Ditch Bulky Makeup Storage For A Space-Saving Alternative At Walmart That Adds Seating

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Is your makeup collection taking over the counter space in your bathroom or swallowing up every spare inch of your vanity table? If so, you may be looking for some better ways to organize makeup, brushes, and bottles so that your space feels less cluttered. Well, one way to tackle your beauty supplies while keeping them handy is to invest in multi-purpose items.

For instance, the ZUNMOS ottoman stool from Walmart works both as a place to sit while doing your makeup and as an extra storage solution for the products themselves. Some reviewers comment that it is particularly useful for anyone who struggles to stand for long periods of time because they can retrieve their items from inside and then finish their beauty routine without having to stay standing. Just keep in mind that the feet may not be as flush to the floor on thick carpet, so make sure that young children know not to climb or play on the stool, as it could topple over. 

If your bedroom or bathroom does get a lot of foot traffic, however, this ottoman is only 18.9 inches high, meaning that it can be easily tucked away under a vanity, into a wardrobe or closet, or under a counter. This means that adding it to your home won't eat into the existing floor space when it is not in use and all the items inside will be tidied away and out of view. And, if you like the space-saving nature of this stool, but you aren't keen on the look, don't worry. We'll explore some ways to customize this off-the-shelf furniture to make it feel personal and intentional in your space.

So, if you want to take advantage of this double-purpose stool over some of the more bulky makeup storage options available, chances are you'd also like it to blend in well with your existing design scheme. For example, one past customer commented that they did not like the color of the stool's legs — a sort of yellow-gold shade which might go best within the glam room style. Luckily, if you agree and would prefer the legs to be in a different shade, there is a solution. Because the legs are metal, you can likely paint them in a new color by cleaning them, lightly sanding them, covering them in a primer, and adding multiple coats of spray paint. To avoid getting any paint on the fabric seat, make sure to do this when the stool is disassembled in a well-ventilated area.

If you place the stool in your home and find that the solid-colored fabric top is a little too plain for your taste, there are plenty of ways to spruce it up and make it feel like a fun part of your decor rather than a simply practical item. For example, you could place a tray on top and fill it with various decorations such as coffee table books, candles, or small sculptures. The tray makes it easy to lift all those items off at once whenever you need to access the products inside the stool. Or, if you have his-and-hers sinks or an extra long vanity, you could consider getting two of these stools to create a sense of balance in the space and allow multiple people to sit down at once.