Did you find the pedestal sink worth it overall, though? I'm considering one to free up some space, but is the extra hassle really that bad... or manageable once you know what you're doing?
"is the extra hassle really that bad... or manageable once you know what you're doing?"
Honestly, it's totally manageable once you get used to it. I swapped mine out last year for the same reason—needed more space—and after a short adjustment period, I barely notice the difference. Worth it imo.
I dunno, I get the appeal of pedestal sinks—sleek look, extra floor space—but honestly, storage became a real headache for me. Had one in my old place, and while it looked great at first, I quickly realized I had nowhere to stash cleaning supplies or even basic toiletries. Ended up cluttering the bathroom with baskets and shelves anyway, which kinda defeated the purpose. Just something to think about before you commit...
"Ended up cluttering the bathroom with baskets and shelves anyway, which kinda defeated the purpose."
Yeah, that's exactly what I was wondering about. Pedestal sinks look great in magazines or staged homes, but how practical are they really for everyday life? I mean, sure, you gain some floor space, but is it worth the hassle of losing all that hidden storage?
Did you find any clever workarounds besides baskets and shelves that helped at all? I've seen some people install small cabinets or shelves above the toilet or even recessed storage between wall studs—did you try anything like that? Curious if those solutions actually help or just add more clutter in the end.
Either way, thanks for sharing your experience... definitely helps to hear real-world stories before making a decision.
We swapped to a pedestal sink about a year ago, and honestly, I have mixed feelings. It definitely opened up the bathroom visually, but storage became an immediate headache. Initially, we tried baskets too, but they just ended up overflowing with random stuff—exactly what we wanted to avoid.
Eventually, we installed a recessed medicine cabinet above the sink. It was a bit more involved than expected (had to cut into drywall and frame it out), but it made a huge difference. We also put in a slim cabinet above the toilet for towels and extra toiletries. Both solutions helped significantly without cluttering the space too much.
Still, if you're someone who likes everything neatly tucked away behind closed doors, pedestal sinks might not be ideal. For us, it worked out okay after some adjustments—but if I had to do it again, I'd probably consider a small vanity instead.
