I recently switched to a pedestal sink myself and can confirm this issue firsthand. Floating shelves helped somewhat, but
couldn't be more true. Ended up needing an extra cabinet anyway—lesson learned the hard way."Just don't underestimate how much junk accumulates under the sink..."
Completely agree—storage is definitely the hidden downside of pedestal sinks. I made the switch last year, and while it looks fantastic (no regrets aesthetically), I quickly realized how much random stuff I'd been hoarding under there. Floating shelves are decent, but they don't hide clutter well. Ended up getting a small rolling cart to tuck into the corner...works okay, but still not ideal.
—wish I'd read that advice sooner!"Just don't underestimate how much junk accumulates under the sink..."
Totally agree with the storage issue—seen it plenty of times. One thing I'd add is to double-check your plumbing setup before committing. Pedestal sinks often expose pipes, and if your plumbing isn't neat or centered, it can look pretty awkward. Had a client who didn't realize their pipes were off-center until after installation...ended up needing extra work to tidy things up. Just something else to keep in mind before you dive in.
Ran into something similar last year. Client swapped out a vanity for a pedestal sink without checking pipe alignment first. Pipes were way off-center, looked messy as hell. Ended up having to redo some plumbing—extra cost and hassle they didn't expect. Definitely worth a quick look behind your current setup before you commit...saves headaches later.
Good point about checking alignment first—seen that mistake more times than I can count. Another thing folks overlook is the wall support behind the pedestal. Had a client once who thought drywall alone would hold it steady...yeah, didn't end well. Make sure you've got solid backing or add some blocking if needed. Pedestal sinks look great, but they're picky about prep work. Little extra planning goes a long way.
