Bathrooms

2. Turn to the Dark Side A small powder room is a good spot to experiment with today’s popular navy, indigo, charcoal and true black paints and wallcoverings. Design takeaway: Little details matter in a powder room. Just look at this one’s elegant brass P-trap (the pipe under the sink).7 Inky Colors to Use Instead of Black

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3. Rustic Radiance This powder room combines rustic and industrial elements via its brick accent wall. While the brick may look like an exposed wall of a loft or reclaimed warehouse, it’s in fact made of a brick veneer product that the designer over-grouted using a German smear technique. Design takeaway: If you opt for a floating vanity in a powder room, consider adding a basket underneath for storage needs.

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5. Top-to-Bottom TileCement tiles with gray grout cover this room’s back wall and create a great backsplash. The feature draws the eye in and emphasizes the mirror.Design takeaway: Oversize sconces can make a big impact in a powder room and add face-level lighting.

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6. Ombre MosaicThe ombre trend isn’t loved by everyone, but this tile wall might quell even its toughest critics. Transitioning from dark gray to nearly white, it connects the floors and the walls while opening up the space in an elegant, subtle way. Design takeaway: Because storage isn’t likely to be a priority in powder rooms, it’s a great space to feature a vessel sink with no cabinets.

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