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Powder room redesign

9 years ago

Need some advise on this small bathroom under the stairs. It is dark so planning on repainting the walls a light gray. Floors are Brazilian walnut so thinking that the light walls will be a nice contrast with the dark floors. thinking I need to change the picture over the toilet to have more length. What do you think of the fixtures? I was thinking of swapping them out but not sure what else would work. Any other insight would be appreciated as well. would like the powder room to have a little more character.


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  • 9 years ago
    The only problems I see here are the things you mentioned. The art over the toilet is too small. Wall color is too dark. By "fixtures" do you mean the faucet & towel ring or the sconce light fixture? I think the sconce light is too traditional for the space. I would go with a more contemporary light in a finish to match your faucet. Is the faucet oil rubbed bronze or flat black?

    Other than, the bathroom is beautiful. I love the vanity, faucet, floors. Just those 3 quick fixes and I think you're done
  • 9 years ago

    Lighting above mirror, maybe remove some mirror or get new.

  • 9 years ago
    If you want to add character, maybe an accent wall? Two different complimentary tones of the same color would keep it from being too busy. Or maybe wood moulding on the bottom half of the wall if you want a more classic look
  • 9 years ago

    I think ceiling is arched or beveled I wouldn't do that.

  • 9 years ago
    I see that now. You're right, happy leg, nix the moulding.
  • 9 years ago
    Thanks for the comments. The fixtures are rubbed bronze. Any advice on a better sconce? I should have mentioned that the bathroom is under the stairs so that is why the ceiling is looking beveled.
  • 9 years ago
    Sconces

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    9 years ago

    Does the vanity/mirror go all the way into the corner? If not, I definitely would get that area wired to put a small light on both sides of the mirror over the vanity. Or even wire an overhead light for the vanity area. That should be enough lighting for the whole powder room without changing the wall color if you want to keep it.

  • 9 years ago
    The mirror does go all the way to the corner and to the ceiling. So would have to change the mirror to get more light. Not sure I want to do that as the larger mirror helps make the room look larger. However changing the sconce will be a challenge as I need something that gives off a lot of light since there really are limited options for adding more lighting.
  • 9 years ago

    I actually think the current sconce is pretty cool, and I like the wall color; it's nice and dramatic. How much light do you need in a powder room anyway? Enough to find the toilet paper and check if you have spinach in your teeth. The only thing I'd change is the picture, though I might frame the mirror in something that goes with the current sconce.


    Oh, and I'd hide the toilet brush.

  • 9 years ago

    M H thanked groveraxle
  • 9 years ago

    Love #1 & the purple!

    M H thanked happyleg
  • 9 years ago

    Is that Klimt, groveraxle? Perfect feel with the light fixture.

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yes, DH, it's Klimt. I was gonna do Mucha, but thought it would be a little mucha. ;-)

  • 9 years ago

    I seen a Raspberry bathroom that was stunning!

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yes a longer picture. But I'd try a stencil design on the horizontal part [upper also idk], using paint that's on the walls. If suited to sconce, etc... could be nice.

    M H thanked everdebz
  • 9 years ago

    Maybe this? I don't know what they look like in person.

    Lady'S Smock Wall Decals · More Info

    M H thanked everdebz