Brilliant DIY Makeup Storage Ideas & Projects

Let’s face it, we love our makeup! Nothing clutters up a bathroom faster, however. We all need some creative DIY makeup storage ideas, because no matter how big or small your bathroom is, no one wants it strewn everywhere! Use your space more wisely. 

Whether you love a natural, “no makeup makeup look” or go full glam, you’re bound to end up with a stash of makeup. That can make it hard to keep your bathroom organized and tidy! Makeup is one thing that tends to clutter up drawers fast and needs to be organized if you’re going to be able to find what you need quickly. To help get you organized, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite DIY makeup organizer ideas! We are starting off with brilliant and clever DIY makeup storage ideas and organization projects, and then follow with our picks for the best makeup storage finds you can order online today!

DIY Makeup Storage Ideas for Brushes

If you tend to accumulate makeup brushes (honestly, where DO they all come from?!) and you don’t know what to do with them all, you’re in the right place! Check out these ideas to keep your brushes from taking over your life. 

Gorgeous Makeup Brush Organizer DIY

Erin from Earnest Home Co. made this stunning DIY makeup brush organizer from scrap wood, folks. Seriously, if anyone is looking for a gift to make for a makeup-loving loved one, this could be the one! The tutorial isn’t available anymore, but we wanted to leave this here for inspo!

Fabric DIY Makeup Brush Organizer

Some inexpensive velvet fat quarter fabric remnants and a sewing machine are all it take to make this DIY brush storage roll from ‘Spoonflower’. You can use this in your every day makeup routine, or as a travel organizer as well. So pretty, and so inexpensive to make!

DIY Makeup Storage Box From Cardboard

Ok, this one isn’t strictly just for brushes, but it does have a lot of space where you can fit your brushes. Plus, it’s so cute! Go watch the tutorial now, over at YLsimple Crafts’s YouTube Channel.

Easy Sewn DIY Makeup Brush Storage

Here’s another super easy to sew makeup brush storage roll from ‘Made to be Momma’. Great step by step directions, and you could use any fabric you choose to sew this simple storage idea up! You could even upcycle old clothing or linens.

DIY Makeup Storage Ideas for Small Spaces

No room to maneuver? Sharing an apartment with six other people? Fear not, these convenient, compact makeup storage ideas will help keep everything organized while cutting back on clutter.

Hanging Makeup Storage Shelf

This hanging makeup organization DIY by Collective Gen is unbelievably cute! She used a skateboard deck to create this unique makeup storage idea, but you could use a simple shelf board as well.

Mason Jar DIY Makeup Storage

Our next project is from the Liz Marie Blog. She created this Mason Jar Makeup Organizer, and her tutorial really is easy to follow.

Hanging DIY Makeup Storage Buckets

Use this quick tutorial from Glamour to create a hanging makeup caddy for small spaces with Ikea Fintorp cutlery caddies! A little clothesline and some quick instructions, and…

DIY Magnetic Makeup Storage Board

A Little Knick, A Little Knack has this great tutorial for her Ikea hack magnetic makeup board, and I love this! She used a metal Ikea ‘SPONTAN’ board covered with fabric, and then small magnets glued to the makeup cases themselves… Brilliant makeup organization idea!

Wall-Mounted DIY Makeup Storage 

This idea comes from Just a Girl and Her Blog, and as long as you have a wall, this will work for you! Love the idea of this tucked away in a closet, but there are plenty of other walls that would do the job. 

Cute Makeup Organizer Ideas

We get it, you don’t want an ugly tupperware container sitting out on your desk that’s overflowing with all your essentials. Don’t worry, these cute storage ideas are perfect for our aesthetic girlies! 

DIY Makeup Storage Cups

Copper cups and leather cording makes this project sophisticated makeup storage for even the tiniest bathroom wall space! From ‘A Beautiful Mess’, you could use this for brush storage, eye pencils or mascara, or even hair combs.

Desk-Top DIY Makeup Storage Solution

This is a gorgeous storage solution for desks and counters, and the whole thing is made from rolled-up pieces of waste paper! The video tutorial is easy to follow, check it out on Bir Parça Kağıt’s YouTube channel. Personally, I love the vibe before it’s painted!

Adorable DIY Makeup Storage Box

This super cute DIY makeup storage organizer is from ‘Crafts by Courtney’, and is one we would love to have take over our bathroom counter! We love the leopard detail, and the fun quote too! I don’t have any drawers in my bathroom (I know, right???) so this would be such a space saver. Make this one!

Ikea Makeup Storage Ideas

Use an inexpensive Ikea Moppe chest and this awesome tutorial from ‘Twinspiration’ to create a makeup storage container you will never want to hide! This is simply pretty scrapbook paper decoupaged onto the drawer fronts, but makes it look elegant and girly. You could use any scrapbook paper pattern to reflect your style.

DIY Makeup Storage in Ice Cube Trays

Who knew ice cube trays made such cute storage containers for eye shadow?! If you use more makeup than ice, this is the solution you’ve been looking for, courtesy of Home Story.

Best Makeup Storage You Can Buy

Don’t have time to get your craft on? That’s ok, there are plenty of pre-made options out there! Scroll through our top picks below to find your fave.

iDesign Clarity Makeup Storage Kit

We love the IDesign Clarity makeup storage kit for its crystal clear design, so you can easily see just what you are looking for. Dividers and drawers, and it’s stackable!

Bar Cart Makeup Storage

If you want to create a gorgeous all in one makeup station, try this trending storage idea using this pretty bar cart from ‘Wayfair’. Treat your private space to a bit of an upgrade and get ready in style every morning! We love how this has wheels so it’s portable too.

Marble 4-Part Makeup Organizer Tray

We’re big fans of anything marble, so this makeup storage idea from ‘Urban Outfitters’ is the prettiest thing we’ve seen for our bathroom counters in awhile. 🙂 Less than $20 too!

Sabina Makeup Organizer

Also, big fans of gold. Anything that sparkles is a perfect pairing to all those things that are used to help you feel your most glam! Like the Sabina makeup organizer from Urban Outfitters.

byAlegory Acrylic Makeup Brus

I have more brushes then I know what to do with, but they are all for a specific purpose. Having them super organized like this really streamlines my morning routine. This brush organizer from Amazon also lets you use those awkward corners of the bathroom counter for a storage area.

Sanipoe 360 Rotating Adjustable Makeup Storage Organizing Carousel

If all you have is a small space on your counters for makeup storage, then this lazy Susan style organizer is a great makeup storage idea for you! Comes in 3 colors, and is less than $20! From ‘Amazon’.

Sorbus Cosmetic Makeup Storage Case Display

I’m a pink girl, so I adore this acrylic makeup organizer from ‘Amazon’. Good news for you not pink girls, this comes in clear and a ton of other colors, too.

Keep Things Organized With Our DIY Makeup Storage Ideas!

We hope these DIY Makeup Storage Ideas will have you on your way to a more streamlined morning routine! Jump right on over and check out our posts on How to Clean Makeup Brushes and DIY Vanity Mirrors! You might also want to try our post on Best Cruelty Free Makeup Brands!

Image Credits: Earnest Home Co., Spoonflower, Made to Be Momma, Collective Gen, Liz Marie, Glamour, A Little Knick, A Little Knack, A Beautiful Mess, Crafts by Courtney, Twinspiration
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