12 Stylish Powder Rooms People Couldn’t Get Enough of in 2018
These small spaces went big with luxe materials, bold patterns, intricate millwork and more
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Shiplap walls, boldly patterned floors, brass accents, pairs of pretty wall-mounted sconces and floating wood vanities were some of the powder room trends that had hordes of Houzz users saving these photos to their ideabooks. See if any of the most popular powder rooms, presented here in descending order, spark inspiration for your own home.
Shiplap walls, boldly patterned floors, brass accents, pairs of pretty wall-mounted sconces and floating wood vanities were some of the powder room trends that had hordes of Houzz users saving these photos to their ideabooks. See if any of the most popular powder rooms, presented here in descending order, spark inspiration for your own home.
11. A Hefty Countertop
The design team at Jessica Bradley Interiors created a hunk of a wood counter for this Atlanta powder room. Sconces on the side walls make the most of the narrow space, while the arched mirror breaks up all the straight lines in the room.
Takeaway: The apron of the counter conceals the sink’s plumbing.
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The design team at Jessica Bradley Interiors created a hunk of a wood counter for this Atlanta powder room. Sconces on the side walls make the most of the narrow space, while the arched mirror breaks up all the straight lines in the room.
Takeaway: The apron of the counter conceals the sink’s plumbing.
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10. Fresh Take on Subway Tile
A deep blue vanity stands out in this bathroom by Gallery Kitchen & Bath, while the gridded pattern of the subway tile gives the traditional material a modern look. A glance in the mirror shows how a nook over the toilet repeats the vanity color across the room.
Takeaway: Topping the backsplash with marble trim pieces was a budget-wise way to use the luxurious material.
Wall paint: Decorator’s White, Benjamin Moore; vanity paint: Gentleman’s Grey, Benjamin Moore; faucet: Purist Widespread in Vibrant Moderne Brushed Gold, Kohler
A deep blue vanity stands out in this bathroom by Gallery Kitchen & Bath, while the gridded pattern of the subway tile gives the traditional material a modern look. A glance in the mirror shows how a nook over the toilet repeats the vanity color across the room.
Takeaway: Topping the backsplash with marble trim pieces was a budget-wise way to use the luxurious material.
Wall paint: Decorator’s White, Benjamin Moore; vanity paint: Gentleman’s Grey, Benjamin Moore; faucet: Purist Widespread in Vibrant Moderne Brushed Gold, Kohler
9. Refined Rustic
The rough wood on the vanity, shelf and mirror and the shiplap on the walls create a winning rustic farmhouse style. But the designers at Noelle Interiors elevated the look by mixing in elegant brass faucets and towel bar, a modern vessel sink and a stunning studded wallcovering.
Takeaway: The centered placement of the towel bar makes it a powerful accent.
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The rough wood on the vanity, shelf and mirror and the shiplap on the walls create a winning rustic farmhouse style. But the designers at Noelle Interiors elevated the look by mixing in elegant brass faucets and towel bar, a modern vessel sink and a stunning studded wallcovering.
Takeaway: The centered placement of the towel bar makes it a powerful accent.
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8. Material Mix
Designer Stacy Alexander deftly mixed a handful of materials and patterns in this compact Austin, Texas, powder room. Horizontal bleached shiplap walls, dark wood plank ceiling, herringbone porcelain tile backsplash and intricately patterned cement tile floor all work well because the natural and neutral palettes tie them together.
Takeaway: Don’t forget what designers refer to as “the fifth wall” — the ceiling. Here, the dark wood is a nice surprise overhead.
Designer Stacy Alexander deftly mixed a handful of materials and patterns in this compact Austin, Texas, powder room. Horizontal bleached shiplap walls, dark wood plank ceiling, herringbone porcelain tile backsplash and intricately patterned cement tile floor all work well because the natural and neutral palettes tie them together.
Takeaway: Don’t forget what designers refer to as “the fifth wall” — the ceiling. Here, the dark wood is a nice surprise overhead.
7. Black and White
A strict color palette of black, white and almost-black slate gray keeps the focus on geometry in this powder room by Casa Perfecta. The hexagonal tile covering the wall is unexpected here, because it’s typically a tile used on floors.
Takeaway: Door hardware matters. Check out the way this matte black door handle and rectangular plate play off other elements in the room, such as the mirror frame and sconces.
A strict color palette of black, white and almost-black slate gray keeps the focus on geometry in this powder room by Casa Perfecta. The hexagonal tile covering the wall is unexpected here, because it’s typically a tile used on floors.
Takeaway: Door hardware matters. Check out the way this matte black door handle and rectangular plate play off other elements in the room, such as the mirror frame and sconces.
6. Narrowness Handled
The designers at TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders made the most of this narrow Minneapolis powder room by using a bold pattern on the floor and a pleasing bright blue paint on the walls. The narrow wall-mounted sink from Rohl wins the MVP award for space saver.
