Haha, dust magnets is right...ever tried cleaning toothpaste splatter off those pipes? Not fun. Did you guys also have trouble fitting a wastebasket underneath? I swear, pedestal sinks look sleek, but suddenly there's nowhere convenient to stash bathroom essentials. And yeah, wall reinforcement can be tricky—did you end up using blocking or anchors? I've seen some DIY disasters when folks underestimate the weight factor...
Yeah, pedestal sinks can be tricky for storage—you're basically sacrificing practicality for looks. Have you considered a narrow basket or shelf mounted to the wall nearby? As for reinforcement, definitely go with blocking if you're opening up the wall anyway; it's way sturdier. Anchors can work, but I've seen too many sinks loosen over time because the drywall couldn't handle the weight. Better safe than sorry, especially if tenants aren't always gentle...
Pedestals can definitely be a headache in rental properties. Had one tenant who used the sink as a support every morning while brushing his teeth (still not sure why), and eventually the anchors gave out. Thankfully no injuries, but it was a close call. Blocking would've saved me that stress for sure. Have you thought about how you'll handle plumbing access down the line if something needs fixing? Pedestals can make even minor repairs feel like major surgery...
Totally agree about the plumbing access issue. When we bought our place, the bathroom had this beautiful vintage pedestal sink—looked great, but man, any little drip turned into a weekend-long ordeal. I remember one time, the faucet started leaking underneath (of course), and there I was, lying flat on my back, flashlight clenched between my teeth, trying to squeeze a wrench into a gap that felt smaller than my hand. Eventually ended up taking the whole thing apart just to tighten one nut—talk about frustrating.
If you're set on the pedestal look though, maybe consider something that's designed with a bit more wiggle room behind it or at least leave yourself some extra slack in the plumbing lines. Also, reinforcing the wall behind it definitely helps. Learned that lesson after my nephew decided our sink was the perfect step stool to reach the medicine cabinet...
"Eventually ended up taking the whole thing apart just to tighten one nut—talk about frustrating."
Been there, done that. When we moved into our first place, I swapped out a bulky vanity for a sleek pedestal sink thinking it'd open up the tiny bathroom. Looked great, but maintenance was a nightmare. Even simple stuff like replacing the drain stopper turned into an afternoon project. If you're going pedestal, definitely plan ahead—extra slack in plumbing lines and easy-access fittings are your friends here... trust me.
