Your vanity is a haven for you to get ready in peace and we think you should decorate it accordingly! Whether your style is sleek and clean, delicate and feminine, or artsy and eclectic, when your vanity reflects your style using it becomes even more enjoyable. If you agree and you’re looking for inspiration, we’ve found 17 makeup vanity ideas that are sure to spark your interior designer.
Some of the basic elements you’ll see included below are trays, flowers, candles, and even your jewelry as a display element. Mix and match these to suit your style and watch your vanity transform.
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1. Decorative tray
Trays make everything feel more organized and put together. Using a tray is one of the easiest makeup vanity ideas to make your space feel not only neater, but cuter! Find one that matches your style give your vanity a glow up.
2. Sculptural elements
We love the use of sculptural candles in this image to give this vanity personality and interest! If you feel like your vanity is a bit bland, try adding some fun shaped candles or small sculptures that align with your aesthetic.
3. Vase of flowers
It’s a simple thing, but adding a vase of fresh flowers is one of the quickest makeup vanity ideas to add a feminine glam to your look. Roses deliver a classic feel, but dahlias, daisies, baby’s breath, peonies, and ranunculus are all great choices and bring different vibes that you might like.
4. Statement piece
If you don’t want a ton of stuff on your vanity, try just having one large statement pieces with a couple of smaller accent elements. Here the shell is the focal point with all other pieces playing off it. The statement piece could be a piece of art, a photograph, a bold jewelry tree, or even an ornate candle. The options are endless!
5. Candelabra
The simplicity of this vanity makes it feel incredibly chic. Most of it feels clean and fairly sleek, allowing the candelabra to bring most of the detail and a vintage charm that is echoed in the arches of the mirror and the shape of the glass vase. Without the candelabra the vignette would feel almost too simple, verging on boring.
6. Display toiletries
Step 1: get a tray you love. Step 2: lay out some of your favorite jewelry pieces and toiletries. Step 3: enjoy one of the easiest makeup vanity ideas possible. One thing to keep in mind is that the fewer elements you show or have, the more they need to reflect your style. So display thoughtfully!
7. Gold and glass
We’ve collected all styles of makeup vanity ideas, but the classic and feminine vibe of this one makes it one of our favorites. Gold, brass, and glass feature heavily on this vanity, accented by silver here and there, all of which we love! These types of items are usually easy to find secondhand through eBay, Etsy, or even your local thrift stores.
8. Fashion books
Adding some of your favorite look books to your vanity is a simple way to add interest and help fill up space. These can also be stacked to create a cute pedestal to sit a vase, mirror, or piece of art on.
9. Monochromatic theme
The next of our makeup vanity ideas is to work with a monochromatic theme. This example uses white to create a clean, light look, but don’t feel limited to that. Pick a color that speaks to you and use it as a theme throughout your vanity to give it a chic vibe that looks eclectic yet still put together.
10. Perfume bottles
Sometimes less is more and this example illustrates that perfectly. This vanity look features a small mirror and two vases, but still feels lived in and cool due to the use of perfume bottles and make up as decorative elements. This option is super easy to implement because it leans on things you already use, so there aren’t many additional items to buy.
11. Display jewelry
This isn’t the first of our makeup vanity ideas to display jewelry, but we love the styling so much we had to include it. The jewelry is displayed front and center, with smaller pieces placed in catchalls that coordinate with the marble tray. While there’s plenty of other stuff going on, there’s no mistake that the jewelry is the focal point.
12. Shell accents
Pulling in shell motifs is always fun because they add an organic element to the look, bringing in a delicate touch and reminding us of nature. You could use a shell shaped dish, an actual shell as a catch all, or just have one on your vanity. You really can’t go wrong if it meshes with your personal style.
13. Catchalls
Using catchalls is one of the most common sense makeup vanity ideas on this list. They are abundant, stylish, versatile, and keep everything organized. We recommend checking out eBay, thrift stores, and Etsy for vintage dishes, bowls, and shells for cute, unique options.
14. Complementary colors
Back in color motif world, if you’re interested in a theme we’d recommend considering complementary colors. This example uses jade green and blush pink to create a dynamic yet delicate look. Blue and orange and gold and purple are the other two classic complementary color pairs, try working with varieties of those to bring an artsy and engaging feel to your vanity.
15. Metallic accents
The secret to a lot of great makeup vanity ideas is a metallic pop somewhere in the mix. Here it’s a brass plant sprayer, but it could be a vase, candle votive, or even your jewelry. The metal’s shine brightens everything up and adds a fun texture to the look.
16. Statement mirror
A big, bold mirror is a shortcut to a cute vanity. When your mirror is working for you, all you really need to do is not get in its way. With that said, we are maximalists at heart so follow your heart in that regard!
17. Candles
So candles have shown up in a ton of our makeup vanity ideas, but this one relies on them more than the rest. We love the variety in shape shown here. They have sculptural candles, tapers, pillars, AND scented candles, creating a fun variety that is interesting without being overwhelming.
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