When to Consider a Custom Bathroom Vanity

And a Glimpse into the Process

So you’ve decided to take the leap and finally remodel the most outdated bathroom in your home! The biggest piece of furniture that you need to select is the vanity. You have an idea of what you want it to look like, but you can’t find it anywhere! And none of the vanities that you are finding look nearly as great as those in the bathroom images you’re saving on Pinterest. So how do you get exactly what you want?

This is one of those instances that you may want to go with a custom designed vanity. 

There are other times when you may need a custom vanity:

• There isn’t a ready-made vanity that fits into the space properly

• There are functional issues in the space that need to be resolved with custom solutions

• You’re looking for specific materials and finishes

• You’d prefer a more high-end look

Believe it or not, most of those vanities in those beautifully designed bathrooms are custom-made. That’s why they fit the space so perfectly from an aesthetic standpoint, down to the finishes and hardware. 

The Process

If you are working with a professional interior designer, they should be able to design and draw exactly what you’re looking for. When I design custom furniture for clients, I draw the piece within the space for context, which I then review with the client.

Then I have a separate set of drawings that I review with the craftsperson that will be building the piece. These drawings have a lot more notes and dimensions so that the fabricator can actually built from the documentation—it’s not a guessing game.

In many instances, the craftsperson will send a set of shop drawings back to the interior designer for approval. Shop drawings show how the piece will actually be constructed. Since I have a clear understanding of how most things are built in an interior, these shop drawings don’t typically show anything drastically different—but the fabricator likes to confirm that we’re all on the same page.

Once the shop drawings are approved, the craftsperson usually requests a deposit and gets started. Keep in mind that since this vanity isn’t coming off of an assembly line, it’s going to take a bit longer to receive the finished piece.

Not only will you be getting a one-of-a-kind piece for your home, but you’ll also supporting a local craftsperson!

We designed a custom vanity and cabinet for one of our residential clients and they absolutely love it.

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