Old Cabinets Or Dressers As Modern Bathroom Vanities
Multifunctional Contemporary bathroom furniture just like the vanity is fast becoming a bathroom trend because it is a good storage area that also holds the mirror and sinks. Unfortunately though, not every homeowner could afford a bathroom vanity especially in these tough economic times. However, if you really want to have your own bathroom vanity, you may want to consider bringing down your old cabinet or dresser from your attic, and make it a vanity project that you would surely enjoy making. Below are some simple steps that you could follow to start creating your homemade bath vanity.
Making antique dressers or cabinets into modern bathroom vanities, whether a double sink or single vessel, requires few and easy alterations. The tools that you need to have for this project includes a cabinet or dresser, saw, sink fixtures, pencil, plumbing fixtures, screws, sealant and paint, L-brackets, anchors, and drill. To get things started, measure the size of your cabinet in order to know the size and type of sink that you will use. You don’t have to worry about your sink because you could still use the sink you have inside your bathroom. However, the only drawback with this option is that you would still have to remove the sink from its connections which means extra work for you, so it would be more preferable if you buy a new one as you could also use it for the years to come.
Once you already have your sink, set it aside for a while since it will not be used on the initial stages of your vanity construction. Focus first on your cabinet or dresser by removing all its drawers, and at the back make a hole where you will slide your sink plumbing. As modern bathroom vanities are stand alone furniture pieces, it is necessary that the plumbing and the hole in your cabinet would correspond each other; hence, before you cut a hole on your cabinet, make sure to measure and mark the wall plumbing to avoid unnecessary modifications that could ruin your project. Be sure to sand all the holes you make to have a smooth finish.
To mimic the pristine finish of modern bathroom vanities, there are two options to properly install your sink. First, if you’re using a traditional sink or your old sink that sits flat on the counter, begin tracing the opening of the sink on the top of your cabinet, and then cut this opening with a jigsaw. For the second option, if you’re going to use a bowl type sink, make sure to read the instructions contained in the package of your sink that concerns the plumbing hole, and then follow these instructions when cutting the hole. If you’re through cutting, test fit the sink, drain fittings and plumbing connections to make sure that they appropriately suit each other.
After fitting the sink, remove it first and paint your furniture that would correspond to the color palette of your bathroom. If you have to make some modifications, attend to them all before you paint your cabinet and before you permanently install your sink. Once your cabinet is dry, start making holes on the wall where you will permanently attach your contemporary bathroom furniture, place the L-brackets and anchors that will support your vanity, and set your furniture on its right position. Then, you can now install your sink.
In order to properly position your sink on the countertop, flip your sink over and place a sealant around the inside lip. After doing this, carefully lower your sink to the vanity and remove excess sealant that could affect the exterior appeal of your vanity. Lastly, connect the water supply lines to your sink. You can now enjoy your homemade modern bath vanity.
Contemporary bathroom furniture, such as modern bathroom vanities, is very popular among homeowners and home designers. However, as vanities can be a bit expensive, many homeowners prefer making their own modern bath vanity from their old furnishings such as cabinets and dressers. Aside from saving money, a home made vanity also allows you to make room for your own design.
- Wyatt Fisk
