While it is usually the smallest room in your house, a powder room can represent your style in a very impactful way if you take the opportunity to infuse it with colour, light, drama, a variety of finishes to make it stand out.
There are plenty of options available to ensure that your powder room represents your taste and style. The beauty of this space is that you can incorporate a few design choices melded together to make a big impact.
The typical design choice to dress up a powder room is wallpaper. There’s no reason not to use wallpaper in your powder room. It packs a big punch, is cost effective to install in small places and transforms a small space into a clear design statement. If wallpaper seems like it might not for your lifestyle, you can always use tile to finish off the space. Here’s a tip: contrasting tiles can make an impact. Or, if you do love your paper enough, you can run it across your ceiling as well. If four-papered walls is too bold, you can always start with a single wall.
Another great addition to any powder room is wainscoting, which lends a sense of understated class. The beauty of pairing this clean white palate with any paint or wallpaper is that it serves as a great kick off point and helps your wallpaper stand out.
Below is an idea you could try; iridescent tile combined with a marble floor and reflecting chandelier leave no doubt that someone is willing to put their stamp on a space.
Also another key factor is location and access to the powder room. Many spaces are tucked in a corner while others can be squeezed in to a hallway; a barn door or a pocket door can make all the difference for access to the powder room. The key to a successful powder room is its location, so ensure that it is located well away from your kitchen, dining and living room. A powder room located inside or adjacent to one of the main rooms will rarely be used.
But the key to your perfect powder room are the finishes you select. In many small spaces, the vanity and sink can be tailored to fit the space – long and narrow, or short and miniature. There is an abundance of choice, you just need to look and you will find something perfect for your space.
And finally, if a simple paint job is more your speed, black and white stripes can dress a room up easily as well.
The beauty of this small room is that you can take risks and infuse the space personality and energy that wouldn’t work as well in larger spaces. So have some fun with your powder room!
