Bathroom Vanities Built for Florida Moisture
A bathroom vanity lives in the wettest room of the house. Every shower sends steam into the air, and in Orlando that steam lands on cabinets in a home that is already humid most of the year. A vanity built from the wrong materials swells, peels, and grows mold. A vanity built the right way looks great for decades. That difference is why we build custom bathroom vanities with moisture-resistant boxes, sealed edges, and hard-cured finishes.
We design each vanity around your bathroom's exact size, your plumbing, and how many people use the sink. From compact powder-room vanities to wide double-sink pieces for a primary bath, every piece is measured, built, and finished for your space.
Vanity Styles and Layouts
Single and Double Sink Vanities
One sink or two is the first decision. A double-sink vanity needs at least 60 inches of width so two people can use it without bumping elbows. Below 60 inches, a single wide sink with generous counter space on each side works better. We lay out the plumbing centerlines with your plumber so the drains and supplies land exactly where the new vanity needs them.
Floating Vanities
A floating vanity mounts to the wall with no legs touching the floor. This makes small Orlando bathrooms feel larger, makes mopping easy, and keeps the cabinet base away from standing water. The mounting must anchor into studs or blocking, never just drywall, because a floating vanity plus a stone top is heavy. We plan the blocking before the walls are closed.
Vessel, Undermount, and Integrated Sinks
Vessel sinks sit on top of the counter like a bowl and need a taller vanity base or a lower counter height to keep the rim at a comfortable level. Undermount sinks attach below the counter for easy wipe-down. Integrated sinks are molded into a solid-surface top with no seam at all, which means no caulk line to collect grime. We build the vanity to match whichever sink you choose.
Materials That Handle Bathroom Moisture
The box material is the single most important choice in a bathroom vanity. Here is how the options compare:
- Cabinet-grade plywood: Our standard. The layered wood holds screws tight and resists swelling far better than pressed boards.
- Marine-grade plywood: Uses waterproof glue between layers. Worth it for vanities in pool bathrooms or homes with heavy daily shower use.
- Particle board and MDF: We do not build vanity boxes from these. One plumbing leak can turn them to mush, and Florida humidity shortens their life even without a leak.
Every exposed edge gets sealed, including the bottoms and backs you never see. Water finds the unsealed spot, so we do not leave any. Door and drawer fronts use the same hardwoods as our kitchens, maple, white oak, and cherry being the most common, finished with a moisture-blocking topcoat.
Finishes for Humid Bathrooms
We spray conversion varnish or catalyzed lacquer on every vanity. These finishes cure into a hard, water-resistant shell that stands up to splashes, steam, and the cleaning products bathrooms need. Painted vanities get full prep, sanding, primer, and multiple sprayed coats, cured in the shop before the vanity ever reaches your home.
Dark stains show water spots more than light ones, and high-gloss finishes show every fingerprint. Satin and matte sheens are the most forgiving for family bathrooms. Whatever you choose, the finish is the same shop-grade system, built to handle Orlando humidity year-round.
Storage That Fits Real Bathrooms
- U-shaped drawer cutouts: Drawers that wrap around the drain pipe instead of stopping at it, so you keep full drawer space under the sink.
- Pull-out organizers: Tall bottles, hair tools, and cleaning supplies stand upright in narrow pull-outs.
- Electrical outlets inside drawers: A hidden outlet keeps hair dryers and electric toothbrushes plugged in but out of sight. We coordinate with your electrician for code-compliant placement.
- Tower and linen cabinets: Matching tall cabinets beside the vanity hold towels and toiletries when the vanity alone is not enough.
- Toe-kick drawers: The recessed space at the bottom of the vanity becomes a slim drawer for flat items.
Orlando-Specific Bathroom Notes
Many Orlando homes have bathrooms with small or no windows, which traps shower steam. If your bath fan is weak, upgrading it during a vanity project protects the new cabinets and cuts down on mold. We also see a lot of 1980s and 1990s homes in areas like Altamonte Springs and Winter Springs with original 48-inch vanities that waste space; a custom rebuild often gains six to twelve inches of usable storage in the same footprint by using the full height and depth the room allows.
For pool bathrooms and outdoor-adjacent baths, we recommend marine-grade plywood boxes and extra sealing around the base, because wet feet and dripping swimsuits put more water on the floor than a normal bath ever will.
Our Process for Vanity Projects
We start with a home visit to measure the bathroom and talk through sink count, storage needs, and style. Then we produce drawings showing the vanity from the front and side, with every dimension and the exact sink and faucet placement. After approval, we build and finish the vanity in the shop, then install it and set it level, scribe it to the wall, and seal it to the floor or wall. Most single-vanity installs finish in a day; double vanities or vanity-plus-tower projects take two. Pair a new vanity with matching storage from our custom closets or laundry room cabinets for a whole-home storage plan.
What Custom Bathroom Vanities Cost
Custom bathroom vanities in the Orlando area commonly range from $2,500 to $9,000, depending on size, wood, finish, and features like floating mounts or in-drawer outlets. This covers the vanity cabinet itself; counters, sinks, faucets, and plumbing are usually separate. A compact powder-room vanity in painted maple sits near the lower end, while a wide double-sink walnut vanity with towers sits near the upper end. Every project differs, so these are starting points. The written quote after we measure your bathroom is the real number. See more pricing detail in our Orlando cabinet cost guide.
Ready for a vanity that fits your bathroom exactly and stands up to Florida moisture? Contact us for a free design consultation. We measure, draw, and quote, and you decide from there.