Dressing table: whether it is necessary in everyday life, features, how to choose

Dressing table - this is, we can say, a home beauty salon. It is a table with drawers and a mirror. In it, women store cosmetics and facial care products. Also, make-up table - a personal place to do makeup. It is located in the bedroom, dressing room or bathroom, if space allows.

Do you need a make-up table at home?

There's a big difference in what environment to do makeup in. Some people have to look in a small mirror nestled on the windowsill. Some women have to wait in line for their turn in the bathroom. Some women have to do their makeup in a hurry because relatives are late, and they ask to be let in next.

Advantages of a dressing table:

• It can be placed in a convenient place in the room so that the natural light from the windows falls, place near it the light fixtures so that the face was clearly visible and there were no shadows on it.
• Cosmetics are stored in boxes that are protected from sunlight. This helps to ensure that it does not spoil.
• No one will disturb the order in which the face care products and cosmetics are stored. When it is stored in the bathroom on shared shelves, as is often the case, loved ones can rearrange things.
• A dressing table is a stylish piece of furniture.

The mirror at the dress-up table is often the full width of the table. It varies in height and shape. It can be high or lower, rectangular or with rounded edges. A dressing table is a kind of dressing table in which the mirror consists of three segments. The side sections are rotatable. Because of this you can see your reflection in profile. This is useful when you need to do your hair.

How to choose a dressing table

Pay attention to several criteria:

• It is better that the dressing table has many small drawers than one or more large. This makes it more convenient to store and use cosmetics and other accessories. It is good when the drawers are of different heights. In the low compartments you can store small things. In the high drawers - hair dryer, iron for hair smoothing, curling iron, etc.
• The table top should be large enough to be comfortable to use and have enough space to put your accessories. The table should not be too deep, because then the mirror will be placed too far away.
• The height of the make-up table should correspond to your height. If it is comfortable to sit at it, leaning on the elbow, then its dimensions are appropriate.
• Material and color of the dressing table should match the overall interior design and harmonize with other pieces of furniture.
• On the perimeter of the mirror you can place a LED strip as an additional source of light or install light bulbs. In the evening make-up table can serve as lighting and create a romantic atmosphere.

Choosing a make-up table, check the strength of fasteners, fittings, whether the mirror is not wobbly. A slight unpleasant odor may be present, as the product has recently been manufactured. But the furniture should not emit a pungent smell of glue or paint.

Wooden polished and unpainted dressing tables are the most environmentally friendly, but they are more expensive. Also considered harmless are MDF boards covered with high-quality laminate, plastic film or paint.