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Although we’ve come to the end of the road…
That’s right my friends, it’s Week 8 and this is the reveal post for the One Room Challenge. I’ve had a blast but I’m happy to see the party come to an end. Keeping up with the ORC, the kids and everyday things has been a lot!!
This powder room was layered in brown and filled with ugliness. The bathroom is only 30 square feet and felt every inch as small. The toilet was very low and great as far as function goes when my kids were potty training. Now it felt like we were sitting on the floor to do our business!
The vanity was outdated and the white paint was pretty dingy. And let’s not forget about the shade that wasn’t lined! Nothing in the space reflected my style or personality. It was truly a depressing room.
The Design Plan
The design plan for this space was inspired by the wallpaper. I was drawn to the cute birds and lotus leaves. This wall covering made me happy every time I looked at it! I decided I wanted to create a space that felt happy and colorful; mixed in with a bit of whimsical and classical elements.
The After
Without further ado, here’s the after!!
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This wallpaper is busy! There are so many details going on with the pink, green, grey and tan hues; along with the lily pads and birds. And I absolutely love it. Because of this, I wanted to ground the space with something a little less busy. The gray and white basket weave tile flooring adds a classic touch and nice contrast to the wallpaper.
The frameless mirror is also a classic touch. The oval shape provides contrast against the angular lines of the vanity. The brass pivot swivels add just enough warmth against the wallpaper.
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Because this powder room was so dark before, I really wanted to brighten up the space. I opted for a white vanity with a quartz top. The vanity along with the tile flooring really opens up the room and makes it feel bigger than it actually is.
I wasn’t able to add any trim along the ceiling thanks to my door casing being in the way. The room height is just under 8 ft. So another trick used in making the space feel larger was to paint the ceiling white. I went with Sherwin Williams, “Alabaster” for the ceiling and the baseboards.
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As far as decor and accessories, I wanted to bring in things that would complement the overall design but not clash with the wallpaper.
If you’ve been following me long enough, you know that I have thing for brass finishes! I don’t mind mixing metals, but I decided to keep a consistent look for this small space. And the brass accents add the right amount of warmth to an otherwise light and bright space.
I wanted to add a bit of texture with the rattan tray above the toilet and the matching waste basket (not shown). The wood texture adds contrast and helps break up some of the “softness” in the room.
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The custom hand towels add a nice touch and reiterates the color story in this posh powder room. The faux flower glass vase and soap/lotion caddy is just enough countertop styling to finish off the look without overcrowding.
I hope you had as much fun checking out the photos and reviewing the behind the scenes! This was my first time participating in the ORC and I can’t say its my last. There’s nothing like creating a design and forcing yourself to implement it in 8 weeks!!
Overall, I’m very pleased with my posh little powder room. There are a lot of patterns at play between the wallpaper, window treatment and floors. But they all complement each other and provide a cohesive design. This space truly represents me and my love for color, whimsical details and traditional design elements.
As you can see, I didn’t stray from the initial design plans. I usually don’t have a hard time making up my mind and always know when I see the right item for a space.
Below are links to the items sourced to create this lovely design. See you at the next ORC…maybe.
Shop The Details
Vanity-Wayfair| Mirror-Wayfair| Wallpaper-Trade Only| Hand Towels-Weezie| Intaglio Wall Art-Ballard Designs| Tava Rattan Tray-Pottery Barn| Faux Peony Floral Bouquet-Caitlin Wilson| Rose Matchbox Case-Society Social| Covington Hand Towel Ring-Pottery Barn| Harbour Point Light Fixture-Minka Lavery|Covington Brass Faucet-Pottery Barn|Boulevard Cabinet Knob-Pottery Barn| Soleil Door Knob-Grandeur|Schumacher Roman Shade Fabric-Trade Only| Goldleaf Gardenia Sink Set-Thymes| Matte Grey Basket Weave Tile-Floor & Decor| Kohler Toilet