Making A Bathroom Vanity From A Dresser

A modern vanity is within reach with this clever diy idea.

Making a bathroom vanity from a dresser.

Using a fresh coat of paint new hardware and some interior rearranging a standard dresser becomes a chic bathroom staple. If you are laying tile down on the vanity top like we did use a wet saw to cut the pieces. Find your vintage dresser and use this photo tutorial to make a one of a kind bathroom vanity including ideas for adapting drawers so they are still useable. Beautiful sink fixtures paired with candle sconces and a white marble tile floor add an elegant air and a matching pair of tabletop topiaries add a splash of lively color.

Cut the drawer sides photo by anthony tieuli. In this instructable i will show you how to make a bathroom vanity from an old dresser. How to make rustic vanity. Dry fit all the pieces in place.

Turning an old dresser into a vanity for your bathroom is a doable diy project that saves money and creates a unique design statement. This beautiful bathroom vanity was built by addicted 2 diy based on the original plans from sawdust girl but she put several of her own touches on it to make it unique. That means the drawer face has to come off and be reinstalled later to create a false front. This diy bathroom vanity is made using a dresser with plenty of storage and customization options.

The black and white checkerboard pattern of the tile on this black vanity add a fun whimsical look to this small space. If you don t have capability of making the hole in the tile for the faucets a tile core bit cut half moon shapes instead. Jigsaw drill tablesaw or circular saw with a guide router a small drill press is useful. Old dresser 5 8 thick mdf medium density fiberboard 5 8 this painted osb oriented strand board scrap wood pieces sandpaper leg levelers counter top sink faucet various wood screws tools.

On this dresser the upper drawer must be removed to allow room for the drop in sink. You can get this brass faucet vessel sink and brass drain straight away from amazon. That dresser stashed in the garage can have a new life as a retrofitted bathroom vanity with the addition of a sink and a mirror. So go dig up that old dresser gathering dust in the basement print off our easy to follow instructions and in just a weekend you ll have a brand new bathroom.

Complete the vanity steps 9 17. While staining the wood. This plan will build a 32 double vanity with center drawers that works with both under mount or vessel sinks. Check out this super rustic and utterly sophisticated diy bathroom vanity.