DIY Vanity Mirror With Lights | Under $150

[@KimberlynXO]

All details including items used and wiring instructions are listed in the description box below the video!

[@tangiecleckler4816]

Hi, the piece of plywood that you put in the description has a different price than what you said. I want to make sure I get the right size so can you please give me the dimensions of it before it was actually cut.

[@lillianamonique6219]

Kimberlyn XO is the mirror just set on the desk or is it secured by anything??

[@ashleyalvarez1923]

hi kimberlyn i just wanted to ask u if u could tell me the measurements of the table top .. i followed ur video and made mine ass well 😊 i just don’t know what size of table top to order from ikea

[@wedsjean-louis2194]

Oop ooooooo

[@discountdiva99]

The video does show or explain how the cords are attached to the cord that plugs into the wall. Can you explain that part? And do the 3 bars connect with each other?

[@ubreakitirepairit3569]

Anyone building this should make sure to use LED lights. If those were all regular light bulbs, that would be 960 watts running through that extension cord, which will start a fire.

[@stephaniedrayton1671]

uBreakIt iRepairIt I was wondering about that..Thank you!

[@1trevo123]

Na that extension cord is probably 13 Amps (bought one from walmart that looked the same and its 13 Amps) and rated up to 1,625 watts. But if you were to get a really low amp extension cord you could have problems on your hands tho.

[@lindaroshisne5009]

😍😍😍😍😍😍 LOVE THE LUMIYLIGHTBLADE LAMP WITH MY VANITY 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@DBLOCKDBLOCK-uf3yy]

What ever happen with the ground ???

[@athenabaiey4367]

Everyone loving the #LUmiylightblade lamp for their vanity!!!Makeup Vanity

[@caritamccoy3823]

let me just say i build furniture and you did an amazing job from start to finish. and for anyone who needs a lot of storage make a high vanity using more sturdy 4 drawer kitchen cabinets from home depo they are deeper for hair supplies. just a tip

[@jeffosoft]

Which ones would you recommend for this build?

[@jaynawhite5579]

Girl you did a FANTASTIC job on that mirror! I ordered mine off of Amazon and spent almost twice as much as you did! I wanted to build one but I wasn't confident enough in myself to do it so I had to wait for tax time to buy it. Good job! You could build these and tell them for $300 easily! :)

[@Morrowsdreamstoreality]

This is the only tutorial I've seen that makes it look super easy

[@anaiyahmuhsin3333]

You should watch Bria Crista hers is simple if you don’t want to all the steps in this video

[@medranofaith4112]

Yup

[@shanthishannu2548]

Nd pretty too

[@mathewpeterson916]

The green screw that you ignored is for electrical ground. They get wired the same way. That way, if the lights malfunction, you don't energize the metal and electrocute yourself or start an electrical fire. This would also require you to use an extension cord that has a ground connection.

[@laurenbbt]

Mathew Peterson so what do you do with the green screw?

[@victoriahernandez1461]

my light fixtures i got have a ground wire hut i dont know what to do with it?? help!

[@anthonycarranza7927]

So you wire screw to screw and at the end connect the green cable to the ground in the extension cord?

[@eliciagarcia7746]

You're so awesome 👏🏻 I love to see independent women doing things that men do just goes to show women can do anything!! Love your vanity you did an awesome job 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻🙌🏻

[@KimberlynXO]

Elicia Garcia thank you! ❤

[@spicynoodle2036]

Elicia Garci

[@Allymickey]

Even though she clearly said her partner helped her with this

[@masongrusman8066]

@@Allymickey she literally did this mostly by herself but go off I guess?

[@xdunejunkiex]

Except buy it, lift it and mount it. And then opened a jar for her later

[@jessicabelda7735]

Don’t forget the ‘pull test’ to make sure you have good electrical connections! Pull the cap to make sure the innerspring in your twist on cap is ‘grabbing’ the copper wire. She did a good job! Looks great!

