How do I plan and design my dressing room?

When it comes to planning their own bedroom, many often wish for a dressing room tailored entirely to their needs. With clever partitioning, even existing space can be transformed. Livarea provides tips for planning and designing your individual wardrobe system.

How big should the dressing room be?

For 2 people, at least 8-10 square metres should be available in small rooms. There is generally no upper limit to the size of a dressing room. For a separate luxury dressing room in large spaces, you should assume a minimum of 25-50 sqm. If the bedroom is large enough, you can, however, set up a walk-in wardrobe as a room divider.

Small tip: A mirrored back panel makes the room appear larger

• Small room: 2 people: 8-10 sqm minimum
• Large room: Luxury dressing room minimum 25-50 sqm
• No room: Room divider in the bedroom

Designer dressing room Break by Novamobili with central island

Open or closed system?

A closed system is always worthwhile for a large room with a window. Here you will find enough space when opening the wardrobe doors. In addition, clothing remains dust-free and delicate items such as a cashmere coat are protected. In a small room with a window or a bedroom with a dressing area, an open wardrobe system allows for better space utilisation. However, you will have to contend with dusting after every ventilation.

Small tip: Wardrobes with glass doors make a closed system appear more open

• Closed systems: large rooms with windows
• Open systems: small rooms with windows, bedroom with dressing area

Walk-in wardrobe Bellavista by Livitalia with glass doors and open elements

The right colours for the dressing room

The right colour for the dressing room depends on the available space and any existing windows. For small rooms without windows or external lighting, opt for light colours. In contrast, dark colours appear very elegant in large rooms. Also, note that if there is no window, you should actively support the ceiling lighting with LED illumination.

A structured surface like Dark Elm in a melamine wood look not only enhances the interior of the wardrobes but also proves to be less susceptible to scratches.

Small tip: With LEDs in the right place, you can skilfully showcase your jewellery (e.g., in tall wardrobes)

• Small rooms (without windows): light colours
• Large rooms (without windows): dark colours
• Without windows: plan for LED lighting
• Interior colour: structured, scratch-resistant

The Novamobili walk-in wardrobe Ben can also be planned for a walk-through room

What equipment do I need for my dressing room?

• Central island
• Closed wardrobe modules
• Open hanging rails
• Freely accessible shelves
• Shelving systems with shoes
• Drawer elements
• Special accessories: trouser racks, tie compartments, pull-out fabric baskets

In a large room, there are no limits to the equipment for dressing room systems. Closed wardrobe modules or open hanging rails can be grouped around a central island (chest of drawers). Naturally, there is still room for a dressing table. Dedicated dressing rooms for bags or shoes can also be an alternative.

For a large bedroom, an open wardrobe system that serves as a room divider is also an option. For small rooms and simple bedrooms with an integrated dressing area, you will have to make compromises with your wishes. Hanging elements are the order of the day here.

Small tip: With hanging elements, your textiles will remain wrinkle-free

• Large room:
• Standard: Central island chest of drawers, closed system, open wardrobes
• Numerous modular extensions and accessories possible
• Large bedroom:
• Wardrobe as a room divider
• Small room:
• Primarily hanging elements

The Panorama walk-in wardrobe shows the successful arrangement of open and closed elements

Summary: Planning and designing your dressing room:

• Determine space requirements and premises
• Select open or closed system
• Adapt colour to the premises
• Assemble equipment

Friendly walk-in dressing room Ben in a corner, separable with glass doors

The following is a list of the most important things to know about the game:

• The game is played on a board with 64 squares.
• The game is played with two players, one with white pieces and one with black pieces.
• The object of the game is to checkmate the opponent's king.

The game is divided into three phases:

• The opening
• The middlegame
• The endgame

The opening is the first phase of the game, and it is where players develop their pieces and try to control the center of the board. The middlegame is the second phase of the game, and it is where players try to gain an advantage over their opponent. The endgame is the third phase of the game, and it is where players try to checkmate the opponent's king.

The game is played with the following pieces:

• King
• Queen
• Rook
• Bishop
• Knight
• Pawn

The king is the most important piece in the game, and it is the piece that players try to checkmate. The queen is the most powerful piece in the game, and it can move any number of squares in any direction. The rook can move any number of squares horizontally or vertically. The bishop can move any number of squares diagonally. The knight can move in an L-shape, two squares in one direction and one square in a perpendicular direction. The pawn can move one square forward, and it can capture diagonally one square forward.

