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| 25bh25bh OCTOBER 2017 | 119period townhouseexpert eye ‘Framing mirrors with LED stripscreates a flattering effect. Buy bulbs with the correctcolour rendering index (CRI) to ensure colours looktrue. Also consider surfaces – if opting for high-gloss, forinstance, you’ll need handles to prevent finger marks.Doors with glass panels area practical yet stylish choice``````A curtain is a simple wayto separate two rooms``````Built-in joinery makes themost of every inch of space``````MaRk Goldstein, GOlDsTEin WEEn ARChiTECTsInsightFeatUReMAuDiE MAnTOnphotoGRaphssMAllBOnE,TiMEinCuKCOnTEnT.COM/EMMA lEWis, TiMEinCuKCOnTEnT.COM/PAul RAEsiDEaddress bookWilliaM GaRvey, WilliAM GARvEyprofessional advicestorage should be thefirst thing that is installed.Organisation is essential as adressing room is likely to behome to a range of clothesand accessories. Take note ofeverything that will be kept in the room beforeordering new furniture or storage items.``````Bespoke furniture can be designed to suityour needs, so if you’re a shoe fanatic, forexample, you can have a rack made to yourspecifications. While some don’t like theidea of open rails, these are budget-friendlyand are ideal for those who tend to forgetabout clothes hidden away in the wardrobe.``````if working with a bespoke furniture specialist,you can create a dressing table in any style;some might like the idea of a chic, modernglass table, while others may prefer aFrench-style design with ornate carvings.``````Invest in full-length mirrors, which havethe added benefit of making the roomseem bigger. In terms of lighting, manypeople favour a Hollywood-style mirror,with lights all around the frame. Make surelighting for the rest of the space is soft andpreferably installed with a dimmer.``````■ William Garvey, 01404 841430,williamgarvey.co.ukBespoke furniture designers and makers.■ Neville Johnson, 0161 873 8333,nevillejohnson.co.ukFitted furniture in a wide selection ofmaterials, colours and finishes from oneof the uK’s top designers.■ Ikea, 020 3645 0000, ikea.comOffers a range of freestanding and flat-packwardrobes and bedroom furniture.■ Goldstein Ween Architects,020 7498 2111, goldsteinween.comArchitectural practice based in london.###### Although it might meansubstituting a guestbedroom or office,installing a dressing roomcan offer the much-needed space andstorage missing from master bedrooms,creating a private sanctuary away fromfamily areas. As with John and YvonneBassadone’s scheme, this may requirereconfiguring an awkward floor planand installing new doors, yet the resultswill be worth the effort.``````Stow it awayBespoke furniture is the best option foradding essential storage. Consider theproportions of your property; roomswith high ceilings perfectly cater to wallsof tall, fitted wardrobes and a slidingladder can be included in the design toreach overhead areas. Inside, modularshelving with rails will best utilise thespace, while cedar-lined joinery is worthconsidering to protect delicate fabricsfrom moths. For more compact spaces,opt for freestanding chests of drawers``````and combine with pieces that have a dualpurpose; a comfy ottoman with storagespace inside, for example, is practical forboth putting on shoes and storing themaway. If there isn’t the space or budgetfor a dedicated dressing room, fittedwardrobes within the bedroom can actas an attractive feature wall.``````Be boldOften only accessible via the bedroomand thus hidden away from view,interiors schemes can be more daringin a dressing room. Bring personalityand warmth to a wall of wardrobes bycovering them with a pretty wallpaperor choose a rich, opulent colour palettethat will add to the feeling of luxury.If you have lost considerable floorspace to fitted wardrobes, install wide,floor-length mirrors to enhance thelight and maximise the feeling of space.Lighting is also key; dimmer switchesoffer a softer, more forgiving mood whiledisplaying shoes on back-lit shelves isboth practical and impactful.Designing aDressing roomThink practically and you can create a stylishspace for clothes, just like the Bassadones’