Probably the most convenient device for storing things is a dressing room. After all, it’s really great when all the details of the wardrobe are in one place and you can immediately assess how well the set you’ve just chosen fits together, rather than running from room to room - take it, try it on, look. Moreover, you can make a dressing room in a very small area: the minimum is 1.5-2 square meters. EVEN in a small apartment it is possible to fence off such space. Moreover, it has been noticed that it is more convenient to use them if the dressing room is assembled with your own hands. It's simple: no one knows your habits better than you and can put things in the right order. So, let’s start creating our own dressing room.
Wardrobe sizes
Our realities are such that most people live in small apartments, where every centimeter counts. Therefore, issues of size often play a decisive role. The smallest dressing room can have an area of 1.2 - 1.5 square meters. meters. It is a rectangle with sides 1.5 * 1 meter or so. Also, a small dressing room can be corner - this option is even more spacious than a rectangular one of similar size: when equal area the length of the sides on which shelves and storage systems can be placed will be greater.
The smallest dressing rooms: 1.5 by 2.5 m and 2 by 2 m
A rectangular mini-dressing room should have a width of at least 1.2 m when things are placed on one side, and at least 1.5 m when placed on both sides. The depth should be such that it is possible to “enter” there. This is what mainly distinguishes dressing rooms from sliding wardrobes, and also the ability to install any doors.
Ventilation and lighting
Even in mini-dressing rooms, and even more so in large ones, ventilation is necessary: in a closed room, a musty smell quickly appears, which no perfume can mask. Therefore, even when planning, find a way to make ventilation in the dressing room.
The principle of its design is no different: in the upper part of any of the walls, preferably further from the door, an exhaust hole is made into which a fan is inserted. The inflow is provided either into the gap under the doors or into special inlet openings located just above the floor level. They are closed with decorative grilles. The ventilation duct outlet should be in common system ventilation, you can use plastic boxes to take it outside or under the roof of a private house. Air exchange organized in this way effectively supports normal condition things.
Principles for organizing ventilation of a dressing room through a bathroom
When choosing a fan, you should pay attention special attention to the noise level. Since dressing rooms are often located in or close to bedrooms, noise should be kept to a minimum. It can be controlled automatically or turned on/off using regular or.
The lighting should be bright. Firstly, this is necessary to quickly find things, and secondly, dressing rooms are often used as fitting rooms to immediately see how well the selected items fit together. The mirror is usually placed on the door or mirrored doors are made. In this case, the light should be directed not only to the shelves and storage systems, but also to the fitting area.
You can use lamps of any type, but it makes sense to make them turn on from motion sensors. They opened the doors - the lamps came on, there was no movement, they turned off. There is another option for swing doors: there are lamps with buttons that light up when the door is opened and turn off when they are closed.
Where to do
Even in small apartments there are “appendicitis” that cannot be used normally. This is where you can make a dressing room.
Another popular option is a pantry. In this case, everything is generally simple. You remove everything unnecessary, change the doors and install the appropriate content: racks, racks, baskets, shelves.
If there is nothing like this in the apartment, they fence off part of the room - the end or the corner - you need to look at the layout. The good thing about a corner dressing room is that it allows you to use the most difficult areas to arrange, namely the corners. Especially if there are closely spaced doors in two adjacent walls. This zone is considered “dead”: you can’t put anything there except a small corner shelf: everything will get in the way. About the same option - two windows or a window and doors.
If the area turns out to be too small, it is possible to increase it a little, making the wall not flat, but with the middle extended slightly. This will not reduce the area of the room much, but much more things can fit.
They are also made on the loggia - by making part of the glazing opaque or by building a wall. Only here you can’t do without insulation - it’s unpleasant to wear cold clothes in winter.
The second option is suitable for wide loggias. In them, shelving can be placed along a long wall.
In the corridor or hallway, a corner or “appendix” is also fenced off, if the layout allows. Here everyone can decide only by location: there is a place for this or not.
A dressing room is most appropriate in the bedroom. This is simply the best place to store things: in the sense that it’s more convenient to dress here. Therefore, for these purposes, part of the room is fenced off. In this case, this technology has long been known and worked out to the smallest detail. It won’t take much time even if you have no experience: a maximum of two to three days for assembly and finishing.
If you make a partition from gypsum board or gypsum board according to all the rules, you will need double cladding, and this will “eat up” centimeters, or even meters, of area. Therefore, most often they are sheathed only on the outside, but in two sheets with overlapping seams. When assembling the frame, do not forget to make reinforced racks for fastening the door. With single cladding, exposed profiles remain inside, but it is convenient to hang shelves-baskets for things on them. If you plan to do this, then take them with a thick wall so that they can hold the weight properly.
The partition can be made from or slabs. This is an option for those who do not like to bother with putty. But you need to choose a lamination that will fit into the interior without any problems.
Doors for dressing room
What’s great about a DIY dressing room is that you can install any kind of door: sliding, “compartment” type, accordion type, regular hinged, or hinged on rollers. You can even get by without them at all. This option is called a wardrobe-rack, but then everything will have to be kept in perfect order: everything is in sight. The most budget option is thick curtains or something like a Japanese curtain.
