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The project:
This project was about proving you don’t need expensive custom joinery to create a beautiful bathroom. I designed and built a floating shaker-style vanity from scratch, installed a VJ splashback, fitted new glazed Hume doors with privacy film, and completed the space with a frameless mirror. Every step was completed using Ozito tools and Bunnings materials, transforming the room into a timeless, bespoke space through DIY craftsmanship.
- Materials:
Melamine colourboard 1800x595x16mm arabica wood
Hume 2040 x 820 x 40mm Entrance Door 10Lite Clear Glass
Selleys 320g Liquid Nails Construction Adhesive
Caulking gun
Selleys no more gaps
Pillar 0.9 x 2m Mirror Tinted Adhesive Window Film
35 x 4mm 2.4m Tasmanian Oak Dressed Board
Easycraft® easyVJ100 Wet Area 9mm 2400 x 1200mm UMR MDF E0 Primed White
dado rail 30x15 pine
Dado rail
Screws
Nails
Cabinet knurled T handle Lane 96mm Brushed brass
Dulux 4L Interior Paint Wash&Wear +PLUS Kitchen & Bathroom Low Sheen Vivid White - 4L
living elements glass mirror flat edge
- Tools:
Orzito circular saw
Orzito drill
Orzito nail gun
- Step 1:
1. Planned the project
I measured the space and designed a custom floating vanity to maximise storage while achieving a warm, timber-look finish. I also planned a matching VJ splashback, new internal and external doors, and the mirror placement so everything worked together as one cohesive renovation.
- Step 2:
2. Cut all cabinetry components
After Bunnings helpfully delivered all the bulky materials, using my Ozito circular saw, I cut the 16mm Arabica Wood melamine colourboard into all the components for the vanity carcass, shelving and custom doors. Careful measuring and accurate cuts ensured everything fitted together perfectly.
- Step 3:
3. Made custom shaker-style doors
I cut matching Arabica Wood melamine for the vanity doors, then used 35 x 4mm Tasmanian Oak Dressed Boards. Each piece was measured and cut using a mitre box and hand saw before being carefully fixed to the melamine to create a custom shaker profile. This gave the vanity the appearance of solid timber shaker doors while retaining the durability of melamine.
- Step 4:
4. Installed the VJ splashback
I cut Easycraft easyVJ100 Wet Area panels to size and installed them behind the vanity to create a feature splashback with decorative dado rail. The wet area panels added texture while being perfectly suited to a bathroom environment.
- Step 5:
5. Sealed and painted
Using a caulking gun, I applied Selleys No More Gaps to all joins for a seamless finish before painting the VJ splashback with Dulux Wash&Wear +PLUS Kitchen & Bathroom Low Sheen in Vivid White for a durable, moisture-resistant surface.
- Step 6:
6. Installed the hardware
I fitted Lane knurled brushed brass T handles to the shaker doors, completing the vanity and adding a contemporary finish that complemented the timber-look cabinetry.
- Step 7:
7. Installed the Hume doors and added privacy film
I installed the Hume 10 Lite Clear Glass doors, ensuring they were plumb, level and operated smoothly. To provide daytime privacy while still allowing natural light into the room, I applied Pillar Mirror Tinted Adhesive Window Film to the glass panels for a sleek, contemporary finish.
- Step 8:
8. Installed the mirror
I mounted the Living Elements flat-edge mirror above the vanity using Gorilla Mirror Mounting Tape, creating a clean, frameless look without visible fixings.
- Step 9:
9. Fitted the benchtop
I fitted the timber laminate benchtop and cut the holes for the plumbers to complete final fit off. Final adjustments were made to the doors and hardware to ensure smooth operation and even gaps throughout.
- Step 10:
10. Final finishing touches
After cleaning the space and making the final adjustments, the bathroom was complete. Using Ozito tools together with quality Bunnings materials, I created a bespoke bathroom featuring a custom shaker-style vanity, VJ splashback, tinted glazed Hume doors and a professionally mounted mirror, achieving a high-end result entirely through DIY.
