Super useful 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, in this economic situation, purchasing a bathroom vanity is not a practical move for homeowners as it commonly has a high price tag in it.
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However, if you really want to have a modern looking bath vanity and you have the creativity and patience to do DIY projects, then it's about time to dust off your old cabinet or dresser and make it your own vanity. Below are simple steps that you could follow to achieve a modern looking bath vanity made from your old cabinet or dresser.
Making antique dressers or cabinets into modern bathroom vanities, whether a double sink or single vessel, requires few and easy alterations. The materials you would be needing 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. If you would like to save more money, you could still use your old bathroom sink. 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.
If you already have your sink, set it aside for a while because it will not be used during the initial stages of your project. Focus on your cabinet or dresser first; remove all the drawers from your furniture, and at the back of your cabinet cut out a hole big enough for you to properly slide the 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. If you're done doing the holes, sand it off to achieve a smooth finish.
To achieve the look of modern bathroom vanities, you have two options when installing 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. Once you're done cutting the hole, test fit your sink, drain fittings and plumbing connections to ensure that they complement each other.
After fitting the sink, remove it first and start painting your dresser or cabinet with a color suitable for the color scheme of your bath area. If there are some modifications that you have to attend to, be sure that you do them all before painting your cabinet and before your permanently position your sink. Once your cabinet paint dries up, attach your contemporary bathroom furniture to the wall with the use of a drill, L-brackets and anchors, which would support your vanity. Then, start placing your sink.
In order to properly position your sink on the counter top, flip your sink over and place a sealant around the inside lip. After doing this, carefully place your sink to the vanity and then wipe away the excess sealant. Finally, connect the water supply lines to the sink. Your homemade modern bath vanity is now ready to use.
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.