How to Make a Makeup Vanity Desk

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.

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 welland fill the compartments of the box with makeup.