I actually love the plane plate with the wall paper. A pedestal sink would be even more retro or a vessel sink would update the look. It needs a mirror to be useful as a "powder" room.

They are putting a window in the side wall, so I can actually cover over the window over the sink if I need to. I think I need a mirror.. The house was built in 1896, but I want an elegant powder room.

I recommend covering up that window being that it is in an awkward spot and you do need a nice little mirror there. I have some recommendations for wall tile options. I suggest that you should keep the color palette light being that the bathroom is small. A pedestal sink would be nice but use a modern faucet to update the look as well. I also think that the new window you are planning to get put in there should have a smaller trim around it unlike the current window.

I think you can keep the white subway tile that you currently have, it's back in style and it will save you money. My suggestions would be to remove the window and install a mirror and lighting fixture. Then, I'd paint the walls a pewter or gray. Next, go with the pedestal sink that you were considering. Finally, I'd install a dark wood for the flooring. You should also consider new towels and a shower current to match.

Good luck!

Thanks, I appreciate the suggestions!

I agree the window should go, add a mirror with a wood frame to match a open vanity with a marble top and a vessel sink. Dark cherry wood for the vanity and mirror and I would remove the wallpaper and paint the walls, maybe a light gray.

This is a remodel we just did which was a traditional cottage - I agree with Granite that painting the wall would certainly help as well as putting in a new sink. I can see that a mirror above would be nice, but I'd hate to lose that window!! The only source of natural light?

If you can replace the window, a transom (operable) higher up on the wall would work.

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Thanks for the pictures, they are a huge help. They are adding a window on the side wall, so I will have some natural light even if I remove the window over the sink. The subway tile on the picture above is exactly what is already there. I hadn't thought that I could actually keep it and make it look good, but that is really pretty!