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Storage & Shelving

Small Bathroom Vanity

Step-by-step build — 11 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Legs and side rails

    Build two sets of legs and side rails. Attach rails to legs as shown.

    Small Bathroom Vanity — step photo 5
  2. 2Add top rails and shelf boards

    Connect the two leg sections with the top rails. Nail on the bottom shelf boards.

    Small Bathroom Vanity — step photo 6
  3. 3Build two 2x3 frames

    • Build two 2x3 frames as shown for top section of vanity.
    • Cut corners at a 45 degree miter.
    • Attach with pocket holes and finish nails.
    Small Bathroom Vanity — step photo 7
  4. 4Build 1x3 frame

    Build a 1x3 frame as shown using 45 degree bevel cuts. Attach with wood glue and 2'' finish nails.

    Small Bathroom Vanity — step photo 8
  5. 5Attach top 2x3 frame to 1x3 frame

    Using 3/4'' pocket holes and 1 1/4'' pocket hole screws attach the 1x3 frame to the 2x3 top frame as pictured.

    Small Bathroom Vanity — step photo 9
  6. 6Attach bottom 2x3 frame

    Attach the bottom 2x3 frame to the 1x3 frame with 2 1/2'' or 3'' screws, make sure to pre-drill first.

    Small Bathroom Vanity — step photo 10
  7. 7Build top insert piece

    For the decorative top cut your plywood and attach the 3/4'' wood to the top as pictured with wood glue and finish nails, nail from bottom. You may vary the pattern as desired.

    Small Bathroom Vanity — step photo 11
  8. 8Add insert to the top 2x3 frame

    Drill 2 1/2'' pocket holes into the plywood side of the insert and attach it inside of the top 2x3 frame.

    Small Bathroom Vanity — step photo 12
  9. 9Attach the base to the top

    • Attach the base of your vanity to the top with 3'' screws as shown.
    • Cut any holes into the top of the vanity for your sink with a jigsaw. Install sink according to factory directions and enjoy!
    Small Bathroom Vanity — step photo 13
  10. 10Finished Vanity Dimensions

    Here are the finished dimensions of the small bathroom vanity.

    Small Bathroom Vanity — step photo 14
  11. 11Visit MyLove2Create.com

    For more details and picture tutorial of this project visit, http://www.mylove2create.com/2016/09/small-bathroom-vanity.html