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Every woman uses cosmetics that provide her unsurpassed appearance. You can use different interior items to store various cosmetics. An excellent choice is a chest of drawers for cosmetics, equipped with numerous compartments and drawers. There is enough space at the top to install the most popular and frequently used products. Due to the ease of finding different cosmetics, you don’t have to spend a lot of time preparing for any event or just leaving the house.
Peculiarities
A cosmetics organizer represented by a chest of drawers is a desirable item for every woman. It can be equipped with various additional elements, made from a variety of materials and have different sizes. Its features include:
- the appearance of such chests of drawers for cosmetics with a mirror is usually attractive, so they can be represented by chests or other structures that fit well into the interior of the bedroom;
- the furniture is equipped with numerous drawers, shelves, compartments or other elements, thanks to which it has good spaciousness and versatility;
- some models even have special small stands, each of which has its own purpose, which simplifies the storage of cosmetics, and there are no difficulties in finding them;
- Manufacturers produce such chests of drawers in numerous shapes and sizes, which simplifies the selection process, and it is also possible to buy a mini chest of drawers that fits even in a small room;
- You can choose a design that has the optimal color and design, and this is important for people who prefer to adhere to a specific style when arranging rooms;
- Some models are equipped with special devices designed to store liquids in a vertical position.
The woman herself will be happy to spend time organizing the space in her existing chest of drawers, so all her desires and ideas can easily come true.
How to make a drawer for cosmetics with your own hands
Chests for cosmetics will be an ideal solution both for home use and for workers in beauty salons, because thanks to such an organization, all professional cosmetics for the face of makeup artists, as well as professional cosmetics for hair of hairdressers, will always be at hand. This chest of drawers is also well suited for storing natural cosmetics, as it protects them from direct sunlight. Next, we will share with you how to make a mini chest of drawers for cosmetics with your own hands.
Wooden chest of drawers for cosmetics or plywood
A chest of drawers for cosmetics can be made with your own hands from either wood or plywood. The main difference between them is the price: an organizer made of solid wood will cost much more than a plywood one.
In order to make a chest of drawers measuring 300x400 mm, you will need:
- Jigsaw.
- A sheet of plywood measuring 1525x725x10 mm.
- PVA glue.
- Sandpaper.
- Parcel carnations.
- Decorating elements: paints, fabric, pens, brushes.
Stages of making a chest of drawers:
- Body parts are cut out of a sheet of plywood using a jigsaw according to the list and dimensions indicated in the table.
- When all the elements are cut out, all the irregularities and roughness are rubbed down with sandpaper wound on a wooden beam for ease of use.
- The next step is to assemble the body of the future chest of drawers. The back wall is nailed to the bottom of the chest of drawers using parcel nails, then the sides, top bottom and front panel are attached.
- After the body is assembled, the next step is to cut out the longitudinal, rear and front dividers.
- After which, again, all irregularities and roughness are rubbed down with sandpaper.
- Using PVA glue, glue all the dividers to the top bottom to form all the necessary cells.
- The next step is to cut out the components and fold the drawer of the chest of drawers.
- When all the elements are assembled, all that remains is to paint them in the desired color and screw on the handles.
All dimensions and schematic drawings are shown in the pictures. If you have access to a milling machine, then some elements can be made more rounded and embossed.
Mini chest of drawers for cosmetics made of cardboard
To make such an organizer you will need:
- Durable shoe box.
- Small boxes for creams, food, perfume, etc. To make a shelf for storing brushes, pencils, scissors and other tall objects, cardboard packaging from Hercules porridge is suitable.
- Double-sided tape or glue.
- Regular tape.
- Scissors.
- Gift wrapping paper or self-adhesive wallpaper.
Let's get started:
- Using regular tape and gift paper, cover the shoe box.
- Trim the lids off the small boxes. Try to cut evenly and neatly.
- To strengthen and decorate, cover small boxes with gift paper.
- Next, use double-sided tape to glue the resulting cells to the bottom of the future chest of drawers.
