As I see it, the difference is a place for seating. You could remove the mirror and add a different one on the wall. Then remove 2 of the drawers for a pull up seating that will most likely be on one side.
If the dresser you want to make into a vanity is lower than conventional counter height, choosing a vessel sink (over a standard drop-in sink) and a tall single lever faucet will help prevent having to bend over at an awkward angle to access the water controls and the basin.
My initial thought is to strip it and stain it a darker color. The trim color around the door is new to the entire house and the brick around it covers most of the ho...
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Hi there, here's how one hometalker did it. I have two I upcycled into vanities in my own house. They're pretty simple to make just gotta take your time and be careful with cutting the hole in the top. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/dressers/bathroom-ideas-old-dresser-to-vanity-upcycle-4265027
Old Dresser to Vanity
As I see it, the difference is a place for seating. You could remove the mirror and add a different one on the wall. Then remove 2 of the drawers for a pull up seating that will most likely be on one side.
Here’s a great tutorial: https://anoregoncottage.com/how-to-make-a-dresser-into-a-vanity/
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/dressers/dresser-turned-vanity-554401
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/basement/furniture/q-renovating-bathroom-how-to-turn-a-dresser-into-a-vanity-9451088#!
Dresser turned Vanity
Renovating Bathroom - turning a dresser into a Vanity
There are some great ideas here: https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=dresser%20into%20vanity
You will have to use the space the top drawer takes up...
https://anoregoncottage.com/how-to-make-a-dresser-into-a-vanity/
This video tutorial is helpful: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zlsz9vItrQE&feature=youtu.be
If the dresser you want to make into a vanity is lower than conventional counter height, choosing a vessel sink (over a standard drop-in sink) and a tall single lever faucet will help prevent having to bend over at an awkward angle to access the water controls and the basin.
Here are two examples:
Here are some ideas: https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=dresser%20to%20vanity
We've done this twice and both times our plumber did it for us.
Here's a post that might help https://anoregoncottage.com/how-to-make-a-dresser-into-a-vanity/