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How To Customize A Bathroom With Repurposed Bedroom Furnishings
Even though there are many options for readymade bathroom cabinetry, most are very costly. For lesser cost as compared to custom cabinetry, you can convert repurposed bedroom furniture into stunning bathroom pieces, add metal tree wall decor and attain a high-end feel.
Provincial bedroom furniture from the late 1950’s is ideal for a glamorous bathroom design. A low, wide dresser easily converts into a double sink vanity while the ‘high boy’ affords storage space for linens and towels. There are surprises for the footboard and headboard, but we shall first talk about prepping the dresser to function as a bathroom vanity.
If the wood finish on the dresser is damaged, you can opt to strip it to retain the natural wood grain and apply new stain. Or you can paint the dresser; in this case you may not need to totally strip it, but you will have to scrap away any damaged, cracked or curling finish and make all surfaces completely smooth; fill any gouges or scrapes with wood putty. Every flaw in the surface will be seen in the paint, so you want to make the outside as perfect as possible prior to painting.
After the dresser is newly stained or painted, use a floor grade varnish such as Diamond Varathane to seal the wood. The floor grade varnish will preserve the wood and stave off damage from moisture in the bathroom. You can choose either a glossy or semi-gloss finish. Unless you are going to replace the top with a piece of marble or granite, use at least five layers of varnish on the top and three layers of varnish on the whole dresser. Apply each coat, let it dry thoroughly, then lightly sand with fine grade steel wool; wipe away every trace of dust between coats for a smooth professional looking finish.
Vessel type sinks that rest on top of the vanity allow you to make the most of inside vanity space and produce a designer look. You should modify the drawers when installing plumbing and connecting the sinks so that no bit of space is wasted. They can be notched to accommodate plumbing; hire a local carpenter to do this work for you if you aren’t able to do it yourself.
Keep in mind that if you have a “high boy” to repurpose for the bathroom, you still need to varnish it, just as you did with the vanity. This will stave off swelling and warping of the wood. The top space of the “high-boy” can be used to display fresh flowers or a silver tray topped with a jewelry dish and atomizers of your favorite perfumes and colognes.
Now, on to the footboard or headboard: Use either piece as a basis for a mirror atop the vanity; depending on the amount of wall space, one piece may be a more optimal fit than the other. The glass mirrored panels will fit on the flat surface of the wood and the decorative molded wood edging will provide a frame. You may have to cut off the ‘legs’ so that it will fit low enough over the vanity. Stain or paint any cut edges to match the vanity and varnish then the entire piece to protect the wood. Once it’s ready take the head or footboard to a glass shop so that they can cut and install mirrored panels to fit on the flat surfaces.
Install your mirror, bring in your fluffy new towels, decorative accessories and accents like copper metal wall art and metal artwork, and enjoy your stylish, unique bathroom.
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