The mirror has long been a necessary part of our life. Leaving home, everyone will look at it, and even during the day it does not stand idle. If the design is complicated by a cabinet, shelves, drawers, you can put cosmetics, jewelry and many more useful things in them. In the article, we will consider the difference between the types of furniture with mirrors and talk about the choice of models for the bedroom.
Differences
You can see yourself using any of these items, but the difference becomes clear if you look at the definitions of each of them.
Dressing table
In French, this word has several meanings - “piers” and “marina”, both of which reflect the essence of the subject. A huge mirror in the room attracts the eye, passing by him, mechanically you linger for a second. The dressing table is often installed in the wall between the windows. “Dock” is a mirror up to the floor or in the floor, it can be attached to a table, a nightstand, a chest of drawers and have a large number of storage places for cosmetics, documents, sewing accessories. It is sometimes confused with a dressing table, but it is more elegant, endowed with a small mirror, designed for applying makeup. Despite the French name, the appearance of the dressing table dates back to the time of English Baroque (XVIII century).
Trellis
This amazing piece of furniture is a mirror consisting of three parts: the central, the largest, is fixed permanently to the cabinet and is stationary, and the other two are attached to the sides of the main mirror. They are easy to move, changing the viewing angle, so you can see yourself from the back. The appearance of the trellis is attributed to Madame Pompadour, the favorite of Louis XV. In fact, no one knows the history of the exact origin, only it is known that it dates back to the Baroque period. Initially, it was a large floor mirror in an expensive frame, decorated with precious stones, which eventually transformed into three combined components.
It is quite easy to distinguish a dressing table from a trellis: the first has one mirror, and the second has three. There are other distinguishing features.
- The dressing table is more suitable for applying makeup. And the trellis with the help of moving mirrors makes it possible to consider the hairstyle and outfit from all sides.
- Mittens can often be seen in full growth, it is convenient to use while standing. In most cases, the dressing table is made in full, in front of it it is better to sit in order to engage in your appearance.
Which mirror to choose and where to place?
The main purpose of the dressing table and trellis is the maintenance of the mirror, which is necessary to care for the appearance. In the bedroom, such pieces of furniture are of particular importance, but they can not be placed in any place. Guided by the advice of Feng Shui, the mirror cannot be placed opposite the door and at the foot of the bed, so as not to frighten the sleepy person with an unexpected reflection. In large bedrooms with several windows, a mirror is installed in the wall between them. If there is one window in the room, it is better to put a pier glass to the right of it, left-handed people will have to choose the left side, then the shadow will not be an obstacle for applying makeup. In any case, the mirror should be in a well-lit place.
In a small bedroom, it is better to abandon the massive trellis in favor of a dressing table with a mirror mounted on a small dresser or table. If desired, you can find a compact tricuspid mirror on a narrow pedestal. If there is enough space, install large mirror structures ranging in size from one and a half to three meters with an extensive storage system. The color of the products is matched to the interior of the bedroom. Surrounded by bright surroundings, a white dressing table or cream-colored trellis looks win-win.
Before you purchase a piece of furniture with a mirror, you need to think in which position you often have to use it - standing or sitting, and then choose the appropriate model. Those who use makeup daily can pay attention to the dressing table with a table under which it is convenient to put your feet. When buying a dressing table, it is best to immediately order a chair, chair or pouf from the same collection.
Varieties
Fashionable women have been using the dressing table and trellis for many centuries, but even today they have not lost their popularity. The industry presents a large selection of this type of furniture, which surprises with a variety of designs, materials and styles.
Variety of shapes
The dressing table and trellis are endowed with two main forms - straight and angular, that is, one of them can be placed against the wall, and the other can be compactly formed into a corner. Wall options have a large selection from small to large. When planning to purchase a piece of furniture with a mirror, you should first measure the selected area of the wall, and then make a choice taking into account the size, color, style and configuration. Corner patterns round and soften the geometry of the room. Here, too, preliminary measurements cannot be dispensed with - furniture with a mirror should harmoniously fit into the corner.
In addition to the basic forms, trolleys and dressing tables abound in constructive variety. They can be in the form of tables, stands, dressers, shelves, drawers or curly coasters. The mirrors with them do not always look rectangular, you can find models with round, oval, square shapes, with bent lines, in the form of shells, petals and other amazing configurations that only the imagination of designers is capable of.
Varieties of materials
The furniture industry produces products taking into account consumer demand, and it does not always require expensive natural materials. The most demanded were trolleys and dressing table made of particleboard and MDF. This material imitates well the shades and texture of natural wood species, the color scheme can be from bleached oak to dark wenge. If the budget allows, for the bedroom in which we spend the third part of our life, it is better to choose models made of natural wood. Wood-shaving materials are often impregnated with toxic solutions, they negatively affect health. It’s worth leaving the grandmother’s dressing table, if it is made of natural wood, after restoration. It can be used in the bedroom style Provence, retro, shabby chic, chalet, country.
In the creation of trellis and dressing table for urban areas (loft, hi-tech, techno, minimalism), fragments of chromed metal are used. And in the Baroque and Rococo style, bronze and copper finishes are used. Combined dressing tables with glass and plastic inserts are made for modern bedrooms that meet the directions of fusion, loft, minimalism.
Design
A poorly selected dressing table can destroy the harmony of the bedroom, so it is better to purchase it with a headset. But if this is not possible, when choosing, you should pay attention to the color, texture and choice of model. Consider various design solutions designed for bedrooms.
- Cozy classic dressing table-based, made of wood.
- A small trellis with a mirror mounted on the console. Design refers to urban styles.
- Table trellis in the style of historical classicism.
- Modern compact dressing table for small bedrooms.
- Beech trellis with minimum storage space - only 2 small drawers. In this model, emphasis is placed on a volume mirror.
- Unusual trellis from great-grandmother's setting.
- A modern dresser based on a chest of drawers.
A piece of furniture with a mirror for a bedroom is very important. If you select and arrange it correctly, it will delight you with its appearance and functionality for many years.
See how to choose a dressing table and trellis in the bedroom in the next video.
