How to Make a Makeup Vanity Desk

You can make a makeup vanity with a few materials.

A makeup vanity table is a piece of furniture reminiscent of the glamorous days of old Hollywood. A piece like this can add style and elegance to a bedroom, and can easily be made by converting an old desk into a more suitable dressing room piece. With basic materials and tools, a few tips and know-how, even woodworking novices can fashion a makeup vanity from a desk.

Things You'll Need

• Old desk Sand paper Paint Paint brush Fabric, 1 yard Sewing machine Thread Scissors Cotton batting Hot glue gun Staple gun Table lamp Table mirror Jewelry box

Instructions

1. Sand an old desk with sand paper, removing any paint or wood treatment. Choose a color and paint the desk. Apply a coat of wood stain with an old rag in lieu of paint for a more antique effect. Allow the desk to dry completely.

2. Sew a hem around a piece of 1 yard decorative fabric, so the four lines of the fabric all have a clean line. Lay a piece of cotton batting on top of the desk, securing in place with a few drops of hot glue. Trim of any excess batting.

3. Drape the hemmed fabric over the batting on top of the desk. Attach the fabric in place with a staple gun, inserting staples around the edge of the top of the desk so the fabric stays in place.

4. Place a table lamp and table mirror on top of the desk. Place a jewelry box on top of the desk as well–and fill the compartments of the box with makeup.

Tips & Warnings

• Add decorative touches like a feather boa or antique brushes to the table.

• Don't touch the tip of the hot glue gun when it's plugged in–the glue gun gets hot fast.

References

• Vanity Table: Kenzoo
• How to Stain a Table: Readers Digest