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Painted Bathroom Vanity

Of course, not every DIY bathroom vanity requires a jigsaw or power drill — sometimes all you need is a paint brush! This bathroom vanity by @gisele.blaker received a fresh coat of classic black paint and new gold knobs. The result is a sleek and stylish vanity, transformed in one weekend.

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Open-Shelf Bathroom Vanity

The DIY husband and wife team Hannah and Andrew of @elleandjaydesign built this open-shelf bathroom vanity for a family member. Andrew welded the metal base, used a piece of butcher block for the top and cut the wooden slats for the shelves. Once finished, all the wood was sealed with three coats of polyurethane.

It’s definitely an advanced project (check out their full step-by-step instructions), but if you’re looking for a satisfying challenge, it’s worth it.

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Colorful Bathroom Vanity

Here’s another painted bathroom vanity by @kellyjalayne. The soft blue brings a welcome pop of color to the neutral bathroom.

When painting bathroom cabinets, prep work is essential. Clean all surfaces to be painted with trisodium phosphate, or a TSP alternative, to remove grease, dirt, and product build-up like hairspray. Then use 100- or 120-grit sandpaper to scuff the surface, ensuring the new paint adheres to the wood.