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DESIGN IDEAS PLEASE!! Makeup vanity table

9 years ago
Here is my bedroom. I need a pretty makeup table and chair to put by my windows to gain natural lighting. My style is very transitional. I know this room looks modern. But I prefer glam. My home is for sale as well. So I need a portable option. That can be used as a teenaged girls desk. I'm def building a custom vanity in bathroom or closet of next home. So I need a very portable desk. I love sitting and doing my hair and makeup everyday. I usually spend 1.5 hrs and would love to use my bedroom tv. Right now I'm hiding away in my closet with an IKEA type set up ! Would love to hear suggestions from pros and non pros. Just anyone who has great pics and ideas. I would def remove the white chair I have. My tv is on the wall. Thanks !

Comments (20)

  • 9 years ago

    i don't think they make fold up glam. here are a couple i came across.

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    i would paint it.
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  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    1 1/2 hrs. wow. I can't even sit that long when I get my hair done by my hairdresser! you must look amazing every day!

    You could always do something a little vintage w/vanities. I do custom furniture painting. These two were commissioned pieces. That vanities were theirs and they specified what color they wanted them.

    I'm actually looking for a vanity like the blue one for myself. They're hard to come by.

  • PRO
    9 years ago
    You can do a mirrored writing table. Then a cute chair with leopard seat. I will post some ideas when I get a minute.
  • 9 years ago

    I worked in the cosmetics industry for years ... 1 1/2 hours for full hair and makeup is nothing. It's standard for an industry where appearance is everything.

    I use a full sized office desk with desk top organizers, train cases stacked to the side, 3 mirrors, 2 outlets and 3 sources of lighting.

  • 9 years ago

    Well, maybe if you're a professional model or work at a cosmetics counter in a high end store. Even so, that seems quite a long time to take every day.

  • 9 years ago

    Or, you are performing on Broadway, but just to go to work......Wow.

  • 9 years ago

    Shirlpp. I may have said the same a few years ago, my work in Cosmetics notwithstanding. However ... this so judgmental. You don't know her situation. You don't know if she has tremors or other health issues that require more time, or it could be simply that this is her only 'alone time' ... in any case, why are you judging? She is asking for advice. Give it or leave her alone.

  • 9 years ago

    Amyzing, you are going to be surprised as there's a lot of judgment on these forums, but, I guess I am the only one so far whose said something about the 1 1/2 hours being a long time. Needing a vanity is one thing, but the details behind it are not necessary, and when it is put out there and I feel like commenting on it.......I will.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Lidor-I found this make up table that is a nice scale for your room with dark wood and mirrored. The main reason I like this for your room is that it would transfer to another home very easily and fit most any room. So it is an option. I did this little mock-up so you could visualize it in your room. I plugged in black and white new leopard seat for you! It could also be a fluffy white seat as well. Anything you want really. I found numerous writing tables, but I think those are mainly too long and wouldn't be flexible enough for next house!

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  • 9 years ago

    Flo, where did you find that? I need a smaller make up vanity for my BR. Debating on something like that or having something made. I wanted a middle drawer and a few side drawers.

  • 9 years ago
    I'm impressed by your determination. My makeup takes under 2 minutes if I even put it on (unless it's for costume). I found two that could transition nicely to being a desk. The first is more glam, but is simple enough to be a desk. Another option (shown in the other photo) would be to get a simple desk and glam it up with the mirror and chair and other accessories.
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Beth, I'll send you the info on the make-up table.

  • 9 years ago

    well let me know if you want me to remove mine.

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Get a beautiful desk with curved lines for contrast at an antique shop, standing tabletop mirror, and pair them with a Phillipe Starck ghost chair.

  • 9 years ago

    Hi! For my vanity, I ended up choosing a secretary desk and a velvet slipper chair-- the desk closes up to hide all of my make up and hair products, etc, and the chair can be moved around to create what ends up looking sort of like a reading nook. Good luck!

  • 9 years ago

    Check Target for small scale desks

  • 9 years ago

    Shirlpp, yes there's judgement to be found in all corners of Houzz... some of it well intentioned, some of it (frankly) humorous and some of it bitter and unnecessary. If you feel compelled to be unnecessarily judgmental, have at it. Your post reminds me of a woman in a check out line loudly judging someone's purchases.

  • 9 years ago

    Cool!!!

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Maybe not as lux as you want, but this might work wonders for your makeup vanity and double as a desk. This image is from a recent design we did.

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