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  1. Ellie LaJuett says:

    That’s a beautiful transformation. Love the softness along with the elegance. Love it!!!

  2. Your powder room is so elegant. Love the light fixtures.

  3. A gorgeous room!! I love it all except for the towel. I would use a solid color!~

    1. Ha ha, yes, I actually already ordered new towels last week… 🙂 I’m generally partial to a mix of patterns, but the floral I had in my old powder room was bolder and worked better with the cheetah print. In an effort to keep the concept of something special on the towels, I went with a monogram. Will post the update once I receive them. Thanks for visiting!

  4. I really wish I knew what went on in builder’s minds sometimes. The construction of this Powder Room is a clear indication that this designer doesn’t even wash his hands when he leaves the bathroom! Well, at least you have a nice commode. That looks like a comfort height, which I really prefer. Love your wall paper, and your solution for the extra rolls of TP is perfect. I think you will need to address the soap issue sooner rather than later, though. I’ve seen some wall-mounted soap holders and you might be able to find one to squeeze under the mirror. I don’t think keeping the soap way up in the shelf is going to be functional. I’m more of a form-must-follow-function kind of gal, as you can see. Your little table is cute and the tassel is truly gorgeous.

    1. Yes, the soap and towel issue has been a challenge. Initially I hoped to put the towel bar with shelf to the left of the sink, so it was right next to it, but it was a little too close and felt like you were walking into it. Ultimately I’ll want to replace the sink – it drives me nuts that is has absolutely no “counter” space. It’s also too tall for my comfort and I hate the silver faucet. But that will likely wait until we replace the floor. For now, I put paper hand towels on the sink when we’re having guests, but that’s an awkward and temporary solution.

      Btw, did you also notice that the lever on the commode is positioned vertically? This drives me batty! But at least the room isn’t chocolate brown anymore… 😉

      1. Ha! No, I didn’t notice the lever until just now! That would drive me batty as well. But, hey, at least your fixtures are white. Imagine the challenge if you had to deal with colored fixtures! Thank you for allowing your followers to nit pick your truly fabulous designs. For me, at least, it’s an education and a delightful indulgence to see your taste come to life and I look forward to your every post.

  5. bobbi duncan says:

    Hi, Lory. Your powder room is heavenly! I love wallpaper in the bathrooms–easiest way to make a big statement. Your light fixture is gorgeous, too. Now that the lighting stores carry mainly contemporary fixtures I am having such a difficult time finding French and Colonial fixtures. Your light looks antique, but do you know of a good source where I could purchase a similar new one? Any advice would be soooo appreciated. Hope your day is a lovely one.

    1. Thanks, Bobbi! Yes, the overheard lantern is antique. I love the look of antique lighting, but I often then have the issue of flickering bulbs in not-quite-perfect sockets. For new lighting I go to a store called Capitol Lighting. They are here in NJ, but do sell online, as well.

  6. I love your new powder room….what a transformation! It reminds me of the one I did in my farmhouse….totally floral and Victorian! Everything in yours is perfect….that sconce above the mirror is to die for! A little animal print works too!

    1. Thanks, AnnMarie! For me, just getting rid of all the dark is half the battle… 🙂 But yes, floral and glimmer helps too! Will see if I can find pics of yours on your blog…

  7. Your powder room is simply stunning! I love the sconce it’s gorgeous…..
    I’m not a fan of pedestal sink either, I think I would have added a pleated skirt.

    Smiles~
    Mari

  8. Thank you for all the lovely ideas! I have almost the same exact builder grade bathroom, just flip the sink and toilet. Mine is white instead of black. I was wondering what wallpaper would look like in there, now I know. It wraps the room in a lovely warmth. Love your choices: mirror, lighting, towel, everything, and that table is beautiful. Great job!

    1. Thanks so much, Kimberly! I always think I’m the only person on earth who still thinks about wallpaper, but in a small bath, I think it really works. My initial thought was a classic single color toile, but when I saw this paper, it really spoke to me… 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

  9. Hi lory, I love the wallpaper, well really the whole room. Can u tell me please the name and manufacture of the wallpaper? Thank you so much

    1. Thank you! Yes, I ordered the wallpaper online through Interior Place (interiorplace dot com) and the style is Cream CA81401 Toile Floral Trail Wallpaper. Thanks for visiting!

