A recent study found that, on average, women spent around four hours per day improving their appearance. Admittedly, many of us will spend significantly less but most of us will spend at least a little time each morning getting ready, whether that involves applying skincare products and makeup or putting on jewellery, accessories and perfume. All of this can be made quicker and easier with a dedicated beauty station, dressing table or vanity. Here are some ideas on how to create the ultimate beauty station in a well-organised area that will help you get ready for the day.

A Sturdy Base

Whether you’re wanting a princess-like vanity or just a simple desk, investing in a sturdy base for your makeup station is crucial to holding the weight of your products, mirrors and any hair tools.

Try to choose a material that’s easy to clean in case of spills and think about the key features you want your beauty station to have, such as a built-in mirror or a matching chair or stool. Use Argos’ NHS discount to invest in a quality vanity that will look great alongside the other furniture in your bedroom or dressing room.

A stylish Beauty Station

 

Add Storage

Rather than having makeup and hair products take up valuable surface space, it’s a good idea to opt for a beauty station that comes with inbuilt storage or invest in some storage solutions that will help you stay organised. Having plenty of storage will help you make better use of the space available and depending on what you choose, it can be placed on, under or next to your dressing table. There are endless options to consider, from carousels to trays, to make-up cases or miniature chests of drawers.

Organising Products

Now you have your beauty station base and your storage, you’ll need to organise your products in a way that makes sense to you and allows you to find what you need at a glance. Two of the main methods of organising your products are by how often you use them or by product type.

If there are certain items you use every single day, such as concealer, blusher and a particular lip gloss, for example, then having these quickly to hand makes sense. On the other hand, if you’re a more methodical thinker, you might like to have all your beauty products arranged by type so that when you’re looking for eyeshadow and makeup brushes, you know exactly where it will be.

The same goes for other items you might keep on your vanity or dressing table, such as jewellery or accessories. These could be organised by type, for example, keeping all the scarves or necklaces together, or you could store all your favourite, everyday pieces together in one place.

Vanity table with essentials: light up mirror, cosmetics, lipstick, brushes, highlighter, eyeliner, blush and fragrance

Makeup vanity table essentials: light up mirror, cosmetics, lipstick, brushes, highlighter, eyeliner, blush and fragrance

Add Décor

A ring light or light-up mirror will boost light levels and help with makeup application. You could also add artwork in the form of inspirational signs, thought-provoking prints or even just photos of family and friends to personalise the space.

Boost your wellbeing by adding a houseplant to your beauty station. Or for a fuss-free alternative, you could opt for a vase of artificial flowers. You can also display items that serve a practical purpose as well as an aesthetic one, for example, your perfume collection or a jewellery tree.