I don't know about design trends, but we are redoing a similar sized powder room and are using a pedestal sink. In our case a Duravit Stark 3 which is a bit modern, but references older designs.

They are a classic look for a traditional bathroom. I don't know what stores you are frequenting but when I was looking at stuff for my recent remodel I went to very high end places (Beverly Hills adjacent) and there were plenty of pedestal sinks.

What I personally don't like about them is the lack of storage and even counter space and I personally don't find pipes - however attractively clad - to be visually appealing.

I have more traditional bathrooms (both guest and master) so I opted for wood vanities. In my condo building many people who want a more modern look do floating vanities which I like very much since they look sleek but have storage below plus the counter. I think they are very dramatic with the appropriate under cabinet lighting.

I concur with Helen's reasons for disliking them, here's another; where does one set her purse while using the PR...on the floor? Ick.

I like them ... for powder rooms, nor for "real bathrooms", where you need storage. Reasoning:

- I like the vintage look, though that's personal opinion.

- They're smaller than vanity sinks, so they fit nicely into a small powder room.

- Losing the large cabinet means opening the room visually.

- If you do need some small storage, you can always go with a medicine cabinet ... you can get 6" deep medicine cabinets, but even a smaller one should be able to store the small things you might need in a powder room.

- They're modestly priced compared to a vanity/sink.

I concur with Helen's reasons for disliking them, here's another; where
does one set her purse while using the PR...on the floor? Ick.

Who takes a purse into the powder room?

I have the same size powder room with a pedestal sink. I like the Kohler Memoirs sink for a traditional home. The ledge is wide enough for soap and for the occasional need to wash face or brush teeth. A recessed cabinet over the toilet would be nice for TP and cleaning supplies.

Who takes a purse into the powder room?

Younger females who may need to change their "feminine product", older people who may need to adjust their "oral appliances", and I who brush after every meal.

I have pedestal in current home. Don’t like. No storage. What i would do in your place if you have side walls is 12” deep cabinets on each side a rounded center front with small sink in rounded portion. I did this in a very large home in a powder room and it was great. I will post a little sketch shortly.

The point is that it is ridiculous to design a bathroom that has no place to put anything.

What about guest towels. I personally don’t like using towels that might have been used by others and so I have paper guest towels in the guest bath in a nice holder. I also think most people prefer liquid soap in a guest bath and a hand lotion dispenser is a nice touch as well.

Rough sketch. You can get a remnant piece of granite and a drop in or undermount sink and it is sooo much better than pedestal sink.

I am confident that no one will ever need to brush their teeth in this bathroom... we have 4 other bathrooms and our guests are typically drinking red wine from the minute they arrive to the minute they hop in a cab, so it would be pointless :). I don’t really need the storage (have a full pantry right outside where we will keep toilet paper and paper towels in bulk) and will have a small cabinet and/or baskets underneath the pedestal to hold a few spare rolls plus a few spare hand towels. I will think about whether we need an extra shelf and/or hooks for purses, but I don’t think that will be a huge issue.

Opps. Sketch.

On the topic of towels, we use small cotton towels and wash them after each use. We got them on etsy—search for unpaper towels. They work great and reduce the quantity of paper towels we throw out.

Based on your inspiration photos, I would say the pedestal sinks work great, especially in a small space. I see these more often in restored older homes; however they can have a modern feel if you keep it classic lined (more clean/modern, no bevels) and white. Have your bath mirror and lighting be the feature. I like the idea of doing floor to ceiling mosaic tile, but would do a simple pattern. That way everything doesn't start looking busy. Hope this helps! Let me know if you want us to do a design board for you. You can find the details on my site. :)

I strongly considered modern wall-mount sinks from ADM and Nameeks before going with a vanity. I didn't think that the sinks looked good if the water supply lines were exposed (drain is okay because it can be fitted with an attractive bottle trap) and I didn't want to disturb the existing plumbing. -- amateur

I love pedestal and console sinks. They are classic and timeless - and much more elegant than vanities. Interesting that shops have expressed negative opinions; I just remodeled two bathrooms and two high end shops had nice things to say about pedestals (as well as lots of nice options). Obviously, under sink storage is not your concern given your original idea for a floating sink.

There are a lot of larger pedestal sinks. The Kohler Reve comes in a 39" wide version and is quite modern. Kohler Pedestal Sinks

Duravit also has porcelain covers for the plumbing that goes only halfway down the wall, covering the plumbing, but not going to the floor. It is called a siphon cover. Pedestal sinks are really wall-hung, with a pedestal positioned below to hide plumbing.

Duravit wall-hung sinks.

Even Vintage Tub and Bath has a few modern ones.

We have a Kohler in powder room, which we love. Kohler took a classic item and updated it.

That looks beautiful- can you tell me what kohler mode that is?

Lidsayian, That sink that Annvw has looks like the Kohler Reve 39" that is in the link I made you for all Kohler pedestal sinks above in my post.

Lidsayian, it is the Kohler Reve 39"