If the front wall turns out to be large, part of it can be stationary, and part of it can be occupied by doors. In this case, you can also somehow use it on stationary walls. If desired, the doors can be made full width, or consisting of fragments.
Option for a dressing room in the attic: a side part with a low ceiling is occupied for it. Full-width doors make it easier to get to things
The design can be anything as long as it fits into the appearance of the room. If desired, they can be made to match the walls so that they are not visible, or they can be bright and conspicuous.
Arrangement: filling and storage systems
If the area is limited, there is no point in making furniture from wood, MDF or chipboard into the wardrobe. They take up precious centimeters of space and also interfere with air movement. Another disadvantage is that redoing something is problematic.
“Standard” type furniture takes up too much space
IN lately general trend- installation of lungs metal systems storage They are modular and assembled on special racks. Racks can be attached in two ways - to the walls or to the ceiling and floor: different manufacturers make different systems. And everything that is needed is hung on these racks.
The racks can have notches along the entire length, which makes it possible to install any element at any height. These are the most mobile systems that can be modified easily and simply - simply by moving them from one row of notched hooks to another, arbitrarily changing the height of the shelves and baskets, and other elements.
There are racks rectangular section, with grooves cut on both sides. The necessary components are attached to the clamps in these grooves.
Please note that there are different shelves and drawers - made of wood or wood materials, metal - chrome-plated or painted. They can be retractable, they can be placed one on top of the other or on shelves.
All these systems are sold: racks and a list of various components. But they are produced mainly in European countries, so the price is high. An economical option for dressing room equipment can be made independently from a round chrome-plated furniture pipe and various fasteners for it. It turns out that this furniture is not as mobile as we would like, but it costs significantly less.
Devices for placing clothes
In addition to standard and not so standard drawers and shelves, there are interesting special options. For example - skirts or trousers. Special guides on which the transverse strips are attached, sometimes they have clips. They allow you to hang your skirts/pants straight and not be afraid that they will fall. It is convenient if such a hanger extends, allowing you to inspect all the contents.
One of the options for filling a dressing room is a bracket for skirts or trousers
This device can be replaced with a simpler one, but much cheaper - a hanger with crossbars located one below the other. It's not as convenient, but it allows you to organize your clothes just as well.
There is a retractable design for ties, only it is usually oriented differently and extends out in length, although not everyone likes such a system, but prefers folded drawers into cells.
There are several ways to place hangers. The simplest are pipes, the more economical (in terms of space use, but not in terms of money) are tie-like retractable brackets.
Another device is a pantograph for clothing. This is also a pipe, but capable of descending. A kind of lift for clothes. This device allows you to use the space right up to the ceiling, without compromising your comfort. It can be attached either to the side walls (the more common option) or to the wall. There is a handle bar attached in the middle of the pipe, by pulling which you lower it to a horizontal position. The carrying capacity of such devices is usually small (up to 18 kilograms), so they are used for lightweight clothing.
Furniture pantograph - for light (by weight) clothes
Shoe storage systems
Problems often arise with storing shoes: some people have dozens of pairs of them, so it’s time to arrange separate dressing rooms for them. But among the standard sets of equipment there are several interesting ones for storing shoes.
Let's start with the retractable system. IKEA has it. Pins with shoe modules mounted on a movable frame. Convenient, compact.
There are mini chests of drawers that do not take up much space, but are hung on the walls, and there are hanging organizers that can be easily placed on a horizontal pipe.
These are mini chests of drawers on the wall
In general, there are many interesting ideas for shoes that allow you to place them compactly and at the same time conveniently. Some are in the fogo gallery.
Such “rotating” boxes are very convenient not only for shoes, but also for small items and linen. A way to store boots is on hangers with clothespins
There are very inexpensive options. For example, seasonal, the one that is on at the moment used, can be stored on a grid with adjustable hooks or wire shelves. You've probably seen similar ones in stores. This is a mesh or perforated panel on which hooks/shelves are hung. Convenient: you can move it under any type of block, make the distance larger or smaller.
An economical option for storing shoes - a mesh with hooks and shelves
Hanging such a net is not a problem - be it on the wall or on lateral surface cabinet or door. Hooks and shelves simply cling to the crossbars. This option is ideal if you are short on money and space. If you like the idea but need something more presentable, make or find a perforated metal shield on the frame. Hooks are also inserted into it with a bang.
Modification - shield with hooks
In general, when arranging a dressing room and on a limited budget, you should look for storage systems not in furniture stores - online or offline. It’s better to look at sites that sell commercial equipment. There are many interesting devices that save space: stores also try to display the maximum amount of goods in a minimum area. For example, these are shoe racks.
If you attach wheels to the first one, you get an excellent retractable system. The price of such equipment is much lower than similar equipment, which is sold in furniture stores.
Making a dressing room project
As you can see, there are a lot of ideas for equipment and storage systems. But so that it doesn’t turn out that the great thing you bought simply doesn’t fit into your wardrobe, you need to draw a plan on which to indicate all the dimensions and dimensions. It is drawn to scale, then you mark on it those parts that must be present. They are drawn to the same scale. If everything “fits in”, armed with the dimensions (you have them, or you can measure them in the drawing and, using the scale, calculate the real values), you can go to the store to choose systems.
