If you're looking to update your home but don't want to, uh, flush away all your money, a half-bath reno may be a good place to start. Because powder rooms are generally light on square footage, they can be updated without having to sink a ton of funds—or time!—into the project. And if you think about it, they're one of the more high-traffic spots when it comes to entertaining, so it's worth it to turn yours into a space that really wows.
Whether your style is eclectic and vintage-y or more of an airy and modern look, all you need are some no-fail design ideas and an easy-to-shop, all-in-one source, like The Home Depot. We paired up with the mega retailer to bring you clever tips and tricks that guarantee a glow up you'll love.
Go for Subtle Glamour
Glossy porcelain mosaic tile makes a beautiful backdrop for a polished-looking powder room. Dress it up even more with subtle sparkly touches like classically styled vanity mirror and sculptural towel ring.
You can't go wrong with a clean-lined, marble-top vanity, industrial-style lights, and a brushed nickel faucet—they're stylish details you'll never get tired of. The finishing touch? Teensy hints of color like blush-hued Turkish cotton hand towels and a rose gold-rimmed tray.
Get the look! Add some elegance with these quietly artful accents.
Play Up a Calming Color
No need to travel far to escape to your own bucolic paradise when you've got wainscotting and moldings in a soothing blue hue. A fun floral wallpaper adds whimsy, and if you opt for a pre-pasted roll, all you have to do is immerse the strip in water to adhere it.
Woven baskets are always a good idea, to add storage and bring in some warmth. And with a more traditional marble-top vanity and frameless mirror, there's still room for one other standout: a gossamer-like cane light that will impress guests from the moment they walk in.
Get the look! Try these pieces for an elevated tranquil vibe.
York Wallcoverings Botanical Wallpaper
Pfister Ventur Frameless Pivoting Mirror
Keep It Rich and Regal
A scaled-down space like a powder room is an ideal spot for an unexpected paint color. Amp up the drama by layering in some heavily patterned wallpaper too. (A perfect pick? This abstract toile.)
An antique-style vanity continues the grand, collected-over-time design. To keep the powder room from veering too busy, bring in some soft metallic fixtures and whitewashed pine laminate flooring to balance it all out.
Get the look! These elements help an eclectic powder room look polished.
