Organize your Makeup
When I moved into my new apartment I faced a battle that I think most women face in any new home… lack of storage space. I mean seriously, were these bathrooms designed by men? One medicine cabinet for a couple?? I can fill a medicine cabinet with hair products alone… and then my husband needs a few shelves? Oh brother!
In my last apartment {see here} I hung {wide} mounted glasses shelves for extra storage space for my makeup and products, but in my new apartment {pictured in this post}, I needed something much more narrow and sleek to go with the vibe of the master bath. At the Container Store I found the perfect solution – Glass Shelf Clip Kits, which are chrome-plated shelf clip brackets, a 3/8″ clear glass shelf, and come in come in two size options of 24″ x 6″ x 3″ h or 24″ x 10″ x 3″ h. This was the perfect starting point for adding extra storage. Next was onto organizing my products so I could fit as much on the shelves as possible, while being able to find everything for a quick morning beauty routine.
So what did I use…
I used Acrylic Lipstick Risers for my lipstick and lip glosses which I already owned and had used to organize my Medicine Cabinet in my last apartment {featured in this post}. Then I bought clear Linus Shallow Drawer Organizers so I could organize the remainder of my makeup. I used one drawer organizer for foundation and powders, another for bronzers and blush, and another for eyeshadows.
I placed each drawer on a separate shelf so everything was visible and easy to grab.
For makeup brushes and mascaras, I bought tall narrow Clear Amac Boxes {removing the lid} and organized them by placing brushes in one and eye liners and mascaras in another.
I used the extra space alongside my drawers for miscellaneous face washes, face cream, eye creams, and deodorant.
And there you have it, a bathroom fit for a queen!
On an organizing kick? Check out the rest of my Organization posts here.
This looks great! but it shortens the longevity of your make up products (unless you have stellar ventilation) due to the moisture and heat –so I’ve heard. Any chance for a round-up post for us gals with tiny NYC apt bathrooms (aka— need a vanity/dresser hybrid elsewhere in the apt).
I have a great post on creating a vanity which could also be a good option in your bedroom for storing your makeup {while doubling as a desk!} http://fashhostess.wpengine.com/fh-decor-idea-create-a-vanity/
I love this! Those glass shelves are beautiful and when you have all the products on display it’s easy to see what’s there. 🙂
P.S. Your blog is beautiful!
x Charlotta
http://www.charlottaeve.com