Powder Room Makeover

I've been wanting to change up my powder room for a while but a renovation was not in the budget - the tiny pedestal sink and toilet were staying, so this was purely a decorating gig.

I knew I wanted a gray/black/white colour scheme with some pop of colour (the colour to be determined at some point later on).  Given that I had very dramatic red & gold walls for the last 9 years, it was time to head in the opposite direction with something more soothing and refined, so I chose Benjamin Moore's Stonington Gray.

Here are some of the inspiration shots for the space:

Fornasetti Wallpaper 

Traditional Home

Roman Bath Center

Just Kidding!

Artistic Tile

It started with this light fixture which I found on sale at a local hardware store when I wasn't even looking for it.  However, when we pulled down the old ugly light track we found that the builder did not include a light box behind the drywall which is both unsafe and inconvenient for me.  I sent the hubs out to Home Depot to purchase said light box and proceed to install it (when he felt like it) before I could continue my work!

Before the pretty could begin, my work included learning how to cover up the holes... my first patch job, a new skill for my resume.

Back to the pretty... I wanted to match the deco vibe of the light fixture with the faucet and found this perfect little number the Dryden faucet from Delta - with similar clean lines and great shape it was a fantastic jewel for my tiny pedestal sink.  I love the sleek handles and curved spout...so modern.

Next came the mirror - when I stumbled upon this little number at one of my wholesale shops I knew it had to come home with me (even though it made me think of my friend @GlamaMama).  It's black velvet with chunky crystals encrusted all around - so luxe!

Then I found a sweet little capiz shell fixture and knew they were a match made in heaven - she had to come join her friend, the luxe mirror, in my petite WC.

Once the necessities were in place all I needed was some art.  I'm a big fan of art in bathrooms because even the tiniest rooms need some drama.  I knew I was going for black & white images and found one beautiful print on Etsy (center wall below) called Dreamscape by Imaginestudio.  The other items were two small art tiles (top)  from a 2008 Paris trip, a couple of canvases covered in floral wallpaper samples, and various photos/prints I had stashed in my office waiting for the perfect frame to adorn them.  A collage was born...

Dreamscape #2 by Imaginestudio on Etsy
Love it!!

Lastly, for the sake of coordinating, I had to change the towel bar and paper holder, which then meant changing out the light & electrical switch plates and floor vent cover too!  Lastly, I added a vintage wrought iron magazine rack to store extra TP and a couple of decor mags, of course.

So much for a budget makeover!  But, as far as makeovers go a powder room is a reasonable spend, albeit still a lot of sourcing to get it just right, and... I loved every minute of it.  Now the ensuite bath is calling...yikes!

What do you think?

Powder Room Redesign

I've been thinking about redecorating my powder room lately.  It currently has deep red walls with paint left over from the dining room project and I added burnished-gold metallic streaks throughout for a dramatic look which I love in powder rooms, but now I'm ready to lighten it up! 

It may be the beautiful summer weather we've been having or my need to constantly simplify that I'm now thinking of creating a more tranquil space, despite my love of jewel-box powder rooms.  Here are some inspiration shots I've been pondering:

I love the earthy stone basin and pedestal with a tiled wall and the water spout

coming right out of the mirror.  It's a simple design and yet so sensational at the same time. 

via Colorado Homes Magazine.

Another room with similar concept but the steel basin adds an industrial quality

by Faith Sheridan

Frosted glass floating counter top keeps this powder room streamlined and spacious

photo via igougo

This powder room by Charlotte Moss makes quite the statement emphasizing the height

of the room with oversized artwork hung to the ceiling and tiles on every wall including

the ceiling (or the "5th wall" as designers like to call it).  The select decorative accessories

and lighting blend seamlessly while the very unique, egg-shaped basin against the

dark counter top take centre stage.

Nothing's more classic and contemporary than black & white. 

A gorgeous marble tiled wall sets the tone for the quietly lavish space while contrasting 

metal vanity with rectangular sink keep it streamlined.  Not crazy about the wall sconces,

but that discussion is for another post.

via Traditional Home