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When transforming your kitchen, you should definitely think about installing a cabinet under the sink. It will make the interior more stylish. In addition, it will become a useful element, because the bedside table can be used to store soap detergents or other things. At the same time, it is absolutely not necessary to purchase such a product in a store and pay a significant amount of money for it. The cabinet can be made by hand. We offer you step-by-step instructions that will allow you to avoid mistakes during such important work.
Before you start making a sink cabinet, you should prepare the following materials and tools:
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First of all, you will need to decide on the size of the sink cabinet. Here you need to be guided by the parameters of the sink itself and the height at which it is installed, as well as the dimensions of the kitchen.
Based on them, be sure to draw a sketch and indicate in it exactly what parts the cabinet will consist of. Be sure to indicate in it what dimensions the sink is and at what height it is installed.
Then you need to take the chipboard and make markings using a pencil. Then you can start cutting out the parts and assembling them. First, the walls and bottom are connected using self-tapping screws. At the same time, it is important that the heads of the fastening elements do not protrude, so when screwing them in, they will need to be “recessed” into the chipboard. Then you need to place the assembled structure against the wall and make sure that it stands level and does not wobble. Since, due to the presence of a siphon at the sink, it will be impossible to create a back wall, furniture corners should be used to increase the rigidity of the cabinet. They need to be secured under the tabletop with short self-tapping screws.
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Step 2: Processing the cabinet
After making sure that the created structure fits in size and is stable, and that the sink fits into it perfectly, you can proceed to puttying. It is necessary to ensure that the surface of the cabinet becomes smooth. Therefore, using a spatula, you should apply putty to the chipboard parts and immediately carefully level it. After this, you will need to leave it to dry, and then be sure to sand it with sandpaper.
Furniture made from natural wood or moisture-resistant chipboard and MDF panels.
Then you will need to prime the entire surface of the cabinet. This layer must be made thin. You will need to wait until it is completely dry. After which you can begin painting work. Tinted varnish is perfect here. It must be applied using a brush with natural bristles. The cabinet should be covered in several layers.
Now all you have to do is wait until the product is completely dry and you can safely install it under the sink. The last thing left to do is to create the door. It must be made of glass. Then the finished cabinet, made by yourself, will have high aesthetic characteristics.
First you will need to mark the glass, and then give it the required shape. Next you need to make the door matte. To do this, take sand, pour it onto the cut out part and moisten it a little. Then another glass is placed on top and rubbing occurs with the help of it. During this work, you will need to add sand little by little. This will need to be done until the door becomes matte. You can speed up the process if you use a special sanding attachment. IN in this case You will need to pour sand onto the glass part, and then start grouting it at low speeds.
After this, you can attach the finished door and make its adjustments. This completes the creation of a nightstand with your own hands.
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Another way to make a cabinet
Cabinets made of chipboard and glass are not always suitable for sinks, especially if they are designed for installation in country houses. Here ideal option will be the manufacture of products from boards and slats. It will have excellent aesthetic properties and will fit harmoniously into the interior of the kitchen. To make such a cabinet for a sink with your own hands, you will need the following:
- screws;
- impregnation for wood;
- loops;
- manual frezer;
- hacksaw;
- drill;
- screwdriver;
- hammer;
- bristle brush;
- jigsaw;
- boards;
- roulette;
- marker;
- slats.
First you will need to decide on the width and height of the walls of the cabinet. To take correct measurements, use a tape measure. Next, the dimensions of the door are determined, the parts are marked and they are cut out.
Now you need to lay out the boards for the 1st side wall with your own hands on a flat surface, and then connect them with slats, using screws for this. After which a similar process is performed with the 2nd side wall. Next, the door is assembled, which is also mounted using slats and screws. It will require an additional wooden handle. It is attached with screws outside, after which all the parts are assembled into a single structure.
In order for a hand-made cabinet to be comfortable, you should provide several shelves in it. They can be made wide. They can be installed on special spacers, which are cut out of wood and then fixed to the inner walls of the cabinet with screws.
