Went through something similar when we swapped ours out a couple years back. Quick thoughts:
- Pedestal sinks look great, but storage is a real issue—especially if your bathroom's already tight.
- We ended up installing a narrow cabinet above the toilet for TP and toiletries. Worked better than shelves for us, less cluttered.
- Plumbing can be tricky if your pipes aren't perfectly aligned. Had to adjust ours slightly to hide everything neatly behind the pedestal.
- Overall, no regrets, but definitely factor in extra storage and plumbing adjustments before diving in.
We swapped ours out last summer and honestly, love the look but storage is a legit struggle. Tried a cabinet above the toilet too, but ours felt bulky—ended up going with some floating shelves instead. Plumbing was def a headache though, had to get creative with fittings to keep it hidden. Still, I'd say it's worth it if you're into the clean, minimalist vibe...just be ready to Marie Kondo your bathroom stuff.
"Plumbing was def a headache though, had to get creative with fittings to keep it hidden."
Yeah, the plumbing can be surprisingly tricky with pedestal sinks—been there myself. Honestly, I still question if the minimalist aesthetic is worth sacrificing all that storage. Floating shelves look great, but they're no match for hiding clutter like cabinets do. Did you find that switching forced you to downsize your bathroom essentials significantly, or was it manageable once you adjusted? Curious if anyone regrets losing cabinet space long-term...
Totally get the plumbing frustration—been there too, and it felt like playing Tetris with pipes for a while. But honestly, once you get past that initial headache, it's pretty manageable. I did have to seriously rethink my storage habits though...ended up ditching a lot of random stuff I never used anyway. It was kinda freeing, actually. Still, I keep a small basket tucked behind the pedestal for essentials—just in case.
"ended up ditching a lot of random stuff I never used anyway. It was kinda freeing, actually."
I get the appeal, but from a maintenance standpoint, pedestal sinks can be a pain if something goes wrong. Had one crack on me once—replacing it meant redoing half the plumbing underneath. Just something to consider before jumping in...
