What should a bedroom be like for a comfortable stay?

Main advantages of a mirror cabinet

The main advantages of structures with mirror facades include:

Visual enlargement of the bedroom. Even the smallest room will seem much larger, since mirrors tend to expand the space, creating the illusion of a continuation of the room “behind the mirror.” Designers like to choose such designs if there is a lot of massive furniture in the bedroom.
Improved room lighting. Mirrors perfectly reflect sunlight and electric lighting. Properly placed light sources can make a room appear brighter. If desired, you can achieve more subdued lighting using mirrors and night light lamps.
Excellent design appearance. There are many different options for mirrored cabinets on the market. You can choose the desired option simply by looking at a photo of a wardrobe with a mirror in the bedroom. This way you can choose the color, size, placement of mirrors and decorative elements.
Many possible solutions. The appearance of the cabinet can be absolutely anything, it all depends on the client’s imagination. If the desired design is not found among the options available from the manufacturer, it can be made to order.
Acceptable price. These designs are produced by many domestic and foreign manufacturers. Due to competition, many of them are forced to reduce prices and offer the client many additional benefits.
Functionality and saving of living space. Such designs are quite spacious. There is no need to separately buy a chest of drawers, a mirror and hanging shelves for small items - all the things you need for life will fit in one closet.

Mirror: to be or not to be?

“With regard to a dressing table for a bedroom, we can say unequivocally: it should have a mirror in its design.”

Regarding a dressing table for a bedroom, we can say unequivocally: it should be included in its design. Designers sometimes think differently and introduce a purely tabletop with legs into the bedroom interior. Where's the mirror? Why isn't he there?

Model of a dressing table for a bedroom without a mirror

The problem is that the reflective surface is an active interior element. If placed in the wrong place, it can distort the spatial proportions of the room, making it visually smaller. This effect is especially noticeable if the mirror reflects not the opposite wall, but a doorway or, say, a shelving unit. To ensure that the design of the room does not suffer, console tables in straight or corner designs are introduced into the interior.

Corner placement of the dressing table

Such solutions will not be successful in a girl’s bedroom. The dressing table must be equipped with a folding or stationary mirror. The manual option is unacceptable here. There is a great risk that the child will break it. You can get acquainted with the design features of a dressing table for a child’s bedroom by looking at the photo.

Dressing table for a girl's bedroom with a stationary mirror

If the interior solution allows it, then you only need to put a model with a mirror in the room, and there will be plenty to choose from. – A small stationary mirror will have the least impact on the bedroom space. It can be placed in any corner of the room.

Dressing table with a small stationary mirror

– If you want to make the dressing table an accent element, choose a model with a dressing table. The decent size of the mirror will not go unnoticed.

Original dressing table with large mirror

– The folding design hides the mirror in a pull-out segment or tabletop. It will help out in cases where extra mirrors are not needed in the environment.

Convenient dressing table for the bedroom with a folding mirror

Disadvantages of sliding wardrobes

In addition to positive aspects, such designs also have a number of disadvantages:

The sliding system often fails.
The aluminum profile from which the cabinet frame is made is subject to deformation.
Cabinet track systems require proper care and regular maintenance.
Insufficient lighting. Little light penetrates into a large closet, which makes it difficult to find the things you need.

Features of placing a mirrored wardrobe in the bedroom

To create coziness and comfort in the bedroom, not only the appearance of the closet is important, but also its placement. It is advisable to adhere to the following rules for the location of this structure:

You should not place a mirror cabinet opposite a light source. Sunlight or a lamp, reflected from the mirror, will dazzle your eyes. It is desirable that the light falls on the light from the side.
The wardrobe must be well secured. It is important to place such a structure near the strongest (load-bearing) wall.
You should not purchase cabinet options that are too bulky. The capacity of such a cabinet will be large, but the living space in the room will be reduced to a minimum. An excellent option is a corner wardrobe with a mirror for the bedroom, a photo of which can be viewed on the Internet before purchasing.
The placement of a closet in the bedroom should be as thoughtful as possible. It is better to place such a design so that there is free access to all shelves and drawers. The closet should not be blocked by other pieces of furniture, and there should also be free access to the mirror. For a small room, it is better to choose a small closet.
Particularly impressionable people should not place a mirrored wardrobe opposite the bed. In darkness and twilight, reflections in the mirror can seem quite strange and even ominous. This definitely won’t add coziness to the room.

Designers recommend choosing wardrobes in warm colors with large mirrors for the bedroom. Frosted glass and photo printing will help make the room more original and cozy.

