19.11.2013
In my little black box
I have already been asked several times in the comments where and how I store my cosmetics supplies at home. To be honest, I’m still in the process of organizing and arranging new storage spaces, but I can show you something. Not long ago I bought a very successful item, as a result of which my nail polish collection was finally well placed and practically systematized. Here's where it's currently located:
I have already shown two press kits - with varnishes - and they are filled with the same varnishes that came in them.
Some pictures are enlarged - please note if you want to take a closer look.
The next container is the L’Etoile cosmetics case ( general form I already showed it in):
In it I placed varnishes of those brands that I have a relatively large number of copies of. This Estee Lauder, China Glaze, Essence topcoats:
Sally Hansen(Nail Prisms series, rarity), O.P.I. (without one polish - I lost it somewhere), Rimmel, Sally Hansen (Xtreme Wear series) and the lonely Nubar in its own separate nest:
Manicure products are laid out in boxes below.
Separately, a box with top coats (not dryers) and nail art products (I don’t know why I bought them - I never started painting on my nails):
The box with bases is the most popular: there are both healing and leveling bases.
Separately - a box with various accessories:
These are magnets for magnetic varnishes with different designs, a set for Dior craquelure (last year I used it on my nails), a strange set rings for coloring Essence, their stencils for French hair and a bunch of files that I don’t use for various reasons or use inactively:
Dryers for varnish live in a separate transparent suitcase, since there are a lot of them.
This is what I have on this moment available in assortment:
I have another suitcase like this, where I put rarely used varnishes of non-standard sizes, but I did not remove it.
But the most important and interesting thing is my large suitcase, in which the main part of the varnishes is stored.
A short introduction is needed here.
The fact is that I always wanted to store varnishes “on their side,” as in the large suitcase shown above: it is in this position that their shades are most visible, while when stored vertically, only the lids (or bottoms, depending on how you place them) are visible. but the color is poorly visible through the bottom). The ideal box for storing varnish for me was the L’Oreal “bottle” box, which I have already shown, but I only have one, and the slots there are made exclusively for L’Oreal varnishes, that is, of a specific shape.
As it turned out, the box simply opened, and the suitcase of my dreams was easily accessible. You just had to look not among cosmetic accessories at all. The solution was a suitcase for storing miniatures used in board games. It is very large (in a standing position it reaches my knees), but at the same time very light (while empty, of course), since it is made of plastic. Closes with convenient latches:
Wide, thick shoulder strap included:
And most importantly, here’s what’s inside:
These are foam inserts with cells. There are six of them in total, with forty cells in each:
Cells different sizes, although it is not noticeable at first. I will demonstrate using varnishes in bubbles of different heights:
This is how they fit into the cells - you can clearly see that M.A.C. and Vivienne Sabo, very different in size, each fit into its own cell almost perfectly:
In fact, cells with largest size I really miss it - most of my polishes are exactly this height. I laid out the varnishes according to color scheme, although not too strictly - the main thing was to place them as conveniently as possible.
All subsequent photos are enlarged.
Here the bulk are red:
Here - golden, orange, light:
In this sector - dark and blue (with a small amount of green):
The intermediate "edges" of the cells are easy to cut out, so for the Orly and Sally Hansen Salon Manicure series we made two cells in a row from three cells by cutting out the partitions and then inserting them in a new place:
The same thing was done for Dance Legend (I lost one of their bottles somewhere, so the cell is empty) - I think I’ll buy a lot more of their polishes, so this is not the end yet:
And here are separately collected those polishes that I have not yet worn and have not shown on the blog, respectively (but only those that are true to size - the rest are on my shelf and are diligently an eyesore):
The fact that the suitcase is not completely filled does not bother me: Intercharm is coming, and it remains to be seen how many polishes I will pick up there, as usual.
I am very pleased with the suitcase, although I had to work on the size of the cells. I highly recommend it - few people have probably heard of such things, but the thing is convenient.
What do you think of the idea of such storage?
Was it interesting to see the collection (or rather, most of it)?
And how do you store varnishes if you have a lot of them?
Lost your lipstick and can't find your eyeliner? You urgently need a cosmetics organizer. There is no need to spend money and buy an expensive acrylic organizer for cosmetics; in this article we will look at many options on how to make an organizer for cosmetics with your own hands.
Use available products, a little imagination and order in your cosmetics is guaranteed. Let's get started.
Brief overview of types of organizers
An organizer, whatever it may be, solves the problem of organizing your cosmetics and your Have a good mood: everything is in place and at hand. Let's look at what materials organizers can be made of and where they can be used.
