the height of this model, you should focus not only on the convenience of the housewife. The height of the window sill must be taken into account. If the partition from the window slope to the corner is very small, most of the tabletop will be under the window sill. The height is selected so that the makeup table is not higher than the window sill. Another tip: in this case, it is better to use Roman blinds. Rolled ones are also suitable, but they don’t really fit in with bedrooms, but they are good in teenagers’ rooms.

For lovers of unusual design

When choosing a model, pay attention to the fact that when opening the drawers do not rest against the heating radiators. Firstly, this is inconvenient, and secondly, high temperatures for cosmetics are not very good. Perhaps the best option for this case is drawers under the tabletop, and not on the side. You can find a dressing table with a backlit mirror in which the drawers do not slide out, but rotate relative to one of the corners (as in the photo above). This is even more convenient, provided that there is free space on the side.

Lighting Features

The lighting should be bright and directed from all directions at the same time. This is important so that you don’t have to turn your head and expose your face to the light.

Pieces of furniture should not only match colors, but also complement each other, be functional and not clutter up the space of the room.

It is for this reason that they most often organize:

• Frame strip lighting, which can be U-shaped or frame the mirror on all sides, including the bottom edge. In this case, you can achieve the desired effect using LED strip lighting.
• The location of 2 light bulbs, attractively designed, on both sides of the mirror at a height above the head of the person sitting.

If you spend several hours a day in front of the mirror, you should take care of the seating - a classic chair, an armchair, or a modern, original pouf.
You always need to think about how to connect the light to electricity. There must be an outlet in close proximity - otherwise you will have to pull the wires over a considerable distance. And this is always inconvenient and not aesthetically pleasing, since you will have to think about how to put the wires in the box so that they do not stretch along the wall or floor.

If you are a professional makeup artist providing services at home, then you have a lot of cosmetics, jewelry and accessories, so your desk should have at least 6 drawers and shelves.

How to make it yourself

For manufacturing it is better to take plywood or wood. It is more convenient to work with these materials. To make the product look elegant, you need to choose a material with a thickness of no more than 10-15 mm. A thicker board will make a miniature chest of drawers look bulky.

The chest of drawers can be equipped with a mirror. There are products with large capacity.

To work you will need:

• desktop or hand router;
• cutters for 3.5, 5, 10 and 15 mm (cutters for 10 and 15 mm should be marked with a + sign or marked 10.2, 15.2);
• jigsaw;
• wood saws;
• finishing wood saws;
• screwdriver;
• drills 2.5 and 5 mm;
• fine grain sandpaper;
• glue;
• 35 mm drill for mounting overhead handles;
• tape measure, square, pencil.

Beginning craftsmen can first try assembling a chest of drawers from thick cardboard. To do this, you will need a minimum of materials: a sheet of cardboard, a pencil, straight and angled rulers, a stationery knife, glue. To make the product look more beautiful and more reliable, it should be covered with film.

Important differences among chest of drawers are their sizes and configurations.

Standard models are usually made in dimensions 300x400x300.

DIY drawings

If it is not possible to cut out the parts yourself, you can order them. Further work consists of combining elements, gluing and decorative finishing.

Miniature products are equipped with only two drawers, while spacious ones can have more than four.

Important! All parts must be sanded well to avoid nicks.

Dividing elements for drawers and open drawers are of great importance. It is better to make them with different sections, but too small, otherwise it will be inconvenient to use the chest of drawers.

There are products equipped with three or four drawers. They are considered one of the most spacious and functional types.

The blanks are inserted into the grooves according to the drawing.

Be sure to glue the grooves well and wait until they dry completely. There is no need to rush and continue assembly before the glue dries.

They contain not only all cosmetics, but also jewelry and other small items.

The side parts, lower and upper strips are fastened with 3.5x30 mm self-tapping screws.

The drawers are displayed without guides.

Tips and nuances for manufacturing

During the assembly process, you need to ensure that the geometry is maintained. If necessary, corner clamps will help out: they fix perpendicular parts until the glue dries completely.

There are types that combine drawers and shelves of open and closed types. The composition looks easy and beautiful.

You can decorate a mini chest of drawers using the decoupage technique: transfer a design from a napkin to the product using water, a brush and glue.

The back wall can be made much higher (about twice the height of the chest of drawers) and a mirror can be mounted on it.

Products can be of different colors, which will allow you to choose the one that suits the design of your room.

For earrings, bracelets and rings, you can mount hooks to the side walls or make a vertical metal stand on the top.

If space allows, you can purchase a larger product with various additional elements.

