Need Help with DIY Antique Dresser to Sink Vanity Conversion
jan_in_wisconsin
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Comments (2)Pretty! I would definitely do the corian top... Over time even in a lightly used bathroom, there would be water damage in my opinion. What about a vessel sink rather than a drop in? I'm not partial to the round ones, but the rectangular ones remind me of old farmhouse style sinks. Although I like the round ones that have vertical sides... just seem a bit more vintage/modern. As far as the color of your tiles, you can go with bone and pick up the color of the vanity, or keep it more authentic and just do the standard white 3x6 subway tiles and match the white to the porcelain toilet, bathtub, sink etc. I think 3x6 size looks nice in a bathroom (ours is very small and that is what we are doing---IMO it's the safest bet.) But I've seen 2x6 as kitchen backsplashes that look really nice too. I am doing the same thing with you---Tiling the shower, and then the room 1/2 way up as wainscotting. Good luck!...See MoreFinally photo of dresser/vanity
Comments (28)Homebuilder, very cute. You're not afraid to tackle a painting/finishing project, are you? Me, I'm terrified of redoing furniture. Scared I'll screw it up. I'm glad mine came already finished. Made another purchase today by phone from the same dealers I bought the dresser. When I was at the shop I noticed an antique wash stand, was looking at it, then was distracted and didn't go back to finish deciding. Well, I talked to the owner by phone today and she said she still had it. I asked her to come down on the price and she did by $50. When I get it I'll post some photo's. I plan for it to go in the small hall we have that leads to the guest bath and seperates 2 bedrooms. It will look great with an antique replica of a pitcher and bowl a friend is giving me as a gift for my new house. Oh boy, I have the hall and guest bath furnished!!...See MoreBathroom Remodel Help - One Sink or Two
Comments (33)Thank you all for your thoughtful replies. This is not our master bathroom. Now that the kids are gone, my husband uses this bathroom, so no big need for a lot of counter space and storage. I don't worry about resale. If that would be a deal-breaker, so be it. The cabinet on the left side is a medicine cabinet which I may remove. I had wanted to use an antique dresser or sideboard as a vanity, so now am intrigued by Tibbrix's idea of a large pedestal sink with an antique piece on either side. I have not been able to find my ideal piece, so am going another direction. A lot to consider now. Thank you....See MoreHelp me raise an antique dresser to use as a vanity?
Comments (5)Could you add a layer of open storage at the bottom with leg extensions? You could use baskets for storage there, or store rolled up towels, etc. The height of the area would depend on how much height you are trying to add to the dresser overall. Your cabinet builder could make the profile of this addition follow the curves of the dresser. I think you would have to sand and restain the dresser to make everything match....See Morepatty_cakes
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