How to Build a Bathroom Vanities

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


diagram of vanity with callouts

Cutting List

KEYQTY.PARTDIMENSIONS
A1Front face3/4″ x 11-1/4″ x 49″
B2Sides3/4″ x 11-1/4″ x 17-1/4″
C1Back3/4″ x 11-1/4″ x 47-1/2″
D1Shelf3/4″ x 11-1/4″ x 47-1/2″
E2Shelf divider3/4″ x 11-1/4″ x 10″
F2Cleats3/4″ x 3-1/2″ x 47-1/2″*
G1Cleat support3/4″ x 3-1/2″ x 47-1/2 “
H4Gussets3/4″ x 2-1/2″ x 6″**
J2Divider support3/4″ 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.


How To Build A Bathroom Vanity Cut wood for top portion of vanity


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