[@jobeee11]

Very cute & skillful ! However when it got to the wire part the directions were fast and ever confusing 😓

[@aniyascott3180]

when she pulled out the extension cord i left.

[@aniyascott3180]

Update: I did...the extension cord 😭

[@nanaaapooh4287]

A’niya Scott soon she stareted to paint da thing I left 😂😂😂

[@azjahwilliams6033]

Girl she lost me at “wire”

[@kedrataiyee1202]

lmaoooooi

[@avia3.44]

It was the wood on the floor for me😭😭

[@TilwanaStringer]

Girl! You are BOSS with the DIYs!! 😍

[@lizzieh.8197]

Can we all appreciate how she just painted in her living room over carpet.

[@nikon6163]

Just finished building this for my girlfriend, thank you for the clear directions. I know she is going to love it (:

[@veliciahiley7652]

Love this DIY. BEHR white paint is the truth. One even coat gets the job done. Great job Kim.

[@Velysianpro]

Been watching this video since 2017, finally got my vanity finished today!

[@nevermind7617]

Congrats! I'm also trying to do this and am wondering where you got the white light bars from?

[@Velysianpro]

Ariel Audrey I got chrome lights from amazon for mine but you can get the white ones at Lowe’s, Home Depot or on amazon. The link says it’s not available but just search the name it will pop up.

[@cruzbautista7615]

I’m doing my this weekend ... Lowe’s sold out from the white light bars I had to get chrome :(

[@Velysianpro]

Cruz Bautista my chrome lights are lovely. I got mine from amazon

[@cruzbautista7615]

Can’t wait to see the final results 🤩

[@susanmenjivar7413]

Now I see why they cost so much 😭😭

[@jasminegray6546]

Girl I just finished mine it was hard worked but it was worth it thank you

[@KimberlynXO]

Jasmine Gray 👌💖

[@carlottasmith4711]

please post pictures...I would love to see it. It is black Friday and I am shopping for a vanity but after seeing this I would love to make it in this in Black. A white vanity for me would stay dirty.

[@zyramarquez1580]

I have question on connecting the copper wires. How did you connect all three? Did you connect it all at the back?

[@liamfitness5386]

Can you please help me with the wires?

[@ladiicangri56]

well after watching this video, you've motivated me to ask my husband to do it for me 😜 great job!

[@chelseagamble9195]

I just ordered my vanity lights from amazon & bought the bevelled edge mirror @ home depot ❤️ I’m so excited to build mine! My husband is helping me assemble! Thanks for the video girl! Better than spending $400+ on a hollywood mirror

[@KimberlynXO]

Let me know how it turns out & thanks for watching!

[@jrgonzalez941]

Chelsea Gamble can you share which lights you ordered? Lowe’s doesn’t carry the 5 light anymore.

[@chelseagamble9195]

generoso gonzalez I ordered my vanity strips off Amazon! I bought a 6 light & 5 light bar in the brand Nuvo I believe! I am in Canada as well Im not sure if that makes a difference. Mine arrived in 3 days :)

[@lovechelle5427]

I was just about to spend 500 on a custom vanity mirror. U have saved my entire life. Thank you.

[@MrHandwerk]

Now I have to reconstruct this for my girlfriend. Thanks: D Best regards MrHandwerk

[@gvgrll]

Do you have a brother?!

[@ItzAzarah]

Who cares

[@ItzAzarah]

@@gvgrll wassup baby

[@BroaderMindsTV]

Thank you sooooo much!!!! I'm going to build this for my girlfriend and give it to her for Christmas I want to do a DIY vanity table and drawers. Do you have another video of that ?

[@JordanLaeyJeffcoat]

Broader Minds TV yes she does it's on her channel!

[@user-lz6ko8wj5u]

Boyfriend (or girlfriend) goals!!

[@BroaderMindsTV]

thanks lol

[@JaslineXD]

How is the process going? :)

[@BroaderMindsTV]

Yenifer Herrera I completed it already and will be giving it to her for Christmas 😀 I can’t wait! I’ll post a video on my channel so you can see. I actually added a switch to mine on the side. My brother is an electrician so he helped me install it.

