Custom Bathroom Vanity Cost
How much does a custom bathroom vanity cost in 2026? Custom wood vanity pricing by size, style, and species. What materials and labor cost, how long they take to build, and how to quote custom vanity work for your clients.
Updated March 2026
Custom Bathroom Vanity Cost by Size and Style
The table below shows typical material costs, labor hours, and sale prices for custom bathroom vanity projects. Sale prices include sheet goods, solid lumber, hardware, labor at $80 to $95 per hour, overhead at 20 percent, and a 30 percent profit margin. Countertop, plumbing, and electrical are not included unless noted.
| Vanity Type | Sale Price |
|---|---|
| Single-sink painted vanity, 24 to 30 in wide, 2 doors | $800 to $1,600 |
| Single-sink painted vanity, 36 in wide, 2 doors + 2 drawers | $1,200 to $2,100 |
| Single-sink white oak floating vanity, 36 in wide, 3 drawers | $2,000 to $3,200 |
| Double-sink painted vanity, 60 to 72 in wide, 4 doors + 3 drawers | $2,500 to $4,500 |
| Double-sink white oak vanity, 72 in wide, integrated tower | $4,200 to $7,000 |
| Master bath walnut vanity, 84 in wide, linen tower, soft-close throughout | $7,500 to $13,000 |
Note: Prices above reflect custom woodworker pricing, not pre-made cabinet or big-box store estimates. Use the custom furniture pricing guide to build a precise cost using your actual shop rate and overhead.
Cost by Wood Species
Bathrooms are a moisture-rich environment. Species selection for a vanity should account for both aesthetics and moisture resistance. The table below covers the most common species used in custom bathroom vanity work.
| Species | Cost per Board Foot | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar | $4 to $7 | Budget |
| Hard Maple | $5 to $8 | Budget |
| White Ash | $5 to $8 | Mid-range |
| White Oak | $7 to $11 | Mid-range |
| Walnut | $12 to $18 | Premium |
| Teak | $20 to $30 | Premium |
White oak: the top choice for natural-finish vanities
White oak has become the most requested species for natural-finish custom vanities. Its closed grain structure makes it more resistant to moisture absorption than open-grained species like red oak or ash. White oak plywood for carcasses runs $90 to $130 per sheet. Solid white oak for face frames, door fronts, and drawer fronts runs $7 to $11 per board foot. A hardwax oil finish like Rubio Monocoat provides water resistance while preserving the natural look of the grain. See hardwood prices per board foot for current market pricing.
Poplar and maple: standards for painted vanities
For painted vanities, poplar is the standard face-frame and door material at $4 to $7 per board foot. It machines cleanly, holds paint without grain telegraphing, and is dimensionally stable in bathroom humidity. Hard maple is an alternative for clients who want the option to repaint later in a different sheen without grain showing through. MDF panel material ($40 to $65 per sheet) is widely used for door panels and carcass sides because it holds paint better than plywood at the edges. See best wood for furniture for a full species comparison guide.
What Drives Custom Bathroom Vanity Costs
Vanity width and configuration
High impactWidth is the primary cost driver for bathroom vanities. A 24-inch single-sink vanity uses about half the materials of a 60-inch double-sink unit but does not take half the labor, because setup, measuring, and finishing are roughly fixed costs. Double-sink vanities also require a wider countertop, more complex plumbing coordination, and often a middle divider or center tower section. The jump from single-sink to double-sink typically adds 60 to 80 percent to the total project price.
Floating vs. floor-standing
High impactFloating vanities command a premium for several reasons: the carcass must be built with precise height clearance from the finished floor, wall blocking must be installed before drywall, and the support system must be engineered to hold the weight of the cabinet plus a loaded stone countertop. A floating vanity adds 2 to 4 hours over a comparable floor-standing unit and requires coordination with the GC or tile setter to confirm final floor height before the vanity is built. Floating vanities are perceived as a premium upgrade by clients and can justify higher pricing.
