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Pedestal Vanity

Step-by-step build — 9 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Build frame

    - Drill three pocket holes along the short, top edge of the two Sides. - Drill three pocket holes along each short edge of the Base. - Attach the Base to the two Sides 11" from the bottom edge of the Sides and flush along the back edge, using wood glue and pocket screws.

    Pedestal Vanity — step photo 5
  2. 2Attach face frame

    - Drill two pocket holes on each short end of the two Side Face pieces. - Drill one pocket hole on each short end of the two Top and Bottom Face pieces. - Attach the two Side Face pieces flush on the end of the long edges of the Top and Bottom Face pieces, using wood glue and pocket screws. - Attach the face frame to the inside of the two Sides, using wood glue and pocket screws. - Attach the face frame so that the top is flush with the tops of the Sides and along the front edge of the Base.

    Pedestal Vanity — step photo 6
  3. 3Build drawers

    - Drill two pocket holes on one short edge of each of the Drawer Sides. - Attach the Drawer Top to the Drawer Sides, using wood glue and brad nails. - Attach the Drawer Face to the Drawer Top and Sides, using wood glue and pocket screws. Center the Face along the front. - In each of the two front corners of each drawer, use wood glue and brad nails to attach two Caster Bases.

    Pedestal Vanity — step photo 7
  4. 4Cut pedestal notches

    - Trace and cut a notch for the pedestal sink basin in the butcher block Top. - Trace and cut a notch for the pedestal sink stand in the Base and each Drawer Top. - The best answer for how to do this is to make measurements of the sink and stand and trace those on a piece of cardboard. - When it seems like those are close, trace that on to a piece of 1/4" or 1/2" scrap plywood and make sure the hole is accurate. - Once it is certain, trace that onto the butcher block Top, Base and Drawer Top pieces. - Use a jigsaw to cut out each notch and then sand smooth.

    Pedestal Vanity — step photo 8
  5. 5Add finish

    - Stain or paint the frame, drawers and doors to fit your decor. - Oil the butcher block top. - Add textured contact paper to doors if desired.

  6. 6Attach drawers

    - Add a drawer pull to each of the drawers. - Attach a caster in each corner of the underside of the drawer on the Caster Bases. - Attach the two drawers underneath the Base piece, using drawer slides.

    Pedestal Vanity — step photo 9
  7. 7Attach top in place

    - With a friend, slide the butcher block Top up and into place and then slide the base unit underneath it. - Center the base cabinet on the Top and then attach with pocket screws.

    Pedestal Vanity — step photo 10
  8. 8Attach doors

    - Attach a hinge to each Door. - Attach each Door hinge to the Sides, right in front of the face frame. - Add one cabinet knob to each Door.

    Pedestal Vanity — step photo 11
  9. 9Enjoy!

    Enjoy your handiwork and tag @CharlestonCrafted on Instagram with a picture!