A chest can turned into a vanity if it's close to 30 inches high.
If a chest of drawers is of good quality and the right height, converting it to a vanity can be done without too many issues. Keep in mind that it's easier to start with a chest that is approximately 30 inches high. You can certainly add some inches to the base, but it's difficult to trim a chest down without lots of work. Plumbing pipes will need to be hidden within the chest cavity, as one option. However, you may be able to utilize a wall cavity behind the chest if you plan your design well. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Select a chest of good quality. Use an old flea-market find that is an antique, if possible, to give the bathroom a high-end look. Convert an oak chest or chest made of cedar as other options. Start with a piece of furniture that is at least 36 inches wide. Convert a dresser-type chest of drawers that is even wider, if possible, so you'll have more countertop space.
2. Select a sink that will work well in the bath. Choose a bowl-type sink that will rest on the very top of the chest, for example. Plan to cut a drop-in place for a standard sink in the surface, as another option. Make sure you use a sink that supports the room design you want. Buy an antique reproduction sink with faux antique handles and matching faucet. Choose a bowl sink in blue glass with stainless hardware for a high-tech look.
3. Plan the wall space around the chest. Build in open space if the chest is not wide enough to fill a wall nook. Tile the wall alcove where the chest will sit as another option. Use the tile to give the wall space a polished look if the chest is a little too small.
4. Design flooring to harmonize with the vanity. Make sure the hardwood or tile in the bathroom will fit around the chest's bottom perimeter seamlessly. Install tile flooring before seating the chest in place as one option. Figure out if you will need to build a small platform for the chest if the chest is a little too short to work well as is.
5. Cut openings for water lines and hardware. Treat the upper surface of the chest as a standard countertop. Use tools to accommodate this process without removing the top, however. Don't try to take the top off and cut the holes upside down. Use hand drills and other tools to gently remove any wood on the chest's top surface. Tile the top of the chest or use waterproofing materials to make a workable counter.
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