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7 tips – how to set up your makeup corner

1. How do you choose the right dressing table?

To choose the right furniture for your makeup corner, think through a few key factors:

  • Space – how much room do you have? Even a small surface can become a functional setup.
  • Needs – do you mostly need work surface or storage on your dressing table? Or both?
  • Budget – what can it cost?
  • Mirror – do you want to (or can you) mount it on the wall, or does it need to be built into the table?
  • Style – which room will the dressing table go in, and what style fits best there?

Once you've thought these through, take a closer look at our wide range. You can go for a classic dressing table, but a desk or a simple wall shelf can work just as well – it's about finding what works for you.

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White ALEX dressing table with a large mirror surrounded by light bulbs. The table is full of beauty products, with a white swivel chair in front.
Minimalist white BRIMNES dressing table with mirror and black chair. Decorated with red flowers in a vase and a few books.
GRÅFJÄLLET black dressing table with an oval mirror and matching black chair. The table is decorated with makeup, ornaments and two lamps – a ceiling lamp and a table lamp.
A white RAKSTA LED wall/mirror lamp in the bedroom
IKEA hack: a dressing table made from a wall shelf with drawers. A budget-friendly dressing table alternative that also takes up very little space.

Dressing table tips – which one will you choose?

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MALM white desk, glass top, modern, minimalist design, clean lines.Modern bedroom with MALM dressing table, mirror, chair, and lamp. Curtained window, grey bedspread.

MALM

Price 1295,-
Image depicts ALEX white minimalist desk with sleek lines, two drawers, and built-in cable management for tidy workspaces.Small white ALEX desk with built-in drawers in corner, grey office chair, sewing machine, pegboard storage.

ALEX

Price 1995,-
White SYVDE dressing table: sleek glass top, two drawers, smooth edges, modern design.A narrow white dressing table with a glass top and wood chair beside a bed in a bedroom.

SYVDE

Price 1495,-
Black GRÅFJÄLLET dressing table with adjustable metal mirror, rectangular top, and angled legs.Black GRÅFJÄLLET dressing table with mirror, next to plant and chair, minimalist.

GRÅFJÄLLET

Price 895,-
White minimalist desk with metal legs and two drawers for compact storage.Modern home office setup with white ALEX desk and chair, featuring a laptop, basket with supplies, and a cosy sofa with a cushion and blanket.

ALEX

Price 1695,-
EKBY ALEX: white wall-mounted desk with 2 drawers, rectangular shape, sleek design.EKBY ALEX wall shelf, white, with 2 drawers, hanging red jacket, black stool, floor mat, and house keys.

EKBY ALEX / RAMSHULT

Price 795,-
White LAGKAPTEN desk with two 5-drawer units, minimalist rectangle design.LAGKAPTEN desk with storage, chair, art wall, origami.

LAGKAPTEN / ALEX

Price 3185,-
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2. Choose the right lighting for your makeup corner for the best results

The light you do your makeup in has a big impact on how the makeup will actually look. Since makeup reads differently depending on the lighting conditions, it's important to choose the right lighting.

  • Natural light
    The very best light for doing your makeup is natural daylight. If possible – place your dressing table in front of or near a window. To avoid glare in direct sunlight, you can draw a thin curtain or blind that softens the light.
  • Choose the right light source
    When it comes to lamps for your dressing table, go for light sources with cool white light at around 4,000 K. That's the light closest to natural daylight, giving you the best conditions.
  • Lamp placement
    To minimise shadows on your face, the light should come from several directions, ideally straight on. That's why wall lamps on both sides of the mirror, or a mirror with built-in lighting around or along the sides, are a good choice. LED strips or ring lights are also good alternatives.

Close-up of a MUSIK makeup light with visible light sources.

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Wall-mounted light fixture MUSIK. Sleek design with stainless steel cover, polycarbonate base, and five evenly spaced round bulbs.Modern bedroom with wall lamps, mirror, chest, plants, and rug.

MUSIK

Price 195,-
KABOMBA wall lamp: modern art deco with 3 dim light diffusersKABOMBA wall lamp: sleek black, oval, with 2 lit circles flanking mirror. Modern-art deco style, aiding bathroom tasks & mood lighting.

KABOMBA

Price 729,-

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Led vanity lamp with 4 round bulbs, shiny chrome finish, and sleek rectangular design. Perfect for bathrooms.Mirror with lights on tiled wall. Four bulbs for bright grooming. Towels hang beside.

LEDSJÖ

Price 649,-Energy efficiency class F
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The KABOMBA wall lamp in black, a modern art deco design with a removable mirror and integrated led lighting.KABOMBA art deco wall lamp. Black, oval mirror, round lights. Adjustable, bathroom-safe. Beside sink, smaller than window.

KABOMBA

Price 629,-
A FRIHULT silver wall lamp with a round glass shade.Modern bathroom with FRIHULT lights, gold-handled cabinet, black stool by tub, cream walls, and herringbone floor.

