Your bathroom vanity works fine. The drawers glide, the plumbing is set, and the boxes are level. It is just the fronts that look tired: a few scratches, a finish that has fallen out of style, or a colour that never quite matched the rest of the room.
Good news: you do not need a whole new vanity. If your vanity is built on IKEA SEKTION cabinets, new doors and drawer fronts let you keep the boxes you already have and swap only the parts you see.
Short answer: Kitch makes custom doors, drawer fronts and panels that fit IKEA SEKTION cabinets, including SEKTION bathroom vanities. It costs less than a full vanity rebuild and keeps your sink, counter and plumbing in place.
Why SEKTION works so well in a bathroom
SEKTION boxes are sturdy, the drawers are solid, and the system comes in enough sizes to build a vanity, a linen tower or a full wall of storage. That flexibility is why so many people use SEKTION outside the kitchen.
The weak spot is the fronts. IKEA offers a short list of styles and colours, and once a door is scratched or a finish goes out of style, your choices are limited. Custom fronts fix that without touching the boxes. See how it works on our SEKTION for kitchen and bathroom page.
Replace the fronts or replace the whole vanity?
If your boxes are dry and square, new fronts are usually the smarter spend. If the boxes are water-swollen or falling apart, start over. Here is the quick comparison.
| Factor | New SEKTION fronts | Full new vanity |
|---|---|---|
| Keeps your plumbing and counter | Yes | Often no |
| Mess and downtime | Low, a few hours | High, plumbing and demo |
| Cost | Lower, varies by size and style | Higher |
| Best when | Boxes are solid, look is dated | Boxes are damaged or you want a new layout |
| Style choice | Wide, custom colours and profiles | Limited to what is in stock |
What Kitch fronts are made of
Bathrooms are humid, so material matters. Kitch fronts are built on a stable MDF core that stays flat and will not crack at the joints the way solid wood can when humidity swings. That core is then finished in one of three families:
- Matte for soft, low-sheen colour that hides fingerprints and water spots.
- Woodgrain for the warmth of oak or walnut tones with an easy-wipe surface.
- Shinnoki veneer for real wood veneer when you want natural grain up close.
Want the details on why we build on MDF? Read our guide to the best cabinet door materials, or browse every finish.
Styles that suit a 2026 bathroom
This is where custom fronts win. Current bathroom trends lean warm and tactile: white oak and walnut tones, soft sage and olive greens, deep navy, and warm neutrals like greige and khaki. Fluted and reeded fronts are popular for a bit of texture without much fuss.
Popular door styles for a SEKTION vanity
- Slab and Euro Slab for a clean, modern face that reads calm and spa-like.
- Shaker profiles for a soft classic look that fits most homes.
- Gruv for a fluted, grooved texture that matches the 2026 trend.
- Deco for a bit more detail and character.
- Insert-Ready if you want to add cane, glass, or metal mesh yourself.
Pair any of these with brushed brass or champagne bronze pulls and the vanity feels new, not patched.
How to order SEKTION vanity doors
- Confirm your vanity is built on IKEA SEKTION cabinets.
- Measure every door and drawer front you want to swap, in both height and width.
- Count drawers per cabinet so you order the right front set.
- Pick a style and finish. Order samples first so you can see the finish in your own light.
- Place your order through the Build My Cart service, or get help with Start My Design. Custom fronts are made to order in Edmonton, so budget about 6 to 8 weeks.
- Swap the fronts. It is a screwdriver job, not a renovation.
The doubt most people have
Won't custom fronts cost more than a cheap new vanity? Sometimes the sticker looks close. But a new vanity means pulling the sink, touching the plumbing, and often redoing the counter and backsplash. That labour adds up fast.
Replacement fronts skip all of that. You keep the counter, the sink, and the water lines, and you change only what you see. For a vanity in good shape, that is usually the better value.
Prices vary by size, style, and finish, so use our estimator to price your exact setup rather than guessing from a range.
FAQ
Do Kitch doors fit IKEA SEKTION bathroom vanities?
Yes. Kitch makes doors, drawer fronts and panels for IKEA SEKTION cabinets, whether they are in a kitchen, bathroom, laundry room or closet. Measure your fronts and count drawers before ordering.
What material are Kitch vanity doors made from?
Kitch fronts are built on an MDF core and finished in matte, woodgrain or Shinnoki veneer. MDF stays flat and stable, which matters in a humid bathroom.
How long do custom SEKTION fronts take?
Because they are made to order, plan for roughly 6 to 8 weeks from order to delivery. The install itself is usually a short job you can do in an afternoon.
Don't have IKEA cabinets?
Our KitchBOX modular cabinets work the same way, with doors designed to pair with them.
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