A dressing room should be designed to improve your life.
The ultimate luxury is to have a space large enough to actually get dressed, accessorise and possibly do make up in amongst your clothes. The dressing room typically has enough space for at least a seat or a dressing table and will need to be around 3mx 4m to really create a luxurious, spacious atmosphere. If you dream of having a space for an island cabinet where you might display jewellery, a room of 3600x 3600mm is required at a minimum.
Things to be wary of when you’re planning a dream dressing room are windows. Not only do they suck a lot of storage space out of your room, they will fade your clothing if they let in too much direct light. Of course some natural light and air is great, so ideally place windows above 2100mm for keeping out of the way, not causing a fade issue and having minimal storage impact.
The position of the doorway is important in achieving both a sense of arrival in your dressing room while maximising the area either side of the door. As a quick guide, try to at least achieve 300mm behind a door so that you can use it for shoes if nothing else.
You will probably enjoy some integrated lighting within your dressing room to enable you to see your clothing, jewellery and bags. Lighting can be remote controlled, dimmed and motion sensor switched.
You might also consider a feature pendant light over a dressing table. If you intend applying make up in the dressing room, we will plan the lighting carefully, factoring the colour rendering index of lights as well as beam angles to light your face well to ensure the best possible set up. Planning ahead is very beneficial as you need to factor in electrical work.
Here are just some of the options that are fantastic in dressing rooms
Full-length mirrors
Laundry Hampers
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Dressing table for jewellery and makeup
Belt, tie, scarfe rack
Shoe Storage
Charging station
Valet hook
Ironing board
Waste Bin
I am so happy to have had Sally recommended to me. She has a unique and innovative mind and the work she has done for me shows that. It has a true perfection.I recommend her totally. Having moved to a small unit with limited wall space Sally of Sally Clever Closets designed a wall of bookcases around and under two windows extending to a cabinet for the TV on the adjoining wall.
A brilliant use of space and in a darkish true blue colour ,very dramatic
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The important factors of designing an efficient dressing room
Many people tussle over the decision as to whether or not to have doors in a dressing room. There are pros and cons both ways and sometimes a combination is the best option both practically and aesthetically.
Once we have worked with you to arrive at the right look and feel, we’ll plan your dressing room to best reflect your combination of needs. While these rooms do take on the glamour look, it is still really important to design with a mindset of making it easy to find and put things away so that it stays glamorous, and so do you!
Ideas for your dressing room
Other features to consider in your dressing room are valet hooks, for planning outfits. These are hooks somewhere in the open space of the dressing room just waiting for you to hang that ball gown on while you consider the shoes and shawl to finish the outfit.
Packing benches can be very handy being right in the dressing room. Your packing will be more convenient and comfortable than a suitcase on the floor.
Integrated Laundry hampers, and sometimes a fold down ironing board.
Plenty of accessories such as scarf racks, belt racks, jewellery drawers add mirrors.
The most popular items tend to be shoe cabinets or hand bag displays. There’s nothing like seeing your favourite items right up close and ready to go, and of course an elegant, full length mirror.
Design hints for a functional dressing room
Lets get your dressing room started
When it comes to engaging Sally Hart & Clever Closet Company there are choices. On offer is design, manufacture and installation support for an end to end, stress free solution. Alternatively you can engage Sally as your designer, leaving manufacturing and installation to be completed by your current cabinet makers. The choice is yours. Either option starts with an initial phone consultation so chat to Sally if your not sure what is the best solution for you.
Step 1. Initial Phone Consultation
This phone call can take up to 30 minutes. Sally will learn about your home, your project, your budget and your desired outcomes. This session will bring to light the level of knowledge and professionalism Sally brings to your project. Sally doesn’t just design walk in wardrobes, Sally designs walk in wardrobes that makes your life better in so many ways! This call is a no obligation, pressure free session thats all about finding answers to your questions.
Book your phone consultation by clicking the button below or select your preferred date in the calendar on this page. Alternatively your welcome to call on (02)9679 2848
Step 2. In Home Or Video Link Design Consultation
Once your initial phone consultation is complete and your excited to get your project started its time to book an in home design consultation. These consultations generally take anywhere from 2 -4 hours to complete. They are fun and relaxed and you will be left inspired by the possibilities. Sally will travel anywhere in the greater Sydney area. If you are outside this area is it possible to complete these consultations via video link anywhere in the world over the internet. Lets walk through the key areas and problems that will be discussed during your consultation and then solved with your beautiful new walk in wardrobes.
Your Vision
Sally will start with your vision, you can take Sally around your home and explain what it is you would like to achieve and Sally can offer her expertise in this exciting stage of the process. Its fun, its relaxed and its all about getting the big picture
Your Storage Requirements
What do you need to store now? and what might you need to store in the future? These are very important factors. Sally will run detailed analysis of your clothing, shoes, accessories and everything else you need to store to help design the most effective walk in wardrobe possible.
Your Personal Frustrations
We all have them! Those little inefficient storage problems that pain you on a daily basis. There is a solution for all of them and Sally will help design your space to not only look amazing but solves any storage headache in your home. Effective walk in wardrobes are not brought bought off the shelf, they are designed for a purpose.
Your Individual Peculiarities
We’re all different, so your walk in wardrobe should be too!. You may be short , tall, ageing, have physical limitations or there may be kids in the family that are still growing!. Your solution is designed to suit your requirements.
Space / Home Assesment
Engaging Sally at this planning stage is crucial. Sally will always consider the unique qualities of the architectural style and features. Consideration will be taken on incorporating space maximising, ergonomic cabinetry design which compliments your home.
Your Design & Budget Requirements
Sally will discuss and explain product, style, finish and supplier options for the purpose of developing a brief and proposal. Sally’s wealth of knowledge in product and supply options will greatly assist you to achieve your vision while keeping your budget in mind.
These in home sessions require an initial phone consultation to take place first. Book your phone consultation by clicking the button below or select your preferred date in the calendar on this page. You can also call to confirm on (02) 9679 2848
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I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Sally from Clever closet company to assist you with planning, designing and building your wardrobe. Sally designed and installed mine and absolutely nothing was a problem, even when I changed my mind many times. Sally provided practical advice, things you don’t even consider, and the options, quality and service was excellent and the price very reasonable.Elvira Galuppo