Chest of drawers for cosmetics with mirror
In order to build a chest of drawers, you will need:
- Fiberboard sheet size 200x300 mm – 5 pcs.
- Glue type Moment “Crystal” – 1 pc.
- Acrylic paint in the color you want to decorate your case with.
- Acrylic lacquer.
- Satin ribbons of medium thickness, 12 cm long – 3 pcs.
- A simple pencil.
- Ruler.
- Stationery knife.
- Scrappaper.
- Plain office paper in the color you want.
- Various decor to suit your taste.
- Mirror
- Masking tape.
Stages of work:
- On a sheet of fiberboard, mark the dimensions of the future box. Step back 1 cm from the edge of the sheet on all sides.
- Cut two sheets lengthwise into two even parts; they will serve as sidewalls and dividers. Their height should be 10 cm.
- Next, cut them to the sizes you need. The result should be pieces of length: 28 cm - 2 pieces; 18 cm – 2 pcs.; 17.4 cm – 1 piece; 19.5 cm – 1 piece; 8 cm – 1 pc.
- The next step is to assemble all the elements. You need to start by gluing the external walls. To do this, apply glue to the sections and attach them to the base.
- When the glue has dried, start gluing the partitions and sides according to the prepared sketches.
- To strengthen the walls of the future product, glue the internal and external corners with masking tape.
- Next, use pieces of satin ribbon to glue the lid. It is better to first glue the tapes to the body blank and only after complete drying, glue them to the lid itself.
- Paint all visible parts that you do not plan to cover with paper with acrylic paint.
- After drying, coat the paint with varnish.
- Then glue the mirror onto the lid.
- When everything is well dry, you can start pasting with paper. First of all, stick on plain paper, stepping back from the edges by 0.5 cm. Then cover it with scrap paper on top.
- Do the same operation on the inside.
- To prevent the bottom edge of the chest of drawers from wearing out, you can make legs from half beads.
- The final touch is to decorate the chest of drawers according to your taste and imagination.
Manufacturing materials
A chest of drawers for cosmetics can be made of various materials, and each option has its own characteristics. The most popular models include:
- wooden structure is environmentally friendly, attractive, and also has a long service life and reliability;
- products made from chipboard or MDF are considered affordable and practical, and can have different unusual colors;
- plastic models are inexpensive, can have numerous colors, but it is easy to scratch their surface, which will be impossible to remove;
- metal chests of drawers are chosen quite rarely, since they are considered bulky and heavy, and also require specific care, and their appearance does not fit very well into the bedroom or living room.
When choosing a design, it is additionally taken into account what style is in the room, since it is necessary that all interior items fit well with each other and are suitable for the design direction.
Wood
Chipboard
MDF
Plastic
Materials and coatings
When choosing a chest of drawers for cosmetics, be sure to pay attention to its appearance and stylistic features. It is logical that the material from which the structure is made is not the least important. Common solutions:
- Wood - does not emit harmful substances, is resistant to mold and corrosion, and fits well into interiors of different styles. This environmentally friendly material is pleasant to the touch. The most popular chests of drawers are made from solid pine, oak, and birch. Such furniture is not cheap, but its luxurious appearance will delight you for many years.
- MDF is as popular as wood, but the cost of raw materials is much lower. The material is strong, durable, and resistant to changes in humidity and temperature. Modern technologies make it possible to imitate the texture of any wood on the surface.
- Chipboard - the popularity of products made from this raw material is explained by its affordable cost, rich color palette, and wide range of models.
- Plastic is a relevant, modern solution. Transparent chests of drawers made of this material are a fashionable novelty. Such models fit well into modern interiors, look airy, are durable, practical and light weight.
Painted wooden products and structures made of varnished wood look elegant. You can give an inexpensive chest of drawers a respectable look using veneer. Original solutions - cherry, walnut, zebrawood. Layers of varnish or laminate significantly increase the durability of furniture. Structures covered with colored film have a laconic and stylish appearance. Models designed in a neutral palette - gray, white, black - are practical.
