Powder rooms are often seen as little more than a utilitarian space, essentially a half-bathroom with just a toilet and a sink. However, such small spaces provide the perfect opportunity for bold designs. In today’s post, Envy Home Services shares tips on how to add drama to your powder room.
Safe and neutral color palettes are ideal for standard bathrooms. In powder rooms, it’s quite the opposite — striking wallpaper patterns with vibrant prints can turn your powder room into a work of art. This is where you unleash your creativity and choose patterns that you wouldn’t normally use in other parts of the house. Art deco designs, modern geometric patterns, foil-stamped outlines — these are but a few of what can be installed to add drama to your powder room.
When buying wallpaper, make sure that they are designed for use in humid environments like bathrooms, like vinyl wallpaper. Also, make sure that you’re using adhesive that’s prescribed by the manufacturer. Standard wallpaper designed for bedrooms, installed with wallpaper paste, would peel readily if exposed to constant humidity.
The small space gives you more headroom for your choice of materials, which means you can splurge on luxurious and high-end materials. Polished faucets, crystal handles and granite countertops can add sophistication to your powder room. The same goes for the toilet and sink — manufacturers offer options that are designed to add luxury.
Despite the bold-and-luxurious approach to the design, you’ll want to avoid making it look too busy or cluttered. You’ll also want to create a sense of spaciousness, considering the relatively small real estate. This is where smart storage comes in. Built-in shelving and recessed cabinets are some strategies that can help maintain a tidy appearance without compromising on keeping essentials at hand.
The smallest details can have a profound impact on your powder room’s final look. Components such as soap dispensers and tissue boxes, as well as decor and lighting fixtures, all contribute to a carefully curated look. This is why planning should never be rushed, particularly in projects that incorporate a lot of detail. Make use of visual aids, whether on paper or in a virtual space, and work with a capable remodeler to make sure that your project is going to be exactly as you envisioned it.
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