There is another approach. Find out the dimensions of the devices and systems you like (installation dimensions), cut them out to scale from cardboard or thick paper and try to combine everything. If it works, great, you can buy it. No - look for other options. As a result of your efforts, you should end up with a layout approximately like the one in the photo.
To make it convenient to use the equipment and get things out, you must maintain the following distances:
- minimum distance from shelf to shelf:
- when storing things - 30 cm;
- when storing shoes (without stilettos) - 20 cm;
- shirts, jackets, jackets - 120 cm;
- trousers:
- folded in half - 100 cm;
- length - 140 cm;
- compartment for outerwear - coat - 160-180 cm;
- for dresses - 150-180 cm.
At the very top we reserve space for clothes from a different season or rarely used items. There is often space for a vacuum cleaner at the bottom, and a built-in ironing board is installed in one of the cabinets.
For those who like to work with their hands, here are several diagrams with dimensions so that you can equip your dressing room with your own hands (at least partially).
Drawing of a shoe rack with dimensions
Shoe storage system made of plastic pipes…
Wardrobe rooms are an excellent solution for comfortable and compact storage of clothes, sports equipment, shoes, things, tools and other things. The design of such a room promises to save a lot of space in the house.
Almost anyone can arrange a dressing room with their own hands. You can use the pantry or part of the bedroom for this. Moreover, in latest version There is immediately no need to repair the ceiling (except lighting) and floor. All that may be required is to raise the walls and install shelves. In this case, you should take into account the width of the room, which should not be less than 1.5 meters, otherwise it will not be possible to store anything in it.
If you decide to allocate part of the room for a dressing room, you cannot do without partitions. The most common option is partitions made of gypsum plasterboard or gypsum fiber board. A standard wall made of gypsum plasterboard on a single-row metal frame, when covered with a double layer of gypsum fiber sheets, has a thickness of 130 mm, so the interior of the dressing room will already lose about 0.5 m 2 of room area.
Repairing the walls in the dressing room with your own hands. Photo
The dressing room is a very useful room in the house, which, due to its small size, can bring great benefits. In particular, the advantages of a dressing room include:
- there is no need to purchase and install additional cabinets, chests of drawers and hangers;
- space saving;
- the service life of all things, shoes and clothing increases;
- The dressing room can also store tools, sports equipment, travel bags, etc.
The most important advantage is that there is no need to invite specially trained repairmen to install and equip this room. Using basic construction skills and a minimum of knowledge, you can create this room yourself. Although this room is purely functional, it can be renovated so that the aesthetic side of the room is at its best.
If you decide to make a dressing room in another room - a bedroom or hallway, you will need to do the following:
- Select a corner in the room.
- Prepare a plan for the future dressing room with partitions, entrance and shelves.
- Install a frame made of wood or metal.
- Attach partitions that will act as walls.
- Arrange shelves, an entrance (preferably a compartment to save space), and a place for a mirror.
- Finish the walls with materials (paint, wallpaper, putty, photo wallpaper, etc.).
But if you use solid laminate or MDF boards as ceiling cladding with a sequential transition to the walls, then the wall decoration will serve as an additional ceiling support.
Stages of repairing walls in a dressing room with your own hands (photo):
- Cleaning. The old coating is torn off and cleaned. Channels are made for the socket and wire. When carrying out this activity, do not forget to wear safety glasses, a respirator, gloves and closed clothing.
- Drying with insulation. Before laying laminate boards, the work area should be dry.
- Everything is plastered and leveled. Relevant for almost all finishing options - wallpapering, painting, etc.
- If the walls are covered with plasterboard, you will need to make lathing. For this, a frame is created from wood or metal. KGL or KVL are fastened with self-tapping screws, and the gaps are puttied.
- If you don’t want to clean the walls, you can sheathe them MDF panels, which will then have to be pasted over or painted.
- Installation of door frames. As mentioned above, it is best to install sliding doors.
The great advantage of this room is its small sizes. This makes it possible to decorate the room in special style using several finishing materials. However, we must not forget that the main purpose of the room is functional. Therefore, most of the space (approximately 70-90%) will be used for shelves and cabinets.
Repairing the walls in the dressing room with your own hands. The most common finishing options
Wallpaper on the wall
Today's variety of wallpapers is incredibly huge. Considering that this room will not be exposed to humidity and temperature changes, you can glue fabric, paper, bamboo or non-woven wallpaper. However, there are some tips on this matter. Firstly, the room is too small, so there is no need to buy wallpaper with large, bright patterns. And secondly, their attractive appearance will be visible due to the large number of shelves.
In order to emphasize their features, LED lighting can be installed between the shelves.
Prints on the wall
If there are clean places in the dressing room (without shelves), you can use prints - wallpaper made using photo wallpaper technology, but your photographs are used as a pattern. Such material is made purely to order, so it will be quite expensive.
Painting the walls
Perhaps one of the most optimal solutions for finishing wall coverings in a dressing room. It's cheap and fast and doesn't take much time. It is advisable to use light colors, which can be enhanced with additional lighting.
