can i DIY a thrifted dresser into a pinterest bathroom vanity?!

[@lonefox]

Wow so stunning!! I know a lot of people are commenting about the price but anything that’s authentic mid century always runs expensive! So I def think it was worth it!! ❤️

[@erikahunter652]

Love your videos!!! you and kelsey NEED to collab!

[@adrianwaldner9759]

omfg KING

[@thoselittlehands5388]

The price is awesome!! They probably never had to buy a vanity thats why. I was surprised first time.i was shopping for one. The midcentury one is over 4k US$. She went with the expensive countertop where i used the cheap IKEA one, but still the price is awesome.

[@jackiichavez2468]

We complaining cus we dont have that youtube money 😅

[@a1bestrentals]

Even though it was more expensive, the quality is also better. Most vanities purchased pre-made are not solid wood. Yours is down to the new feet! Also glad you were going to replace some of the support you removed. Congrats on a beautiful solid piece!

[@DiannaSugarF00t]

You should collab with Micarah Tewers! She needs an RV makeover !! Much love to my Sorry Girls!!

[@MaundaMlotshwa]

It would be epic.😩👌🏽.. Love the idea... Would def watch that video....not forgetting that it would be funny because Micarah is hilarious.

[@therealjunkfoodprojectglas3192]

Yea, love her!

[@szeponzi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIXCmouQmr6skLM

[@LindsayNRandi]

That would be AWESOME

[@felicitywoodruffe4087]

I was absolutely shocked at the dresser price .In the UK we have charity shops that can't give these old style units away .The warehouse in some of these thrift stores has lots of these and tgey fetch around 10 or 20 pounds each.I don't know the conversion to dollars but they are incredibly cheap

[@jessiepapabear4272]

Nice, just go back and build in supports for the top. Its alot heavier now and you did cut out some of its old support.

[@TheSorryGirls]

on it!

[@ahumanaperson]

Jessie DeVore omg that killed me, how was the first thought not “add support beam to replace the one I just removed” it’s not like it was there for a reason

[@pixxie3]

+

[@mgperez1853]

Was watching on my tv and came onto my phone to make sure someone mentioned this.

[@paulettewilliams6492]

Excellent catch Jessie Papa Bear! Great job!

[@tamajwright7795]

Oh how I love watching complicated DIYs that I'm not gonna do

[@kiowells]

Tamaj Wright yep I love to eatch.... they do it so we don't have to lol

[@ceec165]

😆 same…I buy the stuff to do it and just chicken out

[@ktdid627]

I did this years ago with a glass vessel on top and a solid wood dresser from Craigslist and it was way easier than I planned. I used waterproof varnish meant for like boats or something the wood top. It was easy. One hole for the sink, one hole for the tap, and a hole in the back for the pipe. The hardest part was fixing the drawer that I cut through for the pipe so that it could still be used. Cost less than $200.

[@sadiepowell1557]

AllRattedUp wow

[@tamajwright7795]

@@sadiepowell1557 my reaction exactly

[@hotcoco2956]

Wait what a hack thanks for adding this!!

[@rosebabichev]

Tamaj Wright same

[@BwooHuraca]

@Taylor Toilet paper? What's that?

[@cwestte]

love how unique the piece is. YES it cost a lot of money. YES it took a lot of time which is also money. BUT you did this all yourself and it's a piece you can be proud of. It looks AMAZING!! Great Job!

[@wisewillow7530]

alot of money almost $2,000 isnt that much. Its actually pretty cheap with renovating a house.

[@cwestte]

WiseWillow I was speaking in terms of what she spent on the DIY vs how much something brand new would cost. Even she admits herself that she wasn’t anticipating the price she paid for the countertop. It’s also worth it to note she saved i think $300-$400 doing it herself but she also spent a lot of time on it. For some people viewing this video that could be a determining factor. Do I want to spend a month on this project and save $300-$400 or bite the bullet and buy new? :)

[@rineallison6251]

The cost is worth it when you get exactly what you want! Great job, Kelsey!

[@sadiepowell1557]

Rine Allison My wallet: noooo

[@kakuella]

The fact that she cut off middle supporting wood is freaking me out.. girl, there is supporting wood in the middle so that it won't collapse! Please add additional support wood pieces so it can handle counter top and sink weight asap! 🙊

[@i.e.presents638]

kakuella I just kept telling myself the following, I invite you to join me, “She consulted her contractor...in PERSON.”