Drawer count and full-extension slides
High impactDrawers are significantly more labor-intensive than door-only bays. Each drawer box requires cutting dovetail or box joints, fitting the box to the opening, installing undermount soft-close slides, and fitting the face. A standard door-only lower cabinet takes 3 to 4 hours per bay. Adding 3 drawers per bay adds 4 to 6 hours per bay. Clients who want full-extension, soft-close undermount slides throughout should expect a material cost of $25 to $45 per drawer pair plus additional fitting time.
Wood species
High impactMaterial cost in walnut versus painted MDF can be 3 to 5 times higher for the same size vanity. A 60-inch double-sink vanity in painted poplar uses $200 to $340 in materials. The same size in white oak uses $380 to $600. In walnut, material cost rises to $550 to $900. Harder species also machine more slowly, adding 10 to 20 percent to labor time over paint-grade materials. Moisture-resistant species like teak are the most expensive at $20 to $30 per board foot but require minimal finishing and are the correct choice for shower-adjacent applications.
Finish type
Medium impactBathrooms require a finish that can withstand daily water splash, humidity cycling, and cleaning product contact. Conversion varnish and two-part waterborne polyurethane are the most durable options for painted vanities and require spray equipment. Hardwax oil finishes (Rubio Monocoat, Osmo) are popular for natural-finish oak and walnut vanities, penetrate the wood surface rather than building a film, and are easier to spot-repair. Oil finishes add $40 to $80 in material over a standard wipe-on oil but require no special spray equipment.
Integrated towers and storage columns
Medium impactLinen towers or storage columns flanking a vanity are often quoted as a separate line item because they are a distinct carcass built to ceiling or upper-wall height. A flanking linen tower (18 inches wide, floor to ceiling) adds 12 to 20 hours and $600 to $1,400 in materials depending on doors, species, and height. Integrated towers that share the vanity base panel must be designed together from the start and affect the sheet goods layout and installation sequence.
How to Price a Custom Bathroom Vanity
Custom vanities require more coordination with other trades than most furniture projects. Scope, sequencing, and moisture-related decisions should all be resolved before finalizing the quote.
Measure the space and confirm scope
Measure the available wall width, ceiling height, and the location of the plumbing stub-outs. Confirm whether the vanity will be floor-standing or floating. Determine the countertop material and whether you or the client is sourcing it. Clarify whether the mirror, lighting, accessories, and plumbing installation are in your scope. A floating vanity requires confirmed wall-blocking location before framing is closed, so coordinate this early. Document finished floor height if you are setting the vanity height after tile installation.
Price sheet goods and solid lumber
A standard single-sink vanity uses 1 to 2 sheets of 3/4-inch plywood or MDF for the carcass and 1/4-inch plywood for the back panel. Solid lumber for face frames, door rails and stiles, and drawer fronts ranges from 10 to 20 board feet for a single-sink unit and 20 to 40 board feet for a double-sink unit. For painted work, poplar is the standard at $4 to $7 per board foot. For natural-finish work, white oak runs $7 to $11 per board foot. Price all materials at supplier cost and apply a 15 to 20 percent markup when billing the client.
Estimate hardware and finish materials
Hardware for a custom bathroom vanity includes drawer slides at $15 to $40 each (under-mount soft-close is standard), door hinges at $8 to $20 per pair, door and drawer pulls at $15 to $50 each, and waste basket pullouts or organizer inserts if specified. A water-resistant finish is essential for bathrooms. Conversion varnish or two-part waterborne polyurethane is the standard for painted vanities. Hardwax oil or exterior-grade oil is appropriate for natural-finish hardwood vanities. Budget $60 to $150 for finish materials on a single-sink unit. Pass hardware through at cost plus 15 to 20 percent.
