Transform a plain powder room into a warm welcome spot with items already at home!
Do you frequently switch between different projects?
This small powder room refresh served as a perfect break; I was wrapping up a major One Room Challenge while preparing the house for evening guests.
A few hours before their arrival, I realized guests might need the bathroom during the evening; our powder room is on the main floor but lacked a welcoming feel.
My goal was to tidy it up and soften its least appealing aspects using supplies I already owned.
Quickly Refreshing a Powder Room
Small Powder Room Before
This is how it originally appeared:
It is situated just past the laundry area and painted a blucky beige.
(On a separate thought, capturing photos in these low-light spaces is quite difficult; for instance, the laundry room walls in that image look like a calm blue/green, but in reality, they share the same beige as the bathroom—odd!)
Before capturing the 'before' photo, I had already taken down the long chrome towel bar, the sole feature, leaving two unattractive white squares on the wall…
There is a jack for the telephone line positioned above the toilet…
Despite how unusual this is, it proved beneficial; it connects to the back wall of our garage, allowing the cable technician to install all our home gadgets and keep them hidden! A bonus!!
Sitting on the toilet in my cozy socks, the sight of the dated pink sink and vanity is… rather disheartening…
I aimed to alter the room's atmosphere using artwork to draw attention away from the negative elements.
After exploring various choices, this is what I ultimately did:
Use wall art to camouflage an undesirable paint color.
Introducing a feature wall of prints and frames added visual interest, covered the old towel bar marks, and diverted focus from the room's color (which I truly dislike!!)
Place something attractive on the wall behind the toilet.
Adding a tall display behind the toilet helps the small area feel a bit more open.
Ensure guests have easily accessible necessities.
Spare toilet paper rolls are stored in a basket behind the toilet (I always ensure guests can find them easily…)
Adorn the top of the vanity with faux or real flowers and pleasant lotion.
A hand towel hook, some greenery, lotion, and the reflections from other room decor help distract the eye from the unfortunate pink countertop.
This small powder room is set for a refresh!
Even since I initially shared this content, this compact powder room is undergoing a genuine transformation!
I recently published a collection of inspiring powder room ideas, and the initial task involves repairing the vinyl sheet flooring.
More updates will follow shortly!
Affordable Strategies for Home Renovations
Transforming rooms without spending much money is something I truly enjoy! Are you keen to update your home but unsure where to begin?
If that sounds like you, I have created something complimentary specifically for you!
Throughout many years of completing room makeovers, I discovered a consistent, straightforward method for every project; I compiled these stages into an accessible video series alongside a complimentary printable worksheet.
