A powder room, sometimes referred to as a half bath or guest bath, is a smaller bathroom that normally contains either a bathtub or a shower, or neither. Finding the right inspirational powder room ideas for your home is really important because, after all, it’s one of the few rooms that guests and visitors are almost certainly going to visit.
Despite being a relatively small space, there’s still plenty of opportunity to impress guests! To help you out, we’ve put together some modern powder room ideas to inspire you to create something truly special in your home.
Bold Walls
Your powder room offers the perfect opportunity to go bold without risking overdoing it. If you’re thinking of incorporating a bold colour somewhere in your home, or even a stunning marble wall, your powder room is a great starting point. A bold feature wall in the half bathroom will be effective enough to impress guests without offering too much of a contrast with the rest of the house’s aesthetic.
Stone Tiled Flooring
From the wall to the floor… Floors tiled with natural stone are an utterly gorgeous addition to any home. However, stone is not the cheapest of building materials and for good reason, they are highly durable, beautiful and hard wearing. Nonetheless, if you’re on a budget, you can still benefit from stone flooring by using it in your powder room. The relatively small square footage gives you the opportunity to really indulge to great effect.
Powder Room Vanity
Most powder rooms generally have one vanity and sink. There are plenty of modern powder room ideas for vanities in general, but we really love the minimalist aesthetic of a pedestal sink. There’s no need for excessive storage, unlike your ensuite bathroom, so make the most of choosing a vanity and basin that oozes style but still takes up as little space as possible. For extra impressiveness, you can always add a small, tasteful lamp or fancy mirror above the powder room vanity as well.
Light It Up
While we’re on the subject of lighting, powder rooms are excellent places for including some decorative and practical lighting fixtures. Remember, it’s unlikely that someone is going to be getting ready to go out in your powder room, so you don’t need industrial-grade lighting. A stylish pendant, mini chandelier or even flushed fixtures are all simple ways to make a fantastic impression.
Think: Space
Standard powder rooms are rectangular in shape and probably don’t offer huge amounts of space. Nonetheless, there are still a number of easy ways in which you can pack more into less.
- Add a corner shelf unit – Corners are notorious wastes of space, so finding a shelf unit small enough to wedge in there is a great utilisation of an otherwise dead area.
- Install a shelf above the toilet – The room above your head on the toilet offers another opportunity. As long as it’s not too obstructive for someone sitting down and standing up, it’s a great little addition.
- Hanging baskets – A small, strategically placed basket hanging from the ceiling won’t just look a treat, it also offers practical storage value as well.
- Accent table – This powder room idea will depend on the size of your space, but a small table with a closed cabinet can be very helpful in providing storage space for toilet paper, toilet spray and more.
Accessorise
Decorating and accessorising your powder room can offer a real opportunity for self-expression and bold, stylistic choices. From the small bin in the corner to the cover for the tissue box, think about opportunities to include impactful accessories that won’t take up space needed for other things.
Artwork
Many modern powder rooms also feature some art on the wall. Nothing makes a grander impression on guests than an artistic painting hanging in a well-chosen spot. Of course, if your powder room has a shower or bath in it, as many do, make sure to consider how the humidity may affect unprotected artwork.
Beware of Clutter
Too often, especially as powder room ideas develop over time, you can find the small space becoming cluttered with too many little accessories or decorative ornaments. Apart from becoming visually overwhelming, it also causes guests to feel that the space is actually smaller than it is. Stay minimalist and focus on prioritising space.
Fixtures
From the toilet paper holder to the hand towel rack and even the taps and faucet, the fixtures in your powder room may be small in stature but they offer a lot of potential in terms of impact. Think about the overall design aesthetic of the powder room or your whole house for that matter. If you’re focusing on an industrial style, opt for bold brass fixtures. If you want a minimalist and modern aesthetic, choose black and bold fixtures with defined edges. Or if you’re after opulence and luxury, consider gold or ornately designed racks, taps and faucets.
The Mirror
Even powder rooms need to have a mirror, and this offers another opportunity to really make a lasting impression on your guests. There are many fantastic decorative mirrors available in a range of shapes, sizes and patterns. Consider the size of the wall against which your powder room vanity sits. You want a mirror that won’t cut off your guest’s head and also won’t become overbearing and overwhelming. As with the fixtures, consider your room’s aesthetic. Do you want a minimalist mirror or something with an intricate frame? The choice is up to you as both options can look utterly gorgeous.
Need more inspo? Give us a call!
The team here at Euro Marble are specialists in a lot more than just marble and natural stone! We love all things home design and reno and would love to chat to you about the many and varied powder room ideas you may have. So, get in touch with us today or come in and visit our showroom.
