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5 Space-Saving Ideas for a Vanity Table

Modern Vanity Table in a Bright Setting
For aesthetes, a beautiful setting is an essential part of a vanity table—even with a space-saving model. Photo: Getty Images/RATTANACHAI MOK-NGAM

March 6, 2023, 2:03 pm | Read time: 4 minutes

In small living spaces, there’s often little room for extra furniture, such as a vanity table. However, those who don’t want to do without one in their daily routine need a smart solution. myHOMEBOOK offers five space-saving ideas to integrate a makeup table at home.

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People who enjoy applying makeup often treat it like a ritual. The setting should be just right, as makeup isn’t applied just anywhere. Ideally, a tasteful vanity table is used. The problem is that there’s often no room for this extra piece of furniture. What now? A vanity doesn’t always have to be a table. There are other solutions for small spaces or tight budgets. Our five space-saving ideas for a vanity table show how this can be done.

Custom Vanity Table

Vanity table integrated into custom furniture
As part of a custom-made design by a carpenter, a vanity table can be harmoniously integrated within a piece of furniture

If you’ve always dreamed of having a vanity table but lacked the necessary space, consider opting for a custom-made design during your next furniture purchase. On a few square meters, the beloved dressing table is combined with spacious storage furniture. Carpenters and other providers know how to creatively and appealingly incorporate the makeup area into the furniture design. Sometimes, the chosen model even comes without legs.

Get-Ready-With-Me at the Console Table

Cork console as a space-saving vanity table
Space-saving and minimalist: A simple console as a vanity table fulfills its purpose precisely

Another model is ideal for makeup application: the console table. Slim and requiring little space, it can be easily integrated into almost any room. Typically, such a table is notably wide but has minimal depth. Delicate, often angled legs—frequently hairpin legs—complete the console table. Some models also feature an integrated mirror, which can be seamlessly combined with a console as a tabletop model.

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Sideboard for “Setting Up”

Light dresser as a vanity table
More than just storage furniture: A vanity table doesn’t always have to be a new piece; an existing one can be enhanced with an additional function

Since many people get ready for the day in front of the bathroom mirror, they’re accustomed to completing their makeup ritual standing rather than sitting. In this case, a dresser can serve just as well as a traditional vanity table. Normally, it functions to properly store clothing and other items, but its top can quickly be transformed into a “half” vanity table with the addition of a mirror and a small wall light. The chosen sideboard should be reasonably tall and not too deep.

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Fold-Out Vanity Table

This variant also proves to be exceptionally space-saving in everyday life: a fold-out vanity table. Admittedly, this model is best suited for minimalists among makeup enthusiasts. Those with countless brushes, tubes, creams, and boxes might prefer one of the other vanity table ideas. Ideally, it requires just a narrow strip of wall, a nearby light, and the right foldable model. Also practical: the table can be used for other purposes when makeup needs are reduced and quickly stored away again.

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Free Space on the Wall

Hanging vanity table on green wall
A hanging vanity table on the wall not only looks original but is also exceptionally practical

This idea for a vanity table is perfect for minimalists. A model without legs that hangs on the wall looks original and is exceptionally practical. Floor cleaning is unrestricted with this variant. Additionally, this idea can be realized in two ways: besides a ready-made console available in stores, a wide conventional shelf can also be repurposed. Depending on whether you prefer to stand or sit while applying makeup, the height of the surface can be adjusted as desired.

This article is a machine translation of the original German version of MYHOMEBOOK and has been reviewed for accuracy and quality by a native speaker. For feedback, please contact us at info@myhomebook.de.

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