Choosing a dressing table with a mirror and lighting

A high-quality dressing table with a mirror and lighting is very convenient in operation and useful. Today more and more people purchase such furniture for their homes. It is worth choosing a suitable copy based on many factors and criteria. In today's article, we will take a closer look at such exquisite furniture and learn how to choose it correctly.

Modern dressing tables are presented in a huge assortment. This kind of furniture design usually looks elegant and expensive. With the help of a properly selected model, you can revive the interior, make it more attractive and fashionable. The very design of the dressing tables consists of several main parts, including:

• countertop;
• mirror;
• shelves;
• drawers;
• different coasters.

Of course, not necessarily the table will consist of absolutely all of the listed elements. It all depends on the configuration of a particular model. On sale there are options without shelves or without cabinets.

Let's analyze the main advantages and disadvantages of such furniture designs. Let's start with the positive characteristics.

• For the fair sex it is much more convenient to put on makeup and smarten up near a good dressing table.
• The presence of additional lighting is a big plus of such tables. With the help of illumination, women of fashion can paint at any time of the day, without losing sight of anything.
• If the model has drawers and shelves, they can serve as good storage... There you can place cosmetics, jewelry, and many other items of your choice.
• The mirror is a detail that visually expands the space.... If you find a place in a small room for a suitable table with a large mirror, then it will certainly play its role and refresh the room.
• Interiors with makeup tables with lighting and a mirror look more refined and attractive.
• The range of modern dressing tables is huge - you can choose a worthy copy for an environment designed in any style and color.

Such furniture has no particular disadvantages. True, before buying it, you should think many times whether you really need it. It often happens that women of fashion who have bought a make-up table with a mirror and illumination simply do not use it, which is why it is idle, covered with dust.

Manufacturers who hold their positions in the modern market produce dressing tables with lighting and a mirror in various modifications. Let's get acquainted with the current options.

• Classic model... The simplest dressing table. This is a table with 4 legs on casters, a table top with a mirror attached to it. The latter can be supplemented with lamps. You can find on sale classic tables with drawers and shelves.

• Trellis... This model always has a mirror securely fixed in the middle. Additional mirror parts are attached to it on the sides.

• Dressing table... This is a tall mirror mounted above the dressing table. The average height of such parts is usually between 75 and 80 cm.

• Console... A true vanity table equipped with a hinged lid. There is also a mirror in its design. The model is very comfortable and practical. It can be folded to make a regular table. In this design, the mirror can be protected from unnecessary dirt and dust accumulations.

• Hanging table. This is a copy, the tabletop and mirror of which are fixed directly on the free wall in the room. With such a furniture structure, the interior takes on an original and stylish look. The suspended tabletop can be equipped with a shelf or a drawer - it all depends on the product configuration.

• Composite model. It is a structure made up of several separate parts. Table top, mirror, shelves - each of the elements is separate. Part of the model with a mirror and lamps is fixed on the wall or installed on a table top.

• Corner model... A good solution for a small room. A corner table can be placed in a free corner, leaving the rest of the area free. The structure can be fixed on the wall or simply attached to it.

• With a curbstone. On sale there are also multifunctional dressing tables, complemented by a curbstone. It is usually found on one of the sides of the furniture. Several drawers can be provided in it, in which there will be a place for storing various things and objects.

Dressing tables with a mirror and lighting are also divided according to the materials from which they are made.

• Wooden. High quality, durable, reliable and environmentally friendly models. Solid wood products require careful care in the form of antiseptic treatment so that the wood does not rot and dry out.

• Metallic. The toughest, most durable and durable, but not suitable for all interior styles. They look harmonious only in modern directions.

• Glass. Also suitable for modern interiors. They look elegant and stylish, but you have to be especially careful about their cleanliness. There is a risk of breaking the structure, even if it is made of high-strength hardened material.

• Plastic. Not as popular as the ones listed above.The material is budget-friendly, it can be easily damaged, it can look cheap. Suitable for techno style.

• Chipboard, MDF. The most popular examples. MDF is a relatively inexpensive material, it can look attractive, but it does not always differ in too long service life. Chipboard looks simpler, but it is also cheaper. However, it contains formaldehyde resins that are harmful to humans. Furniture made of laminated chipboard of class E-1 and E-0 is safe.

The stores sell dressing tables with mirrors and lamps in a variety of sizes. Let's consider what the parameters of such furniture can be.

• Standard worktop height - 75 cm, but here it is necessary to build on the growth of the user. The maximum parameter is 80 cm.
• The minimum width of the table top for models with legs is 40-45 cm, and for suspended models - 30-35 cm (but there are even more compact options with a width of 25 cm).
• The minimum size of the mirror is 45 cm.
• Small table medium length - 80 cm.
• A table with a curbstone can be in length 100 cm, and its depth will be 50 cm.
• The width of large tables can be 50 cm or more, and the length is not less than 1.2 m.

We will understand the design features and colors of dressing tables of different styles.

• Classic. Classic models are usually made of wood and have a light color. They can be decorated with a small amount of carved details. Furniture should look expensive, solid and presentable.

• High tech. A modern style in which tables with metal, glass or chrome details will look spectacular. Carved decorations will not work. More often in this style there are black, white, beige, gray, blue colors. Surfaces can be glossy or matte, plain.

• Minimalism. Also a modern trend. For him, you need to select discreet tables of a restrained design and the most simple forms, devoid of unnecessary decorations and decorations. In minimalism, the same colors are relevant as in hi-tech.

• Loft. Rough tables with metal details and brutal wooden surfaces will look harmonious in this style. Will be appropriate "industrial" shades - gray, brown, black.

Choosing a dressing table with a mirror and lighting should be based on these criteria.

• Material. The structure should be made of high-quality, environmentally friendly and beautiful material that will last for many years and will not cause trouble.
• Equipment. Decide in advance which table you want to buy: with drawers, shelves, a bedside table or without these components.
• Dimensions. The table should fit perfectly into the space allocated for it in the room. For example, a product with dimensions of 900x500x1480 mm is unlikely to be properly placed in a very small room. In order not to face such a problem, you need to take all the necessary measurements before going to the store.
• Build quality. The table must be assembled conscientiously. The structure must be stable, strong, free from defects and damage, backlash. Examine the mirror. It should be free of scratches, chips and other defects.
• Brand. It is recommended to buy high quality branded furniture. Only such products can last a really long time without losing their attractive appearance.

• A white table with glossy surfaces and an ottoman with a carriage coupler can be placed in a bright room. It will be good if the shade of the furniture differs from the shade of the wall decoration by at least a couple of tones.

• A snow-white table in a classic style will look gorgeous against the background of wooden walls and a wooden floor (laminate is suitable). A small round pouf with woven white upholstery can be placed near the table.

• A black model of a table with white drawer fronts can be placed in a room with walls decorated with wallpaper in a pink or lilac shade. The interior will be very nice.

In the next video, you will find an overview of a dressing table with a mirror and lighting.