FRIHULT

Price 379,-

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A black LÅNESPELARE ring light with phone holder. It a circular light on an adjustable stand with a mobile grip.A ring light setup with phone holder; adjustable, dimmable, warm to cold light.

LÅNESPELARE

Price 499,-
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3. Choose a proper mirror above your dressing table

With a mirror that's too small, it can be hard to get a full picture of how your finished makeup looks from different angles and distances. So invest in a proper mirror that matches your dressing table and gives you the overview you need.

If you can't, or don't want to, drill into the wall, there are other smart options. We have table mirrors that sit on the tabletop, and dressing tables with the mirror already built in.

Feel free to add a small magnifying mirror for easily fixing those final details.

NORDKISA small wooden dressing table with an illuminated mirror and makeup products neatly organised on top. An upholstered stool stands in front of the table, with clothes visible in the mirror's reflection.

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TRENSUM silver vanity mirror: round, stainless steel, double-sided.A sleek, tabletop vanity mirror with a base, featuring a magnifying side and a regular reflective side, ideal for makeup or shaving.

TRENSUM

Price 99,-
A white NISSEDAL mirror, rectangular, ideal for bathrooms/bedrooms.White NISSEDAL chest in bedroom with plant & mirror. Or modern white chest with plant & mirror in bedroom.

NISSEDAL

Price 449,-

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A round mirror with black frame, elegant design, suitable for bathroom or living room.Modern bathroom: round mirror, black frame, grey vanity. White toilet, storage, plant. Glass shower.

LINDBYN

Price 599,-
A KARMSUND mirror in black with a decorative top. Its adjustable, freestanding, and a small tray at the base for storage.Black vanity mirror with decorative top, adjustable angle, and bottom tray for jewellery or makeup, on a white surface.

KARMSUND

Price 179,-
A LETTAN mirror in silver, rectangular with clean edges. It has adjustable placements and a safety film.Modern bathroom with blue tiles, large mirror, and plant.

LETTAN

Price 299,-
A chrome FRÄCK vanity mirror with an adjustable arm and magnifying side.Magnifying mirror on wall with extendable arm for close-up tasks. Built for bathroom use, water-resistant.

FRÄCK

Price 129,-
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4. Organise your dressing table with smart storage

Keep your makeup, skincare, hair accessories and jewellery in order. With an organised dressing table, your morning routine gets both quicker and easier. When everything has its place and you don't have to search, your time in front of the mirror becomes more relaxing too.

By using smaller boxes, containers and trays, you can gather and group similar products in one and the same place. That makes it easier to find what you need, and your dressing table looks tidy. Go for makeup storage in transparent materials for a better overview.

We have dedicated makeup storage as well as other smart products that were actually designed for something else but work perfectly for makeup and jewellery. How about a turntable made for the fridge, a toothbrush cup that's perfect for makeup brushes, or a picture ledge for all your nail polishes?

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Dressing table with a large mirror surrounded by light bulbs, makeup products and a tablet placed on the table. Makeup storage inspiration.
Open drawer filled with organised makeup products such as lipstick, brushes and other beauty tools. Inspiration for in-drawer makeup storage.
Makeup station with a mirror and various makeup products neatly arranged on the table in front.
Small rotating shelf with neatly organised skincare and beauty products, including brushes, bottles and jars. Rotating makeup storage inspiration.
Two white trays with organised beauty products such as brushes, jars and accessories.

Small-scale makeup storage tips

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VISSLAÅN box organiser, dark grey, transparent pet plastic, rectangular, divided compartments for storage.Clear plastic drawer organiser with multiple compartments for small items like makeup brushes, tubes, and containers.

VISSLAÅN

Price 179,-
Transparent KLIPPKAKTUS turntable for fridge/kitchen/bathroom organisation with edges to keep items in place.Organised fridge with turntable holding pickles, cheese, bottles. Fruit & veg in glass containers.

KLIPPKAKTUS

Price 99,-
VISSLAÅN organiser set: 5 grey, stackable, transparent boxes with lids for drawer use, made of 50% recycled pet plastic.Organised bathroom drawer with VISSLAÅN containers: cotton swabs, hair accessories, makeup, and brushes neatly in clear boxes.

VISSLAÅN

Price 149,-
NÅLBLECKA bamboo kitchen tray, black legs, rectangular, 2-tiered shelf organiser.Hand reaching for spice jars on a wooden kitchen shelf with NÅLBLECKA organiser.

NÅLBLECKA

Price 199,-
Glass toothbrush holder, SILVTJÄRN, elegant & organised.Clear glass toothbrush holder, holding toothbrushes and toothpaste, sits near gold tap.

SILVTJÄRN

Price 69,-
Brown bamboo storage box with handlesPerson organises makeup in wooden boxes on a wooden table. One box holds lipsticks, the other makeup brushes.

