A dressing table is a rather important toy for a girl, allowing not only to learn how to care for herself, but also to better understand the features of her appearance, to know herself. This has a significant impact on personality formation.
The purchase of a dressing table will be a great gift for a little girl
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The main selection criterion is the age of the child. So, for a girl of 3-5 years old, the simplest model with a rounded countertop and a bright, attractive design is best suited. Typically, tables for this age group are equipped with the simplest children's cosmetics and accessories.
A cosmetic table can become part of a role-playing game where a girl can imagine herself as a little princess
For teenage girls, a more complex model is needed, as close as possible to an adult. Here, in addition to mirrors and lights, there should be many compartments and drawers for storage. Also, such tables are often sold without additional accessories, as it is assumed that at this age the girl already has her own set of cosmetics and jewelry.
A teenage girl will be interested in a table close to adult style
A dressing table for young children, like all toys, should be as safe as possible, excluding sharp and small details.
When choosing a table, it is worth paying attention also to the design decision, to estimate how this or that model will fit into the interior of the room. After all, you can pick up not just a table, but, for example, a children's dressing table with a mirror. It is important to consider the tastes, preferences and age of the child. However, there is additional equipment for these toys.
Many manufacturers offer ready-made sets of children's furniture with a bed, bedside table and dressing table.
Such models are the most popular, because they allow you to turn a toy into a functional part of the interior. It is important that the mirror is firmly attached to the countertop, such as in a dressing table. For younger girls, you can choose a children's dressing table with a rotating mirror, which allows to expand the possibilities for games. A good option would be unbreakable glass, for example, acrylic.
The mirror should be firmly fixed on the table so that the girl does not accidentally move it and break it
For very young girls who are not yet interested in makeup, a mirror surface can help with the creation of hairstyles.
For girls of school age, you can buy a table with a backlight. Typically, such models use colored bulbs or ribbons, because they do not spoil the quality of lighting and allow you to create optimal and comfortable conditions for personal care.
Small dressing table with LED lighting
Such models are equipped with a chair with soft upholstery or a pouf that matches the table, which allows you to create a finished image in the interior. A children's mirror goes well with a highchair.
Before purchasing a furniture set, make sure that the items are reliable and stable enough.
Very interesting models for babies are tables with musical accompaniment. They allow not only playing music, fairy tales or audio books, but also recording the voice of the child himself, which allows you to significantly diversify the game.
A little girl will like a plastic table with a toy piano
There are also options with a complete set that mimics an adult set. This may include children's cosmetics, various accessories - jewelry, hairpins, elastic bands, as well as devices that replicate real ones, like a hairdryer, scissors or curling irons. Such kits will be especially interesting for young children.
Accessories are usually made in the same style and color scheme as the table itself.
The dressing table plays an important role in the development of the girl, allowing her to try on various roles, imitate her mother or older sister. However, in addition to this, it can serve for other purposes.
As a rule, the table has several drawers for combs, bows and other things
In an effort to imitate, girls often begin to use mom's makeup, which is not suitable for them yet. In this case, you can equip the table with a set of children's cosmetics, which will be safe due to its environmental friendliness and hypoallergenicity.
When choosing children's decorative cosmetics, you need to make sure its safety
Such a thing as a children's trellis with a mirror can serve as a very interesting addition to the interior. Of course, a children's dressing table will not become an accent of the room, but with the right selection of design it will look quite successful. At the same time, it is important to take into account the age of the girl: a table with simple shapes and colorful patterns is suitable for a baby, and a functional, roomy, more rigorous and adult version is suitable for a teenager.
A beautiful carved frame mirror can become a stylish interior decoration
A good option to save space is to add a desk function to the dressing table. To do this, you can:
A large table with side tables may well replace the desk
When choosing a children's table with a mirror, you should also seriously approach the choice of material.
The dressing table can be made of different materials, for example, the legs can be wooden, and the frame for the mirror - from MDF
This option will be optimal for older girls with an already formed taste, because wood is a very durable material, and therefore you need to choose it thoroughly. In addition, wooden models look pretty solid and strict, which is not at all interesting for the child.
Simple wooden table with a small mirror
Wood is also different, and it should be chosen based on not only the design, but also the humidity of the room. Thus, the most resistant to moisture wood species is pine.
It is the most popular material in the modern market due to qualities such as:
Beautiful bright pink table in the room of a young fashionista
Plastic tables will be the best choice for preschool children.
This material is well processed, and therefore quite elegant models are obtained from it. It is also lightweight, but its safety depends on the class of emission of the material, which should not exceed E1. Particleboard tables will be the best option for girls of school age.
Although chipboard is an inexpensive material, a table based on it can look very attractive
A good table material for teens is MDF. It is able to imitate wood, strong and durable. Products from it are obtained more rigorous and restrained, as close as possible to adult options.
MDF dressing table with wood trim
Also made of acrylic glass tables. In this case, light, airy models with very elegant shapes are obtained.
Age is the main criterion, and the choice of design is as follows:
A small hanging table in the room of a school-age girl
Safe plastic table for a very little girl
Compact dressing table with hinged lid
The choice of style depends on the preferences and age of the child, as well as on the overall interior of the room. You can highlight such basic options as:
Modern table with lighting for teenage girls
Carved wooden table in classic style
Thin-provence dressing table
The choice of color is closely related to style. Mainly distinguish furniture:
For teenage rooms, furniture with unusual colors is well suited. Pastel lilac or peach tones, golden or silver inserts will also be appropriate.
The color of the table should be in harmony with the surrounding atmosphere.
To better understand which model to choose, you can see photos of children with dressing tables.
A correctly selected dressing table will be an excellent educational toy for a girl. It will also help her form ideas about her appearance and her style.
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