Bathroom Vanity Turned Rolling Kitchen Island? 
I admit, I can be a bit vain from time to time. I am not one to spend too much time in front of the mirror in the getting ready process. Having twins cured me of this to the point where it is a matter of pride on how fast I can do shower, makeup and hair. (It helps when your hair is short). But I do like to dress up once in a while and actually put a little effort into the final result. Speaking of Vanity, Victor Hugo said “Stupidity talks, Vanity acts”. I am a big talker, this may not make me the wisest girl around, but I sure worked this Vanity!
This Vanity was given to be my dear friends. The Vanity was supposed to be for a bathroom remodel, but was never used. I had the very good fortune to have it passed on to me. Thanks Gerry and Linda!!! The Vanity was brand spanking new. That is something I am definitely not used to working with, what a treat!
It needed a back. I had some leftover Luon on hand that had already been painted in chalkboard paint. I cut it down a bit, attached it to the back. Voila, perfect back for an island. Multi-functional. Of course I had to add wheels too. I keep several sizes on hand because you know how I love my things to roll!
It needed a top, and I had a vision! I bought some inexpensive boards at Home Depot, and used (reclaimed dumpster wood) I had on hand. Chopped it to fit, with a little variation in length to add to the rustic feel. After everything was attached, secured and the top sanded, I turned my attention to the fun part. The makeup! Or in other words, the paint, as in Debi’sDesign Diary DIY Paint! This paint is the most fun to layer, make a wash of, and basically just create any number of layers and looks. After each coat, I took a very damp shop towel (paper towel) and wiped excess paint off, so all that was left was a thin coat that had been absorbed by the wood.
The Vanity is beginning to look like a Rolling Kitchen Island now! The result is this gorgeous, weathered wood look that makes the wood look like it has been around for a while. This entire process took me about 5 minutes. Tops. (pun intended 😉
For the body of the piece, I used a thinned Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paints in Old ’57 (One of my faves). I sanded the entire piece thoroughly with 320 grit sandpaper to get that super smooth, soft finish. To darken some of the areas I thought were a little too light, I used Modern Masters colorant in Coffee Bean. Use this sparingly, it is strong, but a really great product for darkening small areas instantly. I sealed the top with Debi’s Design Diary Big Top Brush on Coat, then went over with 100% clear wax on the entire piece.
Don’t spend a fortune buying an island for your kitchen! Take a new look at a Bathroom Vanity – Turn it into a rolling kitchen island!
Wow! What an amazing transformation! Great job!
Wow Karen, that does not even remotely look like the same piece! Love the aged finish you achieved!
Umm.. Freakin’ fabulous! You are the bomb!
Wow Wow!!! That transformation came out so great. Love the color and the weathered wood look. Beautiful just Beautiful.
Kris
Love the color! Thanks for sharing this lovely piece at Silver Pennies Sundays! x
looks fabulous! What was the cabinet finish like to begin with? Was it wood or that coated stuff?? Love the finished look.
Pinned.
Bliss
WOW!!! I LOVE it. Quite the transformation. That color really pops and makes a statement. Good job!! Thanks for linking up @ Moonshine Monday!! Have a great week.
The top i amazing! I just love that washed finish. And, of course, I also love the body. One of my favorite colors as well. Really perfect piece. 🙂
I love this piece……wish it hadn’t disapeared at Paris Flea Market before I saw it or it just might have made it to the “Paint Studio” Thanks for the lesson in making new things look OLD.
that turned out beautifully! you are so gifted!
That turned out so good! Amazing transformation! And I love the wheels on that.
If you ever run in to or know where I may be able to find more wood like that – please let me know
I have an iron base for a table that I would love to find wood for.
Happy painting!!
Love how your piece of furniture turned out. I especially love the color you choose.
Carrie
craftynightowls.blogspot.com
Hi Karen, you really turned this from plain to fab. Love the color, love your work, you know I’m a fan.
Jeannie
You totally made that brand spanking new vanity into something smashing!!
Happy to have found you through Kick of Time blog hop.
AT LAST! I’ve found a vintage & thrifting blog hop! I can’t tell you how I’ve searched for one. This made my day.
After seven years of blogging, I stumbled into this.. and found as if I’ve found my missing friends! 🙂
AND – I haven’t had a chance to browse more yet, but you mentioned you’ve got twins. I feel a special bond to mothers who’ve carried multiples.. My own twin boys (our first borns) are now 15 years old.
New follower! Super happy!!
Such a beautiful piece!! Would love for you to share at Give Me the Goods Monday link party {party via 1 link with 5 blogs}:
http://www.marriedfiling-jointly.com/2013/04/give-me-goods-link-party-3.html
Love the weathered wood look on top.
I will have to try this out! I love it! Nicole from southerncharm
It looks amazing. Hope you will pop on by and share with us at http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/2013/04/creative-things-thursday-link-party.html
Hi there! I came over from Home Stories A to Z link party. (I’m #242.) Love what you did to the vanity – from plain old boring to something that definitely requires a second look! Super fun.
love love love love love it, Dr. Frank-N-Stein!!
Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful piece at Give Me the Goods Monday! I hope you party with us again next week. 🙂
Karen this is fantastic! It is one of my favorite pieces you have done and I like most of them!! Love how you thought outside the box! Congrats!
That turned out gorgeous! It’s hard to believe it’s the same piece. I have friends that give me “rental treasure” too. Most of the time it’s stuff renters left behind when they snuck out in the middle of the night!
Wow, talk about a transformation. I can tell this took time and effort but the end result is terrific and you could fool most people into thinking this was an old piece.
Beautifully distressed! I love the color……Christine
The top is absolutely striking! It looks like weathered perfection. And against the blue? Hello heaven! Your Frankenfurniture is a BEAUTY. Love your style.
Hopped over from Miss Mustard Seed.
-Therese
FreshIdeaStudio.com
Gorgeous!! You did an amazing job!
Visiting from The Dedicated House-
Jemma
Gorgeous color!
Wow…what a Cinderella moment for this piece ~ love it!!
WOW You totally ROCKED this!!! Love it 🙂
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How AWESOME!! What a very great idea. I love the style to and the finish is perfect. *mwa*!
That is an awesome makeover!! What a difference!! Love it (the color is gorgeous!)
Nancy
Um…wow? Wow! in love….
I love it! Oh my goodness it looks so great!
amazing! Hopped over to your page after you mentioned me on blogtalk… saw this piece and had to share it on my fb page. soooo if you see a little extra traffic, that’s why. 🙂
great job!
You have so many comments on this amazing project but I had to add one too. This is something to be very proud of. It is a truly amazing one of a kind kitchen island!
This is my first time pay a visit at here and i am genuinely impressed to read all at one place.