Classic pedestal sink gets imaginative makeover
If you’ve got a powder room, chances are there’s a pedestal sink in it. The lavatory perches have long been the go-to option for small bathrooms, and even for full-sized spaces where a less imposing fixture is desired.
The simple bowl-on-a-stick concept has been given some imaginative rethinking in recent bath collections, and some are downright statement pieces.
Designers are experimenting with materials like stone, metal and wood and coming up with interesting textural compositions.
Some pedestal sinks resemble works of art, with elaborate painted motifs or sculptural silhouettes.
Kallista’s Papion pedestal sink has a bow-tie silhouette; in black with a white sink, it’s got a men’s dress-wear look, and in solid white, its spare modernity is no less elegant.
Those looking for a more traditional style might appreciate Kohler’s Prairie Flowers or English Trellis pedestal sinks. Both have a painted floral pattern that would look pretty in a garden-themed powder room or girls’ bathroom.
The totem shape is emerging as a trend. In some, the sink and base become one, so the fixture resembles a ceramic bongo drum.
In Stone Forest’s organic contemporary collection, columns of basalt are honed or left natural, and vessels are mounted atop.
The fixtures can be had as one, two or three columns, so the sink can rest on one while the others are landing zones for towels and toiletries.
Storage can be an issue with these vanity-less sinks, but Seattle-based professional organizer Annie Traurig has some suggestions.
Étagères, slanted ladders and even dressers can do the job of stowing toiletries and other supplies, while adding personality.
No room on the floor? A little vertical space may be all you need; just get creative.