I'd say to give it a try. Only you know what you like. I do like the concept especially for a seldom used bathroom.

Given your light fixture, I think the first pleated version you posted would suit the room better. In the end, it’s what makes you happy that matters.

I like the less-fitted look with your particular material. If you want to use it like in your first pic, I'd block stamp a pattern onto it. That's just my personal preference. Love your light fixtures!

Pretty room! love the most idea but then I’ve done this on three sinks. I prefer gathered or pleated

Pleats seem to be the way to go. :)

I don't mind how they look, but I have to say having fabric that close to the toilet kind of grosses me out, unless you won't have men using the loo. Or you've trained them to sit and pee, lol. I'd probably prefer replacing the sink with a nice pedestal.

Oops, eta: I didn't see that your toilet seems to be farther away. I like the tailored look on your inspo, but think gathered suits your room better.

Apparently, they also make pipe covers to make it look like a pedestal sink:

shroud cover

This is the sink sans skirt. I will be empty nesting starting next week and trying to preoccupy myself with some redecorating DIY projects lol.

I agree with Oly - I wouldn't skirt that sink, myself. It looks finished the way it is.

I like the sink as it is - no skirt. I like the first skirt the best but, as mentioned, I wouldn't want fabric there for hygiene reasons especially since the sink looks nice as is.

If you're itching for a project, I'm sure if you post more pics of your home, someone can help find ideas for you! Or post on Design Dilemma and they'll tell you it's a gut job, lol.

I like it the way it is too! If you really dislike it the only idea that came to mind was possibly painting a design on the pedestal part. I have no clue it that's possible or even how to do it. We've been empty nesters for quite a while and it is an interesting transistion.

I like the way it is. The skirts are a good option if your pipes are exposed, bit yours are well hidden. No gas station look here!

It's fine as it is if you want tailored. But if I were going to do it in this powder room I would want to work with the light fixture, not just do another grey.

Skirts are easily washed. I see no hygiene issue. The sink skews modern to me, which may be the impetus for the change. Unless you sew, a new or vintage sink may not cost any more than a twee skirt.

I like the bold print! I was also thinking a pale pink linen, a bit safe because I never trust my ability to mix patterns.

Mtn, it is the smallest three piece bath ever so I would still need a tiny sink but have been thinking about a cute corner sink. Right now I like the idea of a crafty project to rediscover myself as I entire this inactive parent phase and I use to sew a bunch when I was a single kindergarten teacher on a tight budget, back in BC times. BC = before children.

Good luck with new phase, Roarah.

There are lot of tiny sinks! But I really like the idea of sewing since you have that skill and it should be pretty easy?

Look on etsy for a chintz remnant.

Fun!

Roarah! Get that sewing machine out and sew a garment for yourself! make a light jacket or a pair of pajamas or a robe or a nightgown. It is very satisfying and you already know how to do it. Start simple and enjoy. Your home is already beautiful.

Roarah, I think a skirt would be charming! The plain one looks too severe and the gathered ones look a little fussy for that space, so what about a skirt with three inverted pleats ? It’s a cleaner look that still gives softness and a bit of fullness. Alternatively, you could replace the sink with a vintage one or vintage-looking sink with exposed plumbing, which is also charming.

Good luck as you find new ways to occupy the hours now suddenly free from day to day parenting. Having them gone is a mixed blessing.

I am also ready for a color change too. I think I might color drench it green adding beadboard or just dry wall no more wall tile. The green is a bit off but maybe this.

or with a skirt

I like your current sink too., the pedestal had a defined waistline! My concern would be water vs other elements. The solid linen will show every watermark—would that drive you crazy? That said, I prefer the tailored skirt over the ruffled. This skirt version appealed to me, but your sink style doesn’t have an opening.

Have you seen the "Free standing" bathroom cabinet? It turns your pedestal sink into a vessel sink...with storage....they sell them in different sizes...or get crafty....

Clever, but I think that could compete with the lovely wood you have and might also look crowded.

Not to beat a dead horse but if you color drench you have to use color on the skirt

Pal I was just coming on to post my updated mockup with your fabric. I did the one I posted days ago and had not had the time to fix it. Thanks for doing it! i am planning on using the remant as my pattern but agree with you the room needs something to connect to the lights.

Pal would a green colorway work? I like the william morris feel of this fabric and it has a matching wallpaper too.

I think my husband would be ok with this but he vetoed a lot of pink. :(

Yes a dark green ground but I am not sure I would mix different stylized flowers with the roses on the globes.

I also prefer it the way it is rather than the skirt.

One suggestion would be if you keep the wainscoting white tile, swap out the outlet and covers for something white so it blends in better.

I like it plain, best but if I had to choose fabric like gather better. . Frankly, I even like seeing pipes as long as not plastic. I love my oval console sink with 4 chrome legs and pipes with oval glass shelf.

I love this small brass sink at renovators supply; it has a built in towel rack that is incredibly cute and useful:

I vote no skirt at all. Although a skirt adds an additional "texture" to your bathroom-your bathroom looks good as it is. Using your current light fixtures-you really don't need anything else. I personally, would get new light fixtures and add wallpaper if you are wanting to jazz it up some.

I wouldn't use a skirt around your sink in your bathroom. It just feels a bit like a right out of college fix when storage is needed.

I might splurge on a hand painted pedestal sink. I know it is crazy expensive for a sink, but it would make the room and sometimes those splurges are worth the price.

https://decoratedbathroom.com/collections/pedestal-sinks

You can pick the design and have it painted on any of the sinks.

Or possibly just get a soap dispenser and an outlet cover and a new faucet?

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Kswl i love that sink the issue is it is a exterior wall and the plumbing is six inches off the wall in the floor because I live in the Northeast. If I want a wall sink i would need to add six inches to that wall and add insulation. This bath does not have six inches to spare without removing the shower, which we might do at some point if we do our kitchen but not looking for a big redo right now. :)

If I were to skirt the sink I would make a box pleated skirt with a band. It will up your challenge to keep busy and provide a clean, but not overly modern look.

Banded and gathered would be another option. The band makes it feel more finished.

Understood, Roarah— you’re looking fir a quick and easy pick me up— I get it now. In that case I would find fabric you like and do the skirt, even for occasional use. But I would make sure it could be easily laundered, which means less structured construction, which sort of translates to gathered. I personally would not do a loud print on a gathered skirt in a tiny bathroom, I think your instincts for something more subdued in color and style are spot on. Maybe a slightly gathered skirt in a pretty solid of subtly patterned linen, cotton, or combination of those two?