Hey everyone! I'm kicking off a bathroom vanity project and I really need some feedback. I'm going for a slat design on the front doors and sides of the vanity, and I'm planning to use maple plywood. My initial thought was to create individual slats to attach where needed, but I'm also considering cutting grooves in the plywood to achieve a slat effect. I'll be applying a light stain to finish it up. I'd love to hear your thoughts on these ideas and whether you think the groove method will get me the look I'm aiming for. Thanks!
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A reference picture would really clarify what you're going for, but I get the idea. In my opinion, making individual slats and attaching them is a better choice than just cutting grooves into the plywood. One thing to keep in mind is that maple doesn’t take stain very well. I’ve tried using it for vanities before to save cash, and I ended up going with walnut plywood instead for a better finish. Just something to consider!
Do you have any inspiration pictures? I'm not entirely clear on "a slat look". Are you aiming for something that resembles tongue and groove boards? That could help guide your design choices better!
This is a partial from my drawing. Hope this makes it clearer. Think of the beige color as the "slats" and in between would be the backer board or grooves cut into the door for that slat effect.
I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!