CombinationToday's offer regarding various options The decoration is simply enormous. In particular, you can combine tiles and wood, laminate and wallpaper, mirrors and prints. In this case, you can rely purely on your own imagination. If necessary, you can use Internet resources or ask familiar builders about new products.
The dressing room has a very small space, but this is precisely its highlight. The premises can be designed in strict business style or, on the contrary, to carry, home comfort and peace, be modern and technically equipped.
IN Soviet era equipping a dressing room was almost impossible; most people could not afford it, because the area of the apartments did not allow it. People rejoiced at the corner, which was covered with a screen. In private houses, of course, furnishing a room was possible, but somehow before this was not entirely accepted. Probably because citizens during the Soviet Union did not have many things. But recently the situation has changed dramatically, they began to build houses with apartments that are already equipped with rooms for a dressing room.
Open dressing room
An open dressing room is not fenced off by partitions or doors and is a continuation of the room.
Pros of an open dressing room:
- Things are in a visible place and at hand;
- Such dressing rooms are installed in small apartments;
- The space of the dressing room remains spacious.
Disadvantages of open closets:
- All wardrobe items will be visible to both you and your guests;
- In order for the room to look aesthetically pleasing, it is necessary to keep things in order.
Closed dressing room
Pros of a closed dressing room:
Disadvantages of a closed dressing room:
- A closed dressing room requires a fairly large space and therefore it is necessary to choose a suitable place for this;
- Dressing room closed type, requires additional lighting equipment;
- A room that has a closed dressing room becomes smaller visually and functionally;
Wardrobe layout
The dressing room is a personal space and how to arrange it is up to you, but there are several types of dressing room layouts:
- corner;
- linear;
- U - shaped;
- parallel;
Corner dressing room
To save space, chests of drawers with drawers and shelves for shoes can be installed in the lower part of the wall, and a bar with hangers can be built into the lower part.
U-shaped dressing room
For a U-shaped room, it is necessary to make lighting, because in the dark you will not be able to see anything.
Hinged doors can be made of plexiglass, in which case you can see through them which of the drawers contains what.
It is better to choose exhaust baskets made of plastic, as it is lightweight, does not require special care, is inexpensive and has a pleasant appearance.
It is better to choose a barbell made of metal, as it is strong, reliable and will not be damaged by hangers.
Dressing room lighting
If there are no windows in the dressing room, then it becomes necessary to conduct electricity in it. Of course, you can install just a chandelier, but such lighting will not be enough.
If you choose high-quality lamps, they will protect your home from fire.
General dressing room style
If the dressing room is open and part of the room, then you won’t have to worry about choosing a style. That is, the dressing room will be in the same style as your room.
But if the dressing room is separated by a screen, doors, or is generally a separate room, then you will have to think about its style.
A closed wardrobe does not need to be shown to strangers and this is its advantage. For this reason, you can arrange it as you please.
Filling cabinets and closets
Items such as blouses, jackets, dresses, etc. are best placed on hangers; for this reason, horizontal hanger bars are installed in dressing rooms. They are used for both open and closed dressing rooms.
Clothes such as trousers can be stored on special hangers.
Underwear, T-shirts, sweaters, and socks are usually stored in drawers.
Bottom shelves are used for bags and shoes.
The presence of a dressing room in the house helps to free the living space from bulky furniture, optimizes life and allows you to quickly find the right thing. You can equip such a room by turning to professionals and ordering a ready-made storage system made to individual sizes. A less expensive and at the same time interesting solution is a do-it-yourself dressing room: drawings, diagrams and photos with useful tips on arrangement will help make the process easy and fast.
For those who intend to assemble a wardrobe system with their own hands, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the size of the room itself, but also to the possibility of a compact and rational internal filling. To achieve maximum accuracy, it is recommended to first develop drawings and diagrams of the future storage system. Ready-made do-it-yourself wardrobe design projects, photos and diagrams will serve as a clear example when creating your own version.
The uniqueness of the corner layout lies in the fact that for a dressing room you can use places that are usually not used in any way and are difficult to access. For example, this could be a corner where doors or windows are located in the walls that form it at a short distance from the center of the corner. Such space is usually empty, so dedicating this area to a corner dressing room is the most successful and practical option.
Depending on the area allocated for the dressing room, the corner space can be separated from the main room in several ways. If there is enough space, a plasterboard partition is arranged, and in the case of minimal dimensions, a project will do open system storage Many people use a corner wardrobe in the hallway, which is a worthy alternative to a separate room. Photos of do-it-yourself dressing rooms will serve as a clear example of creating a storage area.
Useful advice! When cutting off a corner for a dressing room, it is best to use plasterboard slabs: this material is quite light, it cuts well and is easy to install.
If you prefer a corner dressing room in the hallway, which will be separated from the main room, then you can arrange the interior in two ways: along one or two walls. The scheme of the first option is a storage system compactly assembled along one wall. It is recommended to leave the racks and shelves open, which will save space. The remaining space is used for movement around the dressing room, as well as a fitting room.
In the second option, the location of the filling is planned along two walls. The main advantage of this filling is its compactness with maximum capacity. However, it is worth considering that you can simply enter such a dressing room, but you will not be able to use it as a fitting room. This filling method is suitable for families of several people, where the main task is to fit the belongings of each member of the household as much as possible. For filling, storage systems with a set of corner components are used, which provide good ergonomics in a small space.
