Thursday, March 22, 2012

Create a wow powder room



 How often does a powder room get the royal treatment?   In many homes  powder rooms are  small,  windowless with functional aspects.  These elements usually defy  anything exciting happening in the space.  I'm out to prove that a powder room can be the star of your  house.


 Use tile as an accent


FORMA Design modern powder room


Buy exciting accessories



utopia projects modern powder room
Houzz
The contemporary nature of the wall mounted vessel sink and hand crafted mirror is further enhanced by  horizontal striping on the walls. There is no doubt what the star of this room is.

Choose a theme 

Powder at Hualalai tropical powder room
Willman Interiors / Gina Willman, ASID via Houzz

The subtle Asian details in this room have been duplicated in all of the pieces.  If you choose a theme for a room its success is always in the details.  

Use wood effectively

Modern/Contemporary Powder Room contemporary powder room
Marius Daugvila  via Houzz

This bathroom design is enhanced by the addition of the vertical strip of wood that backs the vanity and accentuates the asymmetrical placement of the sink.  A round mirror works against the vertical line. The vase of twigs (wood again) mimics the vertical lines and helps to balance the asymmetrical layout.

Lively powder room contemporary powder room
Andre Couture Coloriste Decorateur

This bathroom also relies on vertical wood  detailing for interest.   The pops of green bring  a natural  feel to the room.

Rely on large mirrors to increase your space

Residential  powder room
 Ownby Design

When you have a free standing vanity using a floor to ceiling mirror behind it enlarges the room significantly and it also creates strong vertical lines.  The dark cabinet with silver banding shows up well against the mirror.   



Formal Power Room contemporary bathroom 
dSPACE Studio Ltd

Choose a bold wallpaper


Tiptoe through the Tulips contemporary powder room
Martha O'Hara Interiors

 
Go for contrast  

HHL 2010 - Bathrooms contemporary bathroom
Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.

You can count on high contrast to bring a room to life.  There's nothing like black and white to create impact. 

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