About Skirted Vanity Tables

Most women love the idea of having a makeup area all of their own. It's a place where they can put all their cosmetics, hair products and perfumes on. You do not need to buy a special piece of furniture to achieve this--all you need is a table large enough to slide a chair under, some fabric and few organizational items you probably already have around the house. Does this Spark an idea?

Finding the Space

Everything about skirted vanity tables depends on the place you are going to set one up in your home. Corners work well if you can find an old computer desk to fit (or build a large corner table yourself if you're handy). You might have an unused closet that's just big enough to fit a table in. If you think creatively, you should be able to find a small amount of space to create out a personal makeup area.

Creating the Space

After you have found the perfect cosmetic area, it's time to make it your own. For extra storage space, you can hang shelves or baskets on the wall. Attach your fabric to create a skirt and hide whatever table you are using. You can hang a mirror or buy a nice pedestal one to put in the area. Think about adding any extra lighting.

Organizing the Space

Make sure to have jars for your cotton balls and swabs, a small pretty vase for your cosmetic brushes and other attractive containers for the rest of your makeup. A mirrored tray looks beautiful when used for perfume and lotion bottles. Small stacked trinket boxes can hold your sets of jewelry. You could also hang a few decorative hooks on the wall to hang your necklaces, bracelets and rings, so you never have to dig for a specific piece you want to wear.

Finishing the Space

If you are a good seamstress, you can always finish off the fabric skirt with tassels or some other kind of decorative trim. Hang a few favorite photos. Stack a few of your favorite makeup tip books or put a magazine rack underneath to hold your beauty and fashion magazines.

Enjoying the Space

Not only does your finished space provide you with an area to take care of all of your beauty needs in one place; it also offers you an escape. No matter how small it is, when talking about skirted vanity tables, it is truly about carving out a niche that is just your own in your home.