Bathroom Vanity

[pnbjeb]

This is a new house, unfortunately the bathroom vanity is too low. Trying to avoid the expense of buying a new vanity, paying for istallation etc. Would it be possible to raise the vanity height about 4″ from the bottom, or would that look tacky?

[MyPlumbingsupplier]

Hello,

Tackiness shouldn’t be a consideration in your plan. If raising the vanity height is going to be more comfortable for you, then I say go for it. You may have to purchase longer supply lines and a new drainpipe, which is relatively inexpensive ($25.00). As for the new 4” space you have created you can either tile that area with matching floor tile or purchase rubber molding in the same color as the tile, vanity or paint in the room. The rubber molding is the material they use in some kitchens or offices. It comes in a roll and is either self-adhering or you may have to use contact cement. This is a quick and easy fix, just don’t raise it to high, the average vanity with counter top height is about 34” from the floor.

Dominic Anfossi
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[bobsbuddy]

At first I thought it might look pretty bad. For example, you’re going to have an 8″ toe kick. But it might look better (and be easer to make) if you add the 4″ to the top, just under the counter-top and add some trim strips and maybe even a contrasting but complementary color scheme. For example, if the vanity is wood tone, make the lift a painted color, or vice-versa. Just another idea, worth exactly what you paid for it. 🙂

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