How to make a dressing room from an old wardrobe

Every woman's dream is to have her own dressing room, but the wish does not always come true. For most Russians, square meters do not allow them to turn their fantasies into reality. And then the question arises, what can be done in this situation? In every apartment there is an old wardrobe, a sideboard, bookshelves in which necessary things and junk forgotten for years are stored.

Which wardrobe is suitable for a dressing room?

A new dressing room can be converted from an old wardrobe. Before you start disassembling old furniture, you need to decide on the size of the future dressing room.

It is necessary to decide where the clothing department will be located. You can free up space by combining several cabinets into one. We consider a neat wardrobe, sideboards, and bookshelves as additional materials for landscaping. All fasteners and accessories can be purchased in the store. Also suitable for furniture sets: gypsum board, chipboard, wood.

Dressing room plan

Your own imagination and specialized websites will help you think through the layout of the sections. If you have experience in assembling furniture and the necessary tools, then this is a huge plus, if not, then the Internet and friends can help.

The plan of the future closet directly depends on the free space. First you need to take measurements and only then start drawing.Many people have closets or a nook in their apartment that is not used in any way; this could serve as a place for a new closet.

You can also order a wardrobe plan from professionals. The craftsmen will take measurements and offer several options to choose from.

Transforming an old wardrobe into a dressing room

To transform an old furniture set into a new storage area, you will need tools and skillful hands.

1. Initially, we remove all shelves, doors, rods, and clothes hangers. All that remains is the frame for the future dressing room.
2. Next, we follow the previously prepared drawing and install partitions to create the interior space of the furniture set. Partitions can be made of gypsum board or chipboard.
3. In each section, we mark with a marker the places for future shelves, hangers, and rods.
4. An important stage is the installation of doors. Doors can be made sliding, mirrored, or done without them at all. It is best to hire a professional for installation.
5. The final stage is filling the closet with things and accessories.

You can do without drastic changes; with a little ingenuity and available materials, you can change the appearance of an old wardrobe.

Tips on how to decorate your dressing room:

• Cover with self-adhesive film, fortunately in construction stores, you can choose any color and pattern that suits your interior. And the old closet will take on a new life.
• Wallpaper. This option allows your imagination to run wild. A huge selection of matte, glossy, embossed, photo wallpapers for every taste. Before gluing it is necessary to treat the surface.
• Cover with fabric. This option is ideal for a child's room. The fabric is attached using a construction stapler or glue.
• The old “old fashioned” way is to paint it.You can simply paint it in several colors or use stencils and your own imagination to create a picture.

To make a dressing room with your own hands you need a little time and imagination. New life for old pieces of furniture will save space in the house and make a woman’s dream come true.