A powder room is essentially the non-bathing part of a bathroom and is intended to be used by guests without having to use the main bathroom. It may be simpler than a full bathroom, but a well-designed powder room reflects your taste and attention to detail — both of which can help you make that crucial first impression. In today’s post, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of The Woodlands shares some of the do’s and don’ts of powder room design.
- Do choose a neutral color palette. A neutral or light color palette can create a sense of spaciousness, as well as give the room a timeless appeal. It can also help ease cleaning and maintenance. Updating the powder room’s look is also easier, as neutral color palettes work with virtually any combination of decor and fixture.
- Don’t overcrowd the space. With such a small footprint, it’s so easy for a powder room to get overcrowded. Plan your powder room so it only accommodates essentials like toilet paper, towels, perhaps a first aid kit; other bathroom supplies can be stored elsewhere. Recessed cabinets and wall-mounted fixtures can also help you make the most out of a small footprint.
- Do plan your lighting. It’s not unusual for homeowners to limit lighting in their powder rooms to just one or two fixtures. However, the three layers of lighting — ceiling lighting, wall lighting and task lighting — apply to powder rooms as they do on full bathrooms. Natural lighting from windows and skylights can complement bathroom lighting.
- Don’t skimp on the materials. As we touched upon above, the powder room is an opportunity to showcase your taste and style. Avoid taking a utilitarian approach and instead give more weight to presentation and quality when designing your powder room. In addition to the aesthetics, quality materials are also more durable.
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