[@manasim.9936]

She replied to a similar comment saying she was on it

[@KEKrato]

I'm so glad you were honest about the price, so often DIYs are not cheap, and end up being a ton of effort, but it is satisfying to know you got what you wanted and you did it yourself!

[@Kath-Erina]

The dresser was so expensive for beeing in that condition (scratches, dents, chipping varnish etc!!) 😱 is that a Canadian thing to pay so much because it's "vintage"? I don't know but here in Germany I feel like you wouldn't get that thing sold if it was more than a 100 max, more like 50€...

[@reagansanto5614]

mila maria I know!! She should have tried to barter the price down! She paid way too much

[@Melo0o0odie]

It's cute, but I wouldn't pay 450$ for it! 😂 100 seems more reasonable! (And I'm Canadian!)

[@xoviimeh4739]

Isso haha, Ebay in der Verschenken Abteilung xD

[@ReggieUnderbelly]

It really depends if the furniture is mid-century modern or not. Mid-century modern furniture is super trendy right now, the demand has made the price go way up for that style of antique.

[@Kath-Erina]

@@ReggieUnderbelly i know, but still seems so much for a dresser! Don't get me wrong, I'm so happy for Kelsey and her vanity turned out so gorgeous and if it was worth it to her then it was absolutely the right decision. I just can't belive people sell it for that price 😯 it seems so unreasonable

[@misslyntheena]

„Please stop hammering bc I’m trying to film a video but you’re doing your job so it’s okay.“ _the moment you remember this is a Canadian channel_

[@thoselittlehands5388]

How about her texts to the dresser seller !! 😂 i was liiike ooow how niiiiice!! 😂

[@Classic_HK]

I really hope she reinforced the dresser... my parents did something similar and overtime it started wrapping from all the weight of the counter top. They had to reinforce in the four corners of the dresser and the sink area to have it maintain standing.

[@mariacaravez5896]

Loved this video. I would've definitely done this if I wasn't able to find something that satisfied my style. You would've had to settle for something less appealing. You also gained knowledge on how to do this which you can use on future makeovers! Plus, now I feel like I can go and do this myself and I'm sure other viewers feel the same way!

[@maharanindoen]

i love the sorry girls' "why buy things when u can diy it 😏" attitude 😂😍 can't wait for more Kelsey's home series.

[@nicoler.7425]

Kelsey you did great! With the drawer situation: on the right side you could keep the look of pull out drawers but make it a cabinet! Good for tall storage items like... plunger, toilet brush, w.e!

[@Katie-fv6ej]

Why is this my favorite episode?! The vision, the setbacks, the MONEY, the struggles and the beautiful end result!! you guys always inspire me and as a result I have made a blanket ladder and two "floating" side tables that I saw on pinterest. next on my list is a rolling over the bed "table" for laptop, tea, etc. if you guys made one I would be so excited!

[@belinechloe]

I am from Germany and really stressed out due the whole Corona situation. I am really glad you make me think of something else 🤓

[@Aerisblack]

Yeah, I'm from Italy. ♥️

[@fathpenaflor1157]

Same we are on community quarantine here in PH

[@nabailarina]

Beline Reinländer Me too! Hello from Finland :)

[@melk675]

In Germany too 😅

[@DanasDiary.]

I’m from Germany too ☺️ but in England as I study abroad

[@analorena6832]

I have a question, if you cut a whole through the beams, and then you put a hella heavy countertop on top of it..... how the heck is that structural integrity happening??? Like how is it not collapsing??

[@lmolinaherrera]

That big beam that goes from the front to the back slanted . Holds the weight of the countertop and sink . The small piece she cut out of the back didn't provide alot of structure . Its made more for the top drawers not so much the actual structure. Source: my dad , contractor of 30+ years .

[@sierrareyelts1481]

This was awesome! You’re so brave to tackle everything you are for your house.

[@emilyneale4080]

It turned out stunning! I definitely prefer the look of wood too and think it pops against all the white accents in your bathroom.

[@bethstie]

kelsey: I think it's this one. early american. me: ah yes, the drew scott wood stain.

