Why did I build this project?
My friend is building a custom lake house and wanted a floating vanity for his half bath to match his kitchen cabinets. But a quote from a cabinet store came to $900 for just the vanity (no top). Terrified, she called me.
The design I requested was simple enough, with open shelves on the sides and a door in the middle to hide the plumbing. I had her install a door that would match her kitchen cabinets, and she began building.
My job was simply to create a plywood box with some shelves –
This was an easy enough build, but because of the “floating” part, I made it very sturdy, even with the back made of 3/4″ plywood.
The door is an interior, I just ordered it 1/4″ lower in height and width than the opening, which gave me a 1/8″ gap all around when finished.
My friend matched the paint color and painted the carcass. I helped install the door, and this is the result:
Not bad for one sheet of plywood, right?
The total cost for the frame, door, paint and hinge was about $200, a savings of about $700. It took me about two hours to build it, and my friend spent some time painting it.
We love that this vanity is made of 3/4 inch plywood, which is very sturdy and should last as long as they need to.
I am grateful for the invitation to help with this project, and I am happy to be able to share my plans with you.
Free Plans to Build a 36 Inch Floating Bathtub
ADVANCED PROJECT: This is an advanced project, and requires a table saw and extra care to keep it square and sturdy enough to hang on the wall.
Tip: If you can add extra framing in the wall to support the vanity, this will help with strength.
