DIY Vanity Sink Base

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When I started planning my mini half bath make over, I came up with this inspiration board.

As you can see, I installed the white plank wall and ceiling.  I added the barn light.  And painted the walls the Light French Gray.  Here is how far this room has come so far.

Now, I needed a vanity upon which to set the white square sink.  I spotted this sink/vanity combe at Pottery Barn and thought it was beautiful.  However, it was way out of my budget.  Remember, this project began with just the need to repaint the room.

Here is a picture of the inspiration piece:

Pottery Barn Vanity

Here is a view of the sink top (which I found at Overstock.com).  I found the cute little soap pump at Target and the faucet at Lowes.

Here is how I built the base:

I used cedar to make the legs and the cross supports, cedar fence post tops for the feet and 1x11.5 utility shelving (which was more rustic, cheaper and aged looking than the pine or white wood).

I would suggest (if you don't mind the reduced height) to cut the 8' cedar 4x4 into 4 equal pieces for the legs to save $$$.  I had to cut 3 legs on one 8' piece and the 4th on another.  I will use the extra wood for another project, but I thought of it after I already made my cuts.  You can make up the difference with taller feet or chunkier top.

Cut List -

4 - 4x4 26" (legs) may need to adjust for the sink height

4 4" feet

6 - 2x2 13" (sides)

2 - 1x12 13" (sides)

5 - 2x2 21" (front and back)

1 - 1x12 21" (front)

2 - 1x12 16" (bottom shelf)

1 - 2x2 16" (bottom shelf center)

2 - 1x12 30" (top)

First, I assembled the two sides by attaching the pieces and face to the legs.

After the two sides were built, I attached the front three support pieces and the two back supports.

Attach the top pieces to the frame of the base with "L" brackets.  Once you find the position you like for the sink, mark the openings for the drain and the supply lines.

Attach feet and front piece.  I made a small "U" shaped drawer to allow a spot for the drain.



The overall height for the sink base is 30.75" and with the sink it is about 36".  Make necessary adjustments depending on your sink and the height you require.



Faucet-$80

Sink & Drain - $150

Wood-$70

I still need to build the small bookcase for the corner of the room and refashion the mirror that used to hang in the room.  Also, I still want to find a new (old) door.

Have a great week!!!

Karen :)

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