The mirror and shelf were here when we got here so they are optional.

Where is Genevieve? I bet she will have some great ideas;) oh, Genivieve, where art thou?

I will say one thing, I would paint the ceiling a shade of purple in the paper;)

Margo,
The room is small and dark but the ceiling is high. Do you think that would close it in?

No, paint it a lighter shade but one enough to add to the drama;) if you are nervous. Me, I would go the deepest purple and highlight the room with silver;) Is there a place for a small bling chandy?

Just for fun, check this wallpaper out! It is damaged (and ugly) so it is going away but imagine my horror upon first sight! If this house wasn't in the perfect neighborhood with good schools, the perfect floor plan and a great pool with waterfall, that wallpaper would have been a serious deal breaker.

A circus it is;( but the good news is that when you are done you will have a great sense of accomplishment.') plus the rest sounds wonderful, so what's a little paper

Margo,
I wish I could fit something in there but it is TINY. The only way is to hang something over the toilet. I don't even know where to start with things like hand towels, soap dispenser, and pretty things.

The shelf is too cheap looking for the wallpaper. Think higher end accessories and glam it up as Margo suggested.

Venetian mirror over sink.

Right here Margo:) Let me think for a second :))

Can you show us a pic of the ceiling?

Stripe has to go! But what a trade off for pool with waterfall!

Best investment I made recently was paying someone to remove the wallpaper in my dining room.
I still liked it but it was time for a change.

I gotta go to Home Depot now. but I will be back to see what Genivieve and Judy M have whipped up for you;)

Aladdin has found his rug :) now let see what else I can find, I love this wallpaper it almost seems to be transported in a far away exotic land .

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about adding a little something

Thank you guys! I also like the drama and thought the shelf was too Meh for the space. Genevieve, I thought the same thing when I saw it. My husband saw it and said it was right up my alley haha. I think they had the right IDEA with the mirror but execution was poor (and boring).

I am not usually a purple lover but love the color of that rug.

Judy,
There is a silver towel ring right next to the sink which I like.

http://houzz.com/photos/352547

For the mirror I think that an oval with bring softness and luxury at the same time if you you like you could even add some stick on to it ,like a delicate branch of small leaves cascading from the top side. or get one Etched for you ,you get to choose the pattern

http://www.customglasssigns.com/images/custommirror3.jpg



For the window something simple

http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/rugs-windows/roman-shades/?cm_type=gnav

http://houzz.com/photos/977089

If you use acrylic items they disappear thus making a room look larger.I cant seem to get photos to attach perhaps someone else can locate some to show you.

Acrylic is nice , I don't think that it would work for this style

Judy I like the etagere ,one in a golden tone ,like a brushed or antique metal finish perhpas ,what do you think?

I'd love an etagere but the room is so tiny, I don't think one will fit

Then some floating glass shelves perhaps:)

ro

I have one of these and its perfect

Wallpaper is removable. Rent a streamer and get busy. It's awful. Bring it into the 21 century.

I wall papered my powder room and made sure you knew it was wall paper. I wanted something dramatic and different (for me). I found the mirror and the lamp on sale (my shopping accomplice spotted the light first!) I did not want a true towel bar, but wanted to hide the outlet so I just found a big black coat hook instead for little towels. At Christmastime I hung the crystals and other ornaments in the window ( privacy was not an issue with that little window). I just never took them down afterwards. It has been like this for almost 10 years and I am not tired of it.
I like your bird wallpaper, why don't you make it work for you, rather than remove it?

@ Ikdrew love the decor that you and your accomplice have done ,the mirror isn't really showing its beauty
perhpas if you chose one with an ivory frame you will probably get more splendour . the window crystals are whimsical .

thanks Genevieve. I can try to paint some lighter tones on it to make it pop off. It really does not show as well in photos as it does when you are in front of it.

I love this wallpaper! You have some good suggestions for accessorizing but I would opt for a deeper plum vs. a true purple... I would also suggest a window valance that is flouncy and formal like this Austrian shade, again using a silky fabric in plum trimmed with crystals. [houzz=]

I love Genevieve suggestion of the Florita wall sconces and the oval mirror!

Check dimensions of etagere, it's small meant to sit next to sink on floor.

http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1161275&categoryId=cat30002

Ikdrew, love your powder room!

So many wonderful ideas! Thank you so much!

I think the wall paper and sink are lovely. I would suggest finishing the window trim and adding a taped roman shade. Higher base moldings, and a more detailed mirror would look well here. Lighting seems to present your best opportunity to keep the look current; look for cleaner lines in this feature - the more florid, the more traditional/dated.
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