Custom Vanity

Another fast-forward post! Several months of work went into this small area, because my boys learned to "jump in" and "jump out" of the various construction projects going on.

 Because things always fit on paper, and not in real life, we had to construct a custom vanity for the main bathroom. The space was a bit too narrow to install a ready-made one. This task fell to the Carpenter, who built this simultaneously with the kitchen cabinets and the staircase.

 

 

 The task of painting it belonged to me.  I used cheap paint and it is already time to repaint it. Next time: Benjamin Moore.

 

 

 The Carpenter put on a quick wood countertop, which as you can tell was immediately very valuable real estate.

Some really pretty (and kinda spendy) tiles had come available at our local Lowe's, The Carpenter had to learn to tile because the Tile Guy was busy with the other bathroom project.

These charming tiles make up for the lovely textured ones we missed out on earlier (which were on the tile board in the previous photo).

 We have contemplated using these around the rest of the room, up to chair-rail height, but we have contemplated it so long I doubt they are available anymore!

Next came another learning experience-- LED light install behind a mirror. I was unsure about this idea at first. 

 

It is actually quite nice, and gives more light than it looks like in the photo. However, does not give enough light for the whole room.

Unfortunately for the Carpenter, he also had to become the Plumber. And because he was the Plumber who installed this foot pedal faucet system, he is always the Plumber who is called upon to fix it! 

How about that cute little farmhouse sink! Sadly, it isn't a family favorite. Functionality was not its strong suit. But it sure looks good!

 

One of the benefits of the custom-made vanity is that it could be constructed to make easy access to the plumbing. For instance, the middle drawer has been  designed to go around the drain, with the drawer boxes on either side, so it is actually a functional storage drawer. Most of the front drawers in the ready-made vanities are fake.

Although functional, this room is still considered under construction. There are things that need fixed, and things that need finished, and things that were never started. Maybe should say it's ripe for a renovation at this point (folks, this is what happens when you DIY your own house!).