Modify the drawers steps 1 8.
Old dresser into bathroom vanity.
Before you kick that old dresser to the curb transform it into a vibrant outdoor potting bench that also doubles as a party ready buffet station.
If it is too tall you may be able to shorten it.
Scour thrift stores yard sales and flea markets for a piece that is the right size for your space.
How to turn a dresser into a bathroom vanity 1.
Take into consideration the width height and length of the piece.
We ve done the whole upcycle a dresser into a bathroom vanity routine in our master bathroom and love the look.
Complete the vanity steps 9 17.
Usually a minimum width of 18 inches is needed to fit a standard bathroom sink but you re better off with a dresser that.
On this dresser the upper drawer must be removed to allow room for the drop in sink.
Most are made from mdf or pressed wood without dove tail joints.
A modern vanity is within reach with this clever diy idea.
Converting an old dresser into a bathroom vanity.
Scour secondhand stores and estate sales to find an old dresser or sideboard that will fit your bathroom.
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.
Using a fresh coat of paint new hardware and some interior rearranging a standard dresser becomes a chic bathroom staple.
Dresser to vanity overview illustration by gregory nemec.
What i don t love is how warped the top of the dresser becomes.
Transform a dresser into a potting bench buffet station.
I needed a stable vanity having four kids in one bathroom and a solid dresser fit the bill.