So, you’ve mapped out the room and reluctantly decided there simply isn’t space for a dressing table. A luxury, perhaps, but one that usually demands more floor space than a small bedroom can spare. Dunelm’s compact vanity unit neatly sidesteps that problem, packing a seat, mirror and hidden storage into one clever design.
Its cylindrical shape is part of the appeal, helping it sit more softly in a room than a boxy piece of furniture. Plus, the curved stool slots neatly underneath when not in use, while concealed storage makes it work hard for such a small footprint.
Frankie Boucle Compact Dressing Table Set with Mirror and Stool
It’s available in five upholstery options, including cow print, boucle, leopard print, brown velvet and green velvet. That gives it an edge over Urban Outfitters’ viral Jane vanity table, which is only available in green velvet, and means there’s a little more freedom to make it work with your scheme.
Measuring 79cm high, 73cm wide and 60cm deep, it’s well suited to bedrooms and dressing corners where every inch counts. One reviewer wrote, ‘I bought this as a dupe for the super expensive Urban Outfitters Jane vanity table, and I was not disappointed at all. Bonus points for the spinning chair with storage, and being able to put it against a wall.’
That last detail is easy to miss, but in our opinion potentially one of the best – especially in a small room. Despite its rounded front, the vanity has a flat back so it can sit flush against the wall rather than leaving an awkward gap behind.
At first glance, the top looks like a flat wooden surface, but lift the hinged lid and a mirror and storage compartment are revealed underneath. There’s another hidden spot in the matching stool too – lift the seat and you’ll find a roomy cubby that can hold everything from bags and shoes to spare throws or getting-ready essentials.
The Dunelm version has proved popular, with some colourways consistently selling out. One shopper said they'd looked at pricier alternatives before her ‘sister alerted me that the green version was back in stock, so I ordered it immediately’. It follows the success of Urban Outfitters’ Jane dressing table, which became a TikTok favourite thanks to its compact proportions and ability to squeeze a dedicated getting-ready area into a small room.
A walk-in wardrobe may still be wishlist territory, but this offers a little of the same luxury on a much smaller scale. With velvet upholstery, a swivel seat, hidden storage and a built-in mirror, it proves you don’t need a huge bedroom to carve out a proper place to get ready.
