Turns out, crafting your own vanity out of a storage cabinet, console or even a dresser is surprisingly easy and a great way to go to get the look you're after at a price point you can afford.
NOT FIT FOR ALL VANITIES.
Since vessel sinks come in many different shapes and heights, some vessel sinks will perfectly fit a standard height cabinet and not be too tall for it. However many other vessel sinks will be too high and not comfortable to use especially for those who are shorter in height.
Cut Back and Bottom of Dresser
Flip dresser over on its front side and cut out marked area on back and bottom with circular saw or jigsaw. Put drawers and sink in dresser to ensure everything fits and there is enough room for plumbing pipes.
Bathroom Vanity from a Dresser
A dresser that's been used as a dining room buffet gets a complete makeover into a DIY bathroom vanity. It's such a unique look, that really sets the bathroom apart from others.
Typically a custom vanity costs about twice as much as a prefab vanity because there are more subcontractors involved in making and putting the vanity together.
I used a sideboard that had 2 small drawers, two cabinet doors and one large drawer on the bottom. You can create a sink vanity with a dresser or desk as long as the piece will have clearance for the sink and plumbing.
Yes, Vanities Should Be Attached to the Wall
Most of the time, plumbing comes through the wall underneath the sink, and the vanity's cabinet keeps it hidden. A vanity that isn't attached to the wall could shift, either with time or because you've accidentally bumped into it.
Consider the size of the sink. The base cabinet should be wide enough to accommodate the sink, with additional space on either side for plumbing and dish soap. It should also be deep enough to prevent water from spilling out onto the floor. Think about the type of material you want the cabinet to be made of.
No matter what you do, you will most likely need a special or custom cabinet to accommodate your new farmhouse or apron sink. This is because there are many styles of sink designs and how they need to be installed, typically requires a non-standard cabinet. The two most common types are Drop-in or Undermount.
They can be annoyingly tough to clean.
There's more surface area to attack in the cleaning process with a vessel sink and more chances for gunk to pile up in the crevices where sink meets countertop. They also tend to splash water all over.
While you can use kitchen cabinets in the bathroom, you'd better be prepared for a lot of work. For example, you'll need to remove any drawers in the kitchen cabinet to make room for under-sink plumbing. You'll also need to take the kitchen cabinet apart so you can seal the wood.
Let's take a closer look at each. All bathroom cabinets topped with a sink are considered vanities. However, if you have extra bathroom cabinets that aren't attached to any sink and are just used for storage, these aren't considered vanities. A vanity is used not only or storage, but also to hide exposed plumbing.
Maple is another good fit for bathrooms and it's commonly used for vanities, shelving, and cabinets. Many use cheaper species such as pine for their bathrooms. Although any species should work as long as it's sealed and finished properly, we usually recommend hardwoods since they aren't as easy to scratch.
Easier to Organize and Clean - Unlike having a base or edges from a freestanding bathroom vanity, cleaning and organizing your bathroom will be much easier and more practical.
A buffet is similar to a sideboard, differing only in size. Both buffets and sideboards are large, decorative containers, outfitted with cabinet-like doors and/or storage drawers. They are often placed in dining rooms for storing and serving dishes and food, respectively. Buffets are usually larger than sideboards.
Perhaps the most expensive part when it comes to building a home is the framing, which consists of wooden beams that make up the home's skeleton.
While many homeowners can spend between $300 and $3,800 to replace a vanity, the overall price can vary from the national average of $1,500 due to a few important factors. These can include the size of the vanity, the type and price of fixtures, the countertop type, local labor prices, and geographic location.
Laminate is one of the most cost-effective bathroom vanity material types. These countertops are made from layers of plastic attached to a particle board. The good news is that laminate is notably effective at resisting stains, heat, chips, and cracks.
A console bathroom sink (AKA console vanity) is basically a cross between a wall-mounted sink and a pedestal sink. The sink and countertop are mounted to the wall, supported by two or four legs, or freestanding on four legs.