Corner dressing rooms in the hallway can be fenced off using swing doors, accordion doors or lightweight sliding partitions, however, it is worth taking into account the features of the hallway. If the room is quite modest, the swing option is absolutely not appropriate. Radius sliding systems look impressive, the contents of which are selected in unison with the overall interior.
Arrangement of a dressing room in the bedroom
Photo wardrobe systems with your own hands, furnished in the bedroom, indicate that this is one of the most common and convenient options. The feasibility of creating a dressing room in the bedroom can be determined by calculating the area of the sleeping area. If the size of the bedroom significantly exceeds this parameter, you can safely begin building a dressing room yourself.
There are several schemes for organizing the internal space in a dressing room. This could be a project linear system storage, arrangement of modules in the form of the letter “P” or “G”, as well as parallel placement of racks and shelves. The most optimal version is a U-shaped dressing room. This layout maximizes the filling of the room and at the same time allows you to leave room for movement around it. As a rule, U-shaped dressing rooms require enough square footage, however, they can easily fit in modest areas.
Useful advice!An interesting idea to arrange a dressing room in the bedroom behind the head of the bed: it is separated light stationary partition or sliding systems.
For small bedrooms, where it is not possible to isolate 1.5 - 2 m from the room, they are limited to a wardrobe in the bedroom. Such furniture is compact, it does not take up much space and is distinguished by well-thought-out filling. Methods for filling wardrobes can be found in catalogs of websites that sell and manufacture furniture. Ready-made sets of storage systems with a narrow specialization for clothes, shoes and accessories are characterized by unsurpassed ergonomics.
If the layout is such that the dressing room is a walk-through, it is impossible would be better suited diagram of parallel placement of storage systems. Do-it-yourself drawings of racks and shelves in the dressing room indicate that with this filling method it is not difficult to move around the room, and the storage system can accommodate everything you need. The most convenient combination is a bedroom-dressing room-shower room. But there may be other options.
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Design of a dressing room from a storage room 1.1 by 1.5 m
Many professional designers believe that using a space smaller than 2 sq.m. for a dressing room is inappropriate. However, photos of dressing rooms from small closets indicate that even such a small space can be successfully planned for a functional storage system. It is in such work that the professionalism of designers is tested. After all, it is necessary not only to transform the pantry into a dressing room, but also to take into account the interests of everyone who will use it, given the lack of square meters.
Projects and drawings of such dressing rooms require accurate calculations and optimal internal content. Shallow shelves are very relevant for filling a dressing room measuring 1.1 x 1.5 m. If you do not fence off the room with a door, the shelves can be moved outside the pantry and then they will become part of the furniture of the room and effectively complement the interior. In this case, shelves and racks are designed in such a way that they flow smoothly from the dressing room into the room.
A photo of small dressing rooms from closets clearly illustrates the options when the entire length of one of the walls is used for a storage system. With such a project, you can cut out extra space so that you can enter the dressing room to find the things you need. However, in order to make maximum use of the mini-wardrobe space, it is recommended to arrange them as a niche, which is separated from the main room by an accordion door or a sliding sliding door.
Useful advice! When filling a small dressing room, you should place things so that the most frequently used ones are located in the middle part.
Dressing rooms in Khrushchev instead of a storage room
The main difference between modern dressing rooms and storage rooms is the presence of an ordered system of shelves, mezzanines, drawers, hangers and other components for convenient storage of not only personal belongings, but also items and equipment of various shapes and purposes. In addition, such systems are designed in such a way that all objects and things are visible and easily accessible. There are hundreds of options for dressing rooms, the layout and content of which depends on the area and budget of their owners.
Before making a dressing room with your own hands, it would be useful to familiarize yourself with the basic planning solutions for dressing rooms. The fact is that in large apartments, as a rule, separate rooms are already provided for dressing rooms. The owners can only equip them with suitable storage systems. But in apartments of the old housing stock, storage rooms are allocated for such needs, the dimensions of which are quite small.
To organize the space as correctly as possible small room, designers offer various techniques for arranging dressing rooms from storage rooms in Khrushchev-era buildings. Many different projects are offered for independent implementation. You can choose the most suitable one by reading the drawings, diagrams and photos of dressing rooms in a Khrushchev-era building instead of a storage room.
If initially there is no storage room in the apartment layout, a dressing room can be arranged anywhere. This can be a combination of a dressing room with a bedroom, hallway, hall, nursery and other rooms. Experts recommend dedicating several areas for storage systems, for example, in the bedroom and hallway, if possible. In an ordinary Khrushchev-era building, the space for a dressing room is determined at the stage of redevelopment, which is pre-approved by the relevant authorities.
Depending on the location in the apartment, configuration and area, the dressing room can be arranged along one wall, formed at an angle, or given an L- or U-shaped outline. Latest technologies make it possible to plan the optimal storage system for any, even modest, dressing room. After all, the main advantage of internal filling is a huge range of components for every taste.
