The One Thrift Store Item You Should Look For If You're Short On Bathroom Space

Bathrooms can be one of the trickiest places to keep both functional and organized. Although they are often some of the smallest rooms in the house, they also often require the most necessities. With toiletries, makeup, shampoo and conditioner, medicine, hair tools and products, towels, and other hygiene items being only part what most people aim to keep in and around their bathroom, it can be hard to fit it all in. This can be especially true when working with a small space — which can easily lead to bathroom storage mistakes. While there are many ideas to make a small bathroom seem bigger, if you're still struggling to find the space to store everything that you need, there is one option that you can usually find thrifting — a vanity. 

These popular 'get-ready' pieces have been around for centuries, and there are tons of styles to choose from that can span different aesthetics as well as various sizes and storage solutions. These are designed to be relatively compact, so they are great for tucking in a corner of your bedroom or walk-in closet. Since these pieces usually have a decent amount of storage, they can easily hold your makeup, hair tools, hair products, and even skincare, which not only frees up space in your bathroom, but also gives you a designated place to primp. Plus it can even double as a work space in a pinch, and gives you the opportunity to add some additional seating in your bedroom. 

When choosing a vanity, the two most important considerations are going to be size and storage. You want to make sure that the vanity will fit comfortably in the room you plan to put it in, but also be large enough for you to sit and spread your products. In order to make sure that a vanity will fit well in your space, it is best to measure before you go searching — that way you know exactly how much space you have to work with. Some vanities are even designed with space-saving tactics in mind, meaning they can fold in on themselves so that they take up less space when not in use. While this can minimize storage space, it can ultimately keep your space from feeling cramped.

Since vanities have been popular furniture items for a long time, there are quite a few options to be found if you take the time to look. While you can purchase a new one online, you are likely to find one that is better quality and more affordable through a thrift or antique shop. Plus, since these are movable pieces of furniture, they are an excellent option for renters or those that like to refresh their room by redecorating from time to time. While it may take a little searching to find the right one, the right vanity could make putting on makeup the best part of your day.