[@lesliegutierrez929]

A WOMEN. making her own vanity 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 YOU GO GIRL 🤩

[@Lashaun70]

I cant wait to make mines. I'm an electrician so I plan putting a outlet and dimmer switch on mines. I really loved the step by step instructions and the measurements. You did a great job lady!

[@KimberlynXO]

Thank you!

[@livingtheplantedlife]

Anybody that thumbs downs this video is a hater because this video is AWESOME!

[@PatrishaLuxe]

I'm definitely going to do this but just half the size. I love this!

[@GuadalupeGarcia-kn8og]

Patrisha Luxe did you do it

[@asblea8887]

I have been looking for a vanity and can't find anything I like for a decent. I love your videos, the one without the light and this one with the lights. You just gave me the idea to make my own. This video is a great tool! It turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing!!

[@John.117]

So much is impressive about this video. You really didn’t know what you were doing and called your father for advice and counsel, you asked for assistance when you needed someone to hold things while assembling, you did it correctly and showed others how to do it properly, you are quite attractive, and have a fantastic mind. Genuinely impressive. Great job and great results. That is legitimately first-rate work you did there. Well done.

[@KimberlynXO]

John thank you so much, and thanks for supporting my channel!

[@sleepyhead27]

I know someone who charges $800 for the exact one u just made. Thanks a bunch, I almost bought one. 👍🏻

[@jnav102110]

The only thing that confused me was when you were talking about the wires being rigid and smooth. What does that mean?

[@KimberlynXO]

veganratmama on an extension cord there's two connected cords, one has a completely smooth plastic wrapping around it while the other has ridges in the plastic wrapped around it

[@ubreakitirepairit3569]

There are a lot of power cords that are rough on one side and smooth on the other. It's a way to tell the negative from the positive wire.

[@TheMultisportGeek]

I started out with the box concept in mind but I ended up just mounting the lights on a flat piece of plywood. Looks great. Wife is happy.

[@sbrown6921]

Genius!! I've always wanted to make a Vanity with lights .. I'm definitely going to watching this vid over and over ...

[@Tripl3TProductions]

That’s awesome, gonna do this for my daughter.

[@almalopezz]

awesome job girl! I am definitely doing this! Honestly I have seen a bunch of Lighter Vanity Mirror DIY videos and none made sense to me lol! This one was so easy to understand! Love it!

[@KimberlynXO]

Alma Lopez go for it & thanks!

[@takaylaalicia]

Bro this video was so amazing to watch a woman put a vanity mirror together from Scratch❤️❤️😍

[@rachequestrian6661]

I was gonna say your a diy boss and probably put a large majority of men to shame with your effortless diy skills and use of a power tool 😲👍👍… it seems like I’m one of many comments from ppl admiring the skills tho - love it 💜🧡

[@KimberlynXO]

Thank you so much!! ❤️️

[@readingisfundamental3017]

I was lost on how the vanity lights are all connected with one socket... didn't see the back

[@mackenziemccloud9923]

There's one extension cord that you leave the male (prong) end on, and when you strip the female end and wire connect them to the final vanity plate wiring, it's a complete circuit.

[@genemckinley5741]

I'm so ready to do this . Thanks for Tutorial on both of them

[@gabriellaestebanez3671]

Wooooow!! I was going to pay $1,000 dollars for one of this, but now with your helpful video I’m going to tell my dad if he can create it for me. I love it 😍 yours it’s so beautiful 😍

[@aidenhernandez3384]

YES GIRL! I love seeing other females build things, create things from scratch! The instructions for the wiring aren't very clear and concise, and I think that some people who don't know anything about wiring may have some problems following the instructions... but the rest of the video is totally worth watching to see exactly how you made this work, and you make it look so easy to create this masterpiece... thanks for sharing. I really feel like I can tackle a project like this and build a beautiful vanity mirror for myself! Cant wait to start :)

[@summerofshargiyah5920]

This was really inspiring! Wish i had the time to do this !!