Furniture arrangement

According to Feng Shui, the main element of a bedroom is the bed. How to choose it:

The bed should stand out from the rest of the furniture. Do not clutter the rest room with chests of drawers and cabinets.
Don’t forget about the comfort of the bed: how well it corresponds to quality rest, whether it’s cramped for you, whether it makes noise or otherwise interferes with a comfortable sleep.

For a matrimonial bed, the following rules apply: this is a common area, with one, not two, mattresses pushed together.

Choose a round-shaped headboard, as if uniting the spouses into one whole. A canopy will be very useful, which will separate the bed from other parts of the room.

How to place a bed in the bedroom, 10 simple recommendations:

Place its back close to the wall.
Don't put your bed in the corner of the bedroom.
When you lie on the bed, your feet should not point towards the door.
Nearby objects should not be higher than the level of the mattress.
Avoid sharp corners of other furniture pointing at the bed. If that doesn't work, protect your personal space with potted plants.
There should be no mirror opposite the bed.
The quality of sleep will be affected by objects above the bed: chandelier, curtain rod. Try to make sure that everything is held tightly and will not cause harm.
Sleeping too close to a window can make you feel restless.
The location of the bed should be such that both spouses can approach it, each from their own side.
A location in line with the window and door is considered unsuccessful. Through it, Qi energy penetrates the house; it does not need to be hindered. Also, currents can “blow away” all your efforts to improve something in life.

Another important point: zones in the apartment do not always intersect successfully, and you have to choose the priority position of the furniture.

So, if the bed rests its head against the wall behind which the toilet is located, the well-being of the sleepers may noticeably deteriorate. In this case, the direction can be changed to the detriment of other rules.

Types of cabinet fronts

When choosing a mirror cabinet, it is important to pay attention to the appearance of the structure; not only the beauty of the interior, but also its functionality depends on this.

Color design

When choosing a color scheme for the bedroom, you should take into account not only personal preferences, but also the effect of shades on sleep.

The decor of your bedroom can undoubtedly affect the quality and duration of your sleep per night. Therefore, it is worth taking a responsible approach to choosing a color scheme.
Susie Chiazzari, Color Therapy and Integrated Interior Design Consultant

The UK hotel chain conducted a study, The Secret to a Good Night's Slumber is to Sleep in a Blue Bedroom, on the effect of bedroom color on the duration and quality of sleep, which involved 2,000 volunteers. And this is what came out of it.

Blue (cyan)

The most comfortable and longest sleep was observed among those who lived in a room with predominant blue tones: on average, they slept for 7 hours and 52 minutes. Another interesting observation from the same study: 58% of Britons whose bedroom was decorated in blue felt happy when they woke up.

Blue is the calmest shade of blue and is the one you should pay attention to when planning your bedroom interior.

The study says the color blue is associated with calmness and even helps lower blood pressure and heart rate, both of which are essential for a good night's sleep.

Yellow

The bedroom with the predominant color yellow ranked second for the duration of sleep in it: people slept for an average of 7 hours and 40 minutes. Yellow color creates a warm and cozy atmosphere, which helps you fall asleep faster.

Green

The green bedroom took an honorable third place. Participants in the same study slept an average of 7 hours and 36 minutes in a room with a predominantly green color. They also noted that they woke up with a positive attitude.

Natural shades of green are associated with nature. Perhaps that is why they soothe and promote good rest.

Silver

In a bedroom decorated in silver tones, people slept an average of 7 hours and 33 minutes per night. The researchers suggested that the metallic silver color creates reflections similar to moonlight, which seem to warn that night has come - time for sleep.

Orange

Seven hours and 28 minutes is the average duration of sleep in a room with an orange interior. Researchers write that this color is calming, relaxes muscles and even aids digestion after a heavy dinner.

Lilac (violet)

Study participants slept an average of 5 hours and 56 minutes per night in a room with purple interiors—almost 2 hours less than those in blue rooms. Possible reasons include the property of the purple color to stimulate mental activity, which slows down the relaxation process.

Brown and gray

In the brown room, people slept on average 6 hours and 5 minutes, in the gray room - 6 hours and 12 minutes. As the researchers explain, these colors are quite boring and depressing. In addition, in a room with a brown or gray interior, a person feels emotionally isolated, which leads to restless sleep.

Blue, green, yellow, silver and orange are colors that you should pay attention to when choosing your bedroom interior. But it is better to avoid purple, brown and gray.

