A jewel box of a powder room with board and batten wainscotting, floral wallpaper, and herringbone slate floors paired with brass and black accents and warm wood vanity.

Black & white vintage floral wallpaper with charcoal gray wainscoting warms the walls of this powder room.

Fresh take on farmhouse. The accent brick tile wall makes this powder room pop!

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This family from Wheaton was ready to remodel their kitchen, dining room and powder room. The project didn’t call for any structural or space planning changes but the makeover still had a massive impact on their home. The homeowners wanted to change their dated 1990’s brown speckled granite and light maple kitchen. They liked the welcoming feeling they got from the wood and warm tones in their current kitchen, but this style clashed with their vision of a deVOL type kitchen, a London-based furniture company. Their inspiration came from the country homes of the UK that mix the warmth of traditional detail with clean lines and modern updates. To create their vision, we started with all new framed cabinets with a modified overlay painted in beautiful, understated colors. Our clients were adamant about “no white cabinets.” Instead we used an oyster color for the perimeter and a custom color match to a specific shade of green chosen by the homeowner. The use of a simple color pallet reduces the visual noise and allows the space to feel open and welcoming. We also painted the trim above the cabinets the same color to make the cabinets look taller. The room trim was painted a bright clean white to match the ceiling. In true English fashion our clients are not coffee drinkers, but they LOVE tea. We created a tea station for them where they can prepare and serve tea. We added plenty of glass to showcase their tea mugs and adapted the cabinetry below to accommodate storage for their tea items. Function is also key for the English kitchen and the homeowners. They requested a deep farmhouse sink and a cabinet devoted to their heavy mixer because they bake a lot. We then got rid of the stovetop on the island and wall oven and replaced both of them with a range located against the far wall. This gives them plenty of space on the island to roll out dough and prepare any number of baked goods. We then removed the bifold pantry doors and created custom built-ins with plenty of usable storage for all their cooking and baking needs. The client wanted a big change to the dining room but still wanted to use their own furniture and rug. We installed a toile-like wallpaper on the top half of the room and supported it with white wainscot paneling. We also changed out the light fixture, showing us once again that small changes can have a big impact. As the final touch, we also re-did the powder room to be in line with the rest of the first floor. We had the new vanity painted in the same oyster color as the kitchen cabinets and then covered the walls in a whimsical patterned wallpaper. Although the homeowners like subtle neutral colors they were willing to go a bit bold in the powder room for something unexpected. For more design inspiration go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Modern Farmhouse Powder room with black & white patterned tiles, tiles behind the vanity, charcoal paint color to contras tiles, white vanity with little barn door, black framed mirror and vanity lights. Small and stylish powder room!

This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield

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This spacious 2-story home with welcoming front porch includes a 3-car garage with a mudroom entry complete with built-in lockers. Upon entering the home, the foyer is flanked by the living room to the right and, to the left, a formal dining room with tray ceiling and craftsman style wainscoting and chair rail. The dramatic 2-story foyer opens to great room with cozy gas fireplace featuring floor to ceiling stone surround. The great room opens to the breakfast area and kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, attractive cabinetry, and granite countertops with tile backsplash. Sliding glass doors off of the kitchen and breakfast area provide access to the backyard patio. Also on the 1st floor is a convenient study with coffered ceiling. The 2nd floor boasts all 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a laundry room, and a large rec room. The owner's suite with elegant tray ceiling and expansive closet includes a private bathroom with tile shower and whirlpool tub.

Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

This petite powder room off of the main living area catches your eye as soon as you walk in. The custom glaze and finish on the cabinets paired with the unique diamond mosaic tile gives a sense of royalty to every guest.

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