How to Build a Bedroom Vanity

Vanities aren't a common piece in bedroom furniture sets, so a homeowner who wants to add one may choose to build one to get what he wants. Matching the wood of the current bedroom set is the highest priority, especially if the furniture is stained. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Place the four pieces of 20-by-29-by- inch plywood (end panels) on a worktable along with the four pieces of 1-by-19- inch plywood (cleats). Apply glue to the 1-inch pieces (cleats), place them on the bottom of the end panels, flush with the front, and secure them with the 2d box nails. Measure from one of the long edges and make four marks up the edge at 3/8 inch. Drill countersink holes on these marks.

2

Apply glue to the end edges of the 48-inch-wide plywood, place it between the two pieces from Step 1 and secure them with the 1-inch drywall screws. Apply glue to the top edges of the three pieces and place the 20-by-49-by- inch plywood on them. Secure it to them with the 4d finish nails. Set the nail heads with the nail set.

3

Turn the bedroom vanity over so the top is face-down. Place one of the four pieces of 19-by-15-by- inch plywood (shelves) on the bottom side of the top and next to the end panel. Draw a line on the bottom of the top using the edge of the shelf as a guide. Place the shelf against the back of the bedroom vanity and draw a line there as well.

4

Place the remaining two end panels on the worktable. Apply glue to one of the short and one of the long edges and place the end panel on the lines. Secure it to the back with the drywall screws. Repeat this for the other end of the bedroom vanity. Place one of the shelves between the two end panels and on the top to help hold it in place while you turn the vanity on its back and secure the end panels to the top with the finish nails.

5

Apply glue to the top of the cleats, place one of the shelves on them and secure it with the finish nails. Repeat this on the other end of the bedroom vanity as well. Measure down from the bottom of the top and make a mark at 6 inches on the end panels. Place the framing square on the marks and draw a line on the inside of the end panels.

6

Apply glue to the three edges of the remaining two shelves and secure them to the bedroom vanity end panels. Turn the vanity upright and secure the shelf to the back with the finish nails. Lay the vanity on its back again.

7

Apply glue to the edges of the end panels, the top and the bottom shelves. Place the two 30-inch 1-by-2s on the outside end panels and place the 46-inch piece between them on the edge of the top. Secure these with the finish nails. Place the 28-inch pieces of the remaining end panels with the 13-inch pieces on the bottom shelf and secure them with the finish nails.