By type of door opening

Before purchasing a wardrobe for your bedroom, you should decide exactly how the doors of the structure should open. There are several options:

Swinging doors. The classic version of the cabinet, when the doors are attached to hinges. This is a cheap and reliable option, but for a small bedroom you need to take into account that there should be additional space around the structure for convenient opening of the doors.
Sliding doors. One of the most popular options. The doors move along special guides. This is an excellent option for a small bedroom, since the doors of the structure will not open outward.
Sliding structures. They are fragile and fragility, require careful handling and smooth opening. This design resembles blinds; when opened, the doors fold like an accordion.

Main dimensions, dimensions of dressing tables

The main rule is that the larger the room, the larger the table. The standard parameters are:

tabletop height – 75 cm from the floor;
minimum width – 27 cm, length – not less than 47 cm;
a popular option for table cover sizes is 40 by 80 cm;
if there are many drawers and cabinets, the dimensions are increased to 60 by 130 cm;
convenient dimensions of the mirror - height from 65 cm, width - 0.5-0.7 from the length of the table itself.

A universal model that is suitable both for storing cosmetics and for working with a laptop

By case type

It is important to choose the right type of structure for the bedroom. The following options are available on the market:

Cabinet cabinet. It is a one-piece design with back and side walls. Such a cabinet can be easily installed and, if necessary, moved from place to place. This option is perfect for people who like to change the decor of the room by rearranging the furniture.
Built-in design. In this option, there are no back or side walls, and all shelves are attached directly to the wall. This is a cheap and reliable option. This design cannot be easily moved to another location.
Semi-built-in wardrobe. This design is without a back wall. In this case, there may be one or two side walls. It all depends on the location of the closet in the room.

Sockets and switches in the bedroom

We fall asleep and wake up with phones in our hands, so we can’t do without sockets near our beds. We recommend placing them above the bedside table in the same frame along with the switches - it looks laconic and does not attract attention. Frames can be positioned both vertically and horizontally.

Fans of new technologies will appreciate minimalistic USB sockets instead of conventional ones.

Pass-through switches are a lifesaver for the bedroom. They allow you to turn lights on and off from different points in the room. For example, turn on the light when entering a room, and turn it off while lying in bed.

Before doing electrical work, decide what furniture will be in the bedroom. To correctly place sockets next to the bed, you need to know the height and location of the bedside tables. Therefore, designers first prepare a zoning scheme, and only then, based on the location of the furniture, think through the rest of the interior.

According to the shape of the body

It is important to choose the correct body shape for the structure. The correctly chosen shape of the closet will make the bedroom interior not only beautiful, but also functional. There are three main types of structures:

Straight cabinet. The most common option. Most designer photos of bedroom wardrobes with a mirror show this particular option. This design is more spacious and fits most interiors.
Corner design. Such a cabinet can have a trapezoidal or triangular shape. A corner wardrobe for a bedroom with mirrors is perfect for a small bedroom or for people who have a minimum of things.
Radius model. Such cabinets have curved facades, which can be either convex or concave. This original solution is suitable for creative design interiors.
Pencil case. This tall and narrow design is suitable for small rooms or as additional storage.

Let there be light: bedroom lighting scenarios

Natural light affects us in different ways: when the sun is shining, you want to sing and dance, and when the sky is overcast, your mood becomes appropriate. It’s the same story with artificial lighting: depending on the shade of light (cold, white or warm), the interior changes beyond recognition. Don't believe me? Take a look at the photo above.

For example, if you put warm lighting in a bedroom with blue walls, the walls will become greenish (remember art lessons: mixing yellow and blue paints, you get green). With cool lighting, everything will look blue - this option is suitable for offices, schools and other places where it is important to concentrate. In neutral white light, furniture and decoration look almost the same as in daylight. Use one light or another depending on the effect you want to achieve.

Choose your lamps carefully. We recommend LED: high-quality models have a safe light pulsation (flickering) coefficient that does not affect the psyche and well-being. Plus, they last longer than usual.

It is important to consider how the light falls: it can be direct, diffused or reflected. So that the light does not hit your eyes, but gently envelops the bedroom, choose a chandelier with shades downwards, not up, and sconces with frosted glass - this way the light is diffused, creating a soft contrast between light and shadow.

This bedroom uses three lighting scenarios at once: a ceiling lamp that provides general light, an accent lamp above the cabinet on one side and a sconce on the other.

The bedroom is a place where intense light is not needed. Local lighting will help create a calm, relaxed atmosphere: a floor lamp in the corner of the room or an LED strip at the head (as in the photo above). If desired, it is still supplemented with general bright light, which on a dark autumn or winter morning helps to wake up and invigorate. How to properly plan lighting in other rooms, read the article “What should be the lighting in an apartment.”

