DIY A Stunning Vanity Cabinet To Organize Jewelry With This IKEA Hack

Storage space and organization is a luxury that we'll take any day over chandeliers and robot vacuums — and with this DIY vanity cabinet, you can have spacious storage that looks high-end too. For those with lots of jewelry, a vanity cabinet is the perfect solution to store all your accessories. Forget buying an expensive one when you can build and customize a cabinet with pieces from IKEA. To make the vanity, you will need the KOMPLEMENT pull-out tray with storage inserts, KOMPLEMENT glass shelf, and two ALEX dressers from IKEA. You also need a drill, pencil, screwdriver, and tape measure or ruler for assembly.

This is a simple DIY that you can complete in one afternoon. It offers plenty of storage space with five drawers on either side and a middle tray for your items. The tabletop is also a great area for more caddies and organizers. Plus, you can try this IKEA hack to organize inside your ALEX desk drawers to optimize the space. What puts the high-end touch to this DIY is the glass top. It acts as a window into the pull-out tray, so you can see all your accessories. The glass makes your go-to pieces easily accessible and adds a luxurious feel to the otherwise simple project.

First, assemble the two ALEX dressers. These units will act as the supports for the vanity. Set them about 40 inches apart (the length of the KOMPLEMENT tray) in your desired location. Then, you will need to drill three holes on the interior face of each dresser to connect the runner for the pull-out tray. Place the runner 3.4 inches below the top edge of the dresser and mark the screw holes with a pencil. Drill where you made the marks, screw in the runner, and slide in the tray.

Next, you'll need another set of three holes to attach the glass shelf front on top. The underside of the glass front will have notches where the shelf pegs fit. Measure the distance between each notch for the most accurate drill hole placement. Then, 0.90 inches from the top of the dresser, use the measured distances to mark the width between each drill hole. Finally, drill the holes, screw in the pegs, and rest the shelf on top. The glass should be flush with the ALEX dressers. Now, you have one of the best jewelry organizers for your space, all thanks to your hard work. Further, you can personalize the vanity for style and functionality so that it really becomes a custom piece.

While intended to be a vanity for your accessories, this cabinet is also great as an island in a walk-in closet, a makeup dressing table, a neat crafting corner, or a workstation DIY desk that anyone can build. A mirror is a great addition, if you're using the cabinet as a vanity. The NISSEDAL mirror from IKEA is versatile, as it can stand on top of the desk or be mounted to the wall. Lights are another functional yet stylish upgrade. Wrap string lights or LED strips along the edge of the cabinet and secure with small Command hooks. For more of an ornamental touch, paint and contact paper goes a long way to transform a plain piece of furniture.

There are also ways to add more storage to the cabinet. The open area underneath the pull-out tray fits a chair where you can sit and work, whether that means applying mascara or editing reports. If space permits, you can add a second or third pull-out drawer for more organization. You can also increase the storage space by adhering hooks or baskets to the side of the ALEX dressers. With these customizations, the DIY vanity is extra stunning and spacious.