Set Up Your Own Vanity Table
Turn any small space into a glamorous place to pamper yourself with these easy steps.
Design: Terracotta Design Build
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Trying to get out the door on time in the morning can be hectic, especially when your necessities are scattered around the house. Gather your makeup, skincare, jewelry, perfumes, and any other part of your morning beauty routine together in one place by creating a vanity—a space dedicated to relaxing and feeling fabulous.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Design: Burnham Design
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If your home has an existing or built-in vanity, start with a clean mirror and a comfy chair or accent stool. If not, a desk or side table work great, especially with drawers, cabinets, or storage. You can easily attach a mirror to the wall behind the table.
In a Good Light
Design: Austin Bean Design Studio
Any professional makeup artist will tell you that good lighting is crucial for an even makeup application. A combination of natural sunlight and balanced ambient light (from overhead lighting or task lighting) is creme de la creme when it comes to vanities. Add a duo of table lamps if the lighting in this room isn't enough (you'll know if it's too shadowy).
Into the Details
Design: Jessica Lagrange Interiors
Create height by placing the tallest items in the back—making it easy to see and grab what you need. Use a decorative cup to hold brushes, small shelves to house bottles of perfume, nail polish, and moisturizers, and a jewelry tree to keep necklaces from tangling. Place prized items in a glass case. You'll be able to showcase important mementos and heirloom jewelry without accumulating dust.
This space is for you, so make it your own! Vanities can be any style from traditional to modern and everything in between. Add your own decor, framed photos, fresh flowers, and colorful accents to complete your vanity and help tie it into the rest of the room.
