Carpenter to make vanity unit?

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Is it a realistic idea? I can't find a bathroom basin unit that I like, apart from the Fired Earth ones that cost crazy much (I'm not bothered by the fancy top, I just like this style of wooden unit). I'd be happy to have a basin/bowl of my choosing with a unit that looks something like this. Do you think it would be a realistic thing to ask a local carpenter to make something to fit around a pre-bought basin, or is it a lot more complicated than this? Or should I give up on the whole idea, buy an existing unit that is quite nice from bathstore/b&q/similar before the sales end tonight.

Bathroom isn't built yet but should be finished by end of Feb, so now seems the time to get the bargains. Wish we were more organised and not panic buying on the last afternoon of the sales... Any advice is very, very welcome!

That's lovely and not beyond a decent carpenter. Why don't you post again giving your area and ask for recommendations?

Oooh yes, recommendations welcome - I'm near Exeter (Devon). Thanks

Have you thought about getting a second hand piece of furniture like a free standing kitchen unit or bedside cupboard and having a slate/granite top put on it and painting it

That's a very good idea mrdee! Hadn't thought about that, but if I could find the right piece it could work really well. Hmmmm, will have a little search around! Thank you

IMO it is joinery rather than carpentry, but they tend to poach each other's work.

ask around for recommendations.

It will be very much less work (and cost) if you can find readymade panelled doors for the front, and matching ones, perhaps wider, for the sides, and adjust the dimensions to suit.

A joiner can make a lovely panelled door out of planks, but it takes time. A skilled person will enjoy doing some proper work as a change from fitting MDF kitchens and hanging doors. My joiner loves using his chisels and jack plane. Someone with a well equipped home workshop could whiz it up.

You will need a top that can withstand water as there are bound to be spills (hence marble-topped washstands) but you can buy reconstituted stone worktop.

Thank you pigletjohn, that's so helpful! Sorry, I forgot to check back for ages, what a nice surprise