8 Chic Powder Room Design Ideas From Sophisticated White To Snazzy Patterned

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As they say, the best things come in small packages, and this is certainly true for powder rooms. So, exactly what is a powder room? If you guessed a room to touch up your makeup and powder your nose then you are almost there! But in today's world, it's more than just a tiny washroom with a mirror and a basin to freshen up; it's a functional washroom with a toilet designed to make your guests' trips to the loo a little shorter when they visit your place. 

The idea is to have a powder room, which is typically located on the main level of a house and is smaller than the full bathroom, to provide a place for guests to use a bathroom without having to go to a home's private living spaces. Now with this concept becoming a popular choice in modern, newly-built Indian homes, we thought we would do a roundup of different design ideas in case you too are planning to install a powder room:

Minimalism For The Win

Don’t we all love the washrooms the spas have? Decorated with beautiful flowers, incense sticks, minimalistic elements, and just the right amount of light. Why not design something like that for your home as well? Adorn the countertop with flowers and plants while using the right colour of light (warm or cool) according to what you prefer.

The Classic Route — Tiled Walls

Tiles are a go-to material when it comes to powder room design as doing up the walls with tiles instantly gives the space a refined look without much hassle because they are easy to install as well as easy to maintain. If this is what you are looking to do, we would advise opting for light-coloured tiles like white, beige, light brown, light grey or even a light pastel if you wish to add some colour while keeping the bathroom accessories such as the washbasin and furniture sleek and simple to make the space look airy and bright.

Create A Natural-esque Vibe

A nature-inspired powder room with design elements inspired by nature looks timeless and chic. Take cues from the image and opt for a vibrant yet tasteful wallpaper that breathes life into the walls of the small and compact space. For the countertop, opt for a finish of wood to bank on the rustic vibes, and add decorative elements in similar textures or shades for a cohesive look.

More Monochrome?

A monochrome powder room is the safest choice as not only is it easier to design but such designs rarely ever go out of fashion. The trick is to employ depth through different textures of the same colour family. So, consider creating a greater impact by opting for walls with textured finishes, for instance, liquid metal coatings or textured concrete. Highlight the basin area by option for a slight contrast, and make the mirror pop by adding the back lighting effect if you wish to give it a slightly OTT effect.

All White

White themes are amongst the most preferred powder room designs but can look quite boring and somber if not designed correctly. Pair it with gold to give your powder room a break from the ordinary in a blink, details like gold faucets. If gold feels too bold for you then consider giving black a chance since the classic B&W combination remains forever timeless. Think of adding light fixtures and maybe even a black sink. Limit the decor pieces and store the toiletries away from eye-sight to achieve a crisp, clean, and modern powder room.

Pat-Turn It Up!

A play of patterns can help you add life to this small space in the most efficient and effortless way. All you need to do is ensure that the textures compliment each other and not fight for attention. Add a textured wallpaper (like the one in the image) with a statement pattern and keep the other elements' colours balanced for a put-together appearance. If opulence is what you are aiming for, gold accents in your fixtures can help you do the trick here, however, stick to minimal decor to keep the focus on the room's main feature that is the patterned wall in this case.

Guilded Affair

Adding a statement element to a small space is a fail-safe way to spruce it up. Just as the image shows, add a quintessentially vintage-looking mirror with antique lights for an elegant vibe. Take inspiration and get an arched counter for your washbasin tpo rest in. The metallic gold faucets add the right amount of oomph to make this powder room appear luxurious yet tasteful, straight out of a 90's inspired hotel.

Strong Fixture Game

By using metal finishes, you can transform an ordinary powder room into one that exudes glitz and glam. However, bathroom fixtures aren't the only way to incorporate a metallic element into your powder room decor, a metal-finished countertop or a metal wall panel too can instantly add a timeless luxe look to your space. We love the OTT look of this powder room with the jazzed up red wallpaper and white details.

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