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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.

 

10 Comments

  1. 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.

    1. 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 🙂

  2. 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!

    1. 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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