In order for the product under the sink to have an attractive appearance and last for a long time, it must be painted. But before that, it will need to be treated with a special impregnation. Afterwards you can coat it with varnish. Apply it in several layers. Allow the structure to dry, then it can be used for its intended purpose.
In the process of transforming your own kitchen, you need to pay maximum attention to the design of the place where the sink is located, because not a single apartment can do without this device. a private house. More stylish interior It will help to create original and multifunctional furniture for the sink, because, in addition to its direct function, it can also serve as a place to store detergents and other accessories. It’s not at all necessary to buy it in a store for a considerable amount of money—it’s quite easy to assemble a cabinet for a kitchen sink with your own hands. Today we will bring to your attention step by step instructions making such furniture that will help you avoid problems in the process of creating it.
Before you make a sink cabinet with your own hands, it wouldn’t hurt to consider possible variations, since such furniture today can have the most different sizes, shapes, made from both expensive and inexpensive materials. So, in order not to get confused, let's define the main criteria to which you need to pay attention.
Types of sink cabinets by type of design:
Important! It can have shelves for storing dishes, drawers and even serve as a place to place built-in household appliances.
Important! Such cabinets have one big disadvantage - for comfortable use they must be equipped with additional devices in the form of carousels, brackets or drawers.
As for the shapes of the sinks themselves, much depends on the preferences of buyers. The following models exist:
Important! Rectangular sinks are considered the most spacious, in which you can wash not only huge pots, but also large baking sheets.
For additional convenience, sinks can be equipped with several compartments, grates, cutting boards, baskets, colanders, even devices for grinding food waste.
For the manufacture of kitchen cabinets, laminated chipboard, MDF, and solid wood are used:
In order for the entire set to look organic in your kitchen and be comfortable, you need to think about what material is best to choose from for the sink itself. Such variations are possible here.
This is a classic material that has gained popularity due to its strength, durability, and hygiene. You can choose an economy or premium sink from it - it all depends on the quality of the seams and the thickness of the sheet.
It is worth noting that such sinks are not scratch-resistant and often develop corrosion stains.
Important! The water hits the metal hard, which can cause some discomfort, but this disadvantage can be compensated for by thickness or sound-absorbing lining.
Cabinets with ceramic sinks look incredibly beautiful and stylish, especially when they are placed near windows, because the sun's rays glinting off the glossy surface of the sinks give them a special elegance.
Sinks are most often made from earthenware or porcelain. Such products do not require special care; it is enough to periodically clean them with ordinary detergents and warm water. They are completely safe and resistant to high temperatures, withstand enormous loads, do not wash out over time, and do not fade. But it must be clarified that they are quite fragile.
Most available materials Acrylic and liquid stone are considered in this category. Such sinks are made to order along with countertops. But to save money, you can make a mortise or overlay design.
Important! Shells from artificial stone they often crack, dents form on them from boiling water, they change color after contact with chemical and food dyes.
Depending on the material of manufacture and configuration, a do-it-yourself sink cabinet and a sink can be installed in it in several ways.
Each option has its own characteristics, which include the following:
Important! This option is considered the best for self-installation; even a beginner can cope with the installation and connection of communications.
Important! You can mount such a model on a wooden tabletop with your own hands.
Important! Monolithic models can vary greatly in installation price. Simple options They are held on almost exclusively by glue, which is why they quickly break and cracks form on them. High-quality professional installation – maximum match.
We begin to make a cabinet for a sink with our own hands by preparing everyone necessary tools and materials, which include:
Make a vanity cabinet according to the following diagram:
Today we have prepared an article on the topic: “how to make a kitchen sink base with your own hands,” and Anatoly Belyakov will tell you the nuances and comment on the main mistakes.
When arranging furniture in the kitchen, you should definitely think about what kind of cabinet will be under the sink. This item kitchen set is called the underframe. This bedside table does not have a back wall; the kitchen sink is installed directly into it.
It is almost impossible to do without this item. After all, otherwise, there will simply be nowhere to wash the dishes. In the cabinet itself you can hide cleaning products, a trash can and other kitchen utensils from prying eyes. Regardless of whether you are going to purchase a cabinet separately or together with a kitchen set, you need to learn to understand the features of the materials, sizes and functions of the kitchen sink cabinet.
