Powder Room Inspiration

March 14, 2016

I’m not quite finished with our entry foyer yet, but I’m close enough to the finish line that I’m already dreaming up ideas for another space in our home. Call it design ADD, but I can rarely focus on one room for too long. #thestruggleisreal And our powder room is next on my hit list. It wasn’t on my house goals list for the year, but I’m tired of walking in here and feeling less than inspired. It’s not “ugly” or “outdated”…..it’s just not my style and is in need of some personality.

Here’s how it looked when we toured the house. This is the picture from the MLS listing. It doesn’t really look much different now as I haven’t done anything in here but bring in a hand towel and a soap dispenser.

So it’s time. This is the bathroom guests use when we entertain, and it’s high time this little bathroom was given some love. It obviously doesn’t need a total gut job. It’s got nice bones. The vanity is a little banged up though you can’t tell from the photo, but other than that all is in good working order. I’m planning to bring in a little wow factor and heavy dose of personality. This bathroom boasts a small footprint with tall ceilings so I’ll be highlighting the verticality with a little something something on the vanity wall. All in all I’ve come up with a fun, simple-to-execute-not-too-expensive plan, and these three images have provided most of the inspiration.

I love this bathroom makeover Gwen worked on last year. You really need to check out the before to truly appreciate the after. I love how much visual bang for the buck paint provides in this space. And painting the doors and trim all the same color was such a smart way to make the space feel larger.

The Makerista

I’m also in love with this bathroom makeover by my talented friend Courtney. I love mixed metals in a bathroom. The small doses of warm gold are the prefect finishing touch, and I’m completely obsessed with the striped shades on that light fixture!

A Thoughtful Place

Here again in this bathroom Emily created for her boys in their last home I’m really digging the painted vanity. It really brings in a fun custom look without much effort or expense.

Emily A. Clark

I’ll share more details soon! I’m excited to finish up the foyer and get to work in here!

More bathroom inspiration can be found here over on my bathrooms Pinterest board.

Happy Monday after springing forward friends! There’s something not quite right about waking up when it’s dark outside, but a sunset at almost 9 pm……..I’ll wake up without the sun for that any day!

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I find it more difficult to change a room that is okay somehow, but with the certain twist missing, than a room that is completely ugly (so you can start at zero). My first idea was to change the rug, the lighting (seems a little bit too high – or too small), and maybe either the picture or the mirror. And maybe the color scheme? So I can't wait to see the changes you're going to make!

Well I’m in love with your inspirations pics but I have no idea where you’re headed as they’re all very different from one another! I too love the striped light shades.

I can’t wait to see your transformation. That floor is fabulous.