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Powder Room Redo! Need some decor ideas!

6 years ago

Love my gray sink but I think there may be too much going on. How do I make this a wow powder room?



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  • PRO
    6 years ago

    A powder room should be a space where you can go a little crazy with design. A well designed powder can be dramatic! Maybe something like this. And I don't mean this exactly but am hoping this photo can help you think beyond the nice and normal and into the daring and dramatic! Good luck!


    J Humphreys thanked Norwood Architects
  • 6 years ago

    It's difficult to tell that the sink is gray. There is a lack of cohesiveness. Are you replacing anything?

    J Humphreys thanked shirlpp
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    the vanity style is generic. it doesn't match the mirror/light style.

    So, how much do you want to spend and what look do you want?

    if you must keep that vanity and sink, then you'll have to bring in simpler looking lighting and mirror. you could do a bold wallpaper though.




    or you could do something like this w/tile


  • 6 years ago

    I have to keep the sink but I think different hardware would help. I don’t think it is very cohesive with the light fixture and the mirror. Love the idea of wallpaper. Something funky!

  • 6 years ago

    I love a bold wallpaper in a powder room. But I think you will need to change your mirror and light.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    What colors are in adjoining rooms? What is floor material and color?

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    How wild would you want to go. Love this look. Paint existing vanity and do new dramatic hardware. Your white commode works with great, fun wallpaper.

    J Humphreys thanked Flo Mangan
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Idk how much you aim to change it - if vanity is a bit darker than the floor, I'd try chalk paint on it for a more elegant look [though I can't tell how dressy the vanity is]...?

    Gabrielson brought in more robin’s-egg blue by painting her clients’ dresser. "Without that change it would have felt too heavy and formal."



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    J Humphreys thanked everdebz
  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Along that same line: the mirror almost fills the space too much / and if used still, could become visually less large with chalk paint, or other.... remove the art and try a rectangular canvas piece maybe... or is there anything in your home that might be quirky/ whimsy there?

    J Humphreys thanked everdebz
  • 6 years ago

    Start by closing the toilet seat; especially for pix, kinda like seeing a fella with his fly unzipped!

  • J Humphreys thanked everdebz
  • 6 years ago

    The floors are a medium stained hickory. The adjacent room is the dining room and foyer.



  • 6 years ago

    The dining room is a pale green and the foyer is a BM Abington Putty.

  • 6 years ago

    If the room or cabinet is gray, you need lighting that doesn’t make it all appear golden. Try a white white light bulb. If the room is gray, you may want to do the mirror in silvery paint.

  • 6 years ago

    LED bulbs in the 4000k range for true color.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Given your adjoining spaces, I found some wallpapers that are unique but blend with your existing color palette. Btw, very pretty home. Nicely done.

  • 6 years ago

    Paint the walls white and get a beautiful mirror, new lighting, and new artwork. If wallpaper is in your budget, splurge and go for the expensive stuff. There are some great high end papers out there that are a real wow factor, but expensive and you want an excellent paper hanger.

  • 6 years ago

    You said earlier that the vanity isn't a blend with mirror/light -- can we see a good photo of it? with floor.

  • 6 years ago

    I just saw your chairs of green - why not go with a green vanity - paint it.

  • 6 years ago

    Though I usually hang a canvas picture above my toilet, you could skip it cause of mirror's visual presence - instead place a pretty tray on toilet tank.... or something with height.

  • 6 years ago

    Idk about these, but you get my idea to place a few glass bottles or such on them, facial tissues whatever...

    --- Ideally sized for toilet tank tops, toiletries, cosmetics, hand towels and more. Made by hand, uplifted rims measure 3/4 inches in height. 15 L x 6 3/4 W and 11 x 5 inches. Decorative valet trays display items that accumulate on a desk or vanity, from jewelry and glasses to letters and watches. A welcome gift perfect to celebrate many occasions.


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  • PRO
    6 years ago

    You could paint the wall or get some wallpaper to help freshen up the bathroom. Also, I would get a newer mirror and lighting.

  • 6 years ago

    I have a small power room and when I renovated it I added wallpaper and a darker paint for a more dramatic look and feel.