Spacious, uncluttered, modern and well lit; this is the dressing room that we all want. We present you some tricks to adapt a dream wardrobe.

What is basic in a closet? Surely many would answer that it is the clothes. But there is something with as much or more importance that is the decision on how to illuminate your dressing room.

If the closet is lit in the right way, you will not have to leave there to appreciate in detail what the outfit looks like. You also contribute to the organization of your clothes, accessories and footwear, quickly finding what you are looking for.

It does not matter if it is a large or small room, here are some tips so that the shadows and darkness do not obstruct the dressing rooms.

Keys to illuminate your dressing room

These rooms are more enjoyable if they have the right light. Nobody wants to walk in the dark among the clothes, much less waste time walking from one room to another to distinguish what the changes look like.

If it is in your plans to enable a space in the home for a dressing room or you already have one, but it does not have good lighting, it is time to adapt it with the tricks that we present below.

1. Bet on neutral light

The secret of illuminating your dressing room with neutral light is to install a system that resembles the sun’s rays and does not cast shadows. This has to do with color theory.

A common fault is that inside the house clothes tend to project tones that vary when going out. That is why neutral or, failing that, white luminaires are suitable, as they are the most similar to natural light.

2. Use pendant lamps

They provide an elegant touch and are effective to illuminate your dressing room. The ones with LED bulbs are perfect in spacious cabinets, especially those with neutral colored spotlights.

3. Take advantage of natural light

There are not always windows in the dressing rooms, but if that is your luck, take advantage of them and do not cover them with dark colored curtains and thick fabrics. Let the sunlight bring clarity.

Enhance the atmosphere by painting the walls in soft tones and select furniture from the same range. White, beige and pastels project spaciousness and offer luminosity.

4. Recessed adjustable spotlights

It is the indicated alternative so that the light goes towards the back of the dressing room and illuminates the clothes on the way. It is advisable to install them less than one meter between the closet and the spotlights, so that there is harmony instead of shadows.

Being small, they do not become intrusive bulbs throughout the room. As you orient them according to your needs, you can place more than one point of light, even from the ceiling. In the market you will find them type cardan (recommended to separate them 80 centimeters from each other) and portholes (for distances of about 60 centimeters between lights).

5. Place internal lights on LED strips

In the cabinets, everything is better seen and differentiated from the inside. One of the popular options for lighting your dressing room is flexible, self-adhesive LED strips. Apart from their effectiveness, they are practical when there are no points that allow recessing the bulbs.

All that is required for these tapes to work is a plug. Although there are different colors, white ones are suggested, due to neutrality. In the same order, LED technology means energy savings, according to an article published by BBVA’s Communications department.

Among the many advantages of LED strips, it also stands out that you can place them on the edges of the dressing room and inside the drawers. It is an ideal type of lighting to highlight shelves, bars and drawers.

6. Test the LED downlights

Regarding power, depending on the size of the cabinet, there is an option known as LED downlights, 16 or 18 watts. They apply for general lighting. Those of smaller capacity serve as a complement. They are for removable ceilings or false ceilings.

7. Choose to give light and decorate

For this trick it is necessary to lean on lamps. The tabletop ones are perfect when applying makeup, the translucent screen ones offer warmth to the room used as a dressing room and the standing ones give great lighting to see you completely when dressing.

8. Make sure the mirrors are not missing!

A dressing room is incomplete without a mirror. It is essential both in the decoration and in the appreciation of the clothing and lighting of the room.

It works much better if you install a light point on each side. Depending on the look you want in your living room, choose tall, curved, round or square.

Temperature and distribution: two basic items when lighting your dressing room.

Keep these last and no less important suggestions in mind:

Choose lights in the same tone, so there will be harmony and you will not fall into a closet that is too cold or too warm.
Play with the points of light. They can be recessed, hoops, surface panels or track projectors. On the contrary, if there is only one point, the angle you gain with a pendant light with LED bulbs is convenient.
Don’t forget the neutral temperature. Only then will you be sure of the colors of your clothes inside the house and when going out.
The distance between spotlights and the dressing room is basic. When it is not calculated well the body casts shadows.
Distribute the light and do it taking care of the dressing room. It all depends on the size and shape. It could go from a single point to several, as there are rooms with a central space and others with independent closets.

The value of advice to illuminate your dressing room

It is likely that with certain knowledge and without help you will light up your closet. In fact, the alternatives that we presented previously do not suppose more work.

But there is never a lot of advice. Among others, from the lighting stores where you find what you need to get to work.

Interior decorators also have knowledge to specify what most benefits your dressing room. So if it makes you more confident, enlist the help of those in the know.