6 Stylish Powder Room Ideas

This gorgeous navy powder room will have guests lingering a little longer than needed. A deep blue wallpaper is adorned with a peacock motif. Then the surrounding trim and baseboards are drenched in black paint, creating a chic and cozy space. A marble sink and sleek glass wall sconces are sophisticated touches, while a graphic white and gray floor tile contrasts nicely with the rest of the space.

Lighting Tips
When you're selecting lighting for any powder room, there are a few tips to keep in mind.

• If your ceilings are lower, select a flush-mount light that coordinates with the other hardware finishes.
  
• Wall sconces mounted on either side of the mirror offer the most flattering light.
  
• If you have tall ceilings, a small chandelier is a sparkling surprise.
  
• Layer your lighting. A flush-mount light paired with wall sconces creates a warm atmosphere.
  
• In a powder room, stick to warm LED light bulbs and use a dimmer to allow softer light in the evenings.

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This light and lovely powder room is sure to impress your guests. The soft blue-and-white wallpaper in a botanical motif feels airy and calming, working well in a traditional, transitional or even coastal home. In this small bath, a wood vanity flows seamlessly into matching hardwood floors. By staying in the same wood tone, it gives the appearance of a larger space. Gold tones in the wall sconces, faucet and cabinet hardware warm up the space, while a simple rectangular mirror with a black frame provides contrast.

Mirror Tips
In a small area like a powder room, a mirror can blend in seamlessly or make a striking statement. Here are a few tips when selecting one:

• Sizing: It's important to get the size right. If a mirror is too large, it'll overwhelm the space. If it's too small, it'll look awkward. 
  
• Framed Mirrors: Choose a metal frame for a sleek, modern look or a wooden one for a traditional or more rustic feel. 
  
• Round Mirrors: Round mirrors feel modern and soften the look of your powder room. 
  
• Ornate Mirrors: Use a mirror with gold accents or intricate detailing if you like a vintage feel. 
  
• Frameless Mirrors: If you're using a bold wallpaper in a space, a frameless mirror blends in, allowing the wallpaper to be the star. 
  
• Curvy or Wavy Mirrors: These shapes work well in modern powder rooms where the mirror is the statement piece. 

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This powder room got a fresh and modern makeover with a few simple updates. A light oak floating vanity supports a round vessel sink and a minimalist matte black faucet. Wall sconces and a towel holder in the same finish tie the look together. Stoneware bathroom accessories in taupe soften the look, but the pale pistachio wall tile in a curved alcove is the statement maker for this space.

If you prefer the now-trending checkerboard pattern, this tile comes in an array of colors including a light blue, navy, gray, terracotta and chocolate.

Tile Tips
Whether you want to add a subtle backsplash or a full wall of colorful tile, the powder room is the perfect spot to do it. Here are a few style tips.

• Subway tiles are a classic and stylish option. Pair them with matte black or polished nickel hardware.
  
• Marble tiles are always an elegant choice. Pair them with brass hardware for a chic space.
  
• Wood-look tile works well in industrial or rustic powder rooms. Pair it with matte black hardware.
  
• Large-format tiles are great for a minimalist space.

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It's amazing what a can of paint can do. Transform a small plain white bathroom into a gorgeous statement space by using color drenching in a deep-jewel tone. Color drenching is the term that's used when you paint the ceilings, moulding and walls all the same color, creating a dramatic, cocoon-like effect. A powder room is a great place to try this.

Then a fluted marble sink and a curvy brass mirror are hung, standing out effortlessly against these burgundy walls. Burgundy is the color of the moment, but a deep green, dark chocolate or rich navy would look equally as sophisticated. Brass hardware and lighting, as well as wood flooring brings warmth to the space.

Flooring Tips
Wood flooring looks great wherever you add it, and it looks even better in a powder room. Other than creating a warm and inviting space, hardwood flooring can add value. If you like the look of wood floors, but you're worried about moisture in a bathroom, there are several wood-look alternatives.

• Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring: It's highly durable and has a realistic wood appearance, but it's waterproof.
  
• Waterproof Laminate Flooring: Not only is it waterproof, but the look and texture of it feels like wood.
  
• Wood-Look Porcelain Tile: Tile feels harder underfoot than LVP or laminate, but it mimics the look of wood while offering excellent water protection.

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If your home has a more mellow, minimalist theme and you're ready to experiment, a powder room is the best place to start. Wallpaper is one of the easiest ways to alter a space, injecting whimsy, drama or formality instantly.

In this bathroom, marble wallpaper in rich green tones is a sophisticated addition. Add a floating vanity with drawers to tuck away needed toiletries. A green marble top blends effortlessly, while brass accents in the faucet and lighting bring warmth. A wood-framed mirror brings texture and contrast.

Wallpaper Tips
Are you considering wallpaper for your powder room update? Keep these tips in mind.

• Traditional or Transitional Spaces: Consider a dyed grasscloth for a rich, textured feel. Other traditional patterns that would work well include damask, chinoiserie, small florals, paisley, toile and stripes.
  
• Modern Spaces: Consider geometric and large-scale abstract patterns, a terrazzo design, as well as oversized blooms.
  
• Industrial Spaces: Use patterns that look like charcoal or warm concrete, weathered brick or have an aged metal patina.
• Rustic Spaces: Look at wood-look prints, natural landscape murals and woodland botanicals, such as ferns, leaves or branches.
  

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If you prefer a sleek and minimalist aesthetic, you can still pack a punch in a bathroom. In this modern space, there's little color, but lots of texture to keep it from feeling cold and clinical. Fluted wall panels, a matching oak vanity and a fluted vessel sink bring warmth to this powder room.

Hints of black in the framed oval mirror, black matte faucet and soap dispenser provide needed contrast.

Wall Panel Tips
Because of a powder room's small footprint, wall panels are an easy and affordable way to incorporate visual interest into a space. Here are a few ideas.

• Beadboard: This is typically used in traditional or transitional spaces.
  
• Shiplap: It's a staple in modern farmhouse design.
  
• Fluted Panels: This pattern is a sophisticated update in modern homes.
• Faux Brick or Wood Panels: These would work well in rustic or industrial spaces.
  
• Embossed Polyurethane Panels: Depending on the pattern, they work well in modern or traditional spaces. For example, a floral embossed design is better in older homes with a vintage feel where a geometric embossed design is ideal for modern spaces.
  

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Are you ready to transform your powder room into something that you and your guests will love? Lowe's has everything you need to refresh your space including vanities, faucets, mirrors, lighting, tile, paint, wallpaper and more. Shop online or visit your local Lowe's store.