A dressing table is a place for self-expression, personal style and tastes. We decorate with our favourite luxuries and if dressed with care can play a staring role in our bedrooms. Use a mixture of storage items and decorative pieces to transform it into an area that is not only beautiful but also practical. Think about how you want to use your dressing table, is it for hair and make-up or a place for the final jewellery touches.
Trinket Boxes
Trinket and jewellery boxes are not only decorative but provide fantastic storage for your precious gems and costume pieces. Remember, not all your jewellery needs to be easily accessible so think what you need for your daily pieces and the rest of your collection could be stored in a drawer or other box. Boxes displayed on your dressing table should complement the space and not overpower it.
- Eichholtz Cayman Jewel Box £330 - Occa-Home
4 Drawer Jewellery Box £49 - Oliver Bonas[/caption]
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The Gentleman's Organiser £13.99 - Lakeland[/caption]
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Jermyn Leather Cufflink Box £75 - Leather and Lavender[/caption]
Vintage Bottles
For centuries ladies have decorated their dressing tables with beautiful bottles of all shapes and sizes with a cascade of aromas. Vintage bottles are back and how could you resist not having one of these elegant pieces.
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Glass Apothecary Bottle Perfume £9.95 - dotcomgiftshop[/caption]
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Glass Apothecary Bottle Elixir £9.95 - dotcomgiftshop[/caption]
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Astafieva £49 - Chandeliers and Mirrors[/caption]
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Gisela Graham Glass Bottle with Bird Stopper £7.50 - The Contemporary Home[/caption]
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Gisela Graham Decorative Vintage Glass Bottles £18 - The Contemporary Home[/caption]
Hand Mirrors
When I think of hand held mirrors I can't help but think of that scene in Titanic. In the past they were an essential part of a woman’s boudoir, now that are a touch of luxury and a token of the past.
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Peacock Design Hand Mirror £21 - Not on the High Street[/caption]
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Antique Looking German Silver Hand Held Mirror £14.99 - Amazon[/caption]
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Sass & Belle Antique Style Pewter Handheld Mirror £8.99 - Mollie and Fred[/caption]
Hair and Make-up Storage
Many of us use our dressing area as our pamper zone. With shadows, blushers, lipsticks and more to give a home, the need for storage is essential. These fantastic dressing table storage solutions will keep your table tidy whilst remaining stylish.
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Dressing Table Caddy £29.95 - House of Bath[/caption]
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Let's Make Up' Four Drawer Cabinet £22.99 - My Gift Tree[/caption]
For your hair essentials then how about The Style Station. This fantastic system allows you to put in your hairdryer and straighteners without waiting for them to cool down. It can sit on your dressing table or on a hook underneath it.
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The Style Station £19.99 - Lakeland[/caption]
Jewellery Stands
As decorative as the pieces we display upon them, jewellery stands can be found in an abundance of styles to suit your personal tastes.
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Woodland Jewellery Stand £24.50 - iapetus[/caption]
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Cream Triple Frame Jewellery Stand£20 - Not on the High Street[/caption]
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Classico Jewellery Stand and Make-up Mirror £21 - A Place for Everything[/caption]
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Woodland Jewellery Holder £19.99 - Culture Vulture Direct[/caption]
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Jewellery Holder £24.90 - Made in Design[/caption]
Candles
There is nothing like the beautiful intoxicating aroma of a scented candle, especially in your bedroom. Most designers and brands have a range of beautiful candles, here are some of my favourites.
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Lavender & Lovage Scented Candle £39 - Jo Malone[/caption]
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Imp's Whisper Forte Candela £55 - Molton Brown[/caption]
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Scent One Black Candle £35 - Kelly Hoppen Home[/caption]
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Neom Love 3 Wick Scented Candle £42 - John Lewis[/caption]
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True Grace Manor Vanilla Scented Bowl Candle £36 - John Lewis[/caption]
Decorative Items
Finish your dressing table with a couple of decorative items such as this silver tray to place your lotions and potions.
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Lisbeth Dahl Silver Tray £29.95 - Treasure Box[/caption]
Or you could add a delicate piece of sponge or coral.
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If you are in need of a home for all these delightful pieces, we have the perfect dressing table
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Eat Sleep Live Dressing Table[/caption]
If you are in need of some dressing table inspiration here are three different styles:
Storage
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Simplicity
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Decadent
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