Big decorating inspiration to squeeze into small bathrooms.
Though small, a powder room provides a huge opportunity for bold design.
It’s not a space that you wake up and you go to every single day, she says.
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It can be like a little refuge from the usual.
Christophers expert powder room advice?
Wallpaper and wallpaper and wallpaper.Wallpaper everything, even the ceiling.
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There are however, a few elements where investment pieces will be worth it to make a big impression.
“It’s just one little space an it’s not going to break the bank.
They’re typically three feet by six feet,” says Christopher.
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“Spend a little bit more money on the mirror and the faucet.”
For this space, opt for bolder and busier patterns in the same color palette.
Incorporate Scalloping
Southerners love scalloping in interior design.
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Take a sharp turn by designing a more masculine powder room any Southern gentleman can get behind.
Old-school elements and patterns with modern twists make this space feel right at home.
Colorful tiles or an interesting rug can be just the grounding interest the room needs.
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Create a Night Garden
Floral wallpapers are a go-to.
Play with colors, patters, and unexpected motifs care-free.
Here, grasscloth wallpaper contrasts pleasantly with matte hardware, glossy wood, and fluffy florals.
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Try something different to adorn the limited walls of thepowder bath.
“Try a high-gloss paint, or go dark.
Do something completely different than your usual.”
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If your house isn’t seaside, a coastal bath can be equally delightful as a beach fantasy.
Hang A Gallery
Layer even more interest on top of busy wallpaper.
Framed art and mirrors make for a fantastic mini gallery wall.
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That’s the primary bathroom’s job.
Welcome them to your home with custom, signature towels that show off their host’s monogram.
“I love to just dial up the volume and in a powder bath.
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“A powder room, though, is one room that you might finish and feel accomplished.
And it’s not going to break the bank.
Experiment with interesting palettes and patterns within the safety of the powder bath.
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Let The Wallpaper Do The Talking
As Christopher said: “Wallpaper and wallpaper and wallpaper.”
We couldn’t agree more.
Choose an intriguing wallpaper as the focal point then keep the rest of the room simple.
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Incorporate nature in thecolors of your powder room, or by bringing in life like flowers and eucalyptus.
Match Metals
For a cohesive look, match the hardware in the bathroom to other metallic additions.
Here, the faucet blends seamlessly with the mirror frame, sconces, and even the soap dispenser.
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Think Chic
Powder rooms can be anything you want them to be.
They can be wacky, whimsical, and everything in between.
Another route, is to think chic.
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Here, deep colors, natural stone, and sophisticated wallpaper add up to an elegant retreat.
Go For More Decor
Sometimes, more is more.
Squeeze sufficient interest into just a few pieces by being bold when shopping for art and choosing statement-makers.
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Make It Personal
The powder room is the perfect place to decorate from the heart.
Christopher recommends continuing the decorating all the way up onto the ceilings.
Mix Patterns
Ellie Christopher
In her own home, Christopher expertly plays with multiple patterns.
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Embrace Femininity
Carmel Brantley
This farm cottage powder room is a woman’s wonderland.
Embrace popping florals and lots of pink in the powder room to recreate the look.
Bring in the real thing, too, in a vase.
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The powder room is the ideal place to drop in a hint of tropical charm.
Allure With Lighting
The trick to anideal lightingsolution is incorporating light at multiple levels.
In this lovely powder room, pretty sconces are complemented by an intriguing bubble chandelier.
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