[@KBstray1029]

The Drew Scott stain! Yes! 🙌🏼

[@thoselittlehands5388]

Hahaha me too 😂😂😂😂

[@briannakaye94]

My dad made one of these for my gma's house! When she passed, I moved in and it became my pride and joy! I have since moved out of that house and my old roommate has taken over the rent. I can only hope that she is loving it like I did 🤞

[@GDgotThePower]

Kelsey's "making home" costs her SO MUCH! BUT. In the end, she will live in her dream house with her favorite furniture in it, decorated the way she loves it. And that's great❤️ Much love 😘 and stay safe & healthy

[@lizfletcher343]

Awesome video - beautiful result! We are looking at doing this project. I missed the part where you explain what kind of waterproofing finish you use on the wood?

[@nikkiep23]

Beautiful! The previous owners bought a cool distressed dresser from homegoods and had their handy man put a copper sink in it and it looks gorgeous in my downstairs bathroom. It's one of the things that sold me on the home. I'm going to do something Similar to the bathrooms upstairs.

[@Similey6]

I love that you’re so transparent with the sponsorship! So many youtubers shy away from mentioning it and helping to understand how it factors into their overall costs. I love knowing what companies support you guys and am more inclined to support them as a result.

[@MarieHP]

🇫🇷 here, currently on lockdown, all alone in my tiny flat due to the pandemic ! Thank you for making my isolation more enjoyable 😊

[@lms4778]

Your vanity is beautiful!! Love that you have a unique piece nobody else has, a one of a kind!! Worth the blood, sweat, & tears in my opinion!!

[@Jenidala23]

Can you make some stress/relax craft vids from eveyday items from inside your house? Were all quarentining(sp?) So we don't spread the virus and overwhelm our hospitals and healthcare.

[@Lasomie]

quarantined/quarantining

[@inspiredbypod]

@jenidala23, I bleach dyed some old sweatpants yesterday and they came out sooo cute! I'm calling them my quarantine chic pants. You can use any product with bleach in it like bleach or even toilet gel which sounds crazy lol but I'm trying to think of what you might have LOL she kinda does it here with rubber bands but you can do hair ties kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4PYfJ2LptqijsU - I personally like the crinkle method of tie dye that this girl shows. Good luck! ha :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpbQpmCEd5d-i80

[@arethareynolds302]

I think you're brave to try this. Never thought about repurposing a dresser into a vanity, but now that I've seen you do it, I'm inclined to try it myself. TFS

[@BenMeier814]

I’ve been collecting mid century furniture for about a year now, and collected quite a few pieces, that I ADORE! But looking at the piece you have, made my jaw drop... as I just bought an almost identical piece, (Mine is Ward Furniture branded) at a local thrift store, for $40😱 When I Finally buy a house and out of rentals, I just might have to this! Thank you! ❤️

[@jennp5275]

This vanity is STUNNING! I love that you repurposed an old, beautiful dresser and made it your own. I’d love to see more MCM DIYs on your channel, totally my style!

[@janetwalker3541]

Great make over! So glad you did this instead of buying ready made. It has so much more character to it and is your own design! Way to go girl! 😊👍💖

[@Kpup]

I feel like a little more for a gorgeous CUSTOM vanity is amazing. My husband and I just re-did our bathroom from the studs and we got pre-fab vanities - two of them (which is about the same size as yours together) were like 1,000 (and that doesn't count the faucets, which we bought separately) This is custom and gorgeous and exactly what you wanted. WORTH IT!!

[@marybanspach4056]

When I was a kid (60'sand70's) two of my aunts had a chest of draws in the bath room. That is were they kept sheets and towels, the top had a piece of glass, that is were kept soaps , makeup and bath room stuff. Just a different look. Retro

[@marylhere]

mary banspach my grandmother traded my mother a dresser for a useless vanity. She cut the middle out and it was the perfect height to be on both sides of the sink. I always thought that was pretty cool. Have plans to use an antique wash stand for my vanity...but will need to heighten because people have grown taller in the past 150 years.

[@alice1underland]

Love this type of video where you figure it out and we see the full process

[@Afromaclicious]

omg I have a matching dresser from goodwill that was $50!!

