Reuse A Vintage Cabinet For The Perfect Beauty Product Storage

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There are a lot of organizers out there to store your beauty items, but let's be real: If your bedroom, bathroom, or wherever you get pretty for the day has a curated antique vibe, a plain acrylic container just doesn't work. But if you're short on space, it feels like the only option, right? Wrong. With a mini vintage cabinet, you can easily stash your favorite products in a stunning organizer you'll want to keep on display.

The wonderful thing about vintage cabinets is you can almost always find one to fit your style. In her TikTok video, @reserve_home repurposes an antique salesman sample cabinet to store her beauty essentials. Created as literal samples, these cabinets were used by door-to-door salesmen to show prospective buyers what the final product would look like. Most have operable mini cabinet doors, shelves, and drawers, making them perfect to hold everything from makeup and skincare to perfumes and hair accessories. Hit your favorite shops first to see if you can score this valuable thrift store find. If not, don't worry. They're also available for anywhere from $40 to over $600 on eBay, but make sure to check the measurements before you buy.

Once you've found your mini vintage cabinet, give it a good cleaning and make any necessary repairs. Next, it's time to get sorting. Declutter and sort through your makeup. Discard anything that's out of date or smells weird (better safe than sorry), then start categorizing into groups to organize in your cabinet. (Bonus: This is an easy decluttering task you can do while watching TV.) Doing this step before gathering storage containers helps because you know exactly what you need, reducing the temptation to overspend. Using organizers is an optional step, but lining smaller bins, like the WOWBOX 6-Pack Clear Drawer Organizer Set, on the little shelves and drawers can help keep everything even tidier. This proves especially handy when in the middle of the morning rush. If you're looking for containers with a more vintage vibe, look for small glass jars, such as LINGSHINE Decorative Glass Jars with Lids. Check the dimensions before you purchase to make sure the storage containers will fit in your cabinet, just in case.

Want to make your mini vintage cabinet a little more you? A quick coat of paint or stain can bring new life back into thrifted antiques. We also love lining the drawers and shelves with peel-and-stick wallpaper to add a little personality to a piece. If you have cabinet doors that open, consider adding a small mirror to the inside of one door with some construction adhesive to make your morning routine even easier.