These DIY bathroom vanity ideas will inspire you to transform your bathroom. The vanity is the focal point of any bathroom and with some changes, you can change the whole look and feel of the room. These bathroom vanities also create more storage in your bathroom, with either cabinets or open shelving to keep things tidy.
You'll find some easy bathroom vanity makeover projects and some more involved projects that show you how to build a vanity from scratch. There's something here for everyone, whether you're a beginner or an expert.
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How to Paint a Bathroom Vanity
Give your existing bathroom vanity a makeover that's going to change the whole feel of your bathroom. Go bold by adding dark paint and gold handles. No one will believe it's the same vanity.
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Vintage Dresser to Bathroom Vanity
Create a cozy feel in your bathroom by using a piece of furniture as the vanity. Here a dresser has been converted into one. Besides looking great, it will hold all your towels and then some.
Vintage Dresser to Bathroom Vanity from At Charlotte's House
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Small Farmhouse Bathroom Vanity
In a small bathroom, it's important to keep the vanity small. This DIY bathroom vanity is built to be just the right size for the space. It even includes some storage down below.
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Two Sink Vanity Makeover
This lovely bathroom would be a joy to spend time in. A one-sink vanity is changed into a two-sink vanity with a few power tools. A fresh coat of paint and a new counter completes the look.
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Bathroom Vanity Makeover
This is a bathroom vanity makeover that you have to see to believe. With some lumber and paint, it's completely transformed into something that looks like it belongs in the pages of a catalog.
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Vintage Buffet Bathroom Vanity
This DIY bathroom vanity starts with a vintage buffet. It's refinished in a neutral farmhouse style. There's a lot of storage here, enough to store your linens.
Vintage Buffet Bathroom Vanity from Making It In the Mountains
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Bathroom Vanity with Anthropologie Accessories
You can make this DIY vanity a reality with just some plywood and trim. Finally, add some interesting handle pulls and luxe accessories to complete the look.
Bathroom Vanity with Anthropologie Accessories from Jeweled Interiors
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Gel Stained Bathroom Vanity
Forget about the sanding and stripping that usually goes along with updating a wooden vanity. Here gel stain is used and the results look great. This is an easy project perfect for a beginner.
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Bathroom Vanity with Front Cabinet
Plywood and pine are used to make this beautiful bathroom vanity that includes both closed and open storage. Besides written instructions, there's also a video that will help you through the building process.
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Repurposed Furniture as a DIY Bathroom Vanity
A vintage nightstand is made over with some glue and stain. A vessel sink sits on the top and a base is built to lift the whole vanity higher.
Repurposed Furniture as a DIY Bathroom Vanity from At Home with Ashley
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Single Sink to Double Sink Vanity
If you're considering going from one sink to two, this may be the project for you. You'll tear out the old vanity and completely replace it with a pre-built one.
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Copper Sink Bathroom Vanity
Here a piece of furniture is upcycled to become a bathroom vanity. It perfectly holds a copper sink and the plumbing is hidden inside. A video shows you the whole process.
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Double Bathroom Vanity
By building your own bathroom vanity, you can customize just how tall you want it so it feels comfortable to use. This double-sink bathroom vanity has an unbelievable amount of storage, both drawers and cabinets.
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$65 DIY Bathroom Vanity
For just $65 you can build this DIY bathroom vanity. It's small enough to fit in the tightest of bathrooms. Faux drawers cover up the plumbing but you have some open storage at the bottom.
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Nightstand Turned Bathroom Vanity
Learn how to raise a nightstand to make it counter height in this tutorial. Starting with a beautiful piece of furniture is key to making a great bathroom vanity.
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DIY Bathroom Vanity Plans
You'll need to break out all the power tools to build this DIY bathroom vanity that's made custom for your bathroom. The final vanity is stunning with dark green paint and copper handles.
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Bathroom Vanity from a Dresser
A dresser that's been used as a dining room buffet gets a complete makeover into a DIY bathroom vanity. It's such a unique look, that really sets the bathroom apart from others.
Bathroom Vanity from a Dresser from Postcards from the Ridge
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IKEA Sink Small Vanity
Here's an IKEA hack that builds a brand new base for the YDDINGEN sink. The new base gives a little bit of storage for towels. The drawers aren't real, but they cover up the plumbing.
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Painted Bathroom Vanity
This is a great place to start if you want to update your vanity without the power tools. You'll prime and paint and top it off with new hardware. This simple change will make a huge impact.
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How to Build a Vanity for a Pedestal Sink
A pedestal sink is a great option for smaller bathrooms, but it doesn't provide any storage. Here a vanity is built around the sink, giving guests extra storage for toiletry items.
How to Build a Vanity for a Pedestal Sink from Charleston Crafted
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Bathroom Vanity Makeover
Give your bathroom vanity a little love and get a whole new look with this tutorial. Included are some tips on how to paint the hardware, which is a great way to upcycle them and include them in your new look.
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Farmhouse Bathroom Vanity
This modern farmhouse bathroom makeover includes a tutorial that shows you how to build a vanity perfect for your bathroom. The hardware has been left off, which gives it a more modern look.
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DIY Vanity Upgrade
Here's an interesting project that a beginner DIY'er can handle. Cane webbing is added to the bathroom vanity doors, completely transforming the vanity with a minimal amount of work.
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Builder Grade to Floating Vanity
Starting with a builder-grade vanity, the whole piece is raised in height to make it a floating vanity. A few other methods are also used to make it look like a whole new vanity in a pinch.
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Rustic Bathroom Vanity
This rustic DIY bathroom vanity is built simply but has everything you need. There's hidden storage for the plumbing and some open storage for a basket or stack of towels.