Bedroom vanities are one of the most overlooked pieces of furniture for the home, and can add a lot of interest if you apply a bit of decorating style. This process doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming; all you need is creativity and maybe a bit of shopping savvy. By doing this, you create a unique focal point for the bedroom and a private space containing elements of your personality where you can prepare for the busy day ahead.

One of the easiest ways to add a bit of flair to a white dressing table is by adding a skirt. All it takes to create this accent is a bit of creativity and a bit of time. While a bit of sewing is required, all you need to know is how to stitch a straight seam with a sewing machine. However, if you really want to avoid this all you need is hemming or Stitch Wichery tape. All you need to do is measure the height of the dressing table from where you want the skirt to start to the floor, add a few inches to accommodate the seam, and determine the length of fabric you need to cover the front and sides. Finally hem the top and bottom, and attach with upholstery tacks or Velcro for easy removal for cleaning.

If you want to create a look that emulates the appearance of vintage dressing table, consider accenting with perfume bottles. These items can be from your own personal collection, online purchases, from thrift stores and even antique shops. While the bottles do not have to be functional, you want to select items that accent your decorating style and have original lines and shapes to make their appearance stand out. Also, consider the perfume bottle color – using darker shades and deeper hues to accent white and light color tables, and solid or light colors for darker pieces such as ebony and mahogany dressing table furniture.

Another importance accessory to accent with is the dressing table stool. While you may think of seating only as a functional aspect, it can also become a decorative piece that draws attention to your bedroom vanity. If you feel that the stool or bench is a bit bland, remove the seat and reupholster the item with a brightly colored solid or patterned fabric that matches your bedroom theme. In about 15 minutes time (and only a few dollars) you have seating that is truly unique and looks like brand new.

While these are only a few ideas, there are plenty of other ways to accessorize. Consider adding mirrors, decorating the existing mirror, adding storage and jewelry boxes, vases, bottles and more. For the best overall design, pick accents that coordinate with your existing bedroom style and your dressing table will be transformed from boring to fabulous!