Ikea Alex Vanity Update
I never thought it would be possible to be so in love COMPLETELY OBSESSED with a space, but alas, it is!! Check this post from when I first installed my DIY Ikea Alex vanity several months ago. Since then I completely revamped it, and I’m so glad I did!
Adding More Storage
I needed more storage, the smaller shelf on top wasn’t enough. The Ikea Alex unit gives me all the storage I could ever want or need.
The drawer pulls coordinate, even though they’re from different lines. Here’s how the drawers on both units look when they’re pulled open.
Both these items are from IKEA, thus, making them pretty affordable! Here are the links:
Seating
Once I had my DIY Ikea Alex vanity together, I obviously needed somewhere to sit! I wanted to go with a super luxe fluffy upholstered white chair–and then I thought about it.
Makeup + white fabric = a disaster waiting to happen.
So, I decided to go with a ghost chair. I’ve been wanting one for a while, but I wasn’t sure where I would put it. It is the perfect addition to my vanity, and because it’s plastic I don’t have to worry about dropping makeup on it–and I think the clear design makes the space look more open.
The Flash Furniture Ghost Side Chair from Amazon for $69.99. That was a steal, considering I saw these chairs selling for HUNDREDS of dollars on other sites! It arrived all in one piece, which was awesome!
Adding Decor
To add some decorative touches I installed IKEA lack wall shelves (they’re only $7.99 each!!) above the vanity, and filled them with inspirational mugs, picture frames, and a colorful clock. I found all of the decorative items at Marshalls–which as we all know, is hit or miss! I definitely hit big that day!
Finally, I placed this crystal-embellished box on top. I found this at Marshalls in the bathroom section, and I knew I had to have it!! It’s a great way for me to store all my every day, most used items. My makeup brush holder, is actually a tooth brush holder, that I also found in the bathroom section at Marshalls.
Will you give the DIY Ikea Alex Vanity a try? If you want the step-by-step directions and shopping list for IKEA and Home Depot to get started, check out my original post here.
I’d love to see the spaces where you make your magic happen!