[@shannanschisler8485]

All my woodwork I am making with woodprix. Google and try it.

[@lucysalazar5817]

This review is completely amazing and useful, I did all the steps and I bought and mirror from amazing and it was a totally success! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@carolj9190]

Everything is set up and looks really nice. My mirror was tipping forward on my table top because it was heavy so my husband had to rig it on one side to prevent this from happening but I would suggest putting hooks on the back so it can stay against the wall.

[@possehsaccoh9322]

Woooow!!! Great job, was the mirror standing by itself or was it leaning on the wall? Please answer thanks😘😘😘

[@tyieshaburris6577]

Omg I love it. I wish I had someone to help me me make this. How did you get the mirror to stick to the desk? Did you nail it to the wall?

[@samanthaaldana1472]

I’ve been looking into vanities and can never find an affordable one in the style I want/like. Found both your DIY Tutorials while searching on google lol. Loved your video and how your vanity came out absolutely beautiful. I love finding easy DIY projects for things that cost way to much or are out of my price range. I’ll be taking on this project with my dad as he’s more handy and knows a lot more than me. Especially when it comes to electrician stuff lol.

[@alexistomlinson2358]

I Just built both shelves and mirror and im in love!! I just used LED light bulbs instead and added a dimmer which also turns it on and off!! Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@lonzodee]

How did I install your dimmer?

[@gstewart415]

Thank you for the video! I want to start building this for my girlfriend. One question. The piece of wood you have is 44.5” but the width of the mirror (36”) and the width of 2 light bars (4.5” each 9” total) wouldn’t the wood need to be 45”?? What am I missing ?

[@Eviljenny73]

Just realized that it's because of the sides she attaches that make up the extra .5 inch.

[@javierochoa432]

What u guys used to glue the mirror???

[@marissatodus4174]

Does it just sit on the desk normally or did you have to attach something to make it stay ?

[@ladyycornelius400]

That's what I was thinking. I would use wall anchors just to make sure if I bumped the table the mirror wouldn't fall over.

[@marissatodus4174]

Lady Dambrose okay because I don't want keep putting holes in my wall 😂

[@keyshcarter7955]

How did you keep your base up? Did you just place it on the desk or glue it down?

[@breeness56]

I don't know who originally came up with this dupe, but I got the idea by watching you and everyone else I see came after yours, and no one gives credit where credit is due!! I think you did an amazing job on this!!!! 😍😍

[@MountEgypt]

Girl, I wanted to complain about so much while watching this, but I just can't! Good on you. What an amazing, truly DIY job! Well.Done.

[@sadieknowles2692]

So creative 😍 subbed ❤️

[@victoriaqa9641]

I was wondering how u hung ur mirror up?

[@basicbitch8459]

victoria Qa she glued it with two tubes of E6000

[@ciarab63]

Girl I tip my hat to u!! U did ya thing girl. U were seriously an electrician. It turned out fantastic

[@saracutiem.d.241]

I love DIY videos and I do actually watch a lot of them. I think it's great and allows you to be self-sufficient but prior to watching this video, I checked and they all seemed quite expensive but then I checked again, and found out few places that they sale Vanity mirrors for less than 60 bucks. In this case, although I think doing everything on your own from scratch is such a great idea, I don't think I would contribute since it takes a lot of time and effort to get the job done. Despite all, I think your tutorial is amazing and your did a phenomenon job and thank you for taking a time and showing us how to do it. xoxo

[@redrose3089]

Wow it was fantastic and very hard for me to make 😔

[@Lastravesurasdenayeli]

Could you come to California and build me in lmao🤦🏻‍♀️

[@mikeberesford4955]

Wow A-mazing! U just scored me Tons of points with my 1st wife! Ive been thinking how to fix ( lighten up) my remodeled bathroom mirror on the cheap. Thanks So much! BTW 37 yrs with her so far!;)

[@Gretchy8]

I just built mine in champagne and gold. I love it, thank you so much

[@PrettyVicious]

Oooh, I'm trying to decide if I want to mess with electricity or if I wanna tell my daddy to get busy... Lol

[@KimberlynXO]

NellyFox lol better safe than sorry, my dad was too busy to come so he helped me over the phone.

