Help for BLAH Powder Room
What can I do here? I was thinking of getting a cool brass mirror with light above and some pretty wall art to dress this room up, but don't know how to get a good combination. I like the style in the photo above but it's on Pinterest and I can't find a similar look that fits my space. I really like the pink mirror but it's too wide at 30". The vanity is 24" wide. I already have this wire sticking out for a light over the mirror too. I'd like to change the faucet to brass too to add some pizzazz in here. Do people use the word pizzazz? LOL
Any ideas? Thanks for your help!!
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PROBeth H. :
5 years agolooks good. you could find an 18" or 20" mirror and try that. or, look what they did w/this small vanity
other ideas for pizzazz (yes, I use it!) some killer art for the other wall? wallpaper? paint the ceiling?
my least fave.
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niccidhg
5 years agoMjammjam, your powder room has great bones ! Powder rooms are a perfect opportunity to “ go all out “. Without knowing your personal style , and that of the rest of your home, it is hard to recommend something specific for wallpaper, but just as inspiration, think about doing a large scale and/or colorful wallpaper like this Thibaut paper. - Or this black mural would be terrific on the one long wall and then paint the other walls black as Molly suggested. It would be so striking with your light wainscoting.
niccidhg
5 years agoLove a large scale paper in a small room!- A subtle metallic would be terrific to , maybe even onto the ceiling.
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5 years agoHere is the mirror you liked in a smaller size. - Not sure why there are two sets of measurements on the spec page though.( on Houzz site )
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoThanks All!
I think you're right -- It's the grey wall that looks boring. Wallpaper would definitely make it prettier. Love the crazy patterns. I'll have to search for something I like.
But what about the mirror and light above it ?
This is the size of the wall over the sink. I was going to just bury that wire, but theres already a switch next to the sink to control the light there. If I use wallpaper, should I stick with the chromes, or still go with mirror and faucet in brass?
Irene --I love that white mirror but it's $3,500! Figures...
LeeLee -- I was wondering where to put toilet paper . -- On the wall to left of toilet or on sink cabinet??
Penny . - Love that venetian mirror but it's way too big.. Maybe I'll look for a shorter version. But what about the light above it?
Niccidhg:
What mirror and light fixture can fit without looking cramped?Thank you guys!
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BeverlyFLADeziner
5 years agoMount the TP holder on the side of the vanity and be done with it. Select one with a cover.
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5 years ago
tartanmeup
5 years agoYou can always fashion a mirror by getting a frame and having a mirror custom cut for it. Perhaps the mirror is the simpler of the two components to figure out? I'm thinking understated lighting if going for an ornate mirror or vice-versa.
I found these light fixtures that might work in your powder room.
I'm sure there's plenty out there that will catch your eye. :)mjammjam thanked tartanmeup- PRO
BeverlyFLADeziner
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoThe TP cover is so that you have something to pull against so the roll doesn't spin.
niccidhg
5 years agoThis vertical “Ekaterina Arch / Crowned Top” wall mirror could work with an above mirror light fix. 33Hx21W. $124.33 ((58% off) from Wayfair, and neutral in color. —- This round one is just very small in the actual glass size, which is the case with many small square or rounds and you still have to add your inches to center higher above vanity and below light.
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5 years agoHi, Molly. That is the same one I found on Houzz and posted last night :) , but the OP did not respond to it, which surprised me because that is what he/she liked originally on Pinterest. (?) - NOTE - The height on this is 38” and space to light wire is 42” so it would have to be a light with very small base. So ?? ...
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5 years agoPS : That’s the one that had two diff. measurements , which was puzzling, but now I think the smaller measurement is for the glass only and bigger m. includes frame. How tall was the one you found at Bellacor ?
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Molly
5 years agoleelee
5 years agoI like a TP holder that makes it easy to replace the roll.
The stand would work well in your bath but this would too. You install it with the open end facing away from the direction you'd be pulling. Or can go straight up and you just drop the roll on.
No futzing with the spring loaded cylinder that has to fit into a hole you can't see.
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5 years agoHere is a slightly smaller version of the mirror you like, the reviews say it looks gold in person. The more rectangular mirror is smaller and wou leave room for sconces since it curves in. What about adding pendants? Are you keeping the chandelier?
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alex9179
5 years agoPowder rooms are an opportunity for the unexpected. I love the wallpaper ideas, with a simple mirror. Another option is to use a standout mirror and take it across the wall like Beth's first pic. My kids' bathroom is monochromatic and plain, so I'm going to paint an ornate mirror a punchy color like lime or kelly green, bright blue, or orange. Something fun like this, but the other elements are more contemporary.
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5 years agomjammjam
5 years agoHI Everyone -
After reading all the posts, I decided to start with wallpaper?
What do you think of these metallic patterns?
Farther away views:
Thank you!!mjammjam
5 years agoHere are closer-up photos.
I like the dark one because of the colors (pink and blue) flowers
I like the lighter one because I like the pearly sheen and large flowers
Here it is next to roll of white toilet paper
Cheryl Smith
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Fifi Wall Mirror in Etched Antique Gold · More InfoAnother mirror. I like the colors in the darker wallpaper and the background of the lighter too
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