What a transformation! This is how a worn-out dresser becomes a gorgeous vanity
An old mirrored dresser was transformed into a distinctive vanity with a stone countertop and a few modifications. Check out Katja Rinkinen’s instructions!
From dresser to vanity—materials you’ll need:
- Dresser or sideboard
- Vessel sink and faucet
- Multi-purpose tool and jigsaw
- Drill and a hole saw for the faucet
- A square, measuring tape, glue, and sandpaper
- Planed boards and furniture pads
- Wood screws or nails
- A space-saving bottle trap
- Stone countertop from a leftover piece
- Construction adhesive and sanitary silicone
- Durable furniture paint and a brush
From dresser to vanity—instructions:
1. Remove the mirror from the dresser and set it aside, then remove the top section. Remove the pulls for painting. Attach plastic furniture pads to the legs to keep the wood safe from moisture in the bathroom.
2. Use the sink and faucet to measure where the holes should go in the wooden top. A stone factory custom-made an extra countertop piece and a backsplash from leftover quartz, with holes already drilled. Drill a hole for the faucet in the wooden top, and use a jigsaw to cut out the sink opening.
3. Temporarily set the sink in place to check its fit, and attach the bottle trap. Measure how much space the pipes will need inside the dresser, and use the drawers to see where modifications and pipe placements are required. If simply shortening the drawer is enough, saw off the back panel, move it to the new position, and shorten the drawer.
4. If needed, use a multi-purpose tool to cut openings in the drawers. Saw any necessary shaped sections from planed boards for the drawers, and sand the cut edges. Assemble and secure them with glue and screws or nails. If necessary, add stoppers so the drawers don’t slam into the sink’s drain pipes.
5. Paint the dresser with two coats of paint. Reattach the pulls. Use construction adhesive in a few spots to secure the stone countertop. Seal around the sink with silicone. It’s also wise to anchor the dresser to the wall through its back panel.
