Designing a Dressing room
Think practically and you can create a stylish space for clothes, just like the Bassadones’
Although it might mean substituting a guest bedroom or office, installing a dressing room can offer the much-needed space and storage missing from master bedrooms, creating a private sanctuary away from family areas. As with John and Yvonne Bassadone’s scheme, this may require reconfiguring an awkward floor plan and installing new doors, yet the results will be worth the effort.
Stow it away
Bespoke furniture is the best option for adding essential storage. Consider the proportions of your property; rooms with high ceilings perfectly cater to walls of tall, fitted wardrobes and a sliding ladder can be included in the design to reach overhead areas. Inside, modular shelving with rails will best utilise the space, while cedar-lined joinery is worth considering to protect delicate fabrics from moths. For more compact spaces, opt for freestanding chests of drawers and combine with pieces that have a dual purpose; a comfy ottoman with storage space inside, for example, is practical for both putting on shoes and storing them away. If there isn’t the space or budget for a dedicated dressing room, fitted wardrobes within the bedroom can act as an attractive feature wall.
Be bold
Often only accessible via the bedroom and thus hidden away from view, interiors schemes can be more daring in a dressing room. Bring personality and warmth to a wall of wardrobes by covering them with a pretty wallpaper or choose a rich, opulent colour palette that will add to the feeling of luxury. If you have lost considerable floor space to fitted wardrobes, install wide, floor-length mirrors to enhance the light and maximise the feeling of space. Lighting is also key; dimmer switches offer a softer, more forgiving mood while displaying shoes on back-lit shelves is both practical and impactful.