[@singingsmylife16]

How did you attach the mirror to the vanity

[@beccamyers5990]

what you could do is get longer corner braces and attach them on the bottom in the back, you can attach one part of the corner brace to the bottom of the vanity part and have the other part going down and you can attach it to the back of the drawers

[@boltonhouston1]

She used silicone

[@damselinadress2069]

Love this project. I do DIY's all the time but, I stay away from electrical stuff. You gave the confidence and know how to try this. Thanks

[@rubycarreto1859]

Omg!!! This is like the easiest way I’ve seen to make one!!! My hubby agreed to make this for me 😝!!! Only thing I will change is the light bulbs for clear LED white light bulbs, other than that girl you did this!!!!

[@ayyitsdaze]

Which bar did you wire the cable that plugs into the wall to? I think I get it but idk o;

[@KimberlynXO]

Daisy and rosiee the one on the right

[@ayyitsdaze]

Kimberlyn XO ok thank you and awesome video by the way !(:

[@zinxc]

Great tutorial but that's 15 lightbulbs!! Holy hell lol.

[@zinxc]

Or 16 lightbulbs lol.

[@christinan005]

Alot of electricity...

[@847MicRoss]

On such a small extension cord.

[@cherryblossomrivers]

My dad built me this for my walk in closet! I love him! ❤️❤️

[@lizgarcia542]

Great job, very informative. Your dad should be proud of you. The end results are awesome!

[@lizp8019]

How did you put the mirror on the wall ? Or was it on the desk ?

[@priscillanilla5598]

I've always wanted a mirror like this but it's too much work I think I'll just buy it lol!

[@tristanlargent7135]

I love this! Very informative, I just wish you would have showed how you attached the mirror to your vanity desk!

[@georgiavoss7093]

This is by far the best diy vanity mirror video I have watched! So excited to make this!!xxx

[@ariellepritchett1]

Girl that's way too much work 😩 I rather just spend $300 on a real vanity before I go crazy trying to make that 😂

[@haleycasper1847]

Arielle Pritchett A Mirror+vanity like this can be up to $600. I've been looking all over the place for a descent set without braking the bank but that's not happing. Haha. It is probably really time consuming but in the end if your saving money and you can be a bit proud of yourself for making it. 😊

[@alanamyeshiatheplussizediv4333]

Arielle Pritchett lmao I gave up ten times watching this video but Ima do it I want one so bad lol

[@shidas7690]

u can go to micheals for cheaperdab descent da

[@ameliaeigen7672]

Haley Casper you can buy a plain mirror and then buy adhesive stick on lights that are literally the ones she has.

[@smithkamaria6]

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[@jameelharris13903]

Takes 20 mins to explain the paint job and 2 seconds to rush through the most important part, the electricity.

[@kittywuvscissors3504]

oh wow this is super creative. who said girls cant build things. whoever downvoted must be jealous they cant do it

[@daniwindom216]

I know I’m 3 whole years late, but I could barely focus because your hair is ssssooooooooo shiny and beautiful!!!!! Your hair texture is sssooooooooooooo gorgeous

[@KimberlynXO]

Thank you so much!!

[@tatiibful]

I am so so glad I found this video I’m about to start building a vanity in my bedroom at first I had a Hollywood mirror from amazon gonna buy it but I checked KZbin and here you were!!! Lol thanks so much!!!

[@nickinick5219]

A woman doing handy work🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I love it ❤️💕

[@MyriciaLaRease]

Girl you are so talented! You explained everything so well and the final result is AMAZING. I'm so glad I found this video, you saved me sooo much money!😂😂. Can't wait to make my own. Thank you🙌🏾💯❤️

[@christopherjenkins5576]

I ended up making one based off your instructions. I also added a dimmer knob to turn the light to whatever brightness.