Typically, kitchen countertops have standard sizes. They can be 50 cm, 60 cm, 80 cm and 120 cm wide. If the base is small, you need to choose a sink with one bowl and small sides. Small cabinets usually have hinged doors. Larger bases accommodate double sinks or a sink with a rack for drying dishes.
If the inside of the underframe is equipped with cold and hot water, drain, then it comes without internal filling.
The two most common materials from which sink bases are made are:
Both materials are made using identical methods using dry production from wood fibers that are processed in a special way. The difference between them is that MDF is a material made using advanced fiberboard technology. It has a composition closer to wood, which means it will cost a little more.
All materials used to make sink bases are moisture resistant. Nightstands made from chipboard are quite durable; they are durable and can withstand scratches and impacts. However, the material can swell and dry out at the joints between the countertop and the sink. To avoid this, manufacturers specially glue it with a special sheet plastic. Sometimes solid bases are made from of stainless steel. But metal vanity units have an unassuming appearance. They are rarely preferred.
Stainless steel sinks can be used as mortise sinks, but with granite sinks you will have to tinker.
The version of the underframe with an overhead sink is a little outdated. But he still does not lose his popularity. The stainless steel sink is placed on the underframe to form a countertop. It is suitable for free-standing countertops, which may not be part of the kitchen unit itself. The overhead sink is fixed to the underframe with special L-shaped fasteners.
To protect the surface of the cabinet from moisture and cracking, silicone sealant is applied to the wide edge of the sink.
Sink cabinet all advantages:
Thanks to the diversity design solutions modern plumbing, a vanity unit is not a mandatory piece of furniture for a kitchen or bathroom. However, it is precisely this that allows you to hide communications that can significantly spoil the design of the room.
The consumer has several options for the development of events: buy already ready product in the near future furniture store, order from professionals to make a frame according to your own sketch (spending time and paying a considerable amount for the execution) or make a bedside table under the sink with your own hands.
For those who save their money and prefer exclusive products to serial products, we have prepared detailed instructions about making this piece of furniture yourself.
The first thing the master needs to do is choose the type of frame. The choice of cabinet type depends on its location, the type of sink (over-mounted, mortise) and its shape, as well as the material from which it is made. For independent implementation, you can take as a basis one of three main design options: floor-mounted, suspended, corner. Next, we will consider the main advantages and disadvantages of each solution.
The easiest to manufacture and most functional options for the kitchen, which perform several tasks at once:
Creating a hanging bedside table is rightfully considered the best option to save space in bathrooms.
The main advantage of this type of cabinets is their visual lightness and the availability of free space on the floor, which is necessary when laying communications in the box.
Creating a hanging bedside table under the bathroom sink with your own hands is quite simple, especially since it does not require large quantity materials, although it requires a competent approach to implementation installation work and subsequent operation of the product.
Corner cabinets can have both floor-mounted and suspended solutions. As a rule, corners in rooms are used extremely poorly, so corner structures are considered excellent option for installation in small-sized kitchens, especially if it is planned to install a frame under the kitchen countertop.
For the most part, the corner design creates a lot of free space under the sink, which a thrifty housewife can always use to store things needed in everyday life.
Having chosen the location of the product, you should not think that the choice of the type of structure has already been completed. Before you make a cabinet under the sink with your own hands, you need to pay attention to the type of sink, which (as noted above) may have an overhead or mortise mounting method.
Cabinets with an overhead sink are made as simply as possible, since the surface of the sink is mounted on top of the frame. If you plan to use a sink with a mortise mounting method, then a hole should be provided in the countertop of the cabinet that corresponds to the size and shape of the bowl.
Having decided on the type of cabinet and its design features We move on to the next stage - creating a sketch with details of all elements. The sink base consists of:
The frame can be made of wooden beams with a side section of 40x40 mm. To be fair, it is worth noting that you can make a cabinet under the kitchen sink with your own hands without a supporting wooden frame, connecting all the elements together using European screws (confirmations). 
