In small apartments and modern homes, the old-fashioned vanity seems out of place. The bulky sets that used to make up dressing stations have been replaced by slimmer console tables, desks, and wall-mounted storage. The concept of the dressing table remains, but the style is more modern, functional, and versatile...
This side table and stool set featured in Easy Living Magazine has two functions: it's a dressing table that also holds a small bedroom TV, hidden beneath a slip of fabric.
The simple lines of West Elm's Parsons Console make it a multi-purpose piece that could double as a vanity and writing desk in the bedroom.
Vanities need not appear frilly or particularly feminine. This Macassar Slant Desk from Graham & Green would complement a more modern decor scheme, and is small enough to fit in a medium-sized bedroom.
In a tiny bedroom, you can craft a vanity from nothing more than a mirror above the dresser or a set of hooks for jewelry.
Small chests and jewelry boxes on top of a dresser can take the place of a full vanity. Emily and Craig's bedroom uses wall decals above the dresser to create a romantic look.
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I love the clear and white chair with the Macassar Slant Desk! Gorgeous! In our little bedroom we use a dresser with a vintage medicine cabinet above to hold jewelry and odds and ends. A dresser serving also as a vanity saves us so much space. See it here:
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Does anyone know anything about the little 3 drawer wooden jewelry box with the white plastic drawer fronts in the last pic? I know it was on someone's house tour long ago, but I found one at a thrift store a few months back and brought it home. I was just wondering if there is any info/story to it? Thanks!
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I WISH Graham and Green would open an NYC store. Love their stuff. And not terrible price-wise.
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Love all the ideas. I think I'll buy some hooks for the jewelry: it is decorative by and in itself, and it's a nice way to store it (not to mention - you can find stuff pretty easily)
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