Internal filling

Before purchasing a wardrobe, you need to decide on the following aspects:

Purpose of use. The internal filling of the structure depends on what things will be stored in it.
Size and number of things. It is important to calculate how many things will be on the shelves or hanging in the closet. Consider special compartments for small items and accessories.
Frequency of use of items. The most necessary things should be at a comfortable height. The shelves in this part of the cabinet should be as spacious as possible.

Material, color of the bedroom table

A bedroom is a place of rest where a person spends at least eight hours a day; only environmentally friendly materials are chosen. The purchased design must have an appropriate certificate. Hardwood is best suited; in extreme cases, MDF, chipboard. Metal, glass, rattan wicker models are also acceptable. The color depends on the chosen interior style.

A classic model with a hinged lid - perfumes here will not gather dust or heat up from the sun

Mirror decor

For those who find a regular mirrored cabinet boring, options with decorations are suitable. There are several decorating techniques:

Airbrush. This is a drawing that is made on a mirror using a special gun. The customer can choose the option that suits the bedroom interior.
Stained glass painting. This is done using special paints. You can order the pattern from the cabinet manufacturer or make it yourself. This painting will perfectly refresh a white wardrobe with a mirror in the bedroom.
Mosaic. A labor-intensive and expensive technique in which the mirror is decorated with pieces of multi-colored glass.
Photo printing. A quick and inexpensive way to make a room stylish and original. Photo printing will perfectly refresh a white wardrobe with a mirror in the bedroom.
Color film. Inexpensive option for transforming your closet. The reflective properties of the mirror are almost completely lost.
Matting. A discreet decoration option that will add zest to the interior. Matting will perfectly refresh the corner wardrobe in the bedroom with mirrors.
Artificial frame. A decorative element that is glued to glass and imitates a real frame.

Table shapes - other types

In addition to the “classic” rectangular table, modern designers use other models:

quadrangular with rounded corners;
corner – triangular, pentagonal;
radius - with a convex or concave tabletop;
asymmetrical - usually multifunctional, transformable.

Compact dressing table with original shaped drawers

The shape of the mirror can generally be made to almost any shape - round, square, polygonal, pointed at the top, etc.

The design of the chosen mirror should fit into the surrounding environment

Features of mirror mounting

When purchasing a cabinet, it is important to pay attention to its façade. The design doors can be of several types:

Whole. The mirror is glued to the cabinet door. The structure becomes heavier.
Slotted. The mirror is installed in a slot in the sash.
Prefabricated. The facade is assembled from parts of different shapes and sizes. There can be heavy two-layer elements and light single-layer ones.
Frame. The sashes are lined with metal frames along the contour. This increases the wear resistance of the cabinet façade.

Corner dressing table for the bedroom: varieties

Corner models are often used in the interior to smooth out the corner, thereby creating more free space. Also, this type of dressing table is used when the room is small enough and there is not enough space to place furniture along the wall. There are several types of corner dressing tables for the bedroom:

Floor. Such tables stand on at least four supports and can be easily installed anywhere.
Suspension. There are no floor supports, because the tabletop itself is attached only to the wall. It is not possible to move such furniture yourself.
Cantilevered. This is something in between the two previous types. This table has two or more supports, but it is still attached to the wall.

Also read: 33 ideas for decorating a coffee table

Methods for attaching mirrors

Before choosing a cabinet, it is important to know exactly how the mirrors are attached to it. The method of fastening affects the durability of the structure. There are several mounting options:

Double sided tape. An unreliable option, in which a heavy mirror may soon fall off.
Construction adhesive or liquid nails. Unsuitable option, which may lead to blackening of the surface.
Liquid silicone. Reliable option for mounting mirrors.
Stops located at the bottom. Special protrusions are installed on top. A reliable fastening method that thickens the door.
Mounting pendants. Small holes are made in the mirror, through which it is hung on the cabinet. A reliable fastening method that requires careful work.

Where to buy a bedroom wardrobe?

There are many stores that specialize in the manufacture and sale of sliding wardrobes. The most reliable and common option is to go to IKEA or Leroy Merlin. You can select the desired cabinet and order it directly on the Internet with delivery to your home; the main thing is to know exactly all the necessary parameters and dimensions.

A mirrored wardrobe is ideal for a bedroom. A large range of designs will allow you to choose the most beautiful and functional solution for even the smallest room.

Location in a small bedroom

In a cramped room, the table doubles as a bedside table, which allows you to set an alarm clock on it and display various gadgets. Less often, the object is combined with a window sill - the mirror here will be folding. A very small table is installed on the free end of the cabinet, equipped with a shelf and a mirror.

Compact wall-mounted models are perfect for small rooms

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