5. Built-In Closet Niche Integration
If you have a reach-in closet that is feeling a bit overcrowded, consider sacrificing a small portion of the hanging space to create a built-in vanity niche. By removing one section of the hanging rod and shelving, you can install a countertop, a mirror, and task lighting right inside your closet. This is the ultimate “hidden” vanity. When you are finished, you can simply close the closet doors, concealing all your beauty clutter and keeping the rest of your bedroom looking serene and undisturbed. It is a luxurious way to utilize closet space that you weren’t using efficiently anyway.
How to Make
Remove the unnecessary section of the closet rod and shelf. Measure the resulting alcove and install a custom-cut countertop or sturdy shelf at vanity height. Add a power strip inside the niche to charge hair tools and provide power for lights. Mount a mirror on the back wall of the closet and install battery-operated LED light bars around the frame, as closets rarely have good task lighting. Add a few shallow drawer organizers on the shelf to keep makeup from sliding around. A stool can be tucked into the space beneath the shelf when the closet doors are open.
Things Needed
- Measuring tape and level
- Custom-cut wood shelf or countertop
- Power strip for the closet
- Adhesive LED light bars
- Shallow drawer dividers
- Vanity stool
