Powder rooms are usually places where designers and homeowners feel more comfortable taking a walk on the wild side with design choices. That’s because these bathrooms are typically small, intimate and often windowless, creating an opportunity to embrace details that might not fit in other more visible areas of the home. For inspiration, check out this countdown of the most-saved powder room photos uploaded to Houzz this year.
A black-and-white botanical wallpaper and a knotty wood vanity lend a casual country feel to this Milwaukee farmhouse by Refined Renovations. Black finishes on the faucets, hardware and mirror add a modern touch. Meanwhile, hand towels depicting a bird in flight wonderfully work with the wallpaper pattern to complete the space.
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In this Connecticut powder room by d2 interieurs, a watercolor-like Emma Hayes wallpaper evokes a calm feeling. A black stone trough sink fittingly recalls a rocky shore.
Black walls (Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore) provide a moody vibe in this new Tudor-inspired Chicago home by Amy Storm & Co. A custom vanity in light wood with a marble top adds warmth, while patterned floor tile brings a touch of playfulness.
Dual Concept Design gave a nautical feel to this Seattle-area powder room by contrasting a white vanity with black shiplap walls (Tricorn Black by Sherwin-Williams). Refined touches such as gold finishes, a marble countertop, fluted sconces and a geometric mirror elevate the look.
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A subtle kaleidoscope-like wallpaper perks up this Austin, Texas, powder room by Hello Kitchen. A hefty marble (or marble-look) countertop plays off the wallpaper, and a jet black vanity and mirror frame balance the light palette with dramatic contrast.
A floating light wood block vanity with a vessel sink and a chunky floating wood shelf join a mostly white palette for a light and airy effect in this California powder room by Straus Design/Build. A black zigzagging patterned tile backsplash and a black mirror frame add graphic details.
In this Greenville, South Carolina, powder room, designer Ashley Adams of Owners Choice Construction was dealing with a very small space under a staircase. She decided to go for a dramatic scheme that includes a jungle-themed wallpaper, a black ceiling and green wainscoting. The green metal sconce shades are a perfect finishing touch.
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This Denver powder room by Meredith Parrish Design features a harmonious mix of textures and shapes. Marble hexagonal tiles pull attention to the rear wall, while grasscloth wallpaper on the sides begs to be touched. A circular mirror softens the straight lines, a floating vanity keeps things light and airy, and a blue paint color on the cabinets complements the brass details and other warm brown tones.
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