Functional chests of drawers for the kitchen, current materials, styles, colors
Entirely glass or metal products are rare. Popular solutions are chests of drawers made of wood, MDF, plastic with metal elements (corners, overlays, decorative plates). Such furniture looks organically in interiors decorated in country, Provence, and ethno styles.
The trend is for shiny models decorated with natural stone, leather, and crystals. Products of unusual shapes will harmoniously complement the decor in a glamorous or bohemian style.
Tree
MDF
laminated chipboard
Plastic
Shapes and sizes
Dressers for cosmetics with a mirror can have different shapes, so you can choose the following designs:
- rectangular, which are considered standard and fit well into different interior styles;
- round;
- oval;
- square;
- asymmetrical.
Square
Round
Oval
Rectangular
Designs with asymmetrical and unusual shapes are considered especially popular. They are perfect for modern styles and have an interesting appearance. An organizer for cosmetics can have different sizes, and in the process of choosing dimensions, it is taken into account how many different cosmetics will be stored in this design. There are optimal sizes used for these interior items:
- height from 85 cm, and if it is smaller, the chest of drawers will look like an ordinary small bedside table;
- the length should be more than 45 cm, since if it is less than this value, it will be difficult to use the furniture for its intended purpose;
- depth from 30 cm to be able to install a large amount of cosmetics and other items on shelves or in drawers.
There are many different chests of drawers on sale, the sizes of which vary significantly, so each woman, when choosing a suitable model, must take into account exactly how many different items will be stored in the product.
Accommodation options
The mini-dresser should be installed in an area of the room where it will be pleasant and comfortable to use. The installation location depends on the design of the furniture:
- corner models are placed in a certain corner of the room without taking up much space, and at the same time their depth can be significant, which increases their spaciousness and functionality;
- standard straight structures can be installed along any wall.
Chests of drawers designed for storing cosmetics can be located in different rooms. Most often they are installed in the bedroom, where women gather to leave the house. It is allowed to place them in the corridor if this room is large enough and there is also space for this furniture. In the process of choosing the place where the chest of drawers will be located, the comfort of its use is taken into account, so the woman must determine for herself where it will be best for her to use cosmetics.
What are its advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of a chest of drawers for cosmetics is its practical use. With this accessory, cosmetics, jewelry and other small items will not be arranged, let alone scattered in a chaotic manner. There is a drawer or section for everything.
This tabletop chest of drawers is also perfect for storing jewelry.
This thing looks very beautiful. You can buy or make an organizer in the form of a chest of drawers in any style.
Briefly about the advantages:
- does not take up much space;
- can be of any shape, color, with a different number of compartments;
- helps maintain order on the cosmetic shelf;
- looks original;
- perfect as a gift.
The chest of drawers can be used to store not only cosmetics, but also jewelry.
In it, things are given their own separate place. As such, the mini-dresser has no disadvantages. The only thing is that if it is made of a cardboard frame and fabric, it is unlikely to last long.
All items are arranged in an orderly and convenient manner.
Nuances of choice
To get a high-quality, comfortable and durable piece of furniture, you should pay a lot of attention to its wise choice. For this, important criteria are taken into account:
- manufacturing material - it must be durable, resistant to various negative factors and safe. Since the product will be installed in a residential property, it is not allowed to be manufactured using any harmful or even dangerous components;
- dimensions - they must be optimal in accordance with the number of different cosmetics that are planned to be stored in the structure. Often women buy a lot of cosmetics, and in this case they choose a large and multifunctional chest of drawers;
- appearance - any furniture should match the interior style of a particular room. If the bedroom where the chest of drawers will be installed is made in light colors and using a classic style, then choose a white or beige chest of drawers, which has a refined and unique appearance.
Thus, cosmetic chests are considered the dream of many women. They are equipped with a variety of elements and devices for optimal maintenance of cosmetics. They may have different sizes, colors or other parameters. This allows you to choose the optimal model for each interior.