Design Storage for around Pedestal Sink
If your bathroom has a pedestal sink and you need more storage, take a look at these clever storage ideas.
18/08/2021
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Having put up with a pedestal sink in my bathroom for many years, it was a blessing to finally rip this out and replace the single pedestal sink with a his and hers bathroom basins and a bathroom vanity that I made. There are a lot of bathrooms out there that still have plenty of pedestal sinks and probably more than a few in rental homes. So, what can you do to have more storage in a bathroom where ripping out and replacing the pedestal sink is not an option?
Design storage unit under pedestal sink
The easiest and more practical solution for adding space around a pedestal sink is to build a custom cabinet that slips over and around the base of a pedestal sink. This type of storage solution is perfect for any home but particularly practical if you are renting your property. After all, the under-sink storage cabinet doesn't have to be mounted to the wall and is considered a temporary fitting rather than one that needs to be secured in place.
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Make a basic cabinet to fit under pedestal sink
Believe it or not, making a basic bathroom cabinet is an easy project that will probably take an hour or two tops, depending on your skill level. You also don't need any special tools to make a basic bathroom cabinet. Follow the pictorial step-by-step below to make a basic bathroom cabinet to fit around a pedestal sink - images shown above and below.
YOU WILL NEED:
Drill/driver plus assorted bits
35mm Forstner bit for drilling out holes for euro/concealed hinges
Jigsaw with clean-cut jigsaw blade
Clamps
Tape measure and pencil
Safety gear
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Having more specialist tools in your workshop means that you can do a bit more work on the design, such as adding detail using a router or edge trimmer (on the doors) - as per image below. If you need advice on what materials to use and painting these, you will find this article informative.
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OPTIONAL:
If you are uncertain about drilling holes for Euro or concealed hinges, the Kreg Concealed Hinge Jig does all the setting for you. Simply position the jig and you are good to go. It's a worthwhile investment if you plan on making more cabinets later. The Kreg Concealed Hinge Jig retails at around R600 at Builders stores around the country.
There are plenty of design options out there if you are looking for ideas that you can use to make a bathroom storage cabinet that fits under a pedestal sink, some easier than others. Keep it basic if your skills are limited or you are new to DIY or try something a little more detailed if you have the skills and tools on hand.
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Sketch a drawing of any ideas that you have for the bathroom cabinet and then do online research to see what materials you can use and what is locally available. Pine moulding and trim is perfect for adding detailing to plain cupboards and cabinets and they have a large selection to choose from at Builders.
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