The pedestal sink for bathrooms is by far the most common variation on the bathroom sink theme. Although vanity sinks set into a countertop are also popular, especially in upscale bathrooms, they are still outnumbered considerably by their ancestor, the pedestal. This type of sink, set onto a column of self material, was the original bathroom sink configuration, along with the console table design.

So many different variations of the pedestal sink design exist to cater for every taste and style. From stark modern to elegant period such as Edwardian or Victorian, the modern concept has been adapted endlessly both backwards and forward in time. You can get pedestal sinks in any color, and you can even get them decorated with a pattern or a raised textured pattern.

Replacing a Pedestal Sink

Most of the time pedestal sinks come as part of a bathroom range which includes all the other fixtures you'll typically need in the bathroom, but they can be mixed and matched with WCs if that's what you have in mind. Sometimes you'll need to have a sink replaced and don't particularly want to replace the tub and the WC. It is entirely possible to do this and you'll easily be able to find a sink to match your color and specifications.

The pedestal sink is made up of two parts, the bowl and the pedestal. For most designs there is also a wall bracket to help share the weight of the sink. This is important if you have a lot of people using the sink, or if there is a handicapped person using the bathroom. Making sure a sink won't come away from the wall is priority in any case.