Schemes of dressing rooms from storage rooms: photo examples
How to make a dressing room out of a closet? A photo selection of various transformation techniques demonstrates many options for arranging storage rooms. There are two main conversion methods. The first is characterized by dismantling the pantry partitions and installing a cabinet of the appropriate size in this place. Typically, such cabinets are equipped with sliding sliding doors that have a mirror filling.
Another option involves completely emptying the contents of the pantry and equipping the room with modern compact storage systems. Updating the internal content will allow you to make maximum use of the pantry space with racks, shelves, baskets, rods and other elements of various shapes and sizes. The presence of many special hooks and holders will increase the level of comfort of the former pantry and extend the life of many things.
Before you make a dressing room from a pantry, you should carefully think through and draw up a diagram of its filling. Having made the appropriate measurements, it is necessary to calculate the number of shelves, tramples and drawers for small items, special holders for trousers, ties, hats and other accessories. Having a detailed project will help you avoid mistakes and unreasonable consumption of materials when converting a dressing room from a storage room with your own hands.
Useful advice! You can make your dressing room as comfortable as possible by using a metal frame filling system, thanks to which you can adjust the height of shelves, baskets and trays.
The choice of a suitable dressing room project depends on the layout of the apartment itself. In many Khrushchev buildings, the standard apartment layout included a storage room in the bedroom. This room is formed by enclosing part of the bedroom with a partition across the entire width of the room. The entrance to the pantry can be from the bedroom or from the adjacent living room. In some apartments the pantry is located at the end long corridor, part of which is fenced off by a partition. For example, on the Internet you can find many suitable projects and photos of dressing rooms from storage rooms in Khrushchev-era buildings.
How to make a dressing room from a pantry with your own hands
Before you make a dressing room in a room from a storage room yourself, you should choose the optimal project for such an area. In addition, the choice of option depends on the number of residents whose things will be stored in the future dressing room. You can find drawings and diagrams that suit the dimensions of your room by looking at a selection of photos of dressing rooms from the pantry. The drawings show everything required dimensions, as well as samples of internal filling systems.
Do-it-yourself refurbishment of a dressing room from a storage room: photo ideas
For those who want to become the owner of a spacious and comfortable dressing room with minimal financial investment suitable option refurbishment of the storage room for these needs. To get the job done, you will need a set of tools that any owner probably has in their arsenal:
- construction tape, level, pencil;
- screwdriver, hammer, pliers;
- drill or hammer drill;
- screwdriver;
- jigsaw;
- self-tapping screws
The selection of material for the interior filling of the dressing room depends on the intended storage system. It is calculated according to the drawings and diagrams of your project. Typically purchased for these purposes:
- furniture pipes (metal and wood) for installing a wardrobe rod or frame;
- durable lumber for shelves, mezzanines, cabinets (you can use, for example, chipboard with a laminated coating);
- furniture fittings: guides, connection corners, handles, hinges, etc.;
- drawers, baskets, boxes for storing things.
At the first stage, it is proposed to dismantle the entire contents of the pantry: remove old shelves, remove all hooks, hangers, nails and other devices. Clean the walls from old wallpaper or paint, and then carefully level them. For a new design of the walls, you can use painting in light colors or wallpapering. The photo of a dressing room in a closet that has hinged doors shows that you can fix a large mirror on them from the inside.
Useful advice! If you have a project with drawings and diagrams of the interior filling of the dressing room, assembling a storage system is not difficult at all.
As soon as the decoration of the walls is completed, we begin to manufacture and install internal storage systems. The purchase of materials is carried out according to the developed drawings and sketches. They are used to calculate the required amount of chipboard, furniture pipes, fittings, fasteners, screws, as well as additional elements storage systems.
Assembling a wardrobe system with your own hands: basic principles
Filling the wardrobe storage system depends entirely on the specific requirements of its owners. In addition, the budget allocated for these needs also plays a role. The filling of a dressing room can have several design options. Those who have certain skills in assembling furniture can independently assemble and install cabinet modules in the dressing room. Most often, such filling models are made to order according to individual sizes.
The cabinet structures are quite spacious, fit perfectly into the space and facilitate neat storage of things. Elements of housing modules have standard sizes. They are equipped with a choice of various accessories, which are assembled according to the type of construction set. But it is worth considering that cabinet-made shelves and racks are quite bulky and take up a lot of space, which is why they are not recommended for filling modest-sized dressing rooms.
For small dressing rooms, the assembly of mesh structures is suitable. This type of filling is compact, light and transformable. The design elements are easy to install with your own hands, do not visually overload the space and are inexpensive. For those who opt for such filling, it is worth considering that cellular storage systems cannot be overloaded with too heavy objects.
Frame storage systems are appropriate both in small dressing rooms and in rooms with significant dimensions. The assembly diagram is metal racks, which are mounted between the ceiling and the floor by surprise. Further, shelves, drawers, racks and crossbars are attached to them, which practically “float in the air”. This filling is characterized by ease of installation, lightness and strength of the structure itself.
Useful advice! Whatever storage system you choose, in order to achieve maximum comfort when using the dressing room, you must follow the principles of ergonomics.
Check out the photos of do-it-yourself wardrobe rooms using various systems storage is possible on the Internet, where users share their works. In addition, it will be useful to ask about filling options from professionals.
