Dressing rooms and walk-in wardrobes tend to be high on the list when it comes to updating your home interior. Not only will this update add value to your home, but also make a luxurious addition to your bedroom. By decluttering your bedroom to provide extra bedroom storage, your clothes will look better for longer. Not only this but by storing your clothes away from where you sleep, you can enjoy a cleaner, healthier bedroom environment where you can truly relax and unwind.

 

That’s why today, we’re outlining a number of tips that will help you to design your dream dressing room. From interior additions that will best highlight your luxury space, to picking practical items to help organise your clothes with, we’ll cover everything you need to know to create the ultimate dressing room.

 

Photo by Lauren Fleischmann on Unsplash

 

 

Assess Your Storage Requirements

 

Start by assessing your clothing storage needs and preferences to ensure you get the most from your dressing room. Important points to consider could be whether you prefer to hang or fold the majority of your garments, as this will determine how much rail versus drawer space you’ll need. Whether you’re hanging a delicately embroidered abaya or a crisp white t-shirt, it’s best to cover all bases when it comes to storage. Don’t forget to factor in shoe storage, handbags, swimwear, makeup and accessories - as these items are often the most difficult to store neatly.

 

Elsewhere, consider shelves instead of drawers for your jumpers and jeans. They’re a cheaper, more efficient and interchangeable idea, and by using dividers and designated compartments, your clothes will still be kept in a neat pile. Hanging space that leaves enough room for both short and long garments is a great way to use space - you could even double your clothes storage by incorporating shorter hanging areas if you only need to hang skirts or trousers.

 

Alternatively, use slide-out fixings that will allow you to easily see exactly what’s in your wardrobe. Retractable wardrobe fittings will give you the ability to pull things out and push them away out of sight when you’re not using them, therefore ensuring you have more space to move around, and help your dressing room stay tidy.

 

Fitted dressing room furniture is more expensive than an off-the-shelf wardrobe, but has the advantage of being fully customisable to your space, by increasing your storage, while freeing up floor space and adding value to your home.

 

 

Showcase Your Luxury Space

 

An open display cabinet is perfect for showcasing your treasured belongings and will also allow easy access to your everyday items. We propose mix and matching open and closed storage options to your taste while accommodating every item tidily.

 

If you’re opting for fitted furniture in your dressing room, consider installing fitted mirrored doors to make the dressing room look bigger. Not only will this help in areas where the space is small, but it will also prevent smaller areas from feeling enclosed - especially if your wardrobes are floor to ceiling. Alternatively, we suggest tackling this issue with mirrored doors on wardrobes, or with light-enhancing colours and high gloss features to create an illusion of space.

 

Lighting is key in your dressing room if you’re to make the most of the space. Where possible, try to position your dressing table in front of a natural light source - if this isn't can’t be done, consider spot lighting, even if the room is small. Aim for five light sources, to add practicality and visibility while also creating an atmosphere that will be inviting on busy mornings.


No dressing room is complete without beautiful decorations that will make dressing up fun in the morning and add a splash of personality to the space. Therefore, we suggest incorporating quirky fashion quote wall stickers near your wardrobe or throughout your dressing room area for an added luxury aesthetic.

 

 

Position Furniture Strategically

You’ll need somewhere to sit to ensure you have space to try on shoes, sort out socks, or simply relax and think about what you’re going to wear. A dressing table is a great way to incorporate seating for added practicality. If you’re sharing your dressing room with another person, consider an arrangement that will allow both of you to use the space at the same time, with enough sockets for both of you to access to ensure your phones never run out of charge before taking the perfect selfie.

 

Why not indulge your inner Carrie Bradshaw by installing a shoe carousel in the corner of your room? Corners are difficult areas for storage, and maximising the space you have available should always be a high priority - this design technique will combine both. This is a savvy, and fun solution that will attend to all of your shoe storage needs.

 

Regardless of whether your dressing room is compact or capacious, bespoke storage is a great way of optimising a dressing room as well as making the most of an awkwardly shaped space or uneven walls. Narrow niche spots can be utilised for tie, belt and scarf racks as well as spaced out shelves to avoid piles of creased clothes. There really is space for everything if you’re savvy enough about your storage solutions and use every nook and cranny to your advantage in the room.

 

Photo by Emma Bauso from Pexels

 

 

If you’re planning on giving your home a complete renovation, or are just planning on a small update, we hope you’ll be inspired to strike a balance between creating a practical storage space tailored to your needs and designing a beautiful space to pamper yourself in.

 

Author bio:

 

Abi Proud is a content creator for AbayaButh - retailers of abayas, hijabs and a range of modest Islamic clothing for women.

 

 

Let us know how you would create your luxury dressing room in the comments below.