Not everyone is lucky enough to have their own dressing room at home. While this may not be practical due to space, having a dedicated space in your home where you can get ready, apply your make-up, style your hair, or carry out your skincare routine can help you make sure you can store all of your products in one place.
If you already have your dressing table or vanity space, you need to know how to make the most of it to help you organise it in a way that works for you.
Location
Ideally, you would be better placing your vanity in front of a window to make the most of any natural light. This will give you a better base to work with. If this isn't possible, you need to place your table opposite a window and use a mirror to reflect the light. After all, lighting is vital when it comes to applying makeup.
Lighting
You want a natural white light when adding artificial lighting. Avoid fluorescent or yellow lighting. If you cannot make the most of the natural light, or your natural light needs a helping hand. Choose a cool white LED bulb or led strip lighting such as https://www.lepro.co.uk/12v-led-strip to place around your mirror or on your shelving to help you to illuminate the space properly.
Chair
The type of chair you choose needs to be more comfortable than Instagram ready. While some chairs may look great in images, they might become uncomfortable if you need to sit in them for long periods to apply makeup or style your hair. Choose a chair that you can sit at for long periods and fits into your space well. If you are short on space, a storage chair can give you a place to store items you need to hand but don't use them frequently.
Storage
No one likes a messy dressing table. Being able to store your makeup in an orderly fashion can allow you to find things more manageable. Choose small plastic or metal boxes to organise your space, or use specially designed makeup holders to display what you use on the surface of your desk. Alternatively, separate your drawers with small trays to allow for more organisation and easy access for a more streamlined, organised look.
Mirror
A mirror is an essential part of any dressing table, that is, unless you can perform your makeup routine off by heart! Many people choose a three-sided angled mirror with added lighting for the best angles when applying makeup or styling their hair. If your vanity is small, then a well-hung mirror low to the top of the vanity can offer you the best option. A free-standing full-length floor mirror is an excellent option if you prefer to stand when applying styling or hair. Even better, choose one that has hidden storage to keep all of your jewellery and accessories and provide more space for those extra bits you do not need just now.
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