"Had a client who didn't realize their tiles stopped short under the cabinet, and they ended up with an awkward gap."
Ha, seen that one myself—it's funny until it's your own bathroom. Another quick heads-up: pedestal sinks mean nowhere to hide ugly plumbing. Keep the pipes tidy or it'll bug you later... trust me.
Pedestal sinks look nice, but man, storage is a real issue. I swapped mine in thinking it'd open up the space (which it did), but now my extra TP and cleaning supplies are homeless. Anyone found a clever workaround that doesn't ruin the clean look? I'm tired of trekking down the hall every time I run out...
"Pedestal sinks look nice, but man, storage is a real issue."
Yeah, totally agree with this. Pedestal sinks are sleek and all, but the storage struggle is real. One workaround I've seen a lot is using floating shelves or slim wall-mounted cabinets above the toilet—keeps things tidy without cluttering the floor. My buddy did this and it actually looked pretty sharp. Just gotta be careful not to overload them or it defeats the whole minimalist vibe you're going for...
Pedestal sinks definitely have that clean, minimalist look, but yeah, storage can get tricky fast. I've thought about switching myself, mostly because I like the idea of less clutter and easier cleaning. But then I realized I'd probably end up needing extra furniture or shelves anyway, which might defeat the purpose of downsizing in the first place.
One thing I've seen work well is repurposing stuff you already have—like a small ladder shelf or even a vintage wooden crate mounted on the wall. Keeps it eco-friendly and adds a bit of character too. Plus, if you're careful about what you keep in there (just essentials), it doesn't have to look messy. Still debating if that's enough to make me take the plunge though...
I swapped out a vanity for a pedestal sink in one of my rental units a couple years back, mostly because the bathroom was tiny and I thought it'd open things up. It definitely made the space feel bigger visually, but yeah, storage became an immediate headache. Tenants started improvising with baskets and shelves, which sometimes looked great...other times not so much.
"One thing I've seen work well is repurposing stuff you already have—like a small ladder shelf or even a vintage wooden crate mounted on the wall."
This is actually pretty smart. One tenant brought in an old wooden spice rack from their kitchen and painted it white—it looked surprisingly good mounted near the sink. Another used a narrow rolling cart tucked beside the toilet, which worked well without cluttering things up too much. I guess it really depends on how disciplined you are about keeping only essentials around.
If you're naturally tidy and minimalist, you'll probably love it. But if you're like me (and apparently some of my tenants), you might find yourself missing that hidden storage space more than you'd expect...
