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January 28, 2012 · 10 Comments

Ikea Desk vanity – How to Turn an Inexpensive Desk into a Vanity

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What a great idea! Turn an inexpensive Ikea desk into a beautiful, organized vanity.

I love almost everything about my apartment – everything except the teeny-tiny bathroom counter.  I’m not very high maintenance when it comes to hair and makeup, but I do like having a nice area to get ready in.  I had a desk from Ikea sitting in storage in my mom’s basement that I decided to put to use in my bedroom as a vanity.

What a great idea! Turn an inexpensive Ikea desk into a beautiful, organized vanity.

I started with a gold mirror that my mom didn’t have use for anymore.  After a little bit of black spray paint, I had a new mirror.

What a great idea! Turn an inexpensive Ikea desk into a beautiful, organized vanity.

A kitchen knife that I bought came in a little wooden box.  I painted it white and lined it with some scrapbook paper.

What a great idea! Turn an inexpensive Ikea desk into a beautiful, organized vanity.

Some glasses and candlestick holders from the thrift store hot-glued together make great storage.

What a great idea! Turn an inexpensive Ikea desk into a beautiful, organized vanity.

A silver candlestick holds bracelets… It will probably turn into a landing spot for piles of hair ties.

What a great idea! Turn an inexpensive Ikea desk into a beautiful, organized vanity.

I lined the drawers with pretty paper and mod podge.

What a great idea! Turn an inexpensive Ikea desk into a beautiful, organized vanity.

An orchid and some candles for fun.

What a great idea! Turn an inexpensive Ikea desk into a beautiful, organized vanity.New drawer pulls add a bit of sparkle.

What a great idea! Turn an inexpensive Ikea desk into a beautiful, organized vanity.

 

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  1. Mary Ellen says

    February 1, 2012 at 2:51 am

    I’m so stealing that knife box idea. I have two similar boxes that will soon be painted. Let’s hang out sometime and check out thrift stores. I’ve single handedly put a hole in the ozone layer with spray paint. Sorry Al Gore. I’m certain it’s why we’ve had a beautiful winter this year.

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    • aimee says

      February 2, 2012 at 3:33 pm

      HaHa… Nice! You need to make a Twin Cities visit. I’m slowly familiarizing myself with the local thrift store scene. I should be an expert by summer 🙂

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  2. Michelle Damvar says

    February 1, 2012 at 3:08 am

    I love anything you do Aimee, old or new! Just don’t get rid of all your recipes and desserts….I look at them over and over. In fact I am going to make your “crack balls” for a birthday treat!

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    • aimee says

      February 2, 2012 at 3:32 pm

      Don’t worry Michelle – I will be transferring over my dessert recipes and favorite posts in the next day or two.

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  3. kim says

    February 4, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    Love it, desk and mirror!

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  4. Maria says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:44 am

    It looks so chic! I love it! And I love the idea of putting make up and other things in glasses!

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  5. eric says

    February 11, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    What a great blog

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  6. Nancy says

    February 8, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    This is beautiful–and your photography is amazing! And, thanks for linking up at the Oldies party last week!
    Pinning!

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  7. Cindy says

    November 24, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    Where is the desk from? and what is the name of it?? Thanks

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    • Colette says

      November 25, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      Was wondering the same thing. She said it is from Ikea..I guess we will have to go look for ourselves.

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