Unlike many rooms in the home, the bathroom is often the most neglected when to comes to visual appeal and impact. This unfortunate fact is primarily due to the lack of design styles available for bathroom fixtures that was once so prevalent. In recent years, the bathroom design market has been seemingly flooded with new styles of bath tubs, showers, toilets, and bathroom sinks, all designed to give your bathroom the style boost that has been long desired. What many consumers fail to realize, however, is that bathrooms were once, in fact, considered calm havens and warm retreats within the home. They were rich with design elements including claw foot bath tubs, ornate tub and sink faucets, and the timeless beauty of bathroom pedestal sinks. Thankfully, this particular sink design is making a comeback.
What Are Pedestal Bath Sinks?
A pedestal bath sink is a functional sink that also prides itself on a very beautiful and elegant design, not something most people would expect from a bathroom fixture. The pedestal sink consists of a standard sink basin on top, often circular or oblong in shape. The basin or bowl is not mounted into or onto a counter top but is, instead, part of a stand alone sink unit. It is supported by a pedestal, or pillar, that is integrated into the sink itself as a single piece. The pedestal tapers down from the sink and extends to the floor of the bathroom. In order to provide additional support, the pedestal often tapers back out at the base. Ceramic is the most common material from which pedestal sinks are made, however, custom pieces can be designed with a number of more expensive materials, including marble and granite.
Why Are Pedestal Sinks Becoming So Popular?
Unlike most of the modern designs on the market, including wall mount sinks and vessel sinks, a pedestal sink often relies on flowing curves and elegant style points to convey its visual appeal. This style addresses the market population who prefer a more vintage inspired bathroom or those seeking to convey a sense of old world charm with their overall design scheme. A pedestal sink is also ideal for smaller bathrooms or powder rooms. This is due primarily to the fact that the elimination of any cabinet fixture under the sink significantly deceases the actual and perceived amount of space the sink will take up in the room. In cases of guest bathrooms or powder rooms, the storage space that a cabinet fixture provides is often unnecessary, as space saving often outweighs the need for storage.
Bathroom pedestal sinks also offer a simplicity and elegance that is often lacking form modern bathroom designs. They are ideal for consumers who prefer flowing and organic pieces, as opposed to sharp lines and sleek designs. When paired with antique inspired items, such as a claw foot bath tub, they can help create the perfect bathroom haven that allows the owner to relax while seemingly being swept back in time to a period where beauty and luxury were just as relevant as functionality. The modern pedestal sink presents the best of both worlds, operating with modern efficiency while also portraying old world beauty.
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