The mirror is one of the main elements of the hallway, it not only decorates and visually expands a small space, but also helps to evaluate your appearance before leaving the house. Mirrors can be large and small, but if conditions allow, it is better to give preference to a trellis or a dressing table.
Features
A dressing table with a mirror makes it more convenient to gather before leaving the house, because after looking in the mirror you can evaluate your wardrobe, adjust your hair or make-up, only after that you can go on business with confidence in your own elegance. Many people confuse the trellis and the dressing table, so for a start we will understand what each structure is.
The dressing table is a small table with a mirror cloth fixed on it. As a rule, it is equipped with shelves on the sides and several drawers for storing small items. It can be issued in the form of dressing secretaries, in this version the mirror is mounted on a hinged lid - if you want to look at yourself, just open it, and when closed, the table can be used as a desktop.
The trellis consists of three mirrors on a bedside table or a low table - as a rule, the main canvas is fixed in the center statically, and the narrower side are attached to the hinges, they can be moved, thereby increasing the viewing angle.
In either case, the mirrors may be of different heights. The tallest ones will allow you to appreciate yourself in full growth from several angles - such models are often acquired in spacious hallways. For small spaces, it is better to give preference to corner products - they are compact, ergonomic and very convenient.
Varieties
Dressing table manufacturers offer a wide selection of models for every taste.
- Corner - These options for trellises are distinguished by their compactness and functionality. They are used to decorate the corner space, help to balance it with the help of mirror paintings.
- Direct - such tables are optimal in spacious rooms, in small ones they will look bulky and inappropriate.
Depending on the height of the mirrors, 2 types of trellises are distinguished:
- all three mirror canvases have the same height;
- the central canvas is slightly higher than the others, while it seems to be deepened between the side mirrors.
Depending on the material, the dressing table and trellis can be made of:
- solid wood - this option is the most expensive, but at the same time the most durable;
- Chipboard with veneered coating - such models are affordable, but the plates can swell with high humidity or temperature fluctuations, so the option is not suitable for private houses, when you get directly into the hallway from the street;
- LDSP - these are panels with a laminated coating, such products are not afraid of wet cleaning;
- MDF - a modern high-quality material made from wood chips with the addition of polymers;
- plastic - most often a transparent coating or a product with a metallic sheen is used;
- tempered plexiglass.
Design
The design of the dressing table and trellis is diverse, there are on sale models of a very different kind from vintage to ultramodern. Dimensions of the structure can be adjusted depending on the size of the hallway, furniture and personal preferences.
It is important that the style of the mirror coincides with the general design decision of the room, and the models should be selected so that the mirror does not look tasteless and ridiculous.
Very popular models in the style of Provence. The cabinet in them looks like a dressing table with the effect of aged wood, decorated with an unobtrusive floral print.
Country country style is embodied in models made of rough wood with a natural color. Most often, the tables in them are additionally decorated with forged elements.
In the classic version, the dressing table and trellis are also made of wood, and the shade is left natural, it is preferable to use darker wood.
If necessary, create an interior in the Rococo, Baroque or Empire style models decorated with gilding.
The dressing table will find a place in any style of the hallway, and modern high-tech is no exception. True, in this case, instead of wood, plastic, metal and glass are used. To implement the idea of minimalism, it is better to give preference to models with laconic geometry, designed in calm colors.
Loft - this area in recent years has become one of the most popularIt involves the participation of pipes, masonry and other industrial interior elements. In such a hall, it is better to use a dressing table of unconventional shapes and large sizes, it will be a stylish accent if graffiti is additionally applied to the mirror canvas.
The color scheme of the dressing table and trellis should correspond to the prevailing palette in the room - it can merge with the main background, and can contrast with it, in this case, it is desirable that the color was present in the interior in some other element.
It's no secret that most often hallways suffer from a lack of light. In standard apartments, windows at the entrance are not provided, and they are replaced by chandeliers on the ceiling or wall sconces.
The backlit mirror will look very stylish. - this design gives the room a little mysterious and mystical appearance, a similar solution will be optimal for small hallways.
How to choose?
When choosing between a dressing table and a weightlift, be sure to consider the dimensions of the room.
Depending on the size and configuration of the hallway, you can purchase both linear and corner models of dressing tables. It is best to opt for models with high canvases, since it is not always possible in the standard hallway to take a few steps back in order to examine yourself in detail from head to toe.
Choosing a dressing table in the hallway area, it is better to stay on compact products with a narrowed table - this choice will become the most harmonious for small rooms.
If small children live in the house, then it is better to purchase a model in which the corners of the dressing table are rounded.
It is desirable that the size of the working canvas be larger than the surface of the table - this way you can visually add volume to the room.
Pay special attention to the number of boxes for storing small items - it should be convenient for you to keep cosmetics, toiletries, as well as keys and other household items there.
Get a dressing table and a trellis taking into account the general style of the room so that the mirror organically fits into the overall design concept of the interior.
Be sure to make sure that the dressing table is made of environmentally friendly materials, and at the stage of purchase, make sure that the model is stable - it should not swing, and the mirror should be firmly fixed to the base. Otherwise, the construction may pose a threat to households passing by.
Tip: if you adhere to the teachings of Feng Shui, then the mirror should be installed in such a way that the front door does not reflect in it, so the angular model may be the right solution.
Good examples
The dressing table in the corridor can have a variety of shapes and sizes, they largely determine the functional features of the model. The main attribute of such products is the presence of drawers. Such furniture was appreciated by those buyers for whom the most important order in the house.
For darkened small hallways, plastic or transparent glass constructions are used - glossy surfaces visually expand the boundaries of the room, and the play of light illuminates even the most darkened areas. Typically, such models are made of white material or its shades.
For large mansions, elite models made of natural wood will be appropriate. Particular attention in their manufacture is given to the design of the frame around the mirror. Usually it is decorated with patterns, patina and decorative figures. The most expensive models are decorated with gilding and precious stones. The effect of artificial aging of the material looks very stylish.
Overview of the trellis model "Butterfly" see below.