Next, we will consider the frameless scheme, as the simplest for independent implementation.
Important! The following are the standard dimensions of the elements of the floor base made of laminated chipboard 16 mm thick for an overhead metal sink 500x500 mm. Details are provided for illustrative purposes only. You can change the dimensions of the elements based on your own needs and washing parameters.
You should draw a sketch and proceed to the next stage self-creation base under the sink - choice of material.
When choosing a material, you should take into account that the sink cabinet will be regularly exposed to moisture. Durability depends on how wisely you choose. appearance the entire structure. The following materials can be used for the underframe:
Advantages: relatively low cost, highly decorative, huge selection of colors, ease of processing and assembly of the structure.
Disadvantages: laminated chipboard is afraid of moisture. When water gets into unprotected areas, the material swells and loses its strength characteristics.
Tip: To improve the appearance of the product, use factory-laminated MDF boards.
An alternative option is a combination of materials: the body is made of MDF or chipboard, the door and tabletop are frosted glass. Such a cabinet will become a decoration of the room and a source of your pride.
Despite a lot of shortcomings, most home craftsmen use chipboard as the main material for self-assembly base for the sink.
To cut laminated chipboards you will need:
A jigsaw is not suitable for this work, since it is almost impossible for it to make an even cut without chipping the surface laminated coating.
The process of assembling a simple bedside table begins with cutting laminated chipboards. To do this, transfer all the frame elements to the material. Use a carpenter's corner to get the first right angle. Next, start from it, and not from the corner of the laminated chipboard, and carry out the process of cutting the slab into blanks.
Important! When marking, be sure to take into account the thickness of the cut, which can be determined experimentally or by measuring the distance between the teeth of the saw blade.
Pasting the ends of blanks PVC edging with an adhesive layer. To do this, go over the cut surface with an emery block ( wooden beam With flat surface, on which a strip of sandpaper is glued), clean it from dust. 
Attach the edge to the end of the workpiece and run a heated iron over the surface, then remove excess material with a sharp knife.
Assembling the body of the bedside table (connecting the side frames with the spacer bars). Drill holes with a confirmation drill at the joints of the workpieces. Attention! Consider the thickness of the chipboard. Make holes by stepping back 8 mm from the edge of the workpiece, then tighten the workpieces with confirmations using a hexagon bit.
Installation of internal filling. For better reliability and fixation of the entire structure, it is also better to tighten the shelves with the sidewalls using confirmations.
Installation of a sink on a cabinet. If the sink is overhead, then use standard mounts that come with the kit, or plastic corners for attaching the sink. If the sink is mortise, then prepare a hole in the countertop that follows the shape of the washbasin. You can’t do this without a jigsaw, since you won’t be able to make a curved cut with a circular saw.
Tip: To minimize chipping of the laminated coating when cutting with a jigsaw, it is recommended to stick paper tape (painting tape) on the cutting line. Carry out the cut “without swinging”. The T101B files without a reverse tooth, Bosch-123X, Bosch T 101 AIF (with a tooth without setting), Wilpu “Laminator” performed well.
Preparing the door and installing fittings. You should make “cups” on the door - a sample for where the hinges will be attached. This is done with a drill with a loop cutter installed, 35 mm in diameter. 
Next, furniture hinges are installed in the prepared “cups”, after which the door is fixed to the side. The final touch is the installation of handles, magnets and other accessories. It is better not to hang the door until the sink is installed on the base. It may interfere with the installation of the structure in its original location.
For a more complete understanding of the underframe assembly process, we recommend watching the video:
In this publication, we examined in as much detail as possible all the stages of creating a sink cabinet with our own hands, found out what material to choose and what tool to use. As you can see, there is nothing complicated about this. And you can do this using our recommendations.
When choosing such an intuitive and simple piece of furniture, it is important to pay attention to details, because a kitchen sink cabinet can also become an additional storage place for various small things and a stylish decorative element. Let's take a closer look at the selection criteria, taking into account the size of the kitchen, the type of models and the durability of the materials. Or maybe it’s worth making an original sink with your own hands and decorating it to match the interior?
