A pedestal sink is a sink that consists of an upper basin and a lower shaft. After occupying a favored and familiar place in bathrooms for decades in the early 20th century, pedestal sinks were largely replaced by boxy bathroom vanity cabinet-counter combinations. While big vanities have their plusses, pedestal sinks—with their grace and surprising practicality—have emerged in bathrooms once again as stylish space-savers.
A pedestal sink is the purest sink possible. It does not come with either the clutter or the advantages of expansive countertop space or lower storage. It emphasizes the core function of the bathroom sink and rarely strives for anything more. And as every other piece, such a sink has its own advantages and disadvantages, let’s take a look at all of them.
Pros
A pedestal sink saves valuable bathroom floor space, which is an absolute must for a small bathroom or a powder room. Such a sink is also lower priced than comparable sink vanities. It’s easy to transport from the home center, as opposed to big vanity cabinets.
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Cons
A pedestal sink features no storage space below and little or no countertop space, which can be crucial in some cases. Supply and drainage pipes are sometimes visible, and that looks not very stylish. Changing from a vanity to a pedestal sink can require new flooring.
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A pedestal sink is a perfect solution for you if you like a more traditional look. The bathroom is small and you’re looking for ways to carve out more space. You’re either redoing the bathroom floor or there is already continuous flooring across the intended installation area. Storage isn’t a problem for you. You either have storage elsewhere in the bathroom or outside. The back wall behind the pedestal sink has secure studs for the sink anchors.
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