Every girl dreams of a cozy corner in the house where she can devote time to herself. Such an island in the apartment can be arranged thanks to a table for makeup.
The dressing table is a great place to store cosmetics, care products, accessories and more. This piece of furniture can be an excellent interior decoration.
Before choosing a table you need to take into account the free space in the room. Information about the variety of forms, height of the table and chair, as well as the types of lighting, will greatly simplify the selection of the long-awaited piece of furniture.
Makeup table features
Dressing tables can be of different shapes and heights, as well as with or without built-in mirror. Tables differ in shape, method of attachment, materials of manufacture, etc.
Attachment method
According to the method of mounting headsets can be:
- Outdoor;
- Console;
- Suspended.
Table models with outdoor fastening They have four points of support and it is convenient to move them around the room, they are very spacious and functional.
Have cantilever tables can be 2-4 support legs, and their back is attached to the wall. Such a headset is compact and stable, but it brings some difficulties when moving.
Headsets with pendant mount are very popular in the interiors in modern style. They occupy the minimum amount of space, and in order to move, they will have to be dismantled.
The form
All toilet tables in the form are divided into angular and linear. If with linear everything is clear, then corner tables require additional classification. They can be of different shapes:
- Triangular;
- L-shaped;
- Pentagonal, trapezoidal;
- Oval.
If a piece of furniture is intended for a corner of a room, it does not mean at all that it should be straight and exactly repeat the shape of the wall. Makeup tables triangular shape compact and capacious, they can be installed both in the corner of the room and in any other place, as the angle of inclination is less than 90 °.
Dressing tablesg-shaped designed for their location in the corner of the room. They are comfortable, roomy and compact. On such tables you can find a place not only for cosmetic accessories, but also for a laptop, for example.
Dressing tables trapezoidal and pentagonal shape popular in creating classic interior. Such options are especially popular with women, as the design of many models includes a large number of drawers and cabinets. Often, complete with pentagonal tables are mirrors with three doors.
A special feature of trapezoidal tables is that it allows the mirror to be positioned as close as possible to the face, which simplifies the make-up process.
They have a special elegance. round and oval makeup tables. However, with its small capacity, take up a lot of space.
Toiletries are gaining popularity tables-transformers. They are disguised as ordinary desks or bedside tables. In the normal state, they look like ordinary work surfaces, but as soon as the tabletop rises, a mirror and additional shelves for cosmetics appear before the hostess.
Manufacturing material
When choosing a makeup table, it is important to pay attention to materialfrom which the piece of furniture was made. This affects both the aesthetic appearance of the table and its durability.
The most popular materials for making makeup tables:
- Tree. This is a classic material for the production of furniture. This is a durable raw material that will allow you to make a piece of furniture in absolutely any style. The carving on the wooden tables perfectly decorates the furniture, made in Baroque or Provence style.
- Metal. This durable material is most often used to produce a table frame. If the frame of the furniture is not made of steel or bronze, the products are deformed and quickly lose their presentation. Metal makeup tables (or forged parts) are often used in modern, neo-baroque or high-tech interiors.
- Glass. This material is great for people who love minimalism in the interior. Modern technologies allow making furniture items from such material durable and reliable.
- Plastic. Dressing tables from this material retain the original appearance for many years. Often used in high-tech style interiors.
Dimensions
The dimensions of the dressing tables may be different, but the height in most cases remains unchanged. The standard height of the makeup table is 75 cm. A chair is assumed at the table, so the tabletop should be quite high.
The minimum width of the table is 26 cm, and the length is 46 cm. Smaller values can be only if a hanging shelf is used as a table, but this option has the least functionality. Such models of tables are usually minimalist, with 1-2 lower shelves.
Most often you can find makeup tables with the following dimensions:
- 80x60 cm;
- 100x50 cm;
- 120x60 cm
The length of the table can reach, in rare cases, 140 cm. But such a headset is appropriate only in large rooms, as it takes a lot of space and looks cumbersome.
Makeup Table Lighting
Illumination of the dressing table affects not only the comfort when applying makeup, but also how your face looks in the reflection of the mirror, and therefore after makeup.
It is best to place the dressing table closer to the natural source of light (along the wall with a window). So, in the reflection of the mirror you will get the lighting that most reliably conveys the colors of the make-up on the face. You should not set the table in such a way that the light is reflected in the mirror, it will blind the eyes and interfere with work.