[@lonzodee]

Where and how did you install the dimmer?

[@MsCherryKitten]

I am IMPRESSED! You got a new subscriber just from this video! I hung on until you started threading wires through then I was lost. lol

[@adrianabuentello4820]

Loved your video! My husband and I followed your directions and it came out amazing!! Thank you 👏🏼🥰

[@mercedesatl03]

Gurrrl!!! You did an amazing job!!! This is a DIY I’ll have to admire from a distance because I just don’t think I can do it!!! 😱😱😱😂😂😂😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@springkurls5070]

Hi Kimberlyn, My 11 yr old and I are setting up our at home studio and you are truly an inspiration.

[@KimberlynXO]

SpringKurLS thank you so much! 💖

[@1ashleyalexander0]

Im going to my nearest Lowes and buying all the supplies to build the vanity mirror myself. I love the outcome and will like this for my vanity xoxo

[@MzChocletworld]

You have the best DIY vanity I've seen so far

[@lakishamitchell1547]

I usually never comment but you commanded respect with this project. Amazing you are! I'm going to do one for myself too 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@KimberlynXO]

LaKisha Mitchell thank you so much! 💖

[@Lsu2012Bama]

You’re a trooper Kimberlyn. I’m here thinking of asking an electrician in my neighborhood to do this for me!! But watching you! I may be able to do it myself. I already have a mirror w/a frame around it and K was thinking I might can add the lights on the frame of the mirror. We had to redo our house after the flood and I changed out the vanity lights so I would only need the top lighting. I haven’t measured anything yet though!!

[@tabithaamber2968]

I just finished mine and I’m OBSESSED with it thank you girl!!😍😍😍 the only thing is it’s a bit front heavy and I feel like it’s gonna fall over when I put it up! How do I get it to stay back and not fall over?

[@sandramorones6028]

Tabitha Amber, where the dimensions correct? I've seen 4 comments where they say the dimensions were a little off, did you have any problems with that?

[@danielle7709]

Tabitha Amber I just made one and I have the same issue! Did you ever figure out how to make it stand up straight?

[@alycedanielle9047]

Same problem mine fell over my baby lost her mind when it fell

[@Goldengirl88]

Has anyone found a solution to this problem

[@kamaragurl]

Has anyone found a solution??? Mine just fell over 🥺

[@superannieoakley4513]

U should be so proud of yourself! U did a great job. I absolutely hate anything to do w electricity/wiring. I never know if I did it right or not.

[@1BAYB7783]

This is great! Great job. Gonna do this for my wife for her Christmas gift this year. Thanks!

[@lucassoto5364]

I'm in the process of getting every material I need to make this with the help of my father luckily he works in construction and knows alot about the electrical stuff and has materials I can use ☺️

[@rubycontreras6023]

Girl thanks, me, my sister, my friend all did this and your video helped us a whole lot!! 🙂🙂

[@sandramorones6028]

ruby contreras - did you have any problems with the measurements? I've seen a few people mention the dimensions were a little off.

[@acp91_]

Just beautiful love your job a tip is recommend mix warm light with cold lights they better for your makeup

[@krisiawilliams2121]

TY sooo much for taking your time out to thoroughly explain the wiring part of this tutorial 👍💕

[@FullNelsonEats]

You did a really good job! That mirror looks really good, sometimes you want that custom thing that perfectly fits your vision and it looks like you got that! Smashed that like button!!!

[@KimberlynXO]

Aaron Sanchez thank you so much!!

[@krisbee888]

Wow that is amazing. 😍 you are talent I wouldn't have known what to do, I watch both of your diy vanity videos and I'm shook. ❤❤❤

[@KimberlynXO]

Thanks for watching! 💖

[@TosaNewsense]

What an excellent looking vanity, great job!

[@domsanciprian2851]

Ion gonna lie u a god with those scissors 😂 u did this whole project with some snips or wire cutters😂

[@Kim-yh7up]

You go girl! You did that like a pro