As much as the powder room is the smallest space in the house it also happens to be the most impactful room for a guest. Many houses are provided with a powder room and many homeowners ensure they have a powder room. A Powder room is a half bath or a guest bath which is either under a staircase or near the living-dining but away from the bedrooms. It is often believed that compact spaces like these are the easiest to decorate. However, the ones who have designed it know the hassle involved. It is important to decorate the powder room to let your guests know how much you care about them as well as each part of your house.
If you are someone struggling to find some interesting ideas for designing the powder room, do not worry. You’re at the right place!
1. ATTENTION TO THE WALLS
As soon as you walk into the room, your attention immediately shifts to the walls. Decorate the walls with some textured paint or wallpapers. Due to the absence of the bathtub, there is no need for you to worry about seepage and moisture. You can experiment with paints, tiles, and wallpapers. Due to the small area, it won’t be hard on your pockets too.The wallpapers can be floral, colorful, patterned, etc.
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This is the perfect place for you to put up some bold colors like black, dark blue, etc. if you do not want to keep it minimalistic.
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Adding some fun tiles to the room can make your room stand out. The tiles can be of dark colors or even some light colors like pink and beige.
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The flooring and the wall designs can be in contrast or you may keep it uniform depending on your style and preference.
2. MIRRORS
A mirror in the room is of utmost importance. It can transform your simple powder room into an elegant and classy one. There are plenty of options in the market for types of mirrors. You can get an oval one with a nice border or you may get a rectangular one. Installing a full-length mirror is a great way to make the room appear bigger.
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3. LIGHT IT UP
This is the place where the guests will be redoing their hair and makeup. You have already helped them by adding the mirror. It is now important to get the lighting perfect. Use warm and neutral-toned lights instead of fancy lights. You can have these lights fixed in the false ceiling or have bulbs above or beside the mirror at a convenient height.
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You can even install a backlit mirror having a combination of both a mirror and a light, just like the one in the above picture.
4. ACCESSORIES
Accessories are game-changers and act as lifesavers. They can spruce up any place and add life to the boring powder room. You could hang a small chandelier or put-up art pieces on the wall. You can invest in some fragrant candles or keep a vintage basket for extra storage. Adding a plant or some flowers can be a refreshing element. Do not be limited to these options and find some other decorative pieces befitting the powder room such as metallic finish baskets or rose gold vases and soap dispensers. They can add extra shine to the powder room.
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5. ESSENTIALS
Do not forget to keep the essentials while putting in efforts to style the powder room. After all, it should serve the purpose of the bathroom. Hang some towels on the towel rod. Keep a fragrant soap in a soap dispenser. Keeping a small bottle of lotion can take you a little closer to being their favorite host. Make sure there is space to keep the items that the visitors may carry in the bathroom. A floating shelf is a great idea for storage. If there is space you can create a partition between the sink/washbasin and the toilet seat to give more privacy. Lastly, do not forget a wastebasket and an air freshener. Keep the room dry, clean, and hygienic. Open the window often to let sunlight in for natural sanitation.
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Along with the above tips, make sure you invest in quality items. Purchase the right type of sink or washbasin, pedestal, or under-counter or over-the-counter. They are available in many designs, sizes, and materials. Apart from that, select suitable and matching faucets for the powder room. Choose luxurious-looking tiles like Italian tiles, marble tiles, and slabs. This is the space where most of the designers experiment and take risks, so if you want to showcase this place, make sure you are doing everything right. Get ready for compliments once you have it designed.
