The Powder Room - Small Space, Big Impact
“Powder Room,” once just an old fashioned term used by ladies to politely excuse themselves to freshen up, now one of the hottest home improvement investments for today’s homeowners. But why all the fuss? Here is our breakdown on what gives these tiny additions their star power.
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Designers and homeowners alike love a powder room (or “half bath”) for several reasons. An easily accessed main floor location provides guests with a convenient alternative to family bathrooms. A powder can be tucked into the smallest of spaces—a converted closet or unused space under a staircase in an older home, for example. Heed the Do’s and Don’ts of locating a powder room if possible. If you are at the floor plan stage try to locate your powder a bit removed from your main entertaining spaces including the kitchen.
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This dark beauty hits all the right notes: Moody wall covering, check; accent lighting, check; gilt framed mirror for an old world touch, check. Attention to detail includes door and trim painted a high gloss black, luxury products to pamper guests, and a red rose posie to help purify the air. You might find your guests slipping away more than once to take a second peek!
Part of the fun in designing a powder is upping the wow factor. No need to blend in with your home’s overarching style—this little retreat can take on a distinct persona of its own! Luxe décor choices like high-end wallpaper, or custom accents like this floor-to-ceiling mirror can elevate your tiny retreat without breaking the bank. And if DIY is your thing, your powder just may be the perfect space to tackle over a couple of weekends.
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Bold color choices are perfect for the powder room. This cheerful scheme celebrates the color red yet strikes a balance with upper walls papered in a cheerful red on white print.. Dark tile flooring and cabinetry ground the scheme and help achieve the right balance of dark to bright.
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Wallpaper lives large in a diminutive space and tops the list for wow factor. Bold pattern and color are perfectly suited to small spaces where it makes a big impact and adds loads of personality. Love gold but not in your living room? There’s a paper for that. Obsessed with toile? There’s a paper for that too. Let your powder room speak for you! The hardest part will be choosing from 1000’s of beautiful designs.
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At the end of the day, the powder being primarily for guests, it is the guest experience that matters most. The subtle touches—a burning candle, sweet smelling soap, fresh towels—attest to your forethought on behalf of your guests and announce “Welcome Friends!” without uttering a word.
