How to build a DIY farmhouse bathroom vanity to fit your space.
We’re still knee deep in the new powder room project that we’ve been working on for the past several weeks. Last week I shared all about the construction, but today is all about our progress and a bit of pretty with a DIY bathroom vanity, new faucet, lighting and a mirror.
You’d think that a tiny space would be easy to transform but you would be wrong. Nothing about this project has been easy. From the planning stages to where we are now it’s been one problem after another. Besides the obvious issue, trying to work in such a tight space, we had to deal with delivery delays and 2 broken sink deliveries. Not what you want to see when you’re ready to start building a vanity and you need a sink in order to do it.
Let’s take a look back to where we started…a big closet with our seasonal clothes and a lot of shoe boxes. A previous owner built this closet a few years ago so it’s larger than your normal 1946 bedroom closet.
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It definitely won’t be a big bathroom but it will be functional, and that’s all we need. One side of the space will have a toilet and the opposite side will have a vanity.
With the walls planked and painted and the electrical done, it was time to start the vanity side of the space.
Like I said, this is a tiny space with walls that aren’t square, so we knew early on in the planning stages that we would have to build a vanity. A simple piece with an open design and one drawer.
It doesn’t look like much but it took quite a while to put together. Every piece had to be custom cut to fit the space. The hubs also made sure to hide any screws or staples that he used so there was no patching.
It won’t have a lot of storage but we were able to add a small drawer.
With all the white going on, I decided to go with a light gray for the vanity. It adds a bit of contrast and will go with the veining in the countertop.
We chose to go with a drop in sink so the drawer sits a little lower. The sink bowl will be behind the panel that’s above the drawer, which is typical with vanity construction.
The basket on the shelf serves several purposes. It will hold toilet paper, it adds some texture and warmth and hides the plumbing for the sink.
We were so happy to see the vanity in place. After the countertop and sink are installed, we’ll put the front on the drawer and it will be complete.
Speaking of the sink and countertop…
As luck would have it, we were able to score a nice piece of Silestone from a neighbor (for free!) to make the countertop. We were a bit nervous about cutting it but it was really not that difficult. Messy for sure, but not difficult.
Isn’t it pretty? It looks just like marble.
Once the countertop was on, we could add the sink and get it ready for plumbing.
Before the plumbing though, we added the pretty pieces…lighting, a mirror and a new faucet.
It took me three tries to get the perfect mirror. The first one was too small and the second was was good, but broken. The third time was the charm – and it’s the perfect piece.
The lighting was a little tricky. We talked about hanging a fixture over the mirror but that wall had a beam running right where the fixture needed to go. Not impossible, but a lot more work. This solution worked out well. The only issue was that I had to find sconces with a shorter profile. I’m happy to say that my first choice was the winner, and they weren’t broken. Yay!
The last, and easiest, installation was the new faucet. I love this simple and sleek new faucet from Moen. It’s the perfect touch for the new vanity.
Love the curve of the handles!
There’s still a lot of work to do before we can call the powder room done, but one side is almost complete.
Left on the to-do list:
- caulking the walls
- painting the trim
- installing the toilet
- knob for the vanity
- door for privacy
I can’t wait to finish this space. It will be a welcomed addition to our small cottage.
We’ve started the guest bedroom closet if you want to check it out.
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Kristi
Thanks Marlene, what a nice thing to say! I think people will be very surprised. Hopefully in a good way. 😉
Kristi
Awww, thanks Marjorie! I appreciate your sweet comment. We have been very busy but we are having fun. Thanks for stopping in to check it out.
Kristi
Thanks so much, Melanie, I appreciate it! 🙂
Kristi
I know, right? It looks so different from the closet it once was. Thanks so much Sherry!!!
Kristi
I appreciate it Brenda, thanks! We work very well together, thank goodness (and I know enough to leave the room when things get stressful). 😉
Kristi
Thanks Kim, I appreciate it! It is tough to work in an old, small space but it’ll be worth it in the end. 🙂
Kristi
Thanks Pam! I’m glad that we went simple with the vanity. Hopefully the rest of it turns out as well as the vanity. 🙂
Kristi
Thanks so much for your sweet comment Debbie! It’s amazing the amount of shoddy work people do in their homes. We’ve had a lot of houses and we’ve seen it in every one of them. It just stinks when you move in and have to fix it.
If you have an extra bedroom, and sweet tea for the hubs, we’ll come help. 😉
Thanks for checking out our new space.
Kristi
Thanks so much, Piper, I appreciate it!
Kristi
Awwww, thanks so much for your sweet comment Pat! We really didn’t think we would be able to fit one in and we’re thrilled that we can (even if it’s teeny tiny).
Marlene Stephenson
Looks wonderful, it will be a big surprise when people see it for the first time. They will be very impressed just like i am.
Marjorie Dineen
Looks like you have been mighty busy with all the changes you are making to your charming stone cottage. Everything you do has such a special touch to it and I can’t wait to see what is next.
Melanie
Love it! Looks wonderful.
Sherry Darlington
Wow! That’s all I can say. I love the vanity! I love the mirror! I love the lights! It’s hard to believe this was a closet!
Brenda Lane
You Two!!! What a team! Outstanding job. I can’t get over how nicely the mirror fits. Love it all and can’t wait for the next segment.
Kim
Goodness you guys have been busy! It all looks great and you are so creative with the space. Living in cottages, I totally get it. Nothing is easy when the spaces are small and the house is old, but you guys make it look like a breeze.
Pam Kaufman
What a great job! The vanity side looks great and I look forward to seeing the completed room. The vanity is simple but beautifully done. Your husband is one talented guy!
Debbie H
What a lovely powder room. You are so talented. Who ever did my bathroom stopped the cabinet halfway to the wall. There is a window above that end so no mirror but I would have had the cabinet and counter top go all the way down for storage. As it is I am stuck looking for a cabinet the right height and width to fit there otherwise it looks unfinished. Maybe you and the hubs can come for a working vacation and help me build it out. LOL Have a great week.
Piper
It looks great! I can’t wait to see the photos when it’s finished!
Pat M.
Unbelievable what can be done with such a small space. Can’t wait to see it finished. You and your husband have done a great job with your new home. I keep telling you how much I love it and I love it more every time you finish yet another project. Sometimes great things come in small packages.