My Tiny Powder Room Needs a Makeover
See that closed door in my foyer?
One turn of the antique glass doorknob and you will enter the world’s tiniest powder room.
It’s got the bones – cool tile floor, vintage style hot/cold faucets, pedestal sink and art glass sconce.
We added the little powder room when we renovated the house – there was no bathroom on the first floor …
the former owners must have had amazing quads from running up and down the stairs whenever they needed to use the loo.
What it’s lacking is personality.
Poor little powder room is wearing beige and she needs a bugle beaded outfit for the party.
This room fit for wee folk needs an overhaul.
She’s waited long enough.
Four years in this house and she’s screaming for her time to shine.
I’ve been busy with other rooms like my kitchen, dining room, family room …
no more excuses – it’s time!
Now if I could just narrow down my 1,001 design ideas.
S0 the next time you see this teeny tiny space …
it will be brimming with personality (and plenty of toilet paper).
Want to see more? Check out my Home Tour.
Hmm…I’m writing about my makeover of the world’s smallest bathroom this week….coincidence?
Hi Kelly,
I’m new here and I love your style! So full of character and somehow modern too! I’ll be back to visit again!
Annie XO
I already like the flooring and those hot and cold handles. I can’t wait to see what else you do to your bathroom. Did you paint all of those wonderful pictures?
Oh I can’t wait to see what you do with that cute little room! You are so right – the bones are all there! It’s gonna be a great makeover!
Well, I think I may have the tiniest powder room!…It is located across from my laundry room and near the door to the garage…originally it was going to be off the foyer…..but the location is better as my hubby can come in from working in the yard and not trape through the house!….I love the floor in the powder room!!….Looking forward to the magic you will do!
Sometimes the smallest rooms are the hardest to decorate…Can’t wait to see what you do with it!!
I love tiny little powder rooms when they are a punch! It’s a fun place to just let go and let a wild and crazy side of you loose. 😀 I can’t wait to see how she turns out! ~Tammy
could i fit through the door? 🙂 Whatever you do , I am sure will be fabulous!
Brimming with toilet paper you made me laugh! I just went on auto delivery for TP from Amazon, my hubs thinks I’m nuts! So what if I am!
Can’t wait to see what you come up with KellY! Funny, I just finished sprucing up mine as well (will post on Sunday)! That little ‘baby’ is definitely gonna shine soon!
I can’t wait to see what fantastic things you come up with for the powder room. Looking forward to seeing it!!
Cynthia
Cute space, Kelly — bet you do something FAB!
xo Heidi
Kelly, i think your jewel box of a powder room needs a jolt of color! do like all the basics in there, esp. the sink and vintage faucets! also LOVE the watercolors, though they need some frames to do ’em justice. you could go so many ways…girly, chic, vintage, wow.
BTW, is the cowhide rug real or a fab faux you made? you need to come visit my 130 yr old house in Boston to help me with some ideas.
Hi Kelly … Looks pretty good to me as is … but I bet you will get some exciting things going on in there. Love your TP bucket. Hope that will play a part in the new look. Can’t wait to see.
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
How strange that there was never a bathroom on the first floor. That was definitely a smart move to put one in and it is going to be so cute once you finish.
I’m sure whatever you decide to do, it’ll be gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the makeover.
Can’t wait to see what Eclectic Fabulousness you work in this room. Love the faucet and tile floor. Maybe it will inspire me to do something with my little powder room. Either the original owners kept their upstairs very clean for when guests came over and had to use the rest room or they never entertained!
Did you see this?http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8133564/list/Now-Arriving-on-Platform-2–a-Playful-Powder-Room
I love the large scale mural.
I also think the room would look great painted a dark plum.
Looking forward to the reveal.
So exciting…can’t wait to see more!
Blessings,
Cindy
Now that at least is a project sized as something I could complete. Love that floor and those faucet handles. Just what you up to in there?
I love the tile and antique hardware. My mom lives in a 100 year old house and her bathroom is located exactly where yours is but it’s actually a good size, I think it was added when the previous owners built the addition.
OH can’t wait to see! I LOVE your house, so much fun taking the tour and seeing it all in one spot!
Test comment to see if it’s working…….
What are the floor dimensions of your powder room. I’ve never seen one smaller then my 5′ X 5′. barely room for a tall person to sit on the porcelain goddess (as Bill Cosby called it) without hitting his knees 🙂
Janet
Funny! We must be on the same page. I’m just finishing up with one of the worlds tiniest bathroom makeovers that I will be posting about next week. Can’t wait to see what you will come up with. I love the artwork on your little powder room and love the faucet fixtures! I’m sure you will give it loads of personality!