Selecting a chair for a table

To make it comfortable to sit at the makeup table, you need to think about a comfortable seat. To do this choose:

• A small rectangular banquette, trimmed with soft upholstery. But, its length should completely allow it to be placed under the table.
• A small round banquette, which is organized according to the principle of a musical chair. In this case, they have a rotating round top. This is convenient when you need to turn around your axis and take something from the bed or from a number of furniture pieces.
• Less often, the table is complemented with an upholstered chair. But it must be remembered that the planting depth must correspond to the height of the tabletop.

Most often they choose cabinet furniture made in a classic style; it fits perfectly into any interior.

Photos, interesting models

To make the final decision whether you need a dressing table or not, you may need to see “your” model.
This name is usually associated with something artsy, on curved legs with patterns and paintings. Such models certainly exist. But they are far from the only ones. Available in different styles. Moreover, the range of modern ones is much larger - furniture makers also adapt to general trends in the design of apartments and houses. This section contains several interesting ideas. Some are only in the project, there are photos of the finished ones. The drawers are covered with the same fabric as the banquette - an unusual solution

In a modern style - like a console around the wall

Unlike regular dressing tables

In the left photo, the drawers are not retractable - they rotate around an axis. This opening method saves space

Suitable even for the living room - it looks modern and not too private

Modern style made easy

If you are used to doing your makeup while standing or don’t spend a lot of time, you can put a makeup table in the hallway

Transformable table: working/dressing

One of the projects of a hanging table for the bedroom

The edges do not have to be even. The smooth roundness of the lines is attractive

Transformable dressing table with roll-out shelf

Convertible Vanity Table with Illuminated Mirror: Lift Lift Mechanism - Furniture Lifts

Fold-down bed/dressing table. The option is interesting, but what to do if someone is sleeping?

Don’t think that curls and gilding are required

How to make your own makeup table

If it is not possible to purchase a ready-made makeup table or all the products available for sale do not meet your needs, then you can make the design yourself. To do this you need to purchase:

• Suitable building materials.
• Tools that will be needed to cut and assemble the elements of the product together.
• Paint and varnish materials, with the help of which the structure will be brought to an attractive appearance.
• Mirror, lighting fixtures, wires and sockets to make the structure workable.

A homemade makeup table will last much longer than a purchased one.
At the same time, the preparation of all these elements is only a preparatory stage. It is important to take into account that in order to get an ideal design that will be convenient to use in the future, you need to find drawings of such a table that suits the interior, style and free space.

Making a dressing table with a mirror and lighting is not at all difficult.

It is important to take into account all ergonomic and anthropometric features. That is, the dimensions of the table should correspond to the dimensions of the human body - it should be comfortable to sit at, easy to stand up, and a chair should be easy to put under the table. And all this can be achieved only if you first develop your own drawings taking into account norms and standards, or, which is much easier, select suitable drawings on the Internet.

When buying a table, visually imagine how it will fit into the interior and how it will combine with other furniture.

To avoid injury, it is better to attach the mirror directly to the wall in a homemade design, and organize the electricity in the form of 2 separate sconces with lampshades of suitable size.

Taking into account all the above recommendations, as well as the parameters, it is easy to purchase a makeup table that will delight its owner.

If your home does not have a distinct style in its decor or interior, you can choose any model you like.

Backlight Features

For ease of self-care, ladies prefer to have a dressing table with an illuminated mirror. A few years ago, only table lamps were used. For good lighting, there can be at least a dozen lamps, but they usually use 40 W and no more. The light turns out warm, bright enough when the sources are located around the perimeter, the lighting is uniform without shadows.

Mirror lighting for a dressing table is done on the sides or along the perimeter

Even, bright lighting for makeup is good. Due to rising prices for electricity, old incandescent lamps are being replaced everywhere with more economical LED lamps. Some LED lamps distort color perception. If you install such lamps to illuminate your dressing table, your makeup may be blurred. Therefore, when choosing lamps, pay attention to the glow temperature. Ideally, natural or warm and not too high brightness.

They also illuminate the mirror using an LED strip. Using the same principle, white LEDs with a natural warm glow are selected. When installing, the LED strip must be protected from overheating. For better heat dissipation, a strip of metal (radiator) is laid, and an LED strip is glued onto it.

Stores sell various illuminated mirrors, so you can purchase a separate table and a mirror with lighting for makeup. In many cases, you can limit yourself to a compact desktop option.

You can make a mirror to suit almost any taste and color in a glass workshop. See the example in the video.