"Did you have trouble hiding the supply lines behind the pedestal? Mine still bug me a bit..."
Yeah, those supply lines can be sneaky little devils. I usually recommend shorter braided lines and a bit of strategic zip-tying—works wonders. Still, sometimes they're just determined to photobomb your bathroom aesthetics...
I usually tuck them behind the pedestal as best I can and call it a day. Honestly, most guests never even notice. Did you guys find the pedestal sink worth losing the storage space underneath? That's my main hesitation...
I get your hesitation... losing storage space is definitely something to think through carefully. Pedestal sinks look great, especially in smaller bathrooms—they open up the space and give it a cleaner feel. But yeah, the storage issue is real.
From my experience doing repairs, pedestal sinks can also be a bit trickier to work on if something leaks or needs adjustment. You've got less room behind there to maneuver tools and pipes, so maintenance can sometimes take longer. Not impossible, just mildly annoying.
That said, I wouldn't stress too much about hiding plumbing lines—most guests really don't notice or care about those details unless they're super obvious or messy. As long as you tuck things neatly behind the pedestal, you're usually good.
If you do go for it, consider adding some wall-mounted shelves or a recessed medicine cabinet above the sink for extra storage. I've seen people make it work pretty well that way without cluttering up the bathroom.
Overall, if you love the look enough to sacrifice a bit of convenience, go for it. It's your space after all... just be prepared to get creative with storage elsewhere in the room.
We swapped to a pedestal sink last year, and honestly, I was pretty worried about losing storage too. But we ended up finding a slim rolling cart that fits perfectly between the sink and toilet—holds towels, extra TP, cleaning stuff... all the essentials. It actually forced us to declutter a bit, which wasn't a bad thing. Maintenance-wise, haven't had any issues yet (knock on wood), but good to know it might be tricky down the line. Overall, no regrets here!
We considered a pedestal sink when we remodeled our tiny bathroom a couple years back, but ultimately decided against it. I was pretty skeptical about losing storage too, and honestly, the rolling cart idea seemed like it'd just clutter things up more—at least in our space. Glad it worked out for you, though.
Instead, we went with a wall-mounted sink that left enough room underneath for a small cabinet. It wasn't anything fancy—just something affordable from IKEA—but it gave us enough storage for towels, cleaning supplies, and extra toiletries without feeling cramped. Plus, since it's wall-mounted, cleaning underneath is a breeze (no awkward pedestal to maneuver around). Installation was straightforward enough, though reinforcing the wall to support it took some extra effort and planning.
One thing I'd caution anyone thinking about pedestal sinks: maintenance can indeed be tricky if plumbing issues arise later on. My brother-in-law had one installed and ended up having to call in a plumber for what should've been a simple fix because the pedestal limited access. Not saying it's always going to happen, but it's something worth considering if you're budget-conscious and prefer DIY repairs.
Overall, I'd say weigh your priorities carefully—if aesthetics and space-saving are top of your list, then yeah, pedestal sinks can work great. But if practical storage or easy maintenance matter more to you (like they did for us), you might want to explore other compact options first.
