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Decorating A Bathroom With Used Bedroom Furniture

Although there are many options for readymade bathroom cabinetry, most are very costly. For lesser cost as compared to custom cabinetry, you can convert old bedroom furniture into distinctive bathroom pieces, add metal tree branch wall art and attain a high-end feel.

Provincial bedroom furniture from the late 1950’s is ideal for a glamorous bathroom design. The wide low dresser easily converts to a double sink vanity, the “high-boy” offers storage space for linens and towels, makeup and cosmetic accessories. There are surprises for the headboard and footboard, but we shall first talk about preparing 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. You might also consider painting the dresser (and in this case you may not be required to completely strip it), but you will have to scrape away any curling, cracked or damaged finish and make certain all surfaces are smooth; you can fill in any scrapes or gouges using wood putty. Every flaw in the surface will be seen in the paint, so you need to make the outside as perfect as possible prior to painting.

After the dresser is freshly stained or painted, use a floor grade varnish, such as Diamond Varathane® to seal the wood. The floor grade varnish will protect the wood and stave off damage from bathroom moisture. You can choose either a glossy or semi-gloss finish. Use at least three layers of varnish on the entire dresser and five layers of varnish on top, unless you are going to replace the top with a piece of marble or granite. 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 sit on top of the vanity allow you to make the most use of inside vanity space and produce a designer feel. You must alter the drawers when installing plumbing and connecting the sinks so that no inch of space is wasted. They must be notched in order to accommodate the plumbing; you can hire a local contractor to do this step for you if you aren’t able to do it yourself.

If you have a “high-boy” in your set of furniture that you wish to use for storage in the bathroom, be sure to treat the wood with varnish, just as you did with the vanity. This will stave off warping and swelling 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: Utilize either piece as a basis for a mirror atop the vanity; depending on the amount of wall space, one piece may be a better 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 coordinate with the vanity, and then varnish the whole 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 wall sculptures and metal wall decor, and enjoy your stylish, unique bathroom.

 

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