While almost all of us have a vanity in our homes, we might not be using these same terms to define it. A vanity, in simpler terms, is a dressing table, used by females to keep their cosmetics, jewellery, and accessories, which they then use to get ready for both formal and informal events and occasions. As such, the question arises, what are the essentials for designing the perfect dressing table? You are about to get in on the secrets.
Let’s get started!
Essentials for Designing the Perfect Dressing Table
There are some key characteristics that should be a part of every vanity. The essentials include:
- Large Mirror
- Floral Arrangement
- Makeup Holders
- Jewellery Box
- Comfortable Seating
- Storage Area
- Good Lighting
Bear in mind that you might be able to do without one or more essentials based on the surface space you have available and your personal preferences, but we’re talking about designing the perfect dressing table here. So, let’s discuss each essential element in detail.
Large Mirror
Well, the purpose behind designing a vanity is so that you’ll have a dedicated space to do your makeup and style your hair for that perfect look, and the best way to achieve that is to have a large mirror to check out your efforts. While most vanities have large round, oval or rectangular mirrors, you could go with a 3-way mirror or a hand-held mirror as well. You also have the option of purchasing a mirror that has small bulbs installed in its frame so that it offers plenty of light for you to do your hair and makeup.
Floral Arrangement
What’s a fancy dressing table without some beautiful flowers? While you could consider putting real flowers in a vase and replacing them from your garden regularly, you also have the option of setting up artificial flowers on the makeup table to complete the look. Adding flowers to your vanity gives it an additional feminine touch.
Makeup Holders
Designing the perfect dressing table means creating a space where you can get ready without having to search half the room for your accessories and makeup. This means you need to accommodate a holder for all your makeup brushes, eye pencils, liners, lipsticks, and so on. You can choose to keep these items on a clear tray or use a fancy penholder to do the job. However, custom makeup holders are also available in the market in a range of sizes and prices.
Jewellery Box
After sorting out your makeup brushes, sort out your jewellery. Separate your earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and complete sets. Next, get a jewellery box. Place your most precious pieces into small Ziploc bags before you place them inside the box. This will prevent them from discolouration due to environmental and climatic changes. Items of daily use can be kept at the top, while jewellery for special occasions can be placed at the bottom. You can also get a jewellery stand, or wire net to hang your necklaces and earrings, especially those that you wear most frequently.
Comfortable Seating
One of the essentials for designing a vanity is providing comfortable seating. Get a pouffe, a chair, or an ottoman custom-designed to fit your dressing table’s design. You can either have a seat that pulls out from a space beneath the table or simply place a chair in front of the mirror to be used as needed. This tip is especially important for makeup and beauty bloggers who need to record their videos for their audiences and might take longer than usual to get ready, in order to explain every step to their viewers.
Storage Area
If you want to design the perfect dressing table, don’t forget to add a few drawers to your vanity. While you might have enough surface space for your makeup brushes and jewellery, you will still need storage space for your makeup kits, as well as your hair scrunchies and hairbrushes. Ideally, a dressing table should have at least two drawers. You can add further partitions inside the drawers if needed, based on your need for space.
Good Lighting
Now, this is essential for designing a vanity. When you’re doing your hair and makeup, you need light to hit your face without throwing parts of your face into shadow. Ideally, building your dressing table in a room with plenty of natural light will give you the best results. However, that might not be possible, especially if you live in an apartment. Thus, install light fixtures that throw light on your face. Wall sconces or mirrors with lights can work best for this purpose. Choose warm rather than white bulbs for your dressing table as makeup looks best in yellow lights.
These are just some of the many essentials for designing the perfect dressing table that will help you look your best every time you step out of the house. Keep following Zameen Blog for more home décor tips and tricks. Drop us your views and vanity design ideas at blog@zameen.com.
