A mirror is an essential component in any vanity setup, but if you don't want to hang one on the wall or spend the extra money on an additional item, your options are a bit limited.

A quick search on IKEA's website brought me to the GRÅFJÄLLET dressing table, a sleek, simple metal vanity with a drawer and a small mirror between two curved rods. I could envision my fruit ...

Jacob: As a college student, bougee on a budget is my motto! IKEA created an elevated space that doesn’t hurt the pockets. After seeing the price tag, I was like, "Oh!