Details! Details! Add Some WOW to a Small Bath!
By Guest Author Amy Wolff, CID
When you are dealing with a small bathroom or powder room, the details are instrumental in creating the aesthetic of the room. A pop of color, an interesting object, or an unexpected piece can set the mood and bring style into a small space. Here are several different methods of adding some WOW to your bath space.
- Fill a room to the brim with fabulous details. With bold wallpaper, an ornate mirror, bright splashes of yellow, and fabulous sconces, this room is not boring in the least. The details create a room that is cheerful, exciting, youthful, and even semi-formal all at the same time. Don’t be afraid to have lots of fun in the powder room – we don’t spend that much time in there for it to become overwhelming – go for it!
- Instead of a typical towel rack, try a ladder. This detail creates a beach-y atmosphere, and when paired with a woven basket that houses hand towels, the look says “pure relaxation”. The white accented with turquoise in the towels and in the basket provides a fresh, clean feel. And it is SO easy to change the whole color scheme seasonally by just changing the accents. BTW…did you know that the color “experts” are saying that turquoise is the “it” color for 2010?
- Don’t forget that the sink can be the spot for style, too! A copper sink can be the focal point of the room and offer a striking look! It serves as the inspiration for the rest of the bathroom, from the walls to the mat to the towels and shower curtain.
So if you have an awesome antique mirror, some girly-licious sconces, some zany artwork, or even the mannequin leg lamp (you know who you are!)…let those set the mood and give a small room the WOW of your personal style!
Amy Wolff, CID, is nationally certified in the interior decorating profession through Certified Interior Decorators International (CIDI). Amy can be reached at 480-683-0200, or amywolff@rnsmte.com