Basic rules for organizing storage of things
Not only quick and convenient search, but also their service life depends on how correctly things are placed in the dressing room. Therefore, it is very important to properly organize the interior space of the dressing room. To do this, it is necessary to plan in advance the storage areas for various things and objects. It is recommended to divide the wardrobe into several functional areas:
- lower compartment - shoes, small accessories (umbrellas, bags) and trousers should be stored here. The height from the floor should be no more than 70-80 cm. It is better to store shoes on special inclined pull-out shelves (height about 30 cm for summer shoes, 40-45 cm for winter shoes);
- middle compartment - used primarily for storing frequently used items. There are rods, pantographs, and pull-out shelves for storing small toiletries. Depending on the length of the items, the height of the middle zone varies from 140 to 170 cm. Approximately 100 cm is allocated for compartments for storing shirts and jackets. Knitted items are conveniently stored in baskets and boxes installed on shelves;
- upper compartment - equipped with racks for storing bulky items and seasonal items: blankets, pillows, tote bags, suitcases, as well as sports and household equipment.
Modern storage systems are hard to imagine without innovative components. These include various holders for trousers and skirts, belts, ties, scarves, boxes for various small items, textile holders for bags and much more. The press hanger for trousers is very convenient to use: it is equipped with hangers for a jacket, a hanger for a belt and a tie. All holders are equipped with special soft clips that do not leave marks on clothing.
Self-conversion of the storage room allows you to minimal investment acquire a practical and functional dressing room for storing necessary household items and items. In addition, the personal transformation process will provide the opportunity to implement a personal interpretation to meet individual needs.
In order to create a comfortable environment in the interior of a house or apartment, it is important to properly organize the space.
Today, special areas are created for storing wardrobe items or separate rooms are allocated, equipping them with the necessary things: shelves, racks, racks and modules.
Some people think that allocating space for such a purpose with a comfortable layout and fashionable design- this is excess, bordering on luxury.
But if you study examples of ready-made dressing rooms, you can see that this is possible in any residential room, and even from an ordinary storage room you can create a full-fledged dressing room with your own hands.
The main task is to decide what dimensions and layout the dressing room will have, and think through the remaining details.
DIY dressing room from a storage room of 4 sq. m, photo
Subtleties of location
When choosing the location of the area intended for storing wardrobe items, be guided by the size of the room allocated for these purposes.
A small wardrobe for storing a large number of things can be equipped even in a modest-sized room. The smallest dressing rooms have dimensions of 1x1.5 and 1x2 m. In such a space of 2-3 square meters. meter you can fit drawers, hangers and a rack, and decorate the free wall with a mirror.
Small dressing room, photo
Important! The space allocated for the dressing room should be well lit: hang small light sources on the ceiling or walls in this area. It is best to opt for recessed lamp models.In the event that space is allocated for placing clothes in a living room, it is advisable to give preference to a modular system. This option will make it possible to change the position of the modules. In most cases, such systems are placed in the corner of the room or along the wall, so as not to take up space in the center of the room.
The second type of dressing room involves the allocation of a separate room - 12, 16 and even 18 square meters. meters, although most often it is a small storage room.
The photo shows an example of a dressing room from a small closet:
Small dressing rooms from the pantry, photo
If the layout and size of your home allows you to allocate a separate room for storing wardrobe items, then you will gain much more advantages from creating a full-fledged wardrobe system for storing things.
The main advantage of such a layout is the ability to divide the space into functional zones and allocate separate sections for all residents of the house.
When choosing the type of storage system and place for its location, take into account that shelves and racks should be in a convenient accessible place. If there is not enough space, install only the most necessary sections, and elements of secondary importance, for example, dressing table, place the ironing board outside the wardrobe.
Advantages of wardrobe equipment
If you are in doubt whether it is worth equipping a dressing room in your apartment or private house and where it is better to arrange such an area, consider the advantages of having such a system:
The photo shows a sample of a built-in dressing room:
Built-in dressing rooms, photo
Before you start arranging your wardrobe, familiarize yourself with its layout options to ensure maximum comfort, functionality and ergonomics.
Layout options
There are several options for planning your wardrobe. The simplest is a linear one, similar to a long wardrobe, with monolithic walls and sliding doors.
If such a wardrobe does not occupy the entire room, they are used for delimitation. plasterboard partitions. If there is no need for a reliable space divider, then use a beautiful curtain for this purpose.
Small wardrobe rooms, photo
It should be noted that the linear type layout is also suitable for wardrobes located in passage areas. If a separate room is allocated for storing things, install the racks along the wall or parallel to each other, and hang a mirror on the wall perpendicular to them.
The wardrobe can also be arranged in the corner. Wardrobes with a corner layout save space. To allocate more space for storage, you can use unusual radius doors that have a hemispherical configuration.
Doors for a dressing room, photo
If the room is spacious, an excellent solution would be to organize a storage system in the shape of the letter P. As a filling, as structural elements; such a wardrobe should be equipped with traditional shelving; special laundry baskets, convenient hangers, hooks, and an ironing compartment are also suitable.
How to equip a dressing room, photo
Small wardrobe systems can accommodate a limited number of modules, so you need to choose only those that are needed most.
