DIY Vanities

Obtain a desk or narrow table. Consider using a desk or table purchased at a thrift store rather than buying a new one. After you've found a vanity, decide what color you would like to paint it so it matches the decor of the room that it will be in. You will need to use sandpaper to prepare the surface before it is painted. Keep in mind that you may have to paint several coats onto your vanity to ensure that the color is opaque enough. Let your vanity dry thoroughly before continuing on to anything else; this may take anywhere from several hours to a full day.

Move the vanity to your desired location; usually bedrooms are ideal. Then find a place to put the medium sized desk dresser; putting it under your vanity is usually sufficient. This dresser can serve as a place to hold all of your beauty supplies. It is typically easiest to house your items by type, for example: eye shadows in one drawer, nail polishes in another drawer, etc.

Put the mini desk drawers on top of your vanity; these can be filled with jewelry or any additional items that you have. Place your table mirror in the middle of the two mini desk drawer sets for a unified and sophisticated look. Also arrange the desk lamp on your vanity near your mirror, in an area that will provide the best light possible for applying cosmetics.

Place the letter holder on your desk if you have any large makeup palettes that you would like to have on your vanity. This way you can easily rummage through your palettes rather than having to look through drawers to get them. Store your makeup brushes in the pencil holder, with the brush end up so they can maintain their shape.

Put all of the trays that you have purchased into any additional dresser or desk drawer space that you have on your vanity. These trays are an excellent way to make sure that all of your products stay organized and are easy to find. Once you are satisfied with the layout of your vanity and the way you have stored your products, you are finished. Put a chair or bench in front of your vanity, so you can comfortably get prepared when using your brand new dressing table.