Dressing table and trellis in the hallway: types and selection rules

A mirror is one of the main elements of the hallway; it not only decorates and visually expands a small space, but also helps to assess your appearance before leaving the house. Mirrors can be large or small, but if conditions permit, it is better to give preference to a trellis or dressing table.

A dressing table with a mirror makes it more convenient to get ready before leaving the house, because after looking in the mirror, you can evaluate your wardrobe, correct your hair or makeup, and only then go about business with confidence in your own elegance. Many people confuse trellis and dressing table, therefore, for a start, let's figure out what each design is.

A pier glass is a small table with a mirrored canvas fixed on it. As a rule, it is equipped with shelves on the sides and several drawers for storing small items. It can be produced in the form of dressing table-secretaries, in this version the mirror is fixed on a hinged lid - if you want to look at yourself, just open it, and when closed, the table can be used as a work table.

The trellis consists of three mirrors on a bedside table or low table - as a rule, the main canvas is fixed in the center statically, and the narrower side ones are attached to the hinges, they can be moved, which increases the viewing angle.

In both cases, the mirrors can be of different heights. The tallest will allow you to evaluate yourself in full growth from several angles - such models are often purchased in spacious hallways. For small spaces, it is better to give preference to corner products - they are compact, ergonomic and very comfortable.

Vanity table manufacturers offer a wide range of models for every taste.

• Corner - these variants of trellises are distinguished by their compactness and functionality. They are used to decorate the corner space, helping to balance it with mirrors.

• Direct - such tables are optimal in spacious rooms, in small rooms they will look cumbersome and out of place.

Depending on the height of the mirrors, there are 2 types of trellises:

• all three mirrors are of the same height;
• the central canvas is slightly higher than the rest, while it seems to be deepened between the side mirrors.

Depending on the material, the pier glass and trellis can be made of:

• solid wood - this option is the most expensive, but at the same time the most durable;

• Chipboard with veneer coating - such models are affordable, but the slabs can swell at high humidity or temperature fluctuations, therefore the option is not suitable for private houses, when from the street you immediately get into the hallway;

• Chipboard is panels with a laminated coating, such products are not afraid of wet cleaning;

• MDF is a modern high-quality material made from wood chips with the addition of polymers;

• plastic - most often a transparent coating or a product with a metallic sheen is used;

• hardened plexiglass.

The design of the dressing table and trellis is diverse; there are models of a wide variety of types on sale, from vintage to ultramodern. The dimensions of the structure can be adjusted depending on the size of the hallway, furniture and your own preferences.

Models in the Provence style are very popular. The curbstone looks like a dressing table with the effect of aged wood, decorated with an unobtrusive floral print.

The rustic country style is embodied in models made of rough wood with a natural color. Most often, tables in them are additionally decorated with forged elements.

In the classic design, the dressing table and trellis are also made of wood, and the shade is left natural, it is preferable to use wood of darker species.

A dressing table will find a place in any hallway style, and modern high-tech is no exception. True, in this case, plastic, metal and glass are used instead of wood. To implement the idea of ​​minimalism, it is better to give preference to models with laconic geometry, sustained in calm colors.

Loft - this direction in recent years has become one of the most popular, it involves the participation of pipes, brickwork and other industrial elements of the interior. In such a hallway, it is better to use a dressing table of unconventional shapes and large sizes, it will be a stylish accent if you additionally apply graffiti to the mirror canvas.

The color scheme of the dressing table and trellis should correspond to the prevailing palette in the room - it can merge with the main background, or it can contrast with it, in this case it is desirable that the color in the interior be present in some other element.

Illuminated mirror will look very stylish - this design gives the room a slightly mysterious and mystical look, such a solution will be optimal for small hallways.

When making a choice between dressing table and trellis, be sure to take into account the dimensions of the room.

Depending on the footage and configuration of the hallway, you can purchase both linear and corner models of dressing tables. It is best to opt for models with high canvases, since it is not always possible in a standard hallway to take a few steps back in order to examine yourself in detail from head to toe.

Choosing a dressing table in the hallway area, it is better to stay on compact products with a narrowed table - this choice will be the most harmonious for small-sized rooms.

If small children live in the house, then it is better to purchase a model in which the corners of the dressing table are rounded.

Pay special attention to the number of drawers for storing small items - it should be convenient for you to keep there cosmetics, toiletries, as well as keys and other household items.

Purchase a pier glass and trellis, taking into account the general style of the room, so that the mirror will organically fit into the overall design concept of the interior.

Be sure to make sure that the dressing table is made of environmentally friendly materials, and at the stage of purchase, make sure that the model is stable - it should not wobble, and the mirror should be securely fixed to the base. Otherwise, the design may pose a threat to household members passing by.

The pier glass in the corridor can have a variety of shapes and sizes, they largely determine the functional features of the model. The main attribute of such products is the presence of drawers of a drawer type. Such furniture was appreciated by those buyers for whom order in the house is most important.

For darkened small hallways, structures made of plastic or transparent glass are used - glossy surfaces visually expand the boundaries of the room, and the play of light illuminates even the darkest areas. Usually such models are made of white material or its shades.

For large mansions, elite models made of natural wood will be appropriate. When making them, special attention is paid to the design of the frame around the mirror. Usually it is decorated with patterns, patina and decorative figurines. The most expensive models are decorated with gilding and precious stones. The effect of artificial aging of the material looks very stylish.

An overview of the trellis model "Butterfly", see below.