Estimate labor by phase
Break vanity labor into phases: site measuring and shop drawings (1 to 2 hours), carcass construction (6 to 10 hours for single-sink, 10 to 18 hours for double-sink), face frames (2 to 4 hours), door and drawer boxes (3 to 6 hours), sanding and finish (3 to 6 hours), and on-site delivery and installation (2 to 5 hours). A single-sink painted vanity totals 18 to 28 labor hours. A double-sink walnut vanity with full-extension drawers totals 35 to 55 labor hours. Multiply total hours by your shop rate ($75 to $120 per hour).
Add overhead and apply profit margin
Overhead covers fixed shop costs including rent, utilities, equipment depreciation, insurance, and consumables not billed to a specific project. A standard overhead rate is 15 to 25 percent of total labor cost. After summing materials, hardware, finish, and labor, add overhead, then apply a profit margin of 25 to 35 percent on total cost. A double-sink white oak vanity costing you $2,700 to build sells for $3,860 at a 30 percent margin. Use CraftQuote to enter all line items and generate a professional, itemized PDF for your client.
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Start a Custom Vanity QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
- How much does a custom bathroom vanity cost?
- A custom bathroom vanity costs $800 to $12,000 or more depending on size, style, and material. A small single-sink vanity (24 to 36 inches) in painted poplar runs $800 to $2,000. A double-sink vanity (60 to 72 inches) in painted maple or white oak runs $2,500 to $5,500. A luxury master bath vanity in walnut with integrated lighting and custom mirrors can reach $8,000 to $15,000. These prices reflect custom woodworker pricing and include cabinet, doors, and drawer fronts, but not countertop, plumbing, or installation unless specified.
- What is a fair shop rate to charge for custom vanity work?
- Most custom woodworkers charge $75 to $120 per hour for vanity work. Vanities involve precision layout, water-resistant finishes, and often tight tolerances for plumbing cutouts and scribing to walls and floors. A shop rate of $85 to $95 per hour is typical for mid-market custom cabinet shops. Add overhead at 15 to 25 percent of labor cost and apply a 25 to 35 percent profit margin to reach your final sale price.
- How long does it take to build a custom bathroom vanity?
- A single-sink vanity (30 to 36 inches wide) takes 16 to 28 shop hours from carcass construction through finish. A double-sink vanity (60 to 72 inches) takes 30 to 50 hours. Add 4 to 8 hours for site measuring and templating if a custom countertop is involved. Floating vanities that require wall-mounted French cleats or hidden support brackets add 2 to 4 hours. Finishing time depends heavily on the species and finish type, with oil and wax finishes faster than conversion varnish.
- What is the best wood for a custom bathroom vanity?
- For painted vanities, hard maple and poplar are the standard choices because they machine cleanly, hold paint without grain telegraphing, and resist moisture better than softwoods. For natural-finish vanities, white oak is the most popular species because its closed-grain structure resists moisture absorption better than open-grain woods like ash. Teak is the most moisture-resistant hardwood and is used in wet applications but costs $20 to $30 per board foot. Walnut is a premium choice for dry master bath vanities where moisture exposure is minimal. Avoid open-pored species like red oak in bathrooms without heavy sealing.
- Does a custom vanity price include the countertop?
- Custom woodworker pricing for vanities typically covers the cabinet carcass, face frame, doors, drawer fronts, and finish. Countertops are usually quoted separately because they involve different materials and trades. A butcher block wood countertop adds $300 to $900 for a standard single-sink vanity. A stone or quartz countertop is sourced and installed by a separate fabricator. When quoting a full vanity project, clarify with your client whether the countertop, sink, faucet, and plumbing rough-in are in scope.
- How do I price a floating bathroom vanity?
- Floating vanities require a wall-mounted support system strong enough to hold the cabinet weight plus a loaded countertop. The carcass must be built to exact height to clear the finished floor and must align precisely with the plumbing stub-out locations. Add 2 to 4 hours over a standard floor-standing vanity for the support bracket fabrication, wall blocking coordination, and precise leveling during installation. If you are sourcing wall-blocking installation to a separate contractor, coordinate before the drywall is closed.
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