The sink plays a pivotal role in any bathroom, and if you’re remodeling or renovating yours, there’s a strong possibility that you’ll be updating the sink, too. If you haven’t yet given much thought to the type of sink you want, now is a great time to do so.
Sinks have come on in leaps and bounds in recent decades, and the choices of shapes, sizes and designs have become endless. However, while this is a good thing for homeowners, it can make the choices confusing, and it’s not always easy to know which type of sink you should choose. Often, homeowners must first decide whether they want a sink with a traditional pedestal, or one that is mounted on the wall, and while it might not seem a particularly make-or-break decision, it can have a significant impact on the space as a whole.
To help you choose between a wall-mounted sink, or a pedestal sink, here is a short guide:
Wall-mounted sinks
Contemporary bathrooms often feature wall-mounted sinks, and it’s easy to see why. With the sink itself almost hovering, there’s plenty of space where the pedestal would have been, for storage or simply an open space to help the room look a little more spacious. However, for small bathrooms, the space beneath the sink presents the ideal opportunity to add more storage, which is often scant in smaller spaces, but very much needed.
Now, while wall-mounted sinks are popular and the go-to choice for many modern homeowners, the way in which they are designed – with the piping system being inside the wall – means that should repairs ever be needed in the future, getting to them can prove more laborious, time consuming and costly. If you like having a lot of surface space for holding various bathroom-related items, you won’t have much of it with this type of sink.
Pedestal sinks
While pedestal sinks are the traditional choice, more and more homeowners are reverting back to this classic design when remodeling or renovating their bathrooms. With their simplicity and simple layout, they’re not just easy to clean, but easier to install, and easier to repair, which ultimately, could save you a lot of money in the future. They also come in a range of stunning designs, so it’s easy to inject a bit of personality into one of the most important rooms in the home.
That said, if you do have a small bathroom, or simply want more storage space in a convenient place that doesn’t encroach on the rest of the room, a pedestal sink puts pay to this idea completely. One of the best ways to decide what kind of sink would look and function best in your bathroom, is to visit showrooms, or chat in more detail to a bathroom renovation specialist, who will be happy to guide you through the pros and cons of both options, in an unbiased manner. Either choice can work wonderfully well in a bathroom, and help make a space more attractive and functional, but as the sink is such a pivotal item, your decision-making process warrants careful deliberation.
