To give a bathroom some extra character, the vanity is a great place to start. I particularly love it when vintage furniture is repurposed as a bathroom vanity. Most commonly, old dressers, console tables, and desks are used for this purpose, but I’ve seen a variety of other pieces creatively made-over into stylish and creative vanities.

It’s not as hard as it may seem to turn a piece of furniture into a bathroom vanity, so it’s a great DIY project that can be very budget-friendly. You can find old pieces at thrift stores, garage sales, and places like Craigslist. If you aren’t the handy type or aren’t interested in doing it yourself, you can hire a handyman to do the job. Check Angie’s List to find a handyman with the skills you need in your area.

What’s great is that you can keep the old piece in its weathered form or you can refinish it for a more contemporary look or even a bold pop of color, and switch out the hardware to update it further. There are so many possibilities.

Here are 10 inspiring examples of vintage bathroom vanities to give you some ideas.

Vintage Bathroom Vanities

A wood dresser with a red hue creates a beautiful contrast with the white walls and marble floor.
Source: Country Living

A vintage dresser provides some warmth and charm to the minimalist, industrial bathroom.
Source: Domino

A soft pink dresser is a pretty dose of character and femininity.
Source: Wit & Delight

How lovely is this Tiffany blue dresser? It looks great with the brushed nickel accents and beadboard.
Source: Home Bunch

An old weathered console table brings a ton of shabby chic character to this bathroom.
Source: B Vintage

Here’s another example of a weathered table adding a great pop of character to an otherwise streamlined bathroom.
Source: Southern Living

There are so many old pieces you can turn into vanities, like this metal table which has a cool industrial flair (not to mention a great pop of color).
Source: Design Sponge

The curve of this vintage dresser creates a sense of movement in this small but charming bathroom.
Source: Magnolia

You can breathe new life into an old piece of furniture with a fresh, contemporary coat of paint and new knobs.
Source: Home Bunch

The weathered finish on this vanity is the perfect balance between rustic and contemporary style.
Source: Country Living

Always gives the space so much personality!

Warm regards,
Megan