  10. Love every detail…gorgeous!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

  11. Makes me happy to know I was thinking like you. So similar to what I did in my powder room. Vintage looking floral wallpaper above a higher bead board wainscoting, bronzed antique design sconces either side of the gilded mirror. Antique chest and vintage lamp, heavy crochet lace trimmed hand towels. My art work is bridal handkerchiefs framed in narrow gilded frames. For my ‘jewels’ I padded the picture area of an ornate frame with black velvet. My pins and brooches are displayed there. It’s right off the entry, so is always on view – I don’t like closed doors. It is the only room where I used wall paper.

    1. Ah, Andrea, it sounds wonderful! Yes, I don’t like closed doors either, unless it’s a magnificent door with gorgeous gilded knobs… 😉 Thanks for stopping by!

  12. Oh, the bathroom is totally gorgeous! I love the pretty wallpaper too.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

  13. Wow, I love, love, love it!! Yay for the wallpaper, no one wants to use wallpaper anymore! Everything looks fantastic, so Victorian! Where did you get that sconce? So cute!
    Gina

  14. I love this bathroom! So pretty! And the wallpaper is to die for! ? Also, your soap dispenser is so much fun! Do you mind telling me where you found it? Thanks! ?
    Katie

  15. Your bathroom is gorgeous, loved everything you did….
    What a change from the other blah design…………….
    from ick to wow……………………

    You have impeccable taste…………..

    Blessings, Nellie

    1. Thank you so much, Martina! I’m so happy people are liking the wallpaper. I was afraid it would seem outdated, but I guess pretty is never outdated… 😉

  16. Lory, I love the wallpaper in the bath! I love that wallpaper is becoming more popular again even though it never went out of style with classic and traditional design. And, the lantern is simply stunning. Thank you for sharing. Have a lovely evening. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

  17. I love everything about this bathroom, Lory! The wallpaper & light fixtures are fabulous and so is that cute little shelf. I also think the leopard towels add a bit of whimsy, so I would definitely leave them be! Great job!

    Joi

    1. Thanks, Joi! I do agree about the leopard taking it a bit out of the fussy realm. I think I’ll switch them up from time to time – got some monogrammed ones, but will cycle the leopard in sometimes too… 🙂 Also have leopard paper hand towels which are the ones people actually use. Need to find a spot for them, though.

  18. A great improvement over the “before!” I would love to be one of your guests so I could feel pampered in that powder bath! You have so many lovely details! Do you make those changes yourself, or do you have a handy hubby?

    1. I do all the shopping… 😉 Does that count? Most of the hanging is done by a handyman. Hubby is actually really good at hanging – very precise and meticulous. But he doesn’t usually have time and I get impatient. The one thing I do myself is paint pretty much anything that isn’t nailed down gold. I also love to resurrect old pieces – old sliver and brass – that I find in antique shops. I love to shine them up and bring them back to life. And I re-beaded (with jewelry wire) the vintage chandelier in my kitchen. But my talents are generally more design and styling than DIY.

  19. How pretty and boy, what a difference!
    FIY: My sweet daughter-in-love nearly burned down their home with a lighted votive under her towel rack. Pretty sure that you move the gorgeous votive when you light it though, right?

    1. Thank you and you have no idea how resonant that comment is! Yes, I do move it now, to the little table in the corner. But, I learned the hard way because in our old home, I had a votive under a glass shelf (but without the towel bar). I thought it was easily far enough from the shelf, but one holiday after having the candle lit all night, I noticed the shelf had broken off about 3″ from the end. Never heard it break or anything, but sure enough, part of the shelf was gone! Fortunately there were no towels so nothing caught fire, but a lesson was learned nonetheless! Thanks for visiting!!

  20. Tracy Rivard says:

    This bathroom is lovely! Can you tell me who makes the commode?

    Thank you,

    Tracy