[@sadiepowell1557]

Jasmine Renshaw before or after vibe

[@Afromaclicious]

Llamacorn 8 before! It has five drawers and they’re all the same size so its like skinnier and taller? But it has the exact same handles as theirs and original legs lol

[@Afromaclicious]

Taylor it’s in perfect condition and it’s a massive dresser. Good on you but at least where I’m from that’s an insane deal lol 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@lauren8627]

@@Afromaclicious we never get cute stuff like this in Australia 😭

[@katherinefotopoulos9244]

@Taylor wait really?? Everytime i look online at fb marketplace and Craigslist everyone sells those used dressers for at least $100 😭

[@denisebellinger6697]

I was in the middle of doing my own converted vanity when I found your video. So glad I found. It gave me confidence I was not the only one thinking this way! I used an old sideboard, removed the old timber top and replaced it with a piece of stone. My plumber was so awesome he incorporated the plumbing into the wall so none of the cupboard shelves etc was compromised. Just had to remove one of the drawers for the s bend and remove the face and glue back on the front of the cabinet. The cabinet cost me second hand AU$250 (it’s in perfect condition -bargain) and the stone AU$450. So about the same price as a mid range no modern style wall hung vanity. Thank you. Keep the videos coming.

[@grissopia]

We’re redoing our bathroom next year and I’m going to make my own vanity. I think I’m going to use tiles on top though. It’s a lot cheaper and so many design options 👍🏻

[@peonypolishes4119]

Just be careful with grout colors. White grout between tiles stain so easily.

[@grissopia]

peonypolishes very true. I don’t want extra cleaning. 🤓

[@RegisLA]

Amazing project! I'm not the kind of DIY guy, but I am building my home and was looking for ideas for my bathroom. I always wanted a vanity like the one you've built. Just perfect. Congratulations.

[@Anare7]

Omg I’ve been obsessed with this pin for over a year and your doing it!

[@laurenharris2503]

This is an amazing video! For someone who has a lot of hand-me-down furniture, this inspires me to think outside the box as most of it is in storage. I have an old desk that is VERY similar to this. I'm now thinking I'd like to do this with it. Love, love, love!

[@hunterisagirl]

I used an antique biggest as my bathroom vanity too! I got it for 45$ at the restore!

[@VLDI1961]

Love the vanity. Good Job!!! Nah, I don't think you spent too much given the fact that you got exactly what you wanted in the end. Perfected to your taste, not just a piece done in 'general' terms. Congrats, well done!!!

[@cenllase]

This was such a good idea. Maybe show when you add the sides to the drawers in a separate video to show how you fully finished it for those of us who wanna try it?

[@altheamcnabb2829]

Thanks for keeping it real with normal videos. If I wasnt renting I would have already done something like this. Love it.

[@robsgirl7778]

I am so excited for this we are currently looking for a dresser to turn into the vanity for our master bath

[@DIandWINE]

I love TSG videos. Thanks for still making them. They are my go to in these crazy times.

[@alisonwillis13]

I’m doing this on my future bathroom makeover/master closet remodel! Actual vanities are so expensive! And I can get a gorgeous real wood dresser for $100-200, and countertop for $50! Now to get my husband on board! 😅

[@amaiaamaiaa]

countertop for 50???????

[@alisonwillis13]

amaia Yeah! I done my entire kitchen countertops for $500 with tax.

[@rachhhnicole]

i’m so OBSESSED with everything about this vanity! i now hope i get to do something like this one day when i have my own home to remodel! you did such a great job for this kind of being an experiment!

[@xcherryblossom95]

Plus the fact that it's a repurposed dresser instead of a new store-bought vanity 🙌♻️✅

[@emilydrexler5794]

I literally have been having the same struggle. Wanting the mid century look without having to settle for one that i don’t love. And this DIY is exactly what i needed because i wanted to do this but needed to see how someone else did it before i attempted it!

[@vitameen23]

The end result is amazing and totally worth it. I would never attempt to DIY something as that because I don’t have the tools or the time. I can’t wait to see the whole house and how you style it.

[@vickeyjohnson3682]

I truly think that it is worth every penny you spent on it. Absolutely stunning

[@theshivelys]

This is awesome!!! I have some bathroom reno plans coming up and I totally considered turning an old dresser into a vanity! Thanks for the inspo!

