We had a pedestal sink in our old place, and yeah, it looked great—clean lines, classic vibe—but I gotta second the plumbing nightmare. One time, a ring slipped off my finger while washing hands (don't ask how, still a mystery), and it bounced perfectly behind the pedestal. Cue me spending an hour with a flashlight and a coat hanger trying to fish it out without dismantling the whole thing. Not my finest moment.
But honestly, if you're careful about placement and maybe use recessed shelves like someone mentioned earlier, it could still work nicely. My sister has one in her powder room, and it's perfect there. Guests love it, and storage isn't a big deal since it's not an everyday-use bathroom.
Curious though, has anyone here tried those floating vanity sinks instead? Seems like they might offer a similar minimalist look but with easier plumbing access underneath... thoughts?
I swapped to a floating vanity about two years ago—zero regrets. Plumbing's way easier, and cleaning underneath is a breeze. Pedestal sinks look nice, but honestly, practicality wins for me every time.
"Pedestal sinks look nice, but honestly, practicality wins for me every time."
Had a pedestal sink in our old place—looked classy, sure, but storage was nonexistent. Ended up balancing toiletries on the edge like some bathroom circus act... Floating vanity sounds tempting now.
Haha, the bathroom circus act—been there myself! Had a pedestal sink in my first apartment, and while it looked sleek, it quickly turned into a balancing game of toothbrushes, razors, and soap dishes. Here's how it usually went down:
Step 1: Admire the minimalist aesthetic.
Step 2: Realize there's nowhere to put anything.
Step 3: Attempt creative solutions (suction cup shelves, anyone?).
Step 4: Watch said shelves crash down at 2 AM, scaring the life out of you.
"Floating vanity sounds tempting now."
Honestly, floating vanities are a solid compromise. You still get that clean, modern look, but with actual storage space underneath. Installed one at my current place, and it's been a game changer—no more midnight crashes or toothpaste juggling acts. If you're set on the pedestal look, maybe consider a recessed medicine cabinet or wall-mounted shelves nearby. Trust me, your future self will thank you.
Had a pedestal sink in my old place too—looked great, but practicality was another story. Ended up installing a recessed medicine cabinet, which helped a ton. Floating vanities are definitely more functional, but if you're set on the pedestal style, just plan ahead for storage. Trust me, improvising shelves at midnight after hearing everything crash isn't fun... learned that the hard way.