Organizer materials
Organizers for storing your decorative items can be made from:
- boxes;
- cardboard;
- tubes from newspaper;
- plastic trays;
- tin and glass jars;
- plywood and wood;
- fabrics and felt;
- oilcloths;
- bamboo mats.
Types of organizers by functional use
The organizer can be:
- stationary home– stand on a bedside table or dressing table, or can save space and hang on the wall;
- travel case– the product is rolled up and tied with a ribbon, which is very convenient when traveling.
Now we will take a closer look at and make our own cosmetics organizers.
How to make a cosmetics organizer from boxes with your own hands?
Box storage system various shapes and sizes, standing on the bedside table or dressing table or hidden in a dresser drawer, will help to put things in order in cosmetics and other small things.
For the box organizer we will need:
- a thick shoe box (surely every home has one);
- smaller cardboard boxes, and if they are not available, then cardboard to make with your own hands;
- wrapping paper or wallpaper scraps;
- scissors;
- glue gun or just glue;
- Ruler and pencil;
- various decorations: ribbons, buttons, pebbles, lace, dry plants (anything you would like to decorate your boxes with).
Let's get started:
There is another way to make an organizer from cardboard box, only the filling will be from cardboard tubes that are left over after using foil, cling film or a baking sleeve. Let's do:
- We wrap the box and decorate it beautifully.
- We cut the cardboard tubes into pieces of equal height.
- We coat them with glue and glue them to the bottom of the box.
- The organizer is ready.
DIY cardboard cosmetics organizer
The organizer made of corrugated cardboard with two drawers is very spacious. To make it you will need:
- corrugated cardboard (you can disassemble packaging from any equipment or other);
- paper for pasting (it can be white or colored, at your discretion);
- stationery knife;
- glue with a brush.
You should get the following details.
Here is a drawing of a cosmetics organizer:
Making a wooden organizer for cosmetics
Of course, without certain skills, working with wood and plywood is difficult. But you can connect male half and work together. Wooden organizers are...
Most often they consist of:
- housings;
- internal dividers;
- drawers.
- For a chest of drawers measuring 300x400x300 mm, you will need a sheet of 10 mm plywood measuring 1525x725 mm. The body blank will look like this:
- We choose the shape of the case according to our preferences: radius or curly. We also design the internal insert-divider accordingly.
- Drawings and details are presented:
You can decorate such an organizer with paint, varnish or self-adhesive. You can also place cosmetics for adult fashionistas in it.
Cosmetics organizer made from newspaper tubes
The organizer made from newspaper tubes which are prepared in advance. It can accommodate nail polishes and various makeup tools.
Let's try to make an organizer of the simplest form. For this you will need:
- any cardboard box that suits your size;
- prepared tubes from newspaper;
- scissors;
- PVA glue;
- pencil;
- awl;
- paper or fabric to decorate the inside of the box (optional).
Let's get started:
- We cut off the top of the box so that it does not close, or take a ready-made one from under the shoes.
- Apply markings for the racks with a pencil along the entire perimeter of the bottom.
- Use an awl to make holes.
- Take long tubes and bring them out from the inside.
- Start weaving from the corner with a tube folded in half. Attach others to it as needed.
- The inside of the box can be completely decorated with paper or fabric, or you can cover only the bottom.
- It’s convenient to store your cosmetics in such an elegant box.
Travel organizer for cosmetics
The travel organizer is a fabric case with many pockets and compartments sewn onto it. It easily rolls up and unfolds if necessary. This organizer takes up little space and is very convenient for traveling.
We will sew an organizer from felt. It is easier for beginners to work with, since felt does not require additional edge processing. We will need:
- 2 pieces of felt. First piece: length – 30-50 cm, width – 20 cm. Second piece: 2 cm longer than the first piece, width – approximately 10 cm.
- Velcro or tape;
- scissors;
- needle and thread.
Sew a travel organizer:
- Connect two pieces of felt so that one edge matches in length and width.
- Sew the smaller piece to the main one along the width edge.
- Sew the pockets without stretching the fabric (so that you can put mascara, lipstick or a brush there).
- Sew the remaining sides of the pocket along the length and width.
- Sew on some tape or Velcro to keep the organizer closed, and you’re good to go.
Plastic organizer for cosmetics
Plastic trays for storing office paper can be used under a transparent cosmetics organizer. The multi-tiered design of the office organizer will help to accommodate a huge amount of cosmetics. The fact that the design is transparent will allow you to easily find the item you need.
Master class on creating a do-it-yourself cosmetics organizer
We make an organizer from a cardboard box. We design it beautifully and receive it the right thing and interior decoration.
Original organizer for cosmetics on the wall. An excellent decoration and a comfortable item.
Making a chest of drawers for cosmetics. Original ideas for pens.
