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Getting ready just got better.
If getting ready in the morning feels more like a chore than a treat, it’s time to upgrade your dressing table. Your daily routine will be instantly improved with the addition of a sleek, modern dressing table with storage to fit all your day-to-day essentials.
If you have a lot of floor space to fill, invest in a large dressing table. Due to its multifunctional nature, a large design can work for a whole host of uses aside from being the spot where you get ready in the morning. A sizeable dressing table with storage – in particular concealed drawers or shelves – helps to keep your bedroom clutter-free.
Small dressing tables can be ultra-functional too, doubling as petite writing desks and the perfect spot to work from home. To save space, dressing table stools can be tucked neatly underneath to keep valuable floor space clear.
Alternatively, corner dressing tables are brilliant space-savers, filling empty corners to make the most of otherwise unused space.
While a dressing table is a functional piece of furniture, use it to aid in the styling and overall look of your bedroom or dressing room (lucky you).
Ally Dowsing-Reynolds, CEO of home decor brand Dowsing & Reynolds, suggests the following: 'Style an uneven assortment of smaller items alongside tall or oversized items to create height and layers. Bedside books that reflect your interests alongside meaningful sculptures and your favourite perfume bottles make great focal points.
'Add ambience and pockets of light with table or mirror lamps, and repeat textures, shapes and colours around the room. A piece on your dresser could be the same texture and material as your bed to add consistency, for example. But don't be afraid to add the unexpected too – a colour that clashes or a pattern that stands out, these add interest.'
You can have a dressing table without a mirror – but you'd be missing out on a great opportunity when it comes to getting ready. Kate Salmon, head of homeware buying at Oliver Bonas, explains: 'Transform any table into a freestanding vanity with a dressing table mirror. Choose from simple round designs for a minimalist look or channel some old-school glamour with an elegant tri-fold mirror. Or, if you have a small space, a dressing table mirror with jewellery box storage will maximise your storage.'
Keep reading to discover the best modern dressing tables for 2024...
If you don't have space on your side, then a compact dressing table like this is an excellent option. With an attached mirror and integrated drawer, it really has everything you need.
Winning in the style stakes, this design from Oliver Bonas stands on long, tapered legs with subtle scalloped edging at the back and two small drawers. It's simply beautiful.
Natural materials meet contemporary design with this bold and sleek modern dressing table. A refined combination of rattan and timber gives it an air of sophistication. Better still, it's finished with brass detailing, tapered legs, and a circular mirror.
With clean lines and a reflective high-shine finish, this mirrored dressing table from Marks & Spencer is perfect for a contemporary bedroom. The two-drawer dressing table comes with a matching stool.
For less than £150, this dressing table is a budget-friendly but style-conscious option. There are two handy drawers for stashing makeup and other essentials out of sight, plus, tactile rattan detailing.
Crafted with solid wooden legs and elegant metal handles, this glamorous modern dressing table features mirrored detailing for a luxe look.
A large round mirror and three drawers make this dressing table ultra-practical. We love the understated design, which we think will slot seamlessly into any interior.
Make the most of your bedroom space with this modern dressing table. Three drawers mean you'll have plenty of room to store everything you could need to get ready for the day ahead. Plus, it comes with an in-built mirror – what more could you need?
This modern dressing table is a solid oak and veneer construction that showcases steam-bent wood and dovetail joint details. Despite its compact appearance, it also features a handy mirror and one storage drawer.
A gold trim makes this one luxe dressing table. We love all the features and special details – tapered legs, a concealed drawer and the large mirror, to name a few.
Another great example of a small dressing table, this design taps into the modern industrial chic aesthetic, with a dark wood table and drawer supported by a vertical black metal frame and square mirror.
No list of dressing tables would be complete without featuring this cult classic from IKEA. Ultra-versatile, this modern dressing table also doubles as a desk. And, it couldn't be easier to assemble.
This modern dressing table combines a white finish with gold detailing for a glamorous look. Better still, it's both sturdy and has ample room for storage. Win-win.
This stylish desk makes a brilliant dressing table thanks to its handy drawer. We love the fluted detail on the front as well as the rounded corners.
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