Did the pedestal sink swap last year in our tiny bathroom. Definitely agree on anchors, but honestly, biggest headache was losing storage space. Had to get creative with shelves and baskets... looks great now, but just keep storage in mind if your bathroom's small.
Totally agree about the storage issue—pedestal sinks look sleek, but man, they can be tricky in tight spaces. Did you find shelves above the toilet helpful, or did you go for something freestanding? I've seen some cool setups with narrow ladder shelves, but always wondered if they're stable enough for daily use. Also curious if anyone's had issues with plumbing access after installing a pedestal sink? Seems like it'd be harder to get under there if something goes wrong... or am I overthinking it?
"Also curious if anyone's had issues with plumbing access after installing a pedestal sink? Seems like it'd be harder to get under there if something goes wrong... or am I overthinking it?"
You're definitely not overthinking it. Pedestal sinks can be a real pain when it comes to plumbing access. I've worked on a few, and honestly, they're sleek but not exactly plumber-friendly. If something goes wrong, you're usually stuck squeezing into awkward angles or even having to remove the pedestal entirely just to reach basic fittings. Not impossible, but definitely more hassle than a standard vanity.
As for storage, I've seen those ladder shelves you're talking about. They look nice, but personally, I'm skeptical about their stability—especially if you're using them daily. A friend of mine had one in her bathroom, and it always felt a bit wobbly to me. She ended up anchoring it to the wall, which helped, but kinda defeated the purpose of having something freestanding and easy to move around.
Shelves above the toilet seem like a safer bet. They're out of the way, stable, and you can customize them pretty easily. Just make sure they're installed securely—nothing worse than a shelf collapsing at 2 AM (speaking from experience here).
Overall, pedestal sinks are doable, but just be prepared for some trade-offs. If you're set on the look, go for it—just keep your expectations realistic about storage and maintenance.
Honestly, I've had a pedestal sink in my guest bathroom for about five years now and haven't really run into major plumbing headaches. Maybe I've just been lucky? Sure, it's a bit tighter to work under there, but I've only had to deal with minor stuff like tightening a loose connection or clearing a slow drain. Nothing that had me cursing the day I installed it, lol.
About storage though, gotta agree—ladder shelves look cute but they're kinda flimsy. I ended up putting in a small corner shelf unit instead. It's tucked away, doesn't wobble, and holds just enough stuff without cluttering the space.
So yeah, pedestal sinks aren't perfect, but they're not exactly a nightmare either. If you love the look, I wouldn't let plumbing worries hold you back too much. Just maybe skip the ladder shelf and find something sturdier...
Had a pedestal sink in my old place—looked great, but honestly, I regretted it when my kid dropped a toy down the drain. Fishing that out was a nightmare with zero space underneath. Agree on sturdy shelves though, ladder ones never felt safe enough for me...
