How to make a vanity unit

The bathroom should be comfortable and pleasing with its interior. Plumbing communications do not contribute to this at all and greatly spoil the design of the room, for example, pipes laid along the walls with taps and meters installed on them, piping for the mixer on the washbasin and others.

To hide all this from the eyes and give a clean and tidy look, you can install a cabinet under the sink. However, a situation often arises that the ready-made models offered on Internet sites and in furniture stores do not fit in size, do not match the interior of the room, or simply do not meet your taste. In these conditions, a do-it-yourself sink cabinet is an ideal solution to the problem.

Benefits of a cabinet under the sink

As mentioned above, one of the advantages of using it is its decorative function. Although modern plumbing products look beautiful, they visually load the space and create a cluttered effect. In addition, over time, the appearance of all pipes and other devices tends to deteriorate. Therefore, the use of such pedestals organizes the space in the room, and the interior looks stylish and neat.

In addition, the cabinet is functional, as it usually contains shelves. They usually remove detergents, powders, shampoos and other cosmetic and household products.

Varieties of cabinet products

Depending on the installation method, all bedside tables can be divided into the following groups: floor, hanging and corner. As the name suggests, the floorstands are placed on legs on the floor, which makes it capable of supporting a large mass and, for example, storing heavy packages of detergent in it.

The advantages of suspended models include the fact that it can be installed at any height, that is, in accordance with the growth of the owner. However, it is better to attach such models to the load-bearing wall, since even the structure itself, together with the sink, weighs quite a lot, not to mention the contents of the shelves.

Corner cabinets are in demand among owners of small-sized apartments, as they allow rational use of the bathroom space.

Sink cabinet options:

Also, the cabinets can be divided according to the type of sink:

• For built-in washbasins. In such models, a sink cuts into the countertop at one level. The obvious disadvantage is the reduction in usable space inside the bedside table;
• For semi-recessed washbasins. With this option, the top edge of the sink rises above the countertop by a few centimeters, or the countertop may be absent altogether. In addition, the front of the sink, as a rule, protrudes some distance above the front facade of the bedside table, as if hanging. This allows a person to come close to the washbasin;
• For a countertop washbasin.It looks like an ordinary chest of drawers, since the sink is placed on top of the countertop. Only a siphon, hoses for water supply and a sewer drain are placed inside the curbstone.

How to make a cabinet under the sink with your own hands

The area of ​​the bathroom or some of its specific features do not always allow placing the cabinets offered for sale there. And many people ask the question: "how to make a cabinet under the bathroom sink with your own hands?" We will try to give the answer to this in the instructions below.

Materials (edit)

Do-it-yourself vanity unit in a bathtub can be made of the following materials:

• Drywall. It is inexpensive, it is waterproof, and products from it look beautiful. However, a significant drawback is its fragility, so the frame must be made of a more durable material;
• Wood. It is durable but expensive. In addition, it must be impregnated with special solutions to impart water resistance;
• MDF. It is widely used for making do-it-yourself washbasin cabinets. Due to special processing, it is waterproof;
• Plastic. It is also not afraid of moisture, has a long service life, but a significant disadvantage is its vulnerability to mechanical stress, as a result of which scratches appear over time;
• Combined bedside tables. For example, the frame can be made of a wooden bar, the sides and doors can be made of MDF, and the table top can be made of plasterboard.

The decoration and decoration of the bedside table in the bathtub can be done using self-adhesive film, varnish and waterproof enamels or veneer. The latter is the most expensive, but also the most beautiful material.

Design

Any vanity unit consists of the following parts:

• frame;
• countertop;
• sidewalls;
• doors;
• hinged parts.

The frame, which is the supporting part and takes on the main load, is usually made of wooden blocks. The rest of the non-load bearing parts can be made of any other materials, based on the taste and preferences of the owner.

Connections

Prepare the tool you need in advance. Find on the Internet a ready-made drawing of a cabinet suitable for your bathroom. The dimensions of all parts must be indicated on it.

Further, to make a cabinet for a sink with your own hands, transfer the images of the parts from the drawing to the material of your choice using templates cut out from whatman paper. Saw out the parts along the marked lines.

The cutout in the countertop under the sink is performed as follows: use a drill to make a hole in the countertop along the cutout line, into which the jigsaw blade will fit in size, and cut out according to the markings you have applied.

After all the parts are ready, you can start assembling the frame. Next, fix the countertop on the frame you made, into which you install the sink with the already assembled mixer and siphon.

Installation

Install the structure in its place; for reliability, you can attach the frame to the wall with corners. After that, connect the sewage system to the siphon and supply hoses to the mixer. Next, you can install the side of the bedside table in place, install shelves and drawers, and hang the doors.

Features of the corner type of pedestal

To save space in the bathroom, you can use a corner cabinet with a sink.Install a corner washbasin in the corner where the risers pass, if the layout allows. This will get rid of unnecessary liners to the washbasin.

It is better to purchase a nightstand that has a countertop, as this will give you an extra shelf for bathroom accessories. In addition, due to the depth, corner models allow the use of rather massive plumbing fixtures.

How to make a wall cabinet over a sink

A wall cabinet above the sink is usually made in the form of a mirror and a shelf under it. A small cabinet with shelves can be located on the side of the mirror. Usually such bedside tables are made of MDF, since this material is quite lightweight and durable.

The design of the shelf is quite simple, so you just need to find a suitable drawing and prepare the parts in accordance with it. Then build it. Making a cabinet under the sink with your own hands will allow you to take into account the slightest nuances that will allow you to hide not quite beautiful plumbing details.

You will be able to think over a storage system for numerous household and cosmetic products and be sure of the quality of the product. Making a piece of furniture with your own hands will make it unique and stylish.

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