DRAGAN

Price 199,-
A white NOJIG plastic storage box with rounded edges and circular cutouts on the sides, designed for organising small items.An open desk drawer with a grey NOJIG plastic organiser holding pens, notebooks, and cups, keeping small items tidy and accessible.

NOJIG

Price 19,-

5. For those who need more storage

Some dressing tables have built-in storage in the form of drawers or cabinets, but not all. In that case, you can add a separate storage solution to make room for your beauty products. A drawer unit is a practical option. There you can organise your beauty products by category. That not only makes it easier to find what you need, but also helps keep your makeup corner dust-free and visually calm.

Want your products even more accessible? Place a trolley next to your dressing table. With several shelf levels, you get open, flexible storage where you can quickly see what you have – perfect for everything from hair products to nail polish.

White ALEX drawer unit with two open drawers filled with jewellery such as necklaces, earrings and bracelets. To the left, a white ALEX dressing table with makeup brushes, a hairband and small items.

Popular drawer units and trolleys

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White ALEX 5-drawer chest. Minimalist design, smooth, square edges, black handles.Home office area with white ALEX drawers, desk, and chair. Decorated with origami and art.

ALEX

Price 1295,-
A white plastic rolling storage cart with three shelves for bathroom use.VESKEN white bathroom trolley, three shelves stocked with toiletries. Slim, fits in tight spaces. Made of recycled plastic.

VESKEN

Price 149,-
White ALEX unit: 9 drawers, minimalist design, sturdy particleboard, acrylic paint finish.Open white ALEX drawer revealing a notebook, pen, and stapler, organised for desk use.

ALEX

Price 1895,-
An ikea RÅSKOG, a black, three-tiered mobile storage cart with lockable wheels, ideal for kitchen and desk use.Black RÅSKOG cart, 3 shelves, ideal for kitchen storage, easy to move.

RÅSKOG

Price 349,-
White mobile filing cabinet with 4 drawers, smooth casters, black handles.FRIIDROTT Drawer unit on castors, white, 35x56 cm

FRIIDROTT

Price 599,-
A JUTTERSBO, a modern grey-green, three-tier rolling trolley. This round, jeremiah design wheels and handles for easy mobility.Modern grey-green JUTTERSBO trolley with 3 shelves stocks kitchen essentials, fits neatly beside cabinets.

JUTTERSBO

Price 249,-
Grey ALEX 5-drawer unit, sleek modern design with particleboard and plastic edging.Industrial home office ALEX desk in dark grey, blending with drawers. Grey fabric chair, black wheels. Modern decor with wall art, clock.

ALEX

Price 1295,-
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6. No room? Create a mobile makeup station

If you don't have space for a permanent makeup station, you can create a mobile one. A trolley and a table mirror will take you far. Organise your beauty products in the trolley and roll it wherever you like, ideally to a window with good light. Set out the mirror – and you're ready.

When you're done, simply pack away the mirror and roll your little makeup corner out of the way until next time. A perfect solution if you live small or want to be able to move your routine around.

A white VESKEN trolley and a white MARIUS stool in front of a window with a TRENSUM mirror on the windowsill.

7. Makeup corner – inspiration

See how some of our customers have set up their makeup corners

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Picture from @athomewithkirsty

Pictures from IKEA

Traditional-style makeup corner in a bedroom, with a white dressing table with a built-in mirror.
Makeup corner with a LISABO desk in front of a window, together with an IKORNNES table mirror.
Dressing table with a white tabletop and orange backdrop, decorated with beauty products, a round mirror with lamps and a beige chair.
Wall-mounted makeup corner with a light blue backdrop, round mirror and small shelves with lamps and decorations.
Bedroom with a makeup station in front of the window, next to the bed.
A white ADDE chair in the bedroom
Pink bedroom with wooden wardrobes and a white MALM dressing table between the wardrobes.
Makeup room in a walk-in wardrobe.
Cosy bedroom corner with a wood-toned dressing table, round mirror, vases of flowers and an upholstered stool.
Elegant white dressing table with gold details, two lamps by a rectangular mirror and decorative objects on the table.
Close-up of a MALM dressing table with an open drawer showing makeup.
Small makeup corner in a white room.
Modern makeup station with black furniture, green plants, a round mirror with lamps on the sides and wooden stools
Minimalist chest of drawers with a large round mirror, vertical light strips on the sides, and potted plants and small decorations on top.
MALM dressing table with a round mirror and wall lamps on a pink wall.
HEMNES white dressing table with matching mirror and stool by a pink wall.

Want more tips and ideas for the bedroom?

Whether you have a dedicated makeup room, a makeup corner with a dressing table, or keep your beauty products in a bathroom drawer, there are some smart tricks to help you create a setup that works for you. Here we share 7 tips on how to arrange and organise your makeup corner and dressing table – and what's worth considering to get both function and style right. On top of that, we offer plenty of inspiration in the form of pictures of setups in different styles, sizes and price ranges.