{"id":346701,"date":"2026-05-04T11:53:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T15:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=346701"},"modified":"2026-05-04T11:53:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T15:53:36","slug":"how-to-design-the-ultimate-dressing-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/how-to-design-the-ultimate-dressing-room\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Design the Ultimate Dressing Room"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With luxury features ranging from climate-controlled cabinetry to museum-grade lighting, these private spaces combine glamour and calm, writes Emma Reynolds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"dressing<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Brooklyn, New York<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Sotheby\u2019s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a dazzling month for\u00a0fashion<\/a><\/u>\u00a0as stars parade showstopping looks at the Met Gala in New York, while \u201cThe Devil Wears Prada 2\u201d hits the silver screen\u2014a timely moment to spotlight the evolution of the luxury dressing room.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In ultraprime residences such spaces are no longer treated as secondary features. As places to dress in, as well as to store and edit clothes and accessories, they are planned with care and shaped around the habits, rituals and treasures they hold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe best luxury closets feel like a boutique tailored to the owner,\u201d says\u00a0Nick Damianos<\/a><\/u>\u00a0of Bahamas Sotheby\u2019s International Realty. \u201cThese spaces should make day-to-day life easier and be calm, well-proportioned and intuitive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"blue<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Nassau, Bahamas<\/a><\/u>\u00a0|\u00a0Lyford Cay Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dressing room at the beachfront\u00a0Blue Palms<\/a><\/u>\u00a0in Nassau has a distinct boutique feel, featuring custom cabinetry and waterfall marble islands, paired in coastal hues.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now given the same level of design attention as any other major room in the house, high-end dressing rooms and closets do more than reflect a client\u2019s aesthetic. They should align seamlessly with their owners\u2019 lives; the place where a day begins and ends, providing privacy and peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tranquil dressing room of\u00a0a Brooklyn brownstone<\/a><\/u>\u00a0is a case in point, functional yet calming, flooded with natural light and with direct access to a private outdoor terrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"bright<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Brooklyn, New York<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Sotheby\u2019s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Killy Scheer<\/a>, founder and principal of the Austin-based interior design studio Scheer & Co., says closets have evolved into immersive dressing environments. Her clients have commissioned double-height spaces with dedicated styling areas, lighting calibrated to the time of day, packing stations with integrated luggage storage, custom furnishings, fabric-lined walls, full-length mirrors that expand light, and hidden back-of-house zones for storing less frequently worn pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMany of our clients consider their closets a place for respite and recharging, so it\u2019s important that we identify what that means to them,\u201d Scheer explains. \u201cWe often layer ambient lighting with integrated LEDs and then introduce lighting that shifts in temperature throughout the day\u2014cooler in the morning, warmer in the evening\u2014to support decision-making and reflect natural conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful dressing rooms make even a substantial wardrobe feel organized and manageable, starting with a layout that is clear and easy to navigate. Smaller additions can make a noticeable difference, whether that means bespoke lighting or motion sensors that eliminate the need for hard switches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bel<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bel Air, Los Angeles<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Sotheby\u2019s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a\u00a0spectacular Bel Air home<\/a><\/u>, the floor-to-ceiling closets feature illuminated glass-fronted cabinetry, custom shelving and specialized LED lighting within each display.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climate control to protect and preserve the longevity of clothing is equally important, Damianos notes, particularly in places like the Bahamas, where heat and humidity can impact clothing and accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re seeing solutions like closets with microclimates rather than a single, uniform environment,\u201d Scheer agrees. These include humidity-controlled areas for fine leather goods and furs, UV-filtered glass to protect delicate fabrics, sealed vitrines for\u00a0handbag collections,<\/a><\/u>\u00a0museum-grade lighting, and even refrigerated storage or integrated\u00a0scent systems<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"herringbone<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Paris, France<\/a><\/u>\u00a0|\u00a0Propri\u00e9t\u00e9s Parisiennes Sotheby’s International Realty<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many dressing rooms remain adjacent to a home\u2019s primary suite, some are positioned further away from bedroom and bathroom, creating a quieter or more private enclave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bespoke wood paneling offers privacy by establishing both a visual language and concealed organization in the walk-in storage space of a\u00a0landmark Parisian mansion<\/a><\/u>. Meanwhile, ornamental detailing lends a sense of occasion and history to a home in\u00a0Genoa<\/a><\/u>, Italy\u2014a reminder that dressing rooms have long occupied a more ceremonial place in the home than a regular closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ornate<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Genoa, Italy<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Italy Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there is no single formula for the ultimate luxury dressing room, the best examples are unified by clarity. Bespoke construction around a specific wardrobe and an individual\u2019s lifestyle is what ultimately sets them apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luxury homes are as stylish as the clothes in the world\u2019s most fashionable cities<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With luxury features ranging from climate-controlled cabinetry to museum-grade lighting, these private spaces combine glamour and calm, writes Emma Reynolds Brooklyn, New York\u00a0|\u00a0Sotheby\u2019s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage It\u2019s a dazzling month for\u00a0fashion\u00a0as stars parade showstopping looks at the Met Gala in New York, while \u201cThe Devil Wears Prada 2\u201d hits the silver […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":232770377,"featured_media":346715,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1399,1398],"tags":[1417,1423,1441,1453,1472],"class_list":["post-346701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","category-featured","tag-bahamas","tag-california","tag-france","tag-italy","tag-new-york"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/belair.jpg","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1sbX","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":387,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/significant-sales-2024-highlights\/","url_meta":{"origin":346701,"position":0},"title":"Significant Sales: 2024 Highlights","author":"Procurement Admin","date":"January 6, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"From a US$74.25M sale in Palm Beach Florida, to a \u00a315.5M sale in London, England, here are ten of the top sales represented by the Sotheby\u2019s International Realty global network in 2024. 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