Bathrooms
10 Pretty Dressing Tables That Will Elevate Your Morning Routine
Published on February 12, 2026
A pretty dressing table or makeup vanity makes getting ready feel more luxurious. Whether you’re adding a custom built-in makeup niche with millwork or a freestanding dressing table, a dedicated primping station doesn’t need a lot of space. Designers are clever enough to carve them out between vanities, under the eaves, in walk-in closets, and even showers. These indulgent ideas from Emily Griffin, Sarah Richardson and Lynda Reeves are as practical as they are pampering. Scroll down!
“Try a patterned wallpaper in a niche or dressing table area — too many neutrals can get boring,” says designer Nyla Free of her clients’ ensuite in Calgary. Pretty fluted sconces frame the mirror.
In her Notting Hill flat, Canadian Designer Amanda L. Hoyle of Sey Studios chose a powdery pink hue for her dressing room walls.
In this lakeside home by Lynda Reeves Design Studio, a skirted dressing table with matching drapes brings Old School charm to the principal ensuite.
A window niche in Jaime Polan Zimmerman’s principal closet is the perfect place for a built-in dressing table with a curvy chair.
Atmosphere Interior Design customized a makeup vanity in their clients’ spa-like ensuite. Natural light fills the tucked-away niche, and a fold-out mirror creates a three-sided view.
The makeup station in this renovated bedroom by designer Emily Griffin, makes it fun to get ready for a night out. Emily splurged on a three-way custom mirror with integrated lighting that follows the roofline.
Designer Sarah Richardson carved out a spot between the two bathroom vanities in her country home. Light lavender walls and a pretty painted chair that tucks under the counter enhances the fresh, garden-like vibe.
Originally a shoe closet, this nook at the end of a hallway was transformed into a whimsical, albeit tiny, dressing area courtesy of a nature-inspired wallpaper. An iconic Saarinen stool adds a splash of vibrant red.
Everyone knows natural light is the best for applying makeup, so this showhome’s petite primping station is set in front of a window for maximum clarity. The nook is a natural spot for a tropical plant, and extends the counter so there’s plenty of room for a couple to share the space.
In the former city home of Lynda Reeves, a petite dressing table has a graceful oval shape that enhances flow. Lynda waited over 10 years to renovate her principal bathroom, and the effort was worth it. “Finally, I have a dressing table in my bathroom! Across from the shower, mirrored closet doors hide suitcase storage. I installed marble on the door surrounds to match the shower,” Lynda recalls.