How to Choose the Perfect Dressing Table

Dressing tables come in a range of styles and colours, so it can be difficult to select the right one. Here, we share our tips on how to choose the perfect dressing table to help you to find the best option for your home.

French Inspired Dressing Tables

Boasting ornate detailing and a distressed paint finish, a French inspired dressing table will look perfect in elegant and sophisticated bedrooms, offering a touch of glamour and plenty of character. Often featuring carved patterns and slender legs, this style of dressing table will look fabulous when topped with pretty perfume bottles and trinket boxes.

French-style dressing table, mirror and stool
The Toulouse Ivory Dressing Table Set is a great example of French inspired design and comes with a table, mirror, and matching stool, providing everything you need to get ready
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[more from the Toulouse range]

There’s also a central drawer and two smaller drawers for all of your essentials, and the mirror is adjustable so you can easily find the perfect angle.

Contemporary Dressing Tables

If you’re searching for a dressing table that will stand out, a contemporary design could be the right option for you. Featuring quirky shapes, a mix of materials, and bold characteristics, a contemporary dressing table is sure to make a statement in your bedroom while providing a convenient place to carry out your beauty regime.

Contemporary oak dressing table
Rattan Dressing Table and Mirror
Contemporary in design but with a timeless style, this dressing table is available with a natural oak or black-painted finish. A matching stool with a woven rattan top is also available…from johnlewis.com

Natural Dressing Tables

A natural dressing table might be the best choice for your home if you’re looking for something that will look great for years to come and suit any decor scheme. With neutral colours and materials that instantly make you think of the outdoors, a natural option will have timeless style and won’t go out of fashion – making it a great investment piece.

3-drawer dressing table with a wide mirror
The Shalstone Dressing Table combines natural features with mid-century design to create a look that’s guaranteed to complement any bedroom
johnlewis.com
[more from the Ercol Shalstone range]

Crafted from solid oak with oak veneers, this piece has finger and dovetail joints for extra strength and a large rectangular mirror which will work to create an illusion of space in addition to being very useful when getting ready.

Complete with a trio of drawers and striking tapered legs, this dressing table will look stunning without dominating the room.

See Also
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