[@themajesticwierdo2193]

You did such a great job ! It looks like you bought it as is honestly. I'm so glad you were able to create exactly what you envisioned. And from scratch. Idk anyone who could tackle what you did. So inspiring

[@AutumnHarvest1]

The Skeletor part was funny. I was so worried when you were cutting, I'm glad that went well.

[@franceswarfield4944]

LoOks AMAZING! 😍 So much time and effort, but SO worth it! My mum made a custom vanity from a two shelf wooden dresser. Didn’t realise how much work it takes! 😳😅 I’ve got a new appreciation for it now!

[@issy2496]

Oooooooh yessss. Love this so pretty and Midcentury as well 😱😍 have you put a water proof seal over the wood to stop it from staining and rooting? Xx

[@celloafterdark4173]

Ooooo, I want to see the drawers finished and stocked plz!!! When you get to that step :)

[@TashaLeelyn]

I do think you're crazy for this one but DAMN you killed it.

[@AmberBlase]

It wouldn't have occurred to me to use a rectangular sink -- very sleek and you put a huge amount of work into it. Stunning!

[@carolkim9795]

With home renovations and DIY, you can’t put a price on the journey nor the satisfaction of a job done by you for something you love. HAVING SAID THAT, I think a fantastic end result could have been achieved with perhaps a vanity from IKEA, with custom fronts made and/or hardware. Big box stores have shockingly expensive vanities for what you get. I understand that pain of retrofitting something for a bathroom. We have kitchen base cabinets turned into laundry room/powder room vanity. Seemed straightforward enough but it totally wasn’t! A+ for effort and finished product!

[@lindap9079]

SO AWESOME. Yes I considered a DIY but I knew I don't have the skill to pull it off. You are so smart to include all that storage.

[@evelyn-fj4wz]

So obsessed with how it turned out!!!! So brave of you do this, I could neverrrr 😂❤️

[@thelittlemaldos1389]

For the size, style, and customization..... great price! I love modern clean pieces... I wish I could do all kinds of diys...for now I work with poster board only. My next purchase is an orbital sander... our bathroom was painted over and their was sooooo much lint.... the walls look like sweater texture - a gross one. Mini quarantine projects 👍🏼

[@sarah-os9yd]

this looked hard and expensive but it looks so good 😍

[@joannesottile7567]

I’m getting ready to tackle the same project and I picked your video to get an idea of what I’m getting myself into. I’m moving forward and appreciate your hard work.

[@sustentaideas]

If the vanity looks so amazing, I can't wait to watch the entire bathroom transformation. ❤👏👍

[@FennellBurge]

I recently redesigned my dad's bathroom (which your videos really helped me with!) and we ended p buying a pretty modern vanity, but we were very limited on space and basically just needed to make the whole room as light and bright and uncluttered as possible. I love the idea of something like this for when I have my own place and potentially some more bathroom space to play around with!

[@marina51m]

Kudos to you for doing all that hard work, its gorgeous! I agree that there's nothing out there that reflects my style, which is similar to yours. I find everything to be so generic/cookie cutter haha

[@joannetaggart4136]

Your piece is beautiful. I enjoy watching you coming up with a choice/vision and bringing it to fruition. Excellent! Congratulations on the finished piece.

[@seayanada]

I love how your contractor filmed for you! lol

[@lng2750]

This DIY is incredible 😍 It looks better than what you showed us in the stores, and it's probably much more durable than those because the hard wood dresser seems really sturdy! I'd definitely try this out!

[@Whitney_Sews]

My parents did something similar with a dressing table when they built their house.

[@kb9847]

Even adding the extra couple hundred for the taps the price for what you have is very good!! When we redid our bathroom we were stuck on choosing what was in style and available at the moment. I never liked my vanity and we paid $900 for a 36" counter. You did great!! The fact you love it is an added bonus!! I'm impressed and well done!!

[@carololiveira4831]

I’m not finished watching the vid yet but seeing Kelsey cut all those holes and supports is giving me anxiety, 😂 I feel like the dresser is about to colapse under the weight of the countertop at *any second* . You brave, girl

[@ninawilson1035]

I’m absolutely OBSESSED with this!!! I love your ladies’ channel because for me, its the perfect mix between easy, super doable DIY and power-tool-difficult DIY! I’d loooove to tackle something like this someday!

