Re-purpose an old desk into a bathroom vanity

There have been numerous projects that feature a chest of drawers or bureau being turned into a bathroom vanity, but this is the first one that I have seen where a desk is re-purposed into an amazing bathroom vanity... and one that can be done easily and without too much fuss.

 

 

 

 

Choosing the right bathroom vanity can be difficult, especially when you are working on a tight budget. You want a vanity that not only fits into the space you have, but that also matches the style of your bathroom and provides a certain amount of storage. If you love shopping for bargains, keep an eye out for secondhand furniture that only needs some TLC and a coat or two of paint to transform it into a practical vanity for a bathroom.

 

 

Try to look for pieces that are still in good condition. While a bit of sanding here and there is no sweat, you don't want to have to start trying to glue together wobbly bits to ensure furniture is sturdy enough for the job.

 

 

The original desk was in fairly good condition and only required sanding to remove the old paint and fix up scratches here and there. A piece of laminated pine was cut to fit as a shelf, for added storage.

 

 

 

Use 80-grit sandpaper for wood that is badly scratched, 120-grit sandpaper for wood that just needs a light sanding, and finish off with 240-grit sandpaper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Making modifications to the drawer to allow for the plumbing allowed this to be used as storage space for toiletries and bathroom essentials

A new drawer was constructed using 12mm MDF and attached to the existing drawer front. When re-purposing any furniture for use in a bathroom, it is important to ensure that the top is waterproof. A piece of white glass was fitted into a pine frame. You can substitute this with acrylic or perspex.

 

GOOD TO KNOW

Transform a piece of plain 5mm glass using Rust-Oleum spray paint on the back. Spray on light even coats, and allow each coat to dry before spraying on a further coat. Do not use solvent-based adhesives on painted glass, but rather leave them unattached and secure around the edge with a neutral cure silicone (available at your local Builders).

 

 

Prime all the wood with Plascon Multi-Surface Primer and then paint with Plascon Velvaglo water-based enamel tinted in your choice of colour. If you like the look shown here take a look at White Pickets B4-E2-3 or Whisper B5-E2-3 for a satin, semi-gloss finish that is easy to clean and contains Silver Protect antibacterial and fungal protection.

 

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Perhaps this project will inspire you to see hidden potential in furniture that, while in need of some TLC, can be transformed into new pieces that will add character and style to any room.

This project is attributed to Eduardo Rodrigues at The Designer Pad where you will find news on trends and new products.