How To Build a Bathroom Vanity

A bathroom vanity is probably something you never considered making yourself. Allow me to help you change that perspective.

As I approached this project for a DIY bathroom vanity, I purposely designed it with clean lines and simple joints. Ultimately, I wanted a vanity that would fit well in any bathroom and compliment any style. And it’s really not that difficult to build. The hardest part will be reading a tape measure for exacting measurements.

This vanity strategically hides all hardware so the whole thing looks like it’s floating. Follow my step-by-step instructions and insider tips so you can build this DIY bathroom vanity with confidence.

Project Overview

Cutting List

KEY	QTY.	PART	DIMENSIONS
A	1	Front face	3/4″ x 11-1/4″ x 49″
B	2	Sides	3/4″ x 11-1/4″ x 17-1/4″
C	1	Back	3/4″ x 11-1/4″ x 47-1/2″
D	1	Shelf	3/4″ x 11-1/4″ x 47-1/2″
E	2	Shelf divider	3/4″ x 11-1/4″ x 10″
F	2	Cleats	3/4″ x 3-1/2″ x 47-1/2″*
G	1	Cleat support	3/4″ x 3-1/2″ x 47-1/2 “
H	4	Gussets	3/4″ x 2-1/2″ x 6″**
J	2	Divider support	3/4″ x 3-1/2″ x 10-1/2 “

Overall dimensions: 49-in. W by 23-1/4-in. T by 18-in. D.

* – One long edge ripped at a 45-degree angle.

** – Cut both ends at a 45-degree angle.

Cut wood for top portion of vanity

Using a miter saw or circular, cut wood for the front face (A) and two side panels (B) for the upper part of the vanity. Refer to the Cutting List above.

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