How to Create Your Perfect Dressing Room

A dressing room is a luxury that can transform the way you get ready and organise your wardrobe. A true fashion lover's dream, it offers a stylish way to reimagine a spare room or a section of your bedroom – while also potentially adding value to your home.

Beyond looks, dressing rooms come with plenty of practical benefits. A well-designed walk-in wardrobe helps you declutter by maximising storage while protecting your clothes and even creating a calmer environment for sleep.

If you're wondering how to design a dressing room, our experts are here to help. Read our blog below for dressing room ideas, tips and tricks, all designed to help you create the ideal space for you and your home.

Assess your space

First, you'll need to decide where your dressing room is going to go. Do you have enough space in your bedroom, or do you plan to adapt a spare room, a large cupboard or even an alcove? And will you need to plan around any awkward or unusual spaces? Some of the best small dressing room ideas use these to their advantage.

If you're planning a larger renovation, you might even think about knocking a wall through to create a more open, airy space. You could still install a curtain or sliding screen to offer a sense of separation and privacy.

For the best results, consider seeking professional advice. Booking a free design visit can help you understand what's possible in your space – and it may even spark a few new ideas for your perfect dressing room.

Consider your storage needs

Once you've assessed the space, take time to think about your wardrobe and how you use it. What types of storage will you need to keep everything organised and accessible?

Will you need lots of hanging space for full-length and shorter items, for example? Drawers and shelf space, meanwhile, are ideal to put your favourite items on display or keep clothes neatly folded and out of sight. And then there are the extras. Do you have a large shoe or jewellery collection to accommodate?

If the dressing room will be shared, be sure to factor in your partner's needs too. With the right combination of bespoke storage solutions, you can create an organised, calming space that's as functional as it is beautiful.       

Factor in your routines

Your dressing room should be designed around your daily habits, making getting ready quicker, easier and more enjoyable. Consider how you'll use the space – will it be purely for storage, or will you also get dressed there? A mix of full-length and smaller mirrors can make the process of choosing outfits far easier.

It's also important to consider hair and makeup. Think about comfortable seating, easy access to plugs for straighteners and hair dryers, and lighting you can rely on, whatever the weather. The perfect dressing room needs to be practical as well as pretty.

If space allows, you might even want to add somewhere to sit back and relax with a good book and a hot drink. Now there's a great idea for your dressing room!

Choose between fitted or free-standing furniture

With your storage needs in mind, it's time to decide whether fitted or free-standing furniture is the right choice for your dressing room.

Free-standing pieces can work well, but they don't always meet every requirement – especially in awkward or limited spaces. While fitted furniture often comes with a higher upfront cost, it offers complete customisation, making the most of every inch and maximising storage.

A fitted dressing room can also add value should you decide to sell your home in the future. That said, you can easily combine fitted and free-standing elements to give you even more options, be it for storage, seating or anything else that suits.

Keep it neat and tidy

A well-organised dressing room is easier to enjoy and helps keep your clothes in great condition. Use sturdy hangers and avoid overcrowding rails so items are easy to find and have room to breathe. This should also help them stay crease-free.

For your drawer and shelf space, use simple folding techniques that look tidy but are easy to maintain. Standing items like T-shirts and jeans vertically in drawers is a smart way to see everything at a glance and speed up your mornings.

Storage bags and vacuum packing are worth considering for storing bulky out-of-season clothes or less-worn items. Free up valuable space by stashing away tuxedos, ski outfits or anything else you don't wear regularly.

Bring your dressing room ideas to life with Hammonds

Tired of daydreaming about your perfect dressing room? We've walked you through how to design a dressing room – now it's time to turn your dreams into reality. And we're here to help you at every step.

Book a free design visit with a Hammonds expert or request a brochure to weigh up your options. You'll also find more inspiration on our home and interiors blog.