Transforming a vintage chest of drawers into a functional bathroom vanity

How to Build a Bathroom Vanity | This Old House · 10:30 · Video: This Old House · Watch at the source

In short: Watch master carpenter Norm Abram demonstrate how to repurpose a chest of drawers into a custom sink base. This guide provides a practical look at converting antique furniture for use in a modern powder room.

In this episode of This Old House, Norm Abram guides Kevin O’Connor through the process of modifying a chest of drawers to serve as a vanity for the Lexington house powder room. The project involves adapting existing furniture to accommodate new plumbing fixtures.

The video also features plumbing expert Richard Trethewey, who inspects the specific sink and faucet set selected for the installation, ensuring the hardware is compatible with the repurposed base.

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