Small bathroom becomes ultimate creative playground for home design experts

Interior design pros suggest guest bathrooms as perfect spots for bold decorating choices. These compact spaces let homeowners try luxury materials without breaking their budget

November 11 2024 , 12:03 PM  •  3138 views

Small bathroom becomes ultimate creative playground for home design experts

The guest bathroom (often called powder-room) might sound old-fashioned but its actually the best spot to unleash your inner design-maverick. These compact spaces give home-owners a low-risk chance to go wild with decor choices

We generally subscribe to the idea that less is more‚ but in a powder room‚ more may actually be more

Carrie Moore‚ North Carolina-based interior designer

Smart home-owners use these mini-rooms as test-spaces for high-end materials: think fancy wall-coverings or that pricey marble youʼve been eyeing but couldnt justify for the whole kitchen. The small square-footage means you can splurge on premium finishes without over-spending; its like having a tiny jewel-box in your house

The powder-rooms compact size makes it perfect for trying out eye-catching designs – from nature-inspired patterns to bold geometric prints (which might feel too intense in larger spaces). These small but mighty spaces let you break free from the play-it-safe approach that often rules main bathroom design