If you are remodeling your home or just updating the bathroom, why not go for something other than a sink with a cabinet attached? The bathroom pedestal sink model consist only of a sink basin and a pedestal.
This is a great option to provide a simple, elegant and intriguing design to your home but there are facts that one needs to consider before buying this type of sink.
Some major advantages to having this type of sink is that it fits right into a traditional or classic style, if that's what you are going for and it allows for you to showcase your whole bathroom.
This is a great option if you installed some beautiful tiles or adorned your bathroom walls with any other type of designs.
The space saver option is especially great for people with limited space in their bathrooms.
Of course, whenever there are advantages there has to be some disadvantages too.
Unfortunately, the bathroom pedestal sink is not the most practical option available for a bathroom.
Most bathrooms have cabinets to store hair styling products and equipment, tooth brushes, soaps and what ever else suits the owner's fancy.
A pedestal sink does not provide storage space for all of these essentials.
Plus, there is not much counter space available either.
This means that the owner will have to think up unique ways of storing important bathroom items.
Also, if you are replacing a base cabinet with a pedestal sink please be aware that you might have to reinforce or replace the flooring, baseboard and wall.
The bathroom pedestal is a great option if you are on a budget since it normally ranges from $60 - $600.
Whether you install it yourself or get a professional installation, you can be certain that you will get a major space saving fixture that compliments your style.