Before purchasing the chest, do we need to know anything in particular, especially regarding waterproofing?
— K. Nagaraja, Seattle Christian: I really like the look you can achieve by using a piece of furniture as a vanity instead of what we traditionally think of as bathroom cabinetry. Styles can include sleek and modern, ethnic, antique and traditional. Robin: Because it is not a standard installation, there are certain considerations you must take into account while searching for that perfect chest. The first and perhaps easiest will be to determine what style or look you want for the room and choose the chest accordingly. Christian: Next, measure your space and establish what size range will work for width, depth and height. You will not have custom options when selecting an old or antique piece, so you will need to be somewhat flexible. Consider how high you want the counter to be for convenient use and the depth required for the sink and faucets. Also consider how much retrofitting will be required to allow access to the plumbing. Christian: If you are going to undermount the sink, yo