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Before and after: powder room, hidden laundry/ office

13 years ago
We were a little short on space so decided to make use of our old bathroom and laundry area and make it an office ( yet to be built in....) and hide the laundry behind bi-folds. I plan a double bar height desk built along the entire wall opposite the laundry doors.... Any thoughts/ideas? The powder room squeezed in nicely, and our guests don't have to look at a laundry as they walk through....

Comments (38)

  • 13 years ago
    I love it, it is perfect!
    smcfloss thanked Sunday
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks Sunday
  • 13 years ago
    Wow! Great visionary work!
    smcfloss thanked sierra90
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Beautiful, love the sconces !
    smcfloss thanked Studio NOO Design
  • 13 years ago
    I am still searching for the perfect mirror. My thoughts are a polished nickel rectangle mirror on pivots ( have seen similar on Potterybarn website... But I'm in Vic Australia... Anyone know of any similar?
  • 13 years ago
    This is just perfect! We have almost the same. But bi-foldings are very expensive (in Switzerland) so I took curtains to separate the powder from the laundry room.
    smcfloss thanked Karin S.
  • 13 years ago
    I love this new powder room!! Lovely after results!!
    smcfloss thanked Susan Spaulding
  • 13 years ago
    Cutest little powder room, ever. The white plates are elegant. How did you come up with that idea? Polished nickel for your mirror would compliment nicely.
    smcfloss thanked debmarie7
  • 13 years ago
    Great job!
    smcfloss thanked User
  • 13 years ago
    Ooops Susan, just realized I forgot the 'before' in my before and after shots! 4 photos isn't enough room some times!
  • 13 years ago
    Debmarie... I planned on putting the girl/boy prints (below...they ended up in our outdoor shower area) that I purchased well before the Reno'... But when it came to decorate time, they just weren't right. I know plates in a toilet might seem odd to some...lol
  • 13 years ago
    Stepi.... The bifolds are great, but your curtains are a great substitute! You've done a lovely job! ( could always add later perhaps... Although I see no need)
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Looks great ...really like the wainscoting you used
    smcfloss thanked Christopher James Interiors
  • 13 years ago
    Love it! What is the name of the paint color?
    smcfloss thanked mom57
  • 13 years ago
    Sorry mom57, no name, found the colour on a stripped wallpaper in the paint store, so they colour matched it for me. It's actually a little 'bluer' than I planned! My entire house is antique white USA - walls and ceiling, so this was VERY adventurous for me!!!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Like your new bath, laundry room - it's a fabulous renovation -
    smcfloss thanked Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Very well thought out! Love the crispness of the white!
    smcfloss thanked Reico Kitchen & Bath
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    This is such a beautiful and clever use of space! I absolutely love it! The wainscoting and vanity are stunning.
    smcfloss thanked Stoneshop
  • 13 years ago
    Nice color and simple pallet.
    smcfloss thanked Josh Pierce
  • 13 years ago
    Hi hunter & ivy... That is what I have in mind... But need rectangular. Does your Melbourne distributed have other shapes, and a showroom?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hello smcfloss, Mary Noall is a bathroom retail shop - like Reece for example, but more boutique brands. Here is their website link for you.
    http://www.marynoall.com.au/
    And yes, their showroom is in Middle Park and open normal business hours.
    I'm an interior designer and sometimes recommend and order products for clients from there, they have brands no one else carries and really worth checking out.
    I'm not sure if they have rectangular mirrors, just ask them and they will be happy to help, I'm sure! Otherwise, if you prefer, I can find out for you.
    Best of luck, you're doing a great job!
    regards, Corinna (Hunter & Ivy)
    smcfloss thanked Hunter & Ivy
  • 13 years ago
    You did a excellent job and should be proud, love, love, love it!
    smcfloss thanked Maureen Randall
  • 13 years ago
    Finally have put in the office desk.... Nearly finished now... Yay!!
  • 13 years ago
    Love the collage of kid photos. Prob going to steal that idea. :-)
    smcfloss thanked Danielle Rozon
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    You are one very clever lady with a great eye for detail. Had you thought of buying off Pottery Barn in Sydney? They will post anywhere in Australia. I am from Melbourne, Australia.
    smcfloss thanked mcwmel
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks Mcwmel,
    When I started this project PB had not yet opened in Sydney... And now unfortunately they don't have the mirror that they stock OS. Thank you for your lovely comment and the suggestion! My hunt for the right mirror continues :)

    Smcfloss :)
  • 13 years ago
    Hi Danielle, the canvas prints cover the power box... So it was as much a necessity as a design idea. You may notice a double up of one of the prints ( still unwrapped) as they mucked up the order.... So I am in an ongoing battle to finish that wall! :(
  • 13 years ago
    Great job.. Love it! Where did you get your vanity from? I'm desperately searching for something like this! I'm in Melbourne too!
    smcfloss thanked Nicole Tottle
  • 13 years ago
    Hi Nicole, I drew it up and had a very talented family friend make it for me. He also made my ensuit vanity and office desk.
  • 13 years ago
    love you bathroom. it turned out gorgeous.
    smcfloss thanked Brenda
  • 13 years ago
    Wow! Does your talented friend take orders? This is exactly what I'm after and as you would know, vanities like that are very difficult to find!
    smcfloss thanked Nicole Tottle
  • 13 years ago
    No Nicole sorry.... He just dabbles for fun. I bought the basin and had the top made...he did the woodwork. I can send you more photos and you can just get a cabinet maker to copy it to your size.
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks that would be great!
    smcfloss thanked Nicole Tottle
  • 13 years ago
    These aren't very good shots... I'll try to get some better ones soon
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Very nice- love the colour and the wall light. I love using wall lights in bathrooms. Great job
    smcfloss thanked Jemden Interiors
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Lovely job! Congratulations. I have just put a shower, toilet and vanity into my laundry room and am now inspired by you to hide the washer drier!
    smcfloss thanked TheFurnitureCollection
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    nice transformation!
    smcfloss thanked OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.
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