The main areas that make up the dressing room include:
- a high section designed for outerwear (coats, jackets, raincoats) with a bar located at a 1.5-meter height;
- section 1 meter high - for shortened clothes;
- shoe compartment;
- shelves for hats and things that you will not need at certain times of the year.
The minimum width of the dressing room is 1-1.2 m.
For example, in a dressing room of 4 sq.m in the bedroom, as in the photo, these sections will be enough:
Photos of small dressing rooms 4 sq. meters
When thinking about equipping your wardrobe, be guided by the needs of all residents. Women need an area with a mirror, for men it is more important to quickly find the necessary items for everyday wear, so the practicality of storage compartments is brought to the fore.
The system for storing children's clothing also needs increased attention: the shelves are located at a lower height, differ in shape and have a smaller volume.
Recommendation: a wardrobe that will be used by the fairer sex can be equipped with small chests, drawers for accessories and other useful devices designed to organize order and demonstrate the original design.Recently, products with the ability to transform have come into fashion: pieces of furniture - transformers, customized to the required parameters. A similar system is appropriate for both a small dressing area and a separate room.
How to make a dressing room in a small room, photo
It is more rational to place a rod for attaching hangers in the middle of a modern dressing room, and place racks and small shelves on the sides. In reality, closet organization ideas are varied, and before you start designing your own closet, explore a few different layout options.
Corner wardrobe
Wardrobe systems with a corner configuration are perfect for small rooms. They can be placed in any free corner of the room and used in rooms with an area of 20 square meters. m. A space of 4 square meters is enough to place things. m.
Taking into account the layout and other features of the room, sketch out the wardrobe.
Such systems can have different configurations:
Depending on the chosen option, you can place various equipment in the wardrobe. For corner systems with a modest area, simple models are preferred.
Walk-through wardrobe option
Sometimes there is a need to organize a storage system in a room that is a walk-through room. In such a situation, the racks are positioned in such a way as not to block the passage to the adjacent room. For example, this is possible in apartments with a layout in which the bathroom and bedroom are located next to each other.
Narrow dressing room, photo
What should you take into account when organizing your space in this way? First of all, carefully plan the location of shelves and other sections. Place them so that they do not interfere, but do not lose capacity. Ordinary doors that open away from you or, conversely, towards you, are not ergonomic; they take up a lot of space. In such a situation, compartment doors (based on the principle of a wardrobe) are more suitable.
Convenient option - location adjacent rooms in one axial plane, and not diagonally. This allows you to install the racks in such a way that they do not interfere with movement and create an attractive appearance of the entire area.
In the attic
Arranging a dressing room with your own hands will give you the opportunity to adapt to the features of the room and its layout. You can easily arrange your wardrobe even in the attic.
Select parts for wardrobe systems taking into account their fit into sloping spaces and attic areas with low ceilings.
Important! It is not recommended to equip a system for storing things in attic room, if its height is less than two meters.Do not forget about convenience, if when entering the attic you cannot straighten up to your full height - this is not best option for the dressing room. If you have enough space, you can start planning.
Wardrobe room in the attic
In those parts of the attic where the ceilings are low, place shelves for shoes, in those that are higher - sections for outerwear.
Design nuances
When decorating a dressing room located in a bedroom or other room, you can easily decide on the design. The color scheme of materials used for finishing should be combined with the palette that prevails in the interior of the room itself.
It is optimal that the pieces of furniture, including those in the dressing room, have a similar texture or belong to the collection of the same designer.
Design of a small dressing room, photo
The doors of the dressing room are decorated with matte inserts, clear glass, carved patterns, mirrors. The decor option is chosen based on the style direction in which the room is decorated. For example, plastic photo panels are suitable for a modern style.
The decor of a dressing room located in a separate room, in most cases, requires a good level of lighting, since there are rarely windows in such rooms. For this reason, it is preferable to decorate the walls in light colors (you can paint or wallpaper them).
Regarding color range furniture facades, then it can be different; be guided by personal preferences and the size of the room, but it is advisable that it be a muted, easily perceived range.
Bedroom design with dressing room, photo
If there is internal lighting in the dressing room, you can use non-standard sections. For example, glass racks or shelves on which stylish accessories or designer shoes will be placed.
A large wardrobe can be decorated with soft carpeting with fluffy pile, and the walls can be decorated with mirrors in beautiful frames.
Look at the photo to see how you can properly and competently arrange a dressing room:
Options for planning and decorating wardrobe areas and rooms are varied. Study photographs of finished and already completed projects and implement the option you like in your home. Arrange a comfortable, beautiful and functional area or a room for placing things is not so difficult, if there is a desire.
The photo shows diagrams and samples of the layout and arrangement of dressing rooms with dimensions (pictures are clickable):
Having your own dressing room is not a luxury, but a necessity, providing convenient, organized storage of things.
Ready-made sketches will help you create a cozy and presentable wardrobe in a room with any layout, even the smallest and most modest in size.
For some modern styles (modern, minimalism, hi-tech) it is appropriate to use for wall decoration: look at examples and evaluate their properties to find out whether such a material is suitable for you.
Options interior arches from plasterboard in the apartment you can see in the photo.
Photos of chic bedrooms in a modern style are in the article at:
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