Modern models of makeup tables are increasingly equipped with built-in lighting. As a rule, the backlight is equipped with a mirror. As a decor, shelves, drawers or cabinets can be highlighted. Functional lighting involves the installation of cartridges with bulbs in the mirror frame. They can be mounted on the sides and on top of the canvas.
Models of makeup tables with a mirror and lighting perfectly transform the annoying interior. The disadvantage of the backlit design is the expensive price and the need to place a table in the immediate vicinity of the outlet.
Also, you can purchase mirrors separately from the table, allowing you to choose between a regular mirror and models with backlight.
You can create good lighting by purchasing a few matching fixtures. In order to ensure good lighting, when placing fixtures, you must follow the following rules:
- Light should fall on the face, and not be reflected in the mirror. To do this, you need to purchase fixtures in pairs and be installed on both sides of the mirror. It is better to place lamps at the level of eyes as it will reduce a shadow when applying a make-up.
- If the mirror is quite large, then you can install several pairs of lamps. For example, 2 lamps can be put on the table and fixed a pair of sconces to the wall.
- It is necessary to give preference to lamps with a frosted shade (glass or plastic). It is advisable to choose a white light without any unnecessary elements and drawings, as this will distort the light and increase the number of shadows.
- The lamp in the luminaire should be with a color rendering index (CRI) of at least 80. The brightness of the lamp affects how realistic colors are reflected in the mirror.
- It is recommended to choose lamps with a power up to 100 W for the mirror backlight, since an excess or lack of light affects the final makeup result. Lamps should be installed at a distance of 80-100 cm from the face.
- It is desirable that the bulbs from the general lighting of the room and the mirror were the same in color, since the combination of traditional and energy-saving lamps can distort colors.
When choosing lamps to illuminate the table for a make-up with a mirror, you need to remember that the lamps should create a soft light without harsh shadows and contrasts. Good lighting is a guarantee of the right makeup.
Luminaries with an adjustable brightness level will let you know how the makeup will look at different consecrations, for example, at dusk or by candlelight.
Seat
In order to be comfortable to spend time at the table for makeup, you need to take care of a comfortable seat. It is advisable to choose a dressing table complete with a chair that will provide the optimum height of the chair and the appropriate design.
If there is no seat in the kit, then when choosing it is important to ensure that the owner is as comfortable as possible to sit on it. Knees should not rest on the tabletop, but should not hang down, barely reaching the floor.
In the market there is a large selection of chairs for dressing tables. They vary in material, color, design and stiffness. Most often it is possible to meet the padded stools or the chairs made from:
- Plastics. This material has gained popularity among materials for the fact that from it you can create a diverse design so that at first glance it will not be clear that it is plastic;
- Glasses. Modern technologies produce high-strength glass, which allows using this material in any interior, adding elegant notes;
- Wood. This material produces chairs for dressing tables in a classic style.
When choosing a seat, you need to take into account the size of the room and how much time you will spend at the makeup table. If the room is small, then a pouf is perfect.
Ottoman - This is a small piece of furniture in the form of a cube with a convertible top. Such seats are compact, and their interior can be used as an additional storage place. The disadvantage of this seat is a small height and lack of backrest. Such a headset can be useful in any part of the apartment.
If your dressing table is above 75 cm and you plan to spend a lot of time behind it, then you should pay attention to armchair. Such a seat will give the interior greater grandeur and, thanks to the back, will provide comfort.
Location in the interior
A makeup table can be installed in different rooms: in the bedroom, in the bathroom or in the hallway.
The main factor in the placement of the dressing table is the presence of a source of natural light. The table is located closer to the window or along the wall.
In the bedroom, most often, the table is placed at the head of the bed. Choose between models of linear or round tables. Table lamps and sconces serve as lighting, a small mirror is placed, without illumination. This dressing table also serves as a bedside table.
If there is enough space in the bedroom, the dressing table is placed in a more private place, away from the bed. With the increase in free space, the choice of models increases. The ideal dressing table in the bedroom - angular shape. It will provide privacy and plenty of storage space.
Makeup tables, installed along the wall, can be protected with decorative curtains or a tent.
When placing the dressing table in the hallway, install high mirrors, which allows you to see yourself in full growth. Also, a large number of mirrors visually expands the room, making it lighter and more spacious.
If you place a table for makeup in the bathroom, then you need to take care that the working mirror does not mist over. For this, the room should be spacious, with good ventilation. In the bathroom better fit compact models of plastic tables.
Location in the interior of the table for makeup individually, depends on the area of the room and the individual preferences of the hostess.