Modern furniture has various shapes and sizes, is made of expensive and economy class materials. In order not to get confused in the wide range, we will try to determine the main parameters that you need to pay attention to when purchasing.
Multi-bowl option
Depending on the space allocated in the setting, you can choose the desired cabinet configuration.
There are three types of designs:
Roomy straight
Efficient use of space
Multifaceted
As for the shape of the sinks themselves, it all depends on personal preference. There are models of square, round, oval, rectangular and asymmetrical shapes. The models in the form of a wide rectangle are considered the most spacious; they can be used to wash both a large saucepan and a baking sheet.
Rectangular bowls are the most spacious
Many housewives prefer sinks with several compartments (double, triple), where one bowl is used for washing dishes, the second is used for defrosting food or fruits/vegetables. The number of compartments can vary from 1 to 5. Convenient with a special mesh or ribbed surface designed for drying.
On a note! For additional convenience, the sink can be equipped with grates, a basket, a cutting board, and a colander. The models are designed for spacious kitchens - in a small room they will take up a lot of space on the work surface. One of the most functional “bonuses” is a food waste shredder.
To determine the dimensions, it is important to consider not only the availability free space, but the dimensions of the kitchen itself. For medium and small rooms, small straight or corner models. Massive trapezoidal or rectangular with a wide tabletop are best installed in a large room.
Kitchen island
On a note! A standard straight bedside table has a width of 50 cm and a depth of 60 cm, but models with a width of at least 80 cm are considered the most comfortable. The most popular dimensions of a corner design are 90*90 cm.
An important size parameter for a sink is its depth. If you wash dishes in a shallow bowl, splashes will scatter all over the walls and adjacent cabinets, and a too deep sink is simply inconvenient - you will have to constantly bend over. Models with a depth ranging from 16 to 20 cm are considered optimal.
Important! The size of the sink should be such that there is a gap of at least 5 cm from it to the wall and the edge of the countertop, and the distance to the stove is 50 cm or more.
Depending on the configuration and material of the furniture, the sink can be installed in three ways. Each of them has its own operational features.
Option with sink cover
Mortise for wooden kitchen
Integrated model made of artificial stone
Integrated sinks are most often made of natural or artificial stone. This is the most expensive design, but also the most practical - the absence of sides and high-quality polished joints eliminate the penetration of water and small debris, guarantee ease of use and long service life of the furniture.
On a note! Monolithic ones vary in installation costs. The most simple models literally held on by one glue - under heavy load or from the operation of the shredder, cracks may form at the joints. Professional installation requires an exact match.
The integrated model looks like a continuation of the countertop
Cabinets are made from the same materials as kitchen units. The most popular materials: chipboard, MDF and solid wood. The decisive selection criterion for many is price.
Laminated chipboard or MDF coatings can imitate almost any material
The tabletop can also be made from solid wood
If you manage to decide on the choice of material quickly, then you usually have to think about buying a sink. Let’s take a closer look at the three most popular options for modern interiors.
Stainless steel is a classic material known for its durability, strength, and hygiene. You can choose an economy or premium model - it all depends on the thickness of the sheet and the quality of the seams. When choosing a stainless steel model, give preference to a welded one - made using “invisible seams” technology, which makes it last longer. As for the type of coating, the most practical is matte or “anti-graphic”: drops and scratches are not as noticeable on it as on a mirror gloss.
Original stainless steel bowl
Flaws:
The sound-absorbing gasket will significantly reduce the noise effect of stainless steel
Stainless steel made from AISI 18/10 steel is considered the highest quality - in this grade of metal the chromium content must be at least 18%, and nickel - 10%. Optimal thickness steel - at least 0.9 mm (or better - 1-1.5 mm). On the market you can often find offers of economy class sinks. Before agreeing to tempting purchase, ask the seller for a certificate or passport for the product. If it indicates the ASTI 202 grade, this is a designation for technical steel, which easily corrodes and quickly fails. If everything is in order with the metal, check its thickness - cheap products with an indicator of 0.4-0.6 mm can be deformed by heavy dishes.