In this article, we described in detail and showed what types of organizers there are and how you can make your own organizers for storing cosmetics. I think that you definitely wanted to put your cosmetics in order and make an organizer with your own hands. Well, how did it work out? Write and share your ideas, tell us what you did.
Just like jewelry or underwear, there is never too much cosmetics in a woman’s arsenal. Powder compacts, glosses, lipsticks, eye shadows, mascara, blush - this goodness is becoming more and more every day in a fashionista’s cosmetic bag. How to properly organize cosmetics storage at home?
Today we decided to answer this burning question for many and show 35 unique examples of how this can be done. The owners of these homemade organizers cannot lack their imagination and ingenuity!
1. Correct sorting
First of all, when putting things in order in your cosmetic bag, you need to sort cosmetics by type - lipstick, eye shadow, blush, mascara, brushes. This will help save time searching for the desired vial in the future.
2. Jars
Jars are great for storing all kinds of brushes and eye and lip pencils. These can be special decorative containers or simply tin or glass containers that your friends like. interesting design. If desired, they can be decorated with lace, repainted in your favorite color or decorated with decoupage.
To make it more convenient to store and use brushes, just pour coffee beans or decorative stones into the container. Then, simply insert cosmetic tools - the original organizer for storing cosmetics is ready!
3. Tools at hand
A transparent organizer for storing office paper can also be useful. Its multi-storey compact design allows you to fit a sufficient amount of cosmetics. At the same time, it is always convenient to get it at the right time.
Moldings and baseboards left over after another renovation can also serve well. You just need to install them on the wall. This is a great place to store nail polishes and oversized lipsticks or eye shadows.
Even a vintage suitcase that was inherited from your grandmother can be an excellent storage for cosmetics.
Dividers for storing cutlery and decorative buckets are also useful as organizers.
4. Storing like an art
Why not make a cosmetics holder part of your interior? For example, take a beautiful baguette, equip it with several narrow shelves and place bottles of nail polish on it. If desired, it can always be repainted in any color so that it matches other interior items.
Interesting idea, decorate one of the compartments of a bookcase with varnishes, build small display cases from the most ordinary cardboard boxes, or store varnishes in a candy jar.
Textile or magnetic boards look great in the interior, on which you can attach cosmetics using Velcro or magnets pre-glued to the bubbles.
5. Additional helpers
Fortunately, today cosmetics manufacturers make sure that their products are convenient to store. Many brands produce special organizers for storing cosmetics.
These are vertical holders with convenient dividers, stands with space for a tablet and phone, hanging polyethylene organizers with convenient sorting and inscriptions. With such diversity, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel, racking your brain on how to organize the storage of cosmetics.
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For girls watching latest trends In fashion, it is important to have beautiful well-groomed nails with manicure. Nail design in French chic style, with a gel coating effect or precious stones Now you can easily do it at home.
All this beauty requires a whole arsenal of varnishes, after which the question arises of how to place them with maximum convenience and preserve them so that the precious bottles serve their owner for as long as possible. A stand for nail polishes, which you can purchase in a store or make with your own hands from scrap materials, will help in this matter.
Stands are divided into two types depending on whether they are used at home or intended for professionals.
Home coasters
You can put your varnish storage in order using various stands, drawers or shelves. Buying a ready-made holder or using a creative approach by making a stand from scrap materials is a matter of taste for every owner of multi-colored bottles. Options may vary depending on the size of the collection of varnishes.
Ready-made stands
Many cosmetic companies offer to purchase ready-made stands for varnishes. You can order the stand you like in an online store specializing in manicure accessories.
Types of varnish stands:
- Wall shelf
- Multi-tier stand (slide, steps)
- Horizontal single-level
- Vertical stand
Stands are available in various materials:
- Polycarbonate
- Plexiglas
- Acrylic glass
- Tree
- Plastic
Each material has its own advantages and you should choose a stand based on personal preferences. Plexiglas stands can withstand good loads and are suitable as an exhibition stand. Transparent synthetic materials look stylish and make it possible to see the entire color palette of varnishes.
Wooden supply in the form of vertical shelves is convenient from the point of view of practicality and durability, and also because it can be painted in any color. This stand can be hung on the wall using fasteners or placed on a table.
Jack of all trades
The question of where to store nail polishes can be solved by making a stand from scrap materials. For this you will need:
- Cardboard
- Wrapping paper for gifts
- Narrow fabric ribbon
- Glue (or glue gun)
Cut out blanks from cardboard in the form of 8 strips (21x4 cm), 1 strip for the bottom (20.5x6 cm) and two sides (height right side 14.5 cm, on the left – 5 cm, diagonal – 15 cm, base width – 17 cm). Cover all parts with colored paint wrapping paper, connect the strips together in the form of steps and attach the sides. Cover the joints with narrow silk tape.
