TikTok Shares The Secret To Turning A Basic Corner Into A Stunning Dressing Table

If there's a corner of your bedroom that's looking drab, empty, and generally unappealing, it might be the best place for you to set up a dressing table. Not only does this take advantage of otherwise unused space, but it helps you make the most of a small bedroom's footprint. Dressing tables, sometimes called vanity tables, are furniture pieces that include a mirror and a surface for small odds and ends. They generally feature some drawers to store away makeup, skincare, jewelry, and anything else you need to get ready. If you need some inspiration, TikTok user @victoriacaroline.home showed us how to make a basic corner into a truly luxe dressing table that would make anyone eager to get up and ready for the day.

The DIYer's dressing table includes a floating dresser with a drawer, a mirror, strip lighting, and wood slats that create a gorgeous texture that adds personality to the wall (as well as a place to hide the strip lights). She first works on the wooden slats by cutting and nailing each one to the wall, leaving a gap in between, and then attaches the lights and floating shelf to complete the look. By the end of the video, it's hard to imagine that this corner of the room was once a simple home for a basic, white dresser. Of course, it's important to mention that @victoriacaroline.home cuts her wood while holding it steady with her foot, which is not recommended. Remember to always cut your wood as safely as possible by wearing safety gear or take it to a hardware store to get it cut properly.

@victoriacaroline.home's project yields some beautiful results but it also requires some power tools. If you don't have the space or tools available to you, you can always alter a DIY project to suit your needs. For instance, you can simply attach the floating drawer and mirror to the wall without going through the steps of attaching and painting wood slats. Vanities and dressing tables can also vary in size, so you could repurpose a small desk or sewing table or build a surface from scratch that is custom fit to a smaller corner of the room. Some DIYers opt to repurpose old furniture by repainting or adding design details that work for their aesthetic. You can even create a MALM dressing table with the popular dresser from IKEA as an option.

But the main detail that can make a regular dressing table feel very luxe is some custom lighting. While you can find inexpensive LED strip lights like these for under $12 on Amazon, you can also play with some other options. A string of vanity lights, like these for about $22 from The Home Depot, can create a theatrical look. Or use rechargeable wall lights, like this $34.99 version from Ace Hardware, so you don't have to deal with any visible wires. Once you're done, you can add some pretty makeup organization, candles, plants, or anything that makes your stunning makeup vanity feel luxurious and cozy.