Tip Tuesday: Easy DIY Makeup Station

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Tip Tuesday: Easy DIY Makeup Station

Posted by Alexandra C. | Tuesday February 26, 2013

Every chick needs a battle station. A fortress of solitude where you get ready to face the day, store all your precious pieces, and can sit back and spend some quiet time alone. In this case, we're talking about your makeup vanity.

A proper vanity doesn't usually come cheap and can be hard to find. So when we recently stumbled upon a super duper nifty DIY option for a vanity made from Ikea, hardware and dollar store finds, well-- we knew it was a winner.

Check this DIY'd baby out:

This entire cost of this project is around $150. As long as you have a few basic Ikea-worthy construction skills, you should be able to pull this off.

Here's what you'll need:

1. Ikea Vika Veine Desktop Table in Brown, White (C$99.00, each)

2. Ikea Adils Leg (C$3.50, each)

3. Sylvania Golden Dragon Bright White LED Light Brushed Stainless Finish (C$14.99)

4. Sylvania Linear Dragon Bright White LED Light (C$16.95)

The battery operated touch lights are attached with velcro as are the pouches to hold brushes, made from felt from the dollar store. Trays and baskets are stored on the interior.

Easy peasy, no? This modern look is a nice take on the traditional vanity. I love the contrast of basic dark brown and white. The clean, simple design looks great in any space.

Full instructions and images via ikeahackers.net

What do you think of this DIY project? Is this something you'd try?

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9 Comments

	on April 24, 2017 Amanda112 25,515 said: Ohh.. I love this... I have been looking for a vanity, this one is so cute.. I just sent hubby a link to see if he can make it for me! thanks
	on October 18, 2013 Jess M said: Hi there! My cousin told me you had featured my vanity on your website!!! Thanks for the post! :) Jess M, Sydney Australia
	on February 28, 2013 sbonin 581 said: I would definitely do this. I've been considering how to configure a dedicated makeup space. May make some modifications on this original design.
	on February 28, 2013 ellstar 5,069 said: If I had the space, I'd set that up in a heartbeat!
	on February 27, 2013 shanaz 5,961 said: This idea is so beautiful! I especially the velcro felt brush holder... how neat!! We need a video tutorial now;)
	on February 26, 2013 flower 4,433 said: too much trouble
	on February 26, 2013 takoda 28,648 said: We don't have an Ikea where I live, bummer! :( I sure wish someone would build one here and soon!! I hear so much about the different things you can buy there and for good prices too. I have all of my makeup and makeup tools in cardboard boxes of all things and could really use this. For now I'm just trying to find a nice makeup case that will hold everything I have in one place.
	on February 26, 2013 fredamans 12,209 said: Great idea!
	on February 26, 2013 smiley_gen 9,832 said: I could absolutely use this! I have the tiniest bathroom! I wish I could do his and hers! My make up and his shaving stuff.... ;)