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This vanity is perfect for any small powder room where space is limited but you don't want the design to be limited.

Difficulty moderate

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Drill
    Drill
  • Table Saw
    Table Saw
  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Jig Saw
    Jig Saw
  • Sander
    Sander
  • Nail Gun
    Nail Gun
  • Staple Gun
    Staple Gun
  • Clamps
    Clamps

Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 Plywood , 3/4" Thick , 4' x 8' Sheet
  • 2 Maple Boards , 1"x4" , 8'
  • 1 Maple Board , 1"x8" , 2'
  • 1 Red Oak Glue Up Board , 3/4" Thick , 2' x 3'
  • 1 Decorative Trim , 1" , 8'
  • 4 Wood Decorative Legs (amazon) , 3"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 1 Roll of Cane (Amazon)
  • 2 Handles for Faux Drawer and Door
  • 1 Blum Clip Top 110 Degree Face Frame, Inset Hinge (2 Pack, Amazon)
  • -- 2 1/2" Screws
  • -- 1 1/4" Screws
  • -- 1 1/2" Brad Nails
  • -- Wood Glue
  • -- Stain/Finish of Choice
  • 1 Drop in Sink 18"
  • 4 Small "L" Shaped Brackets (Optional for Cabinet Shelf)
  • -- Trim Tape (Optional for Cabinet Shelf)
  • -- Staples
  • -- Silicone

Cut List & Parts

  • 2 Plywood Cabinet Carcass Side Pieces , 20" x 30.5"
  • 1 Plywood Cabinet Carcass Bottom , 18.5" x 20"
  • 2 Plywood Cabinet Carcass Top , 18.5" x 2.5"
  • 2 Base Pieces Frame , 1"x4"x20"
  • 2 Base Pieces Frame , 1"x4"x13"
  • 2 Face Frame Top and Bottom Pieces , 1.5"X 20"
  • 2 Face Frame Side Pieces , 1.5" x 28 1/4"
  • 1 Face Frame Middle Piece , 1.5" x 17"
  • 2 Trim Pieces on Bottom (45 Degree Cuts on one Side) , 21 1/2"
  • 1 Trim Piece on Bottom (45 Degree Cuts on Both Sides) , 21 1/2"
  • 1 Oak Wood Vanity Top , 21 1/2" x 21 1/2"
  • 1 Faux Draw Front , 17" x 6"
  • 2 Door Stile (Side Pieces) , 2 1/2" x 20 3/4"
  • 2 Door Rails (Top and Bottom Pieces) , 2 1/2" x 12"
  • 1 Plywood Cabinet Shelf (Optional) , 18.5"x20"
  • 1 Wood Back Splash Piece (Optional) , 2.5" x 21 1/2"

Directions

  • Cutting Cabinet Carcass Pieces

    The cabinet carcass is the bare box that makes up a cabinet before trim is added.

    -Cut 2 pieces of plywood 30.5" x 20" (Side Pieces)
    -Cut 1 piece of plywood 18.5" x 20" (Bottom Piece)
    -Cut 2 pieces of plywood 18.5" x 2.5" (Top Pieces)

  • Building Cabinet Carcass

    -Drill 5 pocket holes on each side of the bottom piece (20" sides)
    -Use pocket holes with pocket hole screws and wood glue to attach the side pieces
    -Drill 2 pocket holes on each end of the top pieces
    -Use those pocket holes with pocket hole screws and wood glue to attach the pieces to the sides

  • Building Base

    -Use 1x4 and cut 2 pieces at 20"
    -Use 1x4 and cut 2 pieces at 13"
    -Drill 2 pockets holes on each end of the 13" pieces
    -Use pocket holes with pocket hole screws and glue to put frame together
    -Use 2 1/2" screws to attach 4 decorative legs to base
    -Use 1 1/4" screws to attach base to cabinet carcass

    Making sure legs show

    Put the front legs slightly off base so they don't get covered up after adding trim pieces

  • Cutting Down Face Framing Pieces

    -Use table saw to rip 1x4 into 1 1/2" thick pieces for face framing pieces
    -Take the new 1 1/2" thick pieces and use miter saw to cut down face framing pieces
    -2 pieces at 20"
    -2 pieces at 28 1/4"
    -1 piece at 17"

  • Adding Face Framing Pieces

    These pieces cover up the plywood edge and give the cabinet a finished look.

    -Use a nail gun to attached face framing pieces to outer edge of cabinet carcass.

  • Adding Middle Trim Piece

    This piece breaks up the cabinet space for a faux drawer and cabinet door

    - Drill one pocket hole on each end of the 17" long piece
    -Measure 7 1/2" down from top and use pocket holes with pocket hole screws and wood glue to attach piece to side face framing pieces

  • Adding Decorative Trim

    This decorative trim adds a beautiful detail and also covers up the gap on the side between the cabinet carcass and base. I used a 1" piece of trim for this decorative detail.

    -Use miter saw to cut 1 piece of trim at 21 1/2" (45 degree angle cut on both sides)
    -Use miter saw to cut 2 pieces of trim at 21 1/2" (45 degree cut on one side, straight cut on other)

  • Cutting Vanity Top

    I used a Red Oak "Edge Glued Board" to make this step faster instead of laminating boards together myself.

    -Cut the board down to 21 1/2" x 22 1/4"
    -Use a drill to make a hole in the top
    -Then used that drilled hole with a jig saw and cut out hole for drip sink
    -Attach top using 1 1/4" screws from the inside of cabinet carcass

  • Attaching Faux Drawer Front

    I used a 1x8 piece that I cut down to 6" wide and 17" long for the drawer front

    -Use wood glue and brad nails to attach a scrap piece of ply wood to the side trim pieces on the inside of the cabinet
    -Then use that same scrap plywood to attach the faux drawer front using brad nails and wood glue

  • Building Door

    -Get a 1"x3" or rip down a board to 2.5" thick
    -Cut 2 pieces at 20 3/4"
    -Cut 2 pieces at 12"

    -drill two pocket holes on each end of the 12 inch pieces
    -use pocket holes with pocket hole screws and wood glue to attach all 4 pieces together

  • Staining and Top Coat

    I used 3 stains to achieve a slightly distressed look and light color. I used Special Walnut, Early American and Hazel Wood (Varathane)

    -Stain vanity and door with the stain of your choice
    - Apply 7 coats of top coat to make it fully waterproof

  • Attaching the Door

    -Use Kreg conceal hinge jig to drill out cups for conceal hinges.
    -Use the Blum mount conceal hinges for framed cabinet with an inset door.

  • Cabinet Shelf (Optional)

    -Cut a piece of plywood 20" x 18.5"
    - Use jig saw to cut out notch to work around "P" trap
    - Use trim tape add to front of shelf
    - Use small "L" shaped brackets to hold shelf up on the side

    Tip:

    -The "L" shaped brackets make it so you can take shelf out if you need to work on plumbing

  • Finish Door

    -Soak a piece of cane webbing for 20 to 30 minutes
    - Use staples/staple gun to attach cane to the door on the inside
    -Pop door back on cabinet
    -Finish the vanity by adding a handle to the door and faux drawer

    Tip:

    - Add handle to faux drawer before getting sink installed and siliconed down

  • Final Step (Optional)

    This backsplash piece creates a nice seal between the wall and the vanity.

    Add a 2.5" x 21 1/2" wood piece behind the sink against the wall. Use silicone to attach the piece to the countertop and wall.
    and enjoy all your hard work!