When making my selections for the bathroom vanities, I was sent down a path I hadn't expected to go down. Given that in Australia we have a woefully limited selection of nice bathroom vanities to choose from, unless you want modern, polyurethane and wall hung, then there's lots of choice. But I wanted something furniture like, that would make it look more like a room than a bathroom. Considering our budget restrictions, I had to get creaivte and think laterally when it came to finding something that would fit not just the space and the aesthetic but also the budget.
When I found the ceramic pedestal basin at Recollections for an absurd $199 I was thrilled, but then when I got home, doubt set in and I wondered if I had been blinded by the price and had in fact bought something ghastly. This was after my husband said it looked like a giant soap dish! So in order to validate my choice and my sense of design, I went in search of some images of pedestal basins to boost my confidence in my decision. Funny that if I had paid $3000 for it I would have had no reservations at all about its suitability or stylishness, but because it was a bargain I suddenly doubted my resolve. But, I have instead discovered that I am at the height of chic and actually got a bargain!
Here's what I bought.....
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A bargain for $199, but disregard the dreadful props.
Image from Recollections
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Then I found all this wonderful inspiration which validated my choice and has me very excited about pedestals and how to use them to great effect. If you can forgo the need for bench space, then I think they are a beautiful choice and look effortlessly stylish and timeless.
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| Thibaut Design |
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| Parisi |
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| Pottery Barn |
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| This is Glamorous |
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| Martha Stewart |
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| The Design File |
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| Jefferson&Bend |
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| Martha Stewart |
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| Pinterest |
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| My Home Ideas |
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| Flickr |
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| Martha Stewart |
Here are some other pedestal basins which look equally as stunning and when I couldn't find a timber vanity, I considered putting two pedestals like this as a pair in our ensuite. I especially love those with chrome legs. My only concern was where to store my drawers full of cosmetics and toiletries, hair dryer, hair straightener, hair brushes, hair products, makeup brushes, perfumes et al.....
Hello Melinda
ReplyDeleteI love your basin and whooooooo cares about the price tag. It is going to be about the function of it and how you dress it.
Love the basket underneath - the way martha did it.
Also loved the blue wallpaper early on (I think it was 2nd photo), (sorry there are so many photos to recall).
Nice find and gives you money to spend elsewhere - where it is important to not cut costs.
looking forward to your next update
x
Loulou
Melinda you got the steal of the century, what a great deal. It is so sleek looking love it. Thank you for all the research I really enjoyed seeing all the different types of sinks!! Kathysue
ReplyDeleteYep, think you have enough photo evidence there that you have done just fine ma lady!.... It's a deal, it's a steal, it's a......I won't say ...but you did well and feel free to watch Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrells for the end of that sentence xx
ReplyDeleteMelinda, not to worry! I've done plenty of single pedestal basins, expensive and inexpensive (I never, never say "cheap"). You struck the jack pot. Regardless of cost, they all look great when properly installed and with a good faucet. Make sure the children have a step up stool for washing hands -- no leaning on the basin's deck! Loved your pics; I recognize a few Kohler styles. Is Kohler available in australia? I've been very pleased with their quality and style.
ReplyDeleteI have read all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be
ReplyDeleteVery helpful to me and I am sure to all the commenters here! It’s always nice when you can
not only be informed, but also entertained! I’m sure you had fun writing this article.
regards
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