Need Powder room ideas

11 years ago

In the process of updating this downstairs powder room which is used the most. We also entertain a lot. I changed out the lighting,painted the walls and hung a glass shelf last year before a big party. I'm now looking to get a pedestal sink, new mirror, toilet and new tile. Perhaps a small cabinet for storage. Lighting has bronze hardware. What color pedestal sink and style/color tile would look good? Any other suggestions and/or decor ideas welcome. I know the faucet doesn't match...was moving towards the bronze when I finished.

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juudean

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

Here is what I did with my powder room, including pedestal sink. The beadboard is a cottage-y look and may not fit your house style...

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Brandi Nash Hicks
11 years ago
Need more pictures from all areas
pcmom1
11 years ago
What is the room's size and layout? What sort of look do you like? Dramatic? Serene?

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ABOLOS by GBM
11 years ago
Have you thought of glass tile for decorations? Go to gbmglass.com and look over their amazing tile collections. They are very affordable and will make a bold statement for a small area.
havingfun
11 years ago
show you some i like:

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what can i say, i have more? like shopping with an endless budget!
User
11 years ago
I'd definitely go with a white sink.
havingfun
11 years ago
don't know juud, but i like it.
Peggy Dolislager
11 years ago
Love the navy wall color in Havingfun's post. Would look great with a white pedestal sink and toilet. What tile are you replacing? Floor? Since it's a small room, you should be able to go for something glam. Maybe beautiful veined marble. Navy can almost be used as a neutral, adding accents of yellow, lime green, grass green. See if you can find a mirror that has some same tones as your new light.
Erin Miller
Original Author
11 years ago
These were supposed to be in the original post. Powder room is about 8x5. I would like something that will make it pop.
tfswest
11 years ago
I've lived with colored porcelain fixtures and learned to hate them. They locked me out of inexpensive future changes like a new paint color.

Pedestal sinks are handsome, but leave no place to set anything down. Because of that, they are terrible in a guest bathroom (think ladies' makeup kits, men's shaving kits). Guys tend not to need to set anything down when they are just ducking in for a minute. Maybe some of the women readers could weigh in on whether or not they would recommend surface space when they freshen up their makeup, etc.

Good luck!
havingfun
11 years ago
i think all mine pop, you want more? is there something specific?
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Dream Home Designs
11 years ago

Small Space with big design. Try mirrored vanity to add glam and interest!
Erin Miller
Original Author
11 years ago
havingfun thanks. I like the pedestal in one of the pics and the sunburst mirror in the last one
havingfun
11 years ago
you did note that was little sticks of wood? I really think you could hack that no problem. and the great thing is that then you could choose the color and the shape! and i don't know your budget but I know everyone has pedestals, and i think they have at restore also. Have fun and let us see Erin!
juudean
11 years ago
Tfswest...the Kohler pedestals I've used have some surface space around the bowl, enough for an electric razor or makeup bag. I've also added a bench between the sinks for extra surface space in the full guest bath. My guest bath also has a linen closet for storage. I don't expect folks to be shaving in my powder room though...