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About Project
Build a small bath vanity with storage. These simple, step by step woodworking plans are designed for the beginner and can be built from a single sheet of plywood.
I'd be the first to tell you that I'm not alot of things.
I'm not perfect.
I'm not tough.
And I'm not wasteful.
Dimensions
Materials and Tools
1 Sheet of 3/4" Plywood
1 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
1 - 1x6 @ 4 feet long (optional)
1 - 1x2 - 1/4" thick stock @ 8 feet long (optional decorative door trim)
1 - 25 foot long roll edge banding for stained finishes
3/4" finish nails or brad nails if you are applying decorative trim
Either pocket hole screws or countersunk screws/finish nails
Cut List
1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 22 1/2" x 18"
2 - 3/4" Plywood @ 32" x 18"
2 - 3/4" Plywood @ 30 3/4" x 12"
2 - 1x6 OR 3/4" Plywood @ 24"
4 - 1x3 @ 24"
Cut trim pieces to fit door faces
General Instructions
Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!
Step 1
Cut plywood as shown above, with the grain, cutting long cuts first. So you would cut an 18" wide strip off of your plywood, and then from that 18" strip, cut the sides and shelf. You can ask the lumber store to make the cuts for you, and your plywood will be easier to transport and store.
Step 2
Place the bottom shelf as shown above between the sides, either using the Kreg Jig or countersunk screws or 2" finish nails and wood glue.
Step 3
Attach the 1x3s as shown above. The front 1x3 needs to be placed with a 4" space above it. The back 1x3s need to be placed at the top, bottom of the bottom shelf, and centered.
Step 4
Now the toekick. Cut out and attach with 2" finish nails and wood glue.
Step 5
Now the front apron. Same thing.
Step 6
For the front apron, you can glue and attach the 1/4" trim pieces as shown above.
Step 7
And the doors. You can attach trim pieces as well. The best hinges I've found for doors like these (full overlay) are these ones from the Home Depot:
Finishing Instructions
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You never fail to amaze me.
I love the drawer under the vanity, in fact I almost purchased one at Lowes when we redid our bathroom- All that storage gone to waste! But I think I like the step idea for my little ones even more...Anyway, I read the toe-kick step plan the other day and thought "Gee, I bet Ana will come up with a vanity plan soon." And here you go, days later, taking it up to eleven! I think if I had to make a vanity, I would slap that puppy with some beadboard and call it "Cottage Chic!
great!
I love that you did this! I am totally making one!
Perfect timing ana! this one
Perfect timing ana! this one definitely goes on the list.
Love this! Thank you so
Love this! Thank you so much. Do you think I would need any additional stability if I add 10 inches to make it 36 inches wide?
I am an absolute novice at
I am an absolute novice at building, but want to change that status. How would I go about adding drawers to the left side?
Thanks
This is great, I am working on it right now. It looks like there is a typo in the cut list section, it says the cuts for the doors are 30 3/4" instead of 20 3/4.
Thanks so much for the plans, I just love your site.
Rachel
Hidden drawer link?
I love the idea of having a pull out step drawer at the bottom! I tried clicking the link and it doesn't seem to be linked properly. I tried searching for it and couldn't find anything that resembled instructions for making that portion of the vanity. I love these designs! Thank you!
Pull Out Step
I also am having issues with the link to the step drawer at the bottom. I assume you would do it just like a regular drawer but how do you reinforce it to hold the weight?
weight bearing
I think I remember some discussion of casters underneath the step over on the toe kick drawer plan. You can buy those little wheels anywhere and they can take the load.
Vanity
The idea of making a bathroom vanity with storage is great! I've recently bought a bathroom vanity with mirror but it has no storage and this is why I decided to make one based on your plans. I have to tell you that it looks great and it was very easy to make it.
Step Drawer Link
The step drawer link is now working if you ladies would like to check it out. It worked for me anyway... :)
modification...
Any reason why I couldn't make this a 30" vanity? Would you suggest any additional support pieces?
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