La dressing table has become a key element in bedrooms. This piece of furniture specifically designed for applying make-up thanks to an adapted mirror is particularly adored for its design and practical storage for cosmetics and care items. Le pied hairdresser allows you to adapt it to the dimensions corresponding to your interior and to make the dressing table of your dreams.
Using the miter saw, proceed with the cutting of the 4 boards of 60 cm x 30 cm in two to obtain 30 cm x 30 cm per board. The eight boards of 30 cm x 30 cm will be used to arrange the two boxes of the side parts of the dressing table. Then, saw the edges of the 4 sides at 45°.
Cut another 60 x 30 cm board in half to have two 30 x 30 cm planks. For this step, the miter saw is set at 0°. This makes it possible to have the two shelves to be set up in the center and inside each box.
Consulting : When using the miter saw and later the circular saw, don't forget safety glasses, a mask and protective gloves.
During this stage, it is necessary to move on to the assembly of the two side parts linked by the central shelf.
With a board of 60 cm x 30 cm, drill two holes using the drill at each end of the edge of the shelf. You must choose a bit with the same diameter as the wood dowels.
Put wood glue in each hole to introduce the dowels with the hammer.
Drill two holes to accommodate the shelf pegs. Simply drill in the middle of the height of two boards cut at a 45° angle.
Join the edges of these two boards cut at 45° for mounting the boxes on each side of the dressing table. Using a nail gun, use wood glue to make thestronger assembly.
Take the large 120 cm x 60 cm board. Cut two parts of 30 cm x 30 cm. These parts are glued to the rear part of the boxes to create the bottom of the dressing table.
For this step, it is necessary to design the opening plate of the diy dressing table.
With the circular saw, cut two pieces of 60 x 13,50 cm in the remaining part of the initial large board of 120 cm x 60 cm. Grab the last 60 x 30 cm board. With the angle brackets, screw the two pieces along the length of this board.
Another board of 60 x 30 cm accommodates 2 hinges across the width. Simply connect the hinged board to the 60 x 13,50 cm piece established at the bottom of the cabinet. This board allows you to reach accessories such as hairbrush, lipstick, compact, among others.
The large initial board of 120 cm x 30 cm makes it possible to obtain 16 pieces by cutting 4 panels of 26 x 12 cm. You have to glue and nail the sides to get 4 drawers. Spray paint makes it possible to paint the back board after gluing and nailing it as well.
Wallpaper or adhesive vinyl serves as decoration for the front part of each drawer. Proceed to screw the four feet of the DIY dressing table. Choose from feet suitable for a coffee table or a high table. It depends on the height of the desired dressing table and the dimensions of the available space.
Personalized feet of 30 cm high table can be suitable for a standard size. Of the feet vanity units of different heights are available depending on taste and location.
mounted on feet, a diy dressing table can also benefit from the installation of a pretty mirror cut with care and endowed with chamfers. Just ask the DIY store's cutting department to carry out this task, providing precise measurements. To give a more aesthetic appearance, consider installing a led strip inside the central part of the dressing table on feet.
Advice : drawer dividers facilitate access to various beauty, care and make-up products.