Takeaway: Mounting a faucet to the side of a sink can save precious space in a narrow powder room. Plus it gives the sink a kind of old-fashioned water fountain look.
Wall color: Hague Blue, Farrow & Ball
The designers at TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders made the most of this narrow Minneapolis powder room by using a bold pattern on the floor and a pleasing bright blue paint on the walls. The narrow wall-mounted sink from Rohl wins the MVP award for space saver.
Takeaway: Mounting a faucet to the side of a sink can save precious space in a narrow powder room. Plus it gives the sink a kind of old-fashioned water fountain look.
Wall color: Hague Blue, Farrow & Ball
5. Bold and Brassy
This powder room in a Minneapolis condo is tucked behind a hidden door, so it’s fitting that those who find it are rewarded with a boldly patterned surprise. Designer Jennifer Horstman used a walnut countertop, black lava stone vessel sink and satin brass faucets to complete the look.
Takeaway: Mix straight lines with curves. Horstman selected the round mirror and oval sink to soften some of the rectilinear lines in the wallpaper and the shelves.
This powder room in a Minneapolis condo is tucked behind a hidden door, so it’s fitting that those who find it are rewarded with a boldly patterned surprise. Designer Jennifer Horstman used a walnut countertop, black lava stone vessel sink and satin brass faucets to complete the look.
Takeaway: Mix straight lines with curves. Horstman selected the round mirror and oval sink to soften some of the rectilinear lines in the wallpaper and the shelves.
4. Luxurious Textures
A textured wallcovering is the perfect backdrop for the substantial marble countertop in this elegant bathroom by Krueger Architecture & Design.
Takeaway: Don’t forget the P-trap, the plumbing underneath a sink. If it’s exposed, make sure to choose an attractive and coordinating finish for it.
A textured wallcovering is the perfect backdrop for the substantial marble countertop in this elegant bathroom by Krueger Architecture & Design.
Takeaway: Don’t forget the P-trap, the plumbing underneath a sink. If it’s exposed, make sure to choose an attractive and coordinating finish for it.
3. Farmhouse Meets Moroccan
In this project by Celtic Custom Homes, painted white pine shiplap walls, a traditional wood vanity and a simple round mirror create a popular American modern farmhouse look. But the starry pattern of the floor tile is a touch from a faraway land.
Takeaway: Installing tall baseboards is a good way to update millwork.
In this project by Celtic Custom Homes, painted white pine shiplap walls, a traditional wood vanity and a simple round mirror create a popular American modern farmhouse look. But the starry pattern of the floor tile is a touch from a faraway land.
Takeaway: Installing tall baseboards is a good way to update millwork.
2. Wood and White
One of the most popular trends seen in bathroom and kitchen design in 2018 was a mix of natural wood finishes with crisp white. In this Los Angeles powder room, shiplap walls, a wooden vanity and limestone floors make for a pleasing materials mix. Interior designer Lori Dennis juxtaposed polished elements such as the boxy white vessel sink and glamorous glass and brass pendant lights against the more rustic elements.
Takeaway: A large rectangular mirror lightens the space and makes it feel more open.
One of the most popular trends seen in bathroom and kitchen design in 2018 was a mix of natural wood finishes with crisp white. In this Los Angeles powder room, shiplap walls, a wooden vanity and limestone floors make for a pleasing materials mix. Interior designer Lori Dennis juxtaposed polished elements such as the boxy white vessel sink and glamorous glass and brass pendant lights against the more rustic elements.
Takeaway: A large rectangular mirror lightens the space and makes it feel more open.
1. Classic and Chic in Blue
In this Chicago bathroom by Black Knight Group, the refined millwork, traditional custom vanity and elegant sconces and mirror give the room a classic formal look. Benjamin Moore’s Blue Note brings depth to the walls and the brass accents pop against it.
Takeaway: Designer Donna Michelle Mouw created the art by matting and framing blue agate coasters. The colors perfectly accent the deep blue of the walls.
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In this Chicago bathroom by Black Knight Group, the refined millwork, traditional custom vanity and elegant sconces and mirror give the room a classic formal look. Benjamin Moore’s Blue Note brings depth to the walls and the brass accents pop against it.
Takeaway: Designer Donna Michelle Mouw created the art by matting and framing blue agate coasters. The colors perfectly accent the deep blue of the walls.
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The 20 Most Popular Bathroom Photos of 2018
15 Small-Bathroom Vanity Ideas That Rock Style and Storage
Why Homeowners Are Remodeling Their Master Bathrooms in 2018
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The great thing about papering a powder room is that it doesn’t break the bank, because there’s not much wall space to cover. This Chicago powder room by Amy Kartheiser Design features an iconic hexagonal print by David Hicks.
Takeaway: Wall-mounted faucets are a space saver, and especially useful for shallow vanities where there isn’t enough room behind the sink.
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