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15 Dressing Tables To Make Your Bedroom Feel A Little More Luxe
For a stress-free getting ready routine.
Finding the most efficient way to keep your space as organised and chic as possible seems to be an endless quest. From piling make-up, skincare and hair care bottles, palettes and jars to your current rotation of books and magazines, keeping this zone orderly can pose a challenge. But there are ways to make life easier for yourself: investing in a dedicated dressing table can help.
With a dressing table, you can say goodbye to rifling fruitlessly through your make-up bag your lipstick and scrambling through drawers to find your deodorant. Instead, everything you need - from accessories to hairspray - will have its own rightful place on a vanity table.
What's more is a dressing table gives you the chance to live out your Hollywood fantasy of creating a dedicated space for you to get ready in the morning (very Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn vibes). And with over 402,000 Instagram #dressingtable posts, owning a dressing table is now as much of an interiors trend to jump on as it is a morning routine essential.
Here are our favourites at a glance:
John Lewis ANYDAY Wilton dressing table
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Oliver Bonas Riya Mango Wood Inlay Dressing Table
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How to choose the best dressing table
The most important consideration is to ensure that your new dressing table will fit in its intended spot in your bedroom. Avoid investing in a large dressing table if your bedroom is on the smaller side; a dressing area is meant to be a place of luxury and glamour – not somewhere that will make your space feel cramped. There are plenty of smaller offerings that still provide plenty of room for all your products to live.
On the flip side, a spacious bedroom might need a chunky, wide dressing table to ensure the space doesn't feel cavernous and empty. Make sure to measure the area you want your new dressing table to go in carefully – we've outlined dimensions on all our picks below.
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Besides the practical considerations, think about how you're going to use the furniture. Do you want make-up products to be tidied away in drawers or do you prefer to have them laid out in front of you? Do you need a dressing table with a built-in mirror, or do you prefer using a compact?
And lastly, an important aspect to consider is where about your dressing table will sit in your bedroom. If you'll be using it to do your hair and make-up or, it's important that its facing the light. Or, if you'll need it to store important items, placing it in a super accessible spot is a great idea.
Whether you need a bijou corner unit for your tiny one-bed flat or a large vanity table that can double up as a desk, we've rounded up our favourite dressing tables for 2024 below.
Made with hard-wearing timbers, this dressing table is complete with seven drawers that are ideal for all of your storage needs. Available in white and linen, it's the perfect accessory for both neutral toned rooms or a room full of colour.
Dimensions: H77 x W137 x D43.6cm
This dressing table pairs rustic mid-toned wood with green cotton tassels and double drawers. Designed with a lid that opens up extra storage, you won't be short on organising all of your necessities.
Dimensions: H79 W100 x D40 cm
Marble is effortless and elegant, so we love this option from Swoon. While this dressing table doesn't boast drawers, it does have a small marble shelf, where you can show off your prettiest make-up and perfume bottles, as well as a round mirror.
Dimensions: W100 x D48 x H125cm
This one has that classic Art Deco lozenge shape and curved legs with all the Scandi sensibilities of pale wood. The combo works! Plus, it comes with a stool, which is handy.
Dimensions: L107 x W48 x H132cm
It's rattan, but that deep blue shade elevates the look into something truly sophisticated. Very classy.
Dimensions: H75 x W100 x D45cm
Here’s a lovely Scandi-inspired dressing table. With its solid wooden frame, spacious drawer and large mirror, we think this light oak shade would suit most needs and interiors. Pair with the matching rattan stool to complete the look.
Dimensions: H133.5 x W105 x D46cm
This vanity table comes complete with five varied drawer spaces and a mirror. Whether you're getting ready to go, experimenting with new make-up or hair looks, this dressing table will see you through it.
Dimensions: H 136.5cm x W 97.2cmx D 44.5cm
Yes, this is a serious investment piece. And, yes, you will need to spend a lot of time cleaning the mirrors to keep it looking fresh. So, no, this isn't an especially practical piece of furniture, we have to admit. But that doesn't mean that it isn't beautiful; or that we aren't dreaming of sitting down here to do our makeup every morning...
Dimensions: H79 x W152 x D66cm
Inspired by the art deco era, this matt black wooden dressing table comes with a beautiful scalloped drawer front and brass detailing. Along with your beauty mainstays, there’s enough table space for some fresh flowers and trinkets, too.
Dimensions: 125 x 81 x 45cm
Another Scandi-inspired dressing table, this smaller design is ideal for your morning routine. The solid oak drawer will house any toiletries you don’t want on display while the curved mirror is big enough to get ready with, and open up your space.
Dimensions: H75 x W59 x D43cm
We're calling it: Grecian-inspired interiors are going to be everywhere in 2023, so get ahead of the trend before everyone else does. This chunky desk-cum-dressing table, with its wide pillar-style legs, will add an air of gravitas to your room, whether you're using it to put your face on before heading into the office, or as your desk space on WFH days. The oh-so-subtle pink hue adds a dash of femininity, too.
Dimensions: D40 x 130 x 76.5cm
For timeless luxury, invest in an Ercol piece. Yes, the designer's work is expensive, but it's built to last, made from the world's finest hardwoods, ethically sourced from sustainable forests in Europe and North America. And that's without mentioning the distinctive designs you'd recognise anywhere. This more bijou offering will slot neatly into small bedrooms, while adding some understated elegance of the highest quality. It's also on sale, so it's a great time to invest.
Dimensions: H135 x W70 x D42cm
If you're looking for a statement piece (or one that doubles up as a desk), Swoon’s dreamy golden-hued design will do nicely. Made from mango wood, it has long tapered legs, dainty handles and an opulent brass finish – ideal for adding a touch of sophistication to your bedroom.
Dimensions: H80 x W120 x D38cm
For really small spaces? Use your walls. This floating shelf still gives you a spot to sit and do your makeup, and two drawers to hide away your products, without taking up any floor space whatsoever. Very clever.
Dimensions: W60 x D30 x H12cm
This slim floating table can be attached neatly to a wall, so there’s no need to take up precious floor space. It has two drawers and a generous table area, with enough space to place a small plant.
Dimensions: 15 x 60 x 30cm
Charley is former Homes Ecommerce Editor. During her time at Hearst UK, Charley wrote over 300 buying guides and reviews, getting her hands on as many new launches as possible to help you find the best products for your home.
Mayola is former Ecommerce Intern, covering home and garden content for House Beautiful, Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Red, Cosmopolitan and Elle. Mayola has an NCTJ-accredited degree from Brunel University London, where she spent time gaining experience at publications such as The Times, Sky News and Bloomberg TV.
Day to day, you’ll find her writing about the latest sales and launches, along with buying guides and reviews on the products you need to know about. From silk pillowcases to smart alarm clocks to dressing tables, Mayola is committed to finding the best products and deals to help readers buy with confidence.
Mayola loves to search the internet and social platforms for emerging shopping trends – and also tackles the occasional piece on fashion, beauty, tech and wellness. When not writing, Mayola can be found listening to podcasts, travelling, shopping and dining alfresco in London and beyond.
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