A “Powder Room” with Personality!
In the summer, many activities take place outdoors. Gatherings such as barbeques and backyard parties occur almost every weekend. It is a tradition to enjoy “cookouts” while the weather is still warm.
While many of these gatherings go on all summer, you can see an uptick in these in August. The reason is that the summer is coming to an end, and the weather can turn cooler, bringing more individuals outside.
School is also right around the corner again and this also adds to the allure of enjoying the outside while it is possible.
The word “Powder Room” refers to a half bath with a toilet and sink, without a shower or tub. This can be a forgotten space, but when having outdoor activities, guests do use this space quite frequently.
This space, when used by visitors, can say a lot about homeowners. If it is old, outdated, dingy, or just plain cluttered because of a lack of sufficient and efficient storage, it can reflect badly on a homeowner.
While many homeowners do not give this space a second thought, guests will. A full bathroom makeover in a Master bath or other bathrooms might not be on the agenda right now, or a full kitchen makeover might not be in the budget or even needed.
But an affordable way to upgrade a home and add value, plus usability, is to redo the “Powder Room.” This is sometimes called the “Powder Bathroom” and some homes have more than one.
With that said, let’s dive into specifics on how to make this much-used space more inviting.
Lighting
A “Powder Room” can have little to no light. Placing lighting strategically around mirrors and other areas, immediately makes this space look larger.
Mirrors
Placing more mirrors in a “Powder Room” immediately reflects the entire room off each mirror, giving the impression of a larger space.
Shelving
Adding extra shelving along the walls increases the space and reduces the clutter that a “Powder Room” can have.
Texture
This can be done on the walls via wallpaper or paint that is textured or has a unique color or artistic quality to it. Think murals, stripes, flowers, etc.
Artwork
This is overlooked, but the artwork makes this space look inviting and interesting.
Plants
Yes, plants absorb odors and lend immensely to a great aesthetic.
Toilets
While good old-fashioned porcelain toilets are nice to sit on, they take up a LOT of room. Replacing these will ensure that no one’s knees are hitting the door and create a lot of space when a smaller toilet is installed.
Renovating a “Powder Room” is a great way to enjoy it once again and add value to a home!
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