Creative approach
Using a little imagination, a stand for varnishes can be made from various containers that are found in every home. It can be as simple as practical option, and a beautiful art object designed to serve as an interior decoration.
1. Glass jar with lid
A glass jar left over from sweets or other goodies is suitable as a container for storing varnishes. Good decision there will also be an empty cereal jar. With a tightly closed lid, it will look great on a woman's dressing table and will help keep polishes fresh longer.
A simple and original stand for nail polishes can be made from a simple round glass vase. Multi-colored bottles will look elegant in it, becoming a noticeable colorful accent on the dressing table.
Fans of the glamorous, doll style in the interior will love the stand in the form
multi-tiered vase on a leg for fruits, sweets or cupcakes. It's comfortable
bottles with varnishes will be placed, which will always be at hand.
3. Open shelves
Shelves for varnishes various types made from scrap materials. You can use small products with sides intended for spices or other household items. A decorative shelf for varnishes will be made from the remains of ceiling plinths, which can be repainted to match the color of the interior.
Practicality comes first
If you don’t want to display varnishes, but just keep them in order, simpler and practical ways storage
1. Plastic boxes
It will be convenient to use rectangular plastic containers with a lid, sold in hardware stores, as storage for varnish. There you can also find transparent shoe boxes or chests of drawers with several drawers.
2. Hanging organizer
A regular hanging organizer for small items is useful for storing varnishes. It can be moved from place to place or stored in a closet or pantry. In order for all shades to be visible, it is better to choose an organizer with transparent pockets.
3. Shelves
You can arrange varnishes on small narrow shelves with sides, attached to the inner door inside a wall cabinet or dressing table, hidden from exposure to sunlight.
Beauty Salons
Professional manicurists working in hairdressers and beauty salons own a large assortment of nail polishes. This is necessary to please any, the most demanding taste of clients and help them create a complete, harmonious image.
The entire collection of nail polishes should be placed in such a way that visitors can appreciate the variety of colors.
How to store polishes in beauty salons? For this purpose, ready-made stands, stands and displays are used, which are produced both according to standard sizes and to customer sizes.
Types of stands:
1. Wall shelf for open type varnishes
Hanging shelves are mounted on the wall directly next to the working manicurist or, if desired, can be installed on his desk.
2. Shelf-tray made of transparent plexiglass
The trays are made of transparent plexiglass with the ability to be mounted on a wall and are equipped with a rear wall with a side at the front.
3. Wall-mounted chest of drawers with shelves closed with transparent doors.
This type of storage is suitable for salons that not only provide manicure and pedicure services, but also sell varnishes.
4. Multi-tiered shelf (slide)
Transparent stands for displaying and storing polishes in the form of a slide with several tiers of steps are placed on the table of the manicurist. They come in a straight type or with an angle that allows you to clearly see the shades of varnishes and use them to the last drop.
5. Display for varnishes with a showcase-type lid (closed with a lock)
Displays with a locking lid are needed for retail outlets or for storing expensive varnishes in salons.
6. Straight stand (shelf) for varnishes
Stands (shelves) for straight varnishes with several tiers are designed to organize a manicurist’s workplace. Manufacturers offer options equipped with a wide bottom shelf for bottles of creams and liquids. The lower tier is required to limit the space on the table.
Some manufacturing companies produce small seasonal collections of varnishes (4-12 pieces), complete with a stand for them, equipped with an insert with a company logo. It is better to store such collections separately so that visitors can see all the fashionable new items.
For manicurists who work on the road, it will be convenient to have a special portable box or suitcase that will accommodate not only varnishes, but also tongs, files and other necessary accessories.
Rules for storing nail polishes
High-quality nail polishes are not cheap, and the first priority of every owner is to preserve them so that they remain usable for as long as possible. To do this, you need to follow simple rules and know some secrets.
Note: you should not purchase varnishes in large quantities and bottles of substantial volume.
Nail polishes should not be held:
- near the radiator and other heating devices
- on the refrigerator door
- in the bathroom
- in places exposed to direct sunlight
To properly store nail polishes, it is best to choose a dark, cool place and keep bottles upright.
Little secrets - extending the life of varnish
Knowing some little tricks, you can make sure that your varnishes remain fresh and usable for a long time:
- After use, wipe the neck of the bottle with a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover.
- Before closing the bottle, breathe into it - carbon dioxide will displace oxygen, which destroys the varnish.
- Place a small bead or metal ball into the varnish
- Roll the bottle between your palms before use.
If you figure out how to store nail polishes correctly and make a suitable stand, you will enjoy them much longer.
