Maple & Walnut Porcelain Farmhouse Vanity

First I got the design from the customer: the dimensions, the style, and the woods they wanted. Then I drew the whole vanity in SketchUp to lock in the dimensions and the parts list, and so they could see exactly what it would look like before I built a thing.

I started with the skeleton, cutting mortise-and-tenon joints for every frame piece into the legs. That joinery is what gives the whole piece its structure and what keeps it solid for the long haul.

Then I added the details that make it work: the bottom plate that holds the sink, the slats, and the sides, all laid out around where the plumbing has to run. I built and fit the drawer to get the most storage I could while still leaving room for the plumbing.

With the cabinet assembled, I test-fit the porcelain farmhouse sink to make sure everything sat right before moving on to the top.

I found a nice piece of live-edge walnut and selected the section that fit the feel I wanted around the sink. I cut and fit the top, then turned a couple of cutoffs from the same board into a matching backsplash.

The maple body got polyurethane, and the walnut top got an epoxy coat so it stands up to water and moisture right next to the sink. Then I delivered it and installed it at the customer's home. First thing they did was wash their hands.