Add storage and style to your powder room with these top decorating and design ideas.
Stacy Goldberg
Half baths are primarily used by guests, so its nice to leave a lasting impression.
However, powder rooms still need to serve as storage space for basic necessities.
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Here’s how to transform your powder room with these clever storage and decorating ideas.
Plus, youll have a spot for a trash can or basket of rolled towels below the sink.
A ceiling design will force eyes up, making the powder room appear taller and larger than it is.
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Traditional Powder Room
Tracey Amadio
Create an elegant powder room byinstalling wainscoting.
Stick to simple bathroom fixtures and refined decor to pull the space together.
Go Classic
Theres nothing more timeless than ablack-and-white color scheme.
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Continue the color palette with accessories such as a black sconce and black-and-white striped towels.
Instead, a sliding door takes up a fraction of the square footage.
Its an exceptionally smart idea for small powder rooms placed along a high-traffic hallway.
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Hang an ornate, distressed mirror above the vanity.
Design a gallery wall with thrifted artwork or photos.
Place cotton swabs in vintage jars and a bar of soap on a small secondhand tray.
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Take them from floor to ceiling and on each of the four walls to really make an impact.
They also look sleek and modern, even in a more traditional powder room.
On the shelf, showcase a mirror, a floral arrangement, and your favorite framed art.
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Hang floating shelves to hold folded towels and accessories.
Classic-style candlestick lamps brighten the vanity and make a big decorative impact.
A wide furniture-style vanity emphasizes the mirror’s horizontal shape and brings vintage appeal to the traditional powder room.
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Budget-friendlycrown moldingand whitesubway tileare easy to install and leave the space feeling fresh and bright.
Focus on the Details
A powder rooms petite size makes it easy to curate.
Create personality with staying power by layering details in a small bath.
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The warmfloating vanityand brown wall tile create a high contrast with themarble countertop.
Draw eyes upward using a mirror with a distinctive shape or finish.
Avanity with fluted wood panelsgives this small bath a sophisticatedstyle and storage.
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A high-contrast palette of pastels and blacks brings fresh appeal to this modern powder room.
Classic gold fixtures add a bright contrast that adds shine.
Aporcelain sink, large oval mirror, and slim sconces look clean and contemporary.
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An accent wall wrapped in tile adds texture and interest to this contemporary bath.
Cool blues and soft grays provide a soothing backdrop for a desk-like sink and circular sconces.
Incorporate a natural element, such as atowel-filled basketbeneath an open sink, to warm sleek, modern materials.
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A hint of greenery or fresh flowers makes the room warm and inviting for guests.
Add Repetition
Repeating colors and shapes will make your powder room design look polished and cohesive.
Square shapes and straight lines reign in this small bath.
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A tile backsplash unifies itsneutral color schemewhile safeguarding against stains and water splashes.
Here, the warm wood flooring contrasts rich blackzellige tileand modern fixtures.
Pocket doors conserve space while complementing the bathroom’s vintage cottage style.
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Folded and stacked linens share space with decorative accents under the sink basin.
A wire shelf above the toilet keeps soaps and lotions within reach of the wash area.
With less surface area to cover, powder room wall treatments are less costly than in a larger bathroom.
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Cheery strokes of pink and green wake up this plain powder room design.
Minimalwindow treatmentstake advantage of natural light and visually merge indoor and outdoor spaces.
Paint the ceiling a light color to give walls the illusion of appearing taller than they are.
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Powder rooms are often found on the ground floor of multistory homes.
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