It has a "P" trap and it needs one. Tight space to work in. Have him install an escutcheon plate and don't stress over it. He might be able to find a shorter water line...or cut & install a solid line.

There is nothing wrong here that an escutcheon won't cure.

That's what I was hoping the hear - that nothing is wrong. I was concerned about the pipes. I had only seen P traps under pedestal sinks. Thank you all!

You need a better plumber. Or a better GC. Or both. He should have used the proper rigid chrome decorative supply lines as well as the decorative P. A MUCH better looking job can be done with someone allowed to open the wall and relocate the waste arm to work better with the sink you chose. Your GC should have given your plumber a copy of the specs so he could locate the waste and supply optimally.

I'd see if they could shorten the copper, and see if they could get shorter flex lines at least, and remove the labels. It depends on how visible it is as to whether I wanted rigid supply lines for the water. My plumber will not use rigid supply lines on toilets but I am not sure about pedestal sinks.

Thank you for all the replies. The walls were opened completely. I am not sure why the plumber installed it the way he did. Is there any way to replace or conceal the old pipe sticking out of the wall without opening the wall back up? I have an escutcheon but that will not cover everything. This is a small NYC bathroom so everything is visible.

My other concern is the appearance of the toilet water valve - not sure if I'm using the proper terms. I think it should be chrome since it is visible. The plumber used copper and then the GC painted it white. It's works fine but I don't like the way it looks. Is there anything that can be done for this?

That's screwed up. (Toilet valve). Should only extend an inch or so from wall and be metal.

To quote Sophie, "You need a better plumber. Or a better GC. Or both."

It's too late to get a better plumber or GC. What can I do now about these issues? I was thinking I could use this cover tube on the water supply near the toilet.

Give up the DIY and hire a real plumber. A couple of hundred and your problems go away.

To make these problems go away....would opening the walls be necessary?