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

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Cutting List

KEYQTY.PART DIMENSIONS
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.

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