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An old wooden sideboard was split into two pieces, creating a bathroom vanity with a new stone benchtop.
The project
The plan was to use something vintage for a bathroom vanity and this sideboard happened to pop up on Facebook Marketplace, so we grabbed it.
The problem was that we couldn't find any photos on Pinterest or Google that used the top mirror part with the base.
I work with furniture every day and I only separate things if I have to, so our goal was to use every piece.
My partner worked really hard on this for me. He carefully pulled apart the mirror section as it was only just holding together. He numbered and sanded each piece and finally glued and clamped it all back together. The legs had to be cut down as it was way too tall for the kids.
The top was split and twisted. We could have glued and clamped it but I really wanted a bit of stone in this bathroom, so we had a new stone top and backsplash cut to size. My partner is a stonemason but he was happy to let someone else do this while he concentrated on the bathroom reno.
The front part of the top was used as the shelf under the mirror and we routered the last piece of the top and used it as a large shelf on another wall.
One drawer needed to be altered but we waited until the plumbing was done so we only cut out what was needed.
I finished the timber using a mix of lime and Stucco Wax Polish from Porter's Paints. It has worked really well for repelling water on other projects that I've done in the past.
I love how turned out. It's exactly what we wanted.
How to upcycle furniture
Resident D.I.Y. expert MitchellMc has put together this simple step-by-step guide to updating a bedside cabinet with paint and varnish.
More upcycling project inspiration
Bunnings Workshop member Oddchair22 used striking stencil paintwork to pair an upcycled chest of drawers and mirror.
Workshop member marisamoloney upcycled and an old coffee table and and an old hutch as part of her stunning mud room makeover.
There are also plenty more great ideas in our collections of Upcycled buffets and Upcycled bedside drawers and tables.
Let us know if you need a hand with your own upcycling project – we're here to help.