Advice! When buying a stainless steel sink, take a magnet with you: if it sticks, the protective layer is too thin and rust will form on the metal over time. It is optimal when the magnet slides over the surface or does not react to it.
A cabinet with a ceramic sink looks stylish, especially if you place it near a window - the reflections of the sun's rays on the glossy surface will add to the interior bright accent. Manufacture modern models made of porcelain or earthenware (porcelain is considered more durable, but also costs twice as much).
In addition to its spectacular appearance, this material has other advantages:
Ceramics can be the highlight of the kitchen
This model is quite heavy, so the bedside table must be designed to support an impressive weight. Snow-white earthenware ceramics may darken over time, and colored ones may develop stains from bright dyes (porcelain is better protected from these defects). The most significant disadvantage of a ceramic bowl is fragility. Once you fail to hold a cast iron frying pan, cracks or chips may form on the surface of the sink. And a plate or glass that slips out of your hand is almost guaranteed to not survive falling on ceramic surface.
Liquid stone or acrylic is the most affordable option. Such sinks are made to order along with the countertop, but there are also more economical options - overhead, mortise models. Liquid stone is produced from mineral chips and acrylic resins, resulting in a surface that is durable, light and has a pleasant roughness.
Mortise model made of artificial stone
Flaws:
Innovative materials such as tectonite or agglomerate deserve special attention. Their composition consists of about 80-90% of stone chips (quartz, marble, granite) with the addition of fiberglass and polyester resins. They can withstand temperatures up to 300 degrees, are not afraid of scratches, do not lose color after exposure to ultraviolet radiation and detergents, and reliably imitate the structure natural stone. Manufacturers additionally treat surfaces with an antibacterial and dirt-repellent coating. The only drawback is the high price.
Integrated quartz agglomerate bowl
Note! Connoisseurs of natural stone can purchase a container made of marble, onyx or granite, but they are expensive because they are hollowed out of the rock and require regular processing protective compounds. This is an exclusive item that will only be appropriate in luxurious interior, whose owners spend little time cooking. By operational characteristics sinks made of agglomerate will give even granite a head start.
A model made of natural stone will become luxury element decor
Despite the huge selection of furniture, it is not always possible to buy what is needed for the kitchen custom size. In this case, there are two options: draw up a sketch, take measurements and entrust the production to a furniture maker, or take on the task yourself.
The easiest way self-made– remodeling one of the direct elements of the kitchen unit. To do this, you need to disassemble the cabinet, cut it into back wall holes for communications, and cut a hole to fit the size of the sink. You can go further and make a bedside table from MDF, chipboard or wood from scratch.
Model from old cabinet
On a note! For home experiments, it is better to take MDF or moisture-resistant plywood with a thickness of at least 12 mm. DS slabs are easy to cut, but in artisanal conditions it is difficult to properly edge them in order to prevent formaldehyde evaporation.
In addition to the materials for the base, you will need:
Before you go to the store for building materials, you need to draw a sketch of the future product on paper. The calculations will have to be based on your own measurements and the availability of free space.
Corner cabinet- the most popular solution for small rooms, but to construct it yourself, you will need an accurate calculation and a detailed drawing, for example this one:
Scheme for making a corner bedside table
Advice! In order not to make mistakes in the details, use special programs (for example, “Basis-Furniture Maker”, “PRO100” or “AutoCAD”), with which you can not only calculate the quantity necessary materials and components, but also to create a visual projection of the future product.
Work algorithm:
Assembly diagram
The hole is cut along the contour
You can install simple internal shelves in a homemade cabinet
Modeling for an overhead sink in AutoCAD
Two ways to install a stainless steel bowl:
Inset into the tabletop:
You can assemble a kitchen sink cabinet with your own hands, but it will take a lot of time and effort. It’s easier to entrust the manufacture of furniture to experienced craftsmen who will do everything to suit your interior and help you install it correctly and connect it to the pipeline.
