How To DIY A Luxurious Bathroom Vanity From A Cheap Media Cabinet

Are you beginning to grow tired of your current bathroom design? One great way to enhance the look of your bathroom is to update your old vanity with one that is a little more stylish. However, this type of upgrade can have a hefty price tag, as brand new bathroom vanities can run you anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Fortunately, TikTok user @simply.aligned.home has shared a genius hack for transforming a cheap media cabinet into a luxurious bathroom vanity. This DIY involves pouring an epoxy sink and fitting it onto the top of the media cabinet, adding extra finishes, and installing the faucet.

While the end result in the video is gorgeous, you can also build your own beautiful bathroom vanity by simply buying a bowl for the sink and drilling a hole in it, rather than pouring your own epoxy sink. Working with epoxy requires a lot of time and materials, which can be a fairly significant upfront investment if you don't already have the supplies. For an easier and more affordable option, you can browse your local thrift shop for pretty ceramic bowls and drill a hole in the bottom for the water to drain. If you'd rather not drill the hole yourself, the Oval Porcelain Ceramic Undermount Bathroom Vanity Vessel is available at Amazon for $51.92.

Before you get started, you'll need to gather all the necessary materials. In addition to a bowl for the sink, you'll need a cabinet and a faucet. While TikToker @simply.aligned.home used a cheap media cabinet, you can also use a small side table, or use it as an opportunity to repurpose an old nightstand in your home. You can also reuse old kitchen cabinets as a bathroom vanity. If you don't have a suitable table or cabinet already on hand, antique furniture shops and Facebook Marketplace are both great places to browse for old tables, especially if you're looking for a solid wood piece on a budget. If you'd rather buy a new cabinet for your vanity, Amazon has a Mid-Century Oak Wood Nightstand for $149.99. For the sink, there's the Phiestina Matte Black 4-inch Centerset Bathroom Faucet for $23.99.

In addition to the main components of the vanity, you'll also need tools for any updates you'd like to make to the table. At the bare minimum, you'll need a drill or a table saw to create a hole in the top of the table for water to drain through. You'll also likely need more simple tools like a tape measure, safety goggles, and a dust mask.

With just an old media cabinet or nightstand, a bowl, and a simple faucet, you can easily DIY your own stylish bathroom vanity, and it will most likely look fantastic! However, there are some additional steps you can take to make your vanity truly unique — and even further elevate your bathroom space. One easy way to level up your vanity is to give the table a fresh coat of paint. Another way is to follow the lead of @simply.aligned.home and throw some elegant new handles onto the drawers or doors of the vanity.

If you want to really transform your old cheap table into a luxurious bathroom vanity that will be almost unrecognizable from its original form, you can give it a countertop. Laminate and ceramic are some of the most affordable countertop materials you can buy, and they'll also look great. Adding in a mosaic tile backsplash is another great bathroom vanity idea that can easily elevate your space. Plus, a tile backsplash will be easier for you to clean, and it'll help protect your walls from water damage and mold.