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.....
