Pedestal sinks do look nice, but from a practical standpoint, tenants usually prefer built-in storage. I've had renters specifically ask about cabinet space—especially in smaller bathrooms. Might be worth considering resale or rental appeal before making the switch.
Pedestal sinks definitely have their charm, but I gotta say, storage isn't always the deal-breaker it's made out to be. I mean, yeah, cabinets are handy—no doubt—but let's be honest, how many of us have opened a bathroom cabinet at a rental and found it either empty or stuffed with ancient cleaning products and leftover shampoo bottles from tenants long past? 😂
When I swapped out the bulky vanity in my old apartment for a pedestal sink, it was like night and day. Suddenly the tiny bathroom felt bigger, brighter, and less cramped. Sure, I lost some built-in storage, but a slim shelving unit over the toilet and a couple of floating shelves solved that pretty quick. Plus, renters seemed to appreciate the cleaner look and extra floor space way more than I expected.
I do get your point about resale and rental appeal, but I think it really depends on the style and layout of your space. If your bathroom's already tight, sometimes the open feel of a pedestal sink can actually be a selling point. And honestly, renters who are super picky about storage will usually find creative ways around it—like those rolling carts or baskets.
Also, from an emergency repair perspective (and trust me, I've seen enough plumbing disasters to write a book), pedestal sinks can make life a lot easier. No awkward cabinet doors to wrestle with or cramped spaces to squeeze into when you're trying to stop a leak at 2 AM... just saying. 😉
Anyway, just my two cents—there's always more than one way to look at these things.
I swapped for a pedestal sink too, and honestly, zero regrets. Sure, I had to get creative with storage (hello, baskets and hooks!), but the bathroom feels way less claustrophobic now. And yeah... plumbing nightmares at 2 AM are way easier without cabinets in the way.
Totally agree about the plumbing access—been there, done that, and cabinets definitely make midnight leaks way more stressful. When we switched to a pedestal sink, I was worried about losing storage too, but honestly, it forced me to declutter all those half-empty shampoo bottles and expired lotions I'd been hoarding. Now I just keep essentials in a cute basket underneath and hang towels on hooks nearby. Feels cleaner and brighter overall...plus fewer places for dust to hide, which is always a win in my book.
