Powder Room Ideas

Usually the smallest room in your house, the powder room is mostly ignored. However, it can prove to be the most interesting room to renovate. A powder room consists of a sink and a toilet, and is called a guest bathroom or "half-bath". In the early nineteenth century, people didn't like guests to enter their private space to use a bathroom.

So, they found it convenient to have a small bathroom somewhere in the outer parts of the house, which the guests could use to freshen up and groom themselves. This small bathroom, meant for non-overnight guests, eventually came to be known as the powder room.

Having a well-designed powder room will make your guests appreciate your fine taste and creativity. You can incorporate a few of these creative decorating ideas, to give a fresh feel to your guest bathroom.

Before you start with the actual beautification, it is important to decide what theme or color-scheme will best suit your powder room. This depends on the space available, the style of your house and whether or not the room has windows.

Since it's a room that is not used more often, you can focus more on elaborate fixtures and fittings to add that touch of elegance. So, whether you are looking for vintage or contemporary ideas, these innovative decorating ideas are sure to help you.

However, you can choose any color according to your personal taste and the kind of feel you would want for your powder room. You can even opt for mural wallpapers in floral designs, for your walls.

Don't restrict yourself. It's your house, so let your imagination run wild. However, there are some basics that you could follow, when it comes to color. For example, warm colors such as red, orange and yellow, make you feel energetic, while cool colors such as green, blue and lilac have a soothing effect on you.

If you want a vintage look, you can paint the walls in neutral colors like white, ivory or beige. Go for cool, light colors if you have a small space and wish to make it appear larger.

There are many options in flooring ideas for bathrooms and half-baths. The basic idea is to use colors that go well together. You could also select tiles of different sizes and materials.

It is a small sink placed atop the counter-top, like a vessel. It adds a touch of sophistication to the room. You may even opt for wall-mount sinks.

A base cabinet is where you store  basic necessities like room spray, extra rolls of toilet paper, hand-wash, etc. The top surface of the vanity or base cabinet, is the counter-top. A wooden base cabinet, with a vessel sink placed on the counter-top, is one of the latest trends. You can also opt for a base cabinet that looks like an ordinary cabinet.

Similarly, you can be innovative with the mirror lights. Instead of the common sconces, you can opt for lights that hang from the ceiling, for a striking effect. A light attachment that forms beautiful patterns on the walls, is also a great idea for vintage themes.

Once you are done with the basic components of your powder room design, you can add some accessories. These serve as the icing on the cake. For starters, you can place a bottle of essential oils, to add some natural fragrance to the room.

Thus, you can see that there are as many ways to decorate your powder room as you can imagine. So, go ahead, put your interior designing skills to good use, and create a gem of a powder room!