Set the stage with paint colors, wallpaper, and flooring.
Check out these powder room ideas in a range of styles to inspire your own renovation or refresh.
Pick a Moody Palette
Embrace amoody color paletteto give your powder room a relaxing feel.
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Install Open Shelving
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Photo byChristy Q. Soothing green paint, light-toned wood, and black-and-white accents make this powder room feel polished and modern.
Desiree Burns Interiors chose a round mint green sink in this modern space decorated with white zellige tiles.
Emily Henderson Design painted paired white wall paneling with nature-inspired wallpaper and brass accents for a traditional feel.
Design byDecus Interiors/ Photo byAnson Smart
Hang Groovy Wallpaper
Erin Williamson Design
Turn your powder room into a destination with groovy patterned wallpaper.
Erin Williamson Design paired the fanciful design with geometric tile for a lesson in playful contrasts.
Stick to Black and White
Alvin Wayne Interiors
Create a graphic look with black and white.
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Striking black-and-white wallpaper in a bold abstract pattern creates drama in this New York City powder room.
Paint With Earth Tones
Earth tone walls will create a warm and inviting feel.
Ashley Montgomery Design paired the dreamy wrap-around wallpaper with modern tile and gold-toned finishes for a balanced feel.
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Play With Patterns
In a black-and-white space, mix patterns and shapes to create a dynamic look.
Choose a Statement Sink
Make your water closet more memorable with a statement sink.
Lisa Gilmore Design paired dramatic Ellie Cash wallpaper with simple black and white finishes for a timeless feel.
Design by Sara Simon ofHandsome Salt/ Photo byJenny Siegwart
A beveled mirror and a pair of sconces with lampshades to filter the light complete the cool-toned look.
Kate Marker Interiors chose a dark blue shade for a calming feel.
Corner the Sink
Try placing your sink in the corner to accommodate a small space.
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Desiree Burns Interiors chose a dark gray to match the background of the wallpaper for a cohesive feel.
Beadboard wainscoting, a retro-style sink, and a vintage rug complement the traditional space.
Erin Williamson Design chose black-and-white patterned floor tiles to give this powder room a focal point.
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Photo byChristy Q. Photography
Try Vertical Shiplap
Line the walls of your half bath withvertical shiplapfor a modern farmhouse feel.
Choose Cool Tones
Create a crisp feel with cool-toned accents.
Source a Tiny Sink
Choose a tiny sink that won’t overwhelm a small powder room.
Design byMel Bean Interiors/ Photo by Alyssa Rosenheck
Hang a vintage mirror on the wall above to add some charm.
Tip
Though counterintuitive,larger format tilesfor walls and floors work well in powder rooms.
Fewer grout lines can help to make a space feel more expansive.
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Try Metallic Wallpaper
Bring additional shine to a stylish powder room with metallic wallpaper.
Silver or chrome accents will create a cool-toned look.
Decorate With Antiques
Layer in antique decor to create a timeless feel.
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Photo byMargaret Austin
Add Tropical Flair
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Retro palm print wallpaper will give your bathroom a glamorous feel.
Pair the tropical motif with pink marble to create a showstopping powder room design.
What should you keep in a powder room?
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Stock your powder room with essentials like hand towels, soap, and extra rolls of toilet paper.
How can you make a powder room luxurious?
Make a powder room feel luxurious by hanging wallpaper, sconces, or wall art.
Design byEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Ryan Liebe
Use high-end finishes like marble or wood paneling for a luxe feel.
Add extras like a vintage rug or a decorative mirror.
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Design byEmily Bowser/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
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Alvin Wayne Interiors
Desiree Burns Interiors
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Kate Marker Interiors
Ashley Montgomery Design
Design by Vanessa Scoffier / Hotel Henriette
Design byTidal Interiors/ Photo byJenny Siegwart
Design byMel Bean Interiors/ Photo by Alyssa Rosenheck
Kate Marker Interiors
Design byLisa Gilmore Design/ Photo by Amy Lamb, Native House Photography
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Design byKate Marker Interiors/ Photo byMargaret Rajic
Erin Williamson Design
Desiree Burns Interiors
Whittney Parkinson Design
Erin Williamson Design
Kate Marker Interiors
Design byInterior Impressions/ Photo by Mackenzie Merrill Photography
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Photo byMargaret Austin
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MBC Interior Design
Hotel Henriette
Erin Williamson Design
Design byEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Tramp
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