How To Make A Narrow Powder Room Feel Inviting And Comfortable

A powder room is just a rather more fancy way of referring to a bathroom or toilet room. It’s primarily designed to be used by guests. The term may also refer to a women’s restroom, usually in a building open to the public. Just like in the case of a regular bathroom, the powder room may present different challenges related to its interior design and décor. For example, a narrow powder room is not ideal but not impossible to work with either.

The undulating lines and elegant pattern are repeated throughout the décor

In the case of a narrow powder room, the key is to keep the side walls as free of furniture as possible. It would also be useful if you could avoid using floor furniture and if you could have wall-mounted features instead. Storage could be a problem in such spaces but open shelves are always a nice idea.

The dark colors make this room seem less narrow and tight

The horizontal delimitation, the panels and the wallpaper contrast with the shape of the room

An interesting combination of materials and textures in this contemporary powder room

An all-white powder room will seem more spacious even if it’s very narrow

You can cheer up the décor with a bold pattern on the floor

The sunburst effect on the ceiling makes the room feel bright and thus more spacious

The buttery color palette and the warm light make the bathroom feel very inviting

In the case of a narrow room such as this one you have to think vertically

The wallpaper provides an elegant focal point and it also matches the rest of the walls

Small rooms also allow you to play with visual effects designed to distract you from the size of the space

Combine cheerful wallpaper with minimalist furniture and fixtures to make a room seem airy

Simplicity can also be the key to tricking the eye into perceiving a room as larger

The finish on the walls and the soft lines on the washbasin make this tiny powder room feel cozy

You can also use ornate details in a small room as long as they don’t overwhelm the space

Even though not striking, there is symmetry in this space and it makes it look inviting

If you want to emphasize the shape of the long and the narrow room, then use vertical stripes or other patterns. If, on the other hand, you want to make it seamlessly integrate into the whole interior design of your home, then go with something simple, maybe a combination of colors.

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