[@thefrenchmode]

Kelseyyyyy OMG !!!! This looks gorgeouuuus

[@gracedowdy206]

the confidence you exude is so inspiring!!!

[@allstar2859]

Omg, where did you get that rainbow mirror? 🥺 I need one now

[@lesliesmith6029]

I just recently found a dresser like this one and bought it! Moving into my new home I'm buying. Possibly that I do something similar to this. Not 100% yet but just love this desser!!

[@jessicaxie1235]

I love you guys!! You are so creative and amazing and make everyone's day!!!!!!!!!!!! I just followed u on Pinterest!

[@anna-carolina7706]

this reminds me so much of a kitchen made out of dressers I saw in a magazine when I was little and I swear its dream-haunting me ever since 😍 wish I could fit such a big beautiful vanity in my tiny bathroom too

[@addiemoon7074]

How come you decided to put the sink on the side instead of the middle?

[@tanjaweber5188]

Addie Moon I’m going to assume it’s easier to inlay it on just one side into one dresser drawer, rather than having to cut into two drawers and figure out the layout with them? If that makes sense 😅

[@Kayla-rd5jd]

ihana tanja she also then has a large counter space instead of two smaller ones on either side of the sink so it’s more practical for doing things on the countertop!

[@ohjessika]

I am in the process of refinishing my basement and love following along with Kelsey and the whole Making Home series!

[@therealjunkfoodprojectglas3192]

Your face when you said: “It’s just like... pen?” 😆

[@chipsandqueso]

never been this early! quarantine ftw

[@FrenchFries20131]

I'm so excited about this whole series Turning a house into 2 units is just genius and it's something I would love to do if I had the money to purchase my own property I would've like a darker browner wood but it still looks great!

[@haleyla]

Is saying process like pro-cess a Canadian thing? All Canadian youtubers say it that way but I only have ever heard it pronounced like prah-cess

[@haleyla]

Danielle yeah... I think it’s just Americans. Now that I think about it I think all youtubers I watch outside the US say it that way

[@shreyabarsaiyan4823]

I like all the projects that you guys do for your homes. Majorly because I know it sure will be a usable project. Also because they are for long term, quality is usually high.

[@Muehlbowzer]

i get so much anxiety every time i watch you stain/paint stuff with nice clothes on. my messy self could never

[@normalata8141]

I'm happy that you go for the things that you love and do them yourself!

[@kazpizzazz]

I literally just woke up😂

[@vickytimmerman1365]

You are going to always love it!I have done this in years past putting a vassal sink on top was a lot easier and that way I really didn’t even lose any of the drawers

[@TheKisshu1997]

When you thought DIY where supposed to be cheaper than store bought items... 🤣

[@gianninas.s]

Recently, I converted an old tv furniture into a vanity. I love it every time I see it. ❤️ Greetings from 🇨🇱

[@myriam7074]

Lol when she said does “chêne vieilli” mean youthful oak ? 😂😂 it means aged oak actually (in French)

[@arianemainville2849]

I had to go back just to check but I'm pretty sure she was actually wondering if the dresser was maybe "youthful oak" (as a joke I think :p ) and would/wouldn't match the aged oak stain!

[@nooisebots]

She said it meant aged oak,, and youthful oak was a joke about The dressee

[@kiki29073]

Love it. I want to do this also when we get to redoing our bathroom. I already have the dresser. It's MCM also. It was my dads. Very similar yo your but longer. Is 3 drawers long instead of two, 9 altogether. Goi g to get sinks set on top. Looking for cooper bowls to use and then faucets come out the wall instead of the top. I need the faucet and sinks/bowls for my project. Looking for 2 matching each because doing double sinks.

[@lestranged]

I'm gonna sound like a mom for a minute here: You should take your rings off when you are using a power tool (especially one you never used before). Look up 'degloving injury"

[@kayday1996]

*rings. I kinda imagined what that would mean but still looked it up. Don't. Its disgusting 😅

[@lauren8627]

Silicone rings are the best invention for a married tradie 😂. And deglove is possibly the worst name ever for an injury 😭. It sends shudders down my spine.

[@lestranged]

@@kayday1996 oops yes I meant Rings