The game is played with the following rules:

• Players take turns moving their pieces.
• Players can only move one piece per turn.
• Players cannot move their pieces to a square that is occupied by one of their own pieces.
• Players cannot move their pieces to a square that is attacked by one of their opponent's pieces.
• Players cannot move their king into check.
• Players cannot move their king out of check if there is no legal move to do so.
• Players cannot move their king into checkmate.
• Players cannot move their king out of checkmate if there is no legal move to do so.
• Players cannot move their king into stalemate.
• Players cannot move their king out of stalemate if there is no legal move to do so.
• Players cannot move their king into a draw.
• Players cannot move their king out of a draw if there is no legal move to do so.

The game is played with the following special moves:

• Castling
• En passant
• Pawn promotion

Castling is a special move that allows players to move their king and rook at the same time. En passant is a special move that allows players to capture an opponent's pawn that has moved two squares forward on its first move. Pawn promotion is a special move that allows players to promote a pawn to a queen, rook, bishop, or knight when it reaches the eighth rank.

The game is played with the following notation:

• Algebraic notation
• Descriptive notation

Algebraic notation is a system of notation that uses letters and numbers to describe the moves of the pieces. Descriptive notation is a system of notation that uses words to describe the moves of the pieces.

The game is played with the following time controls:

• Standard
• Rapid
• Blitz
• Bullet

Standard time controls are typically 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment per move starting from move 1. Rapid time controls are typically 25 minutes for the entire game, with a 10-second increment per move. Blitz time controls are typically 5 minutes for the entire game, with a 3-second increment per move. Bullet time controls are typically 1 minute for the entire game, with a 1-second increment per move.

The game is played with the following ratings:

• Elo rating system
• Glicko rating system

The Elo rating system is a method for calculating the relative skill levels of players in competitor-versus-competitor games such as chess. The Glicko rating system is a method for assessing the relative strengths of players in games of skill, such as chess.

The game is played with the following tournaments:

• World Chess Championship
• Candidates Tournament
• Chess Olympiad
• Grand Chess Tour

The World Chess Championship is a match to determine the world champion in chess. The Candidates Tournament is a tournament of the world's top chess players to determine the challenger for the World Chess Championship. The Chess Olympiad is a biennial chess tournament in which teams from all over the world compete. The Grand Chess Tour is a series of chess tournaments featuring the world's top players.

The game is played with the following organizations:

• FIDE
• US Chess Federation
• English Chess Federation

FIDE is the international governing body of chess. The US Chess Federation is the governing body for chess in the United States. The English Chess Federation is the governing body for chess in England.

The game is played with the following resources:

• Chess.com
• Lichess.org
• ChessBase
• Stockfish

Chess.com is an internet chess server, news website, and social networking website. Lichess.org is a free and open-source Internet chess server. ChessBase is a company that sells chess software, databases, and magazines. Stockfish is a free and open-source UCI chess engine.

The game is played with the following books:

• My System by Aron Nimzowitsch
• Logical Chess: Move by Move by Irving Chernev
• Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess by Bobby Fischer
• Silman's Complete Endgame Course by Jeremy Silman

My System is a chess book written by Aron Nimzowitsch. Logical Chess: Move by Move is a chess book written by Irving Chernev. Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess is a chess book written by Bobby Fischer. Silman's Complete Endgame Course is a chess book written by Jeremy Silman.

The game is played with the following movies:

• Searching for Bobby Fischer
• Pawn Sacrifice
• The Queen's Gambit

Searching for Bobby Fischer is a 1993 American drama film written and directed by Steven Zaillian, based on the book of the same name by Fred Waitzkin. Pawn Sacrifice is a 2014 American biographical drama film about chess prodigy Bobby Fischer. The Queen's Gambit is a 2020 American coming-of-age period drama streaming television miniseries based on Walter Tevis's 1983 novel of the same name.

The game is played with the following quotes:

• "Chess is a war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent's mind." - Bobby Fischer
• "I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves." - Bobby Fischer
• "The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire." - Ferdinand Foch

These are some of the most important things to know about the game of chess. If you are interested in learning more about chess, there are many resources available online and in libraries.