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Our Moody Powder Room Reveal

October 20, 2022 by Courtney 12 Comments

This is an exciting day. For various reasons, our powder room makeover took well over a year. So many delays and a few things that I should have done differently, but we are thrilled with the transformation. There are still a couple of things I would like to add, but it is high time I share this space with you. Welcome to our moody powder room reveal.

AT LONG LAST

moody powder room

This room was definitely a labor of love. The walls are painted Alpine Trail by Behr. It’s a deep and moody dark green. Having said that, if a room gets a ton of natural light it would read much lighter.

THE BEFORE

powder room before

Here is a look at the powder room right after we moved in. Like most powder rooms, it’s not very large and does not have a window. Instead of trying to make it light and bright I decided to go with it being dark and play off of that with the new design.

The original tile had so much texture to it which made it very difficult to mop or clean. The first people we had do work in here did not patch the walls properly. Because of that, the first time it was painted was a complete loss. We had someone come out to fix the walls and they ended up having to do so much that the entire room was primed again. That meant a second round of painting the walls green. But that is what you get with home projects sometimes. We’ve done this long enough to know it’s not always smooth sailing. We learn a little bit (or a lot) from every space we tackle.

THE POWDER ROOM PLAN

This was my original design board. I pretty much stuck to it with the exception of the gold hardware. There were enough gold accents in the space, so polished nickel won out. The patterned tile is from The Tile Shop and the light can be found here.

A MOODY VIBE

green powder room

LOVE THIS ART LIGHT

art light

These wireless art lights are awesome. When we entertain, we have this on and it adds such a warm and cozy feel to the room. It’s beyond easy to hang and just takes a couple of batteries. You can set it on a timer or just use the remote to turn it on and off. Highly recommend. The frames are a favorite of mine. They are 20 x 20 with a 5 x 7 opening. The artwork are free pieces I found online and had printed at FedEx.

AN UNEXPECTED TOUCH

powder room

That’s right, we added a very bold piece of artwork. An iconic Roger Moore (Shaken, Not Stirred) print to remind us not to take life too seriously and to add an unexpected touch. It’s also a nod to my dad who loved all things James Bond and always ordered a martini. The black and white canvas plays well off the black and white tile. You can’t see the print until you are in the room with the door shut, so it’s the perfect spot for something bold and fun.

OUR FAVORITE FAUCET

powder room faucet

We love this faucet. We used it in our primary bathroom but because nobody sees that space, I wanted to use it in here as well. It’s just so pretty. This is the polished nickel finish so it has a very warm look and feel.

powder room faucet

POLISHED NICKEL HARDWARE

powder room hardware

I carried the polished nickel finish down to the hardware. The knobs are clean and simple. I knew I wanted a classic bin pull style for the drawer but with clean lines so this one was perfect.

The vanity is a custom piece. The same person that made our kitchen cabinets made this. While it’s absolutely beautiful, I am not sure I would go that route again. It cost far more than a ready made vanity and that was a hard pill to swallow. It also was one of the main reasons our bathroom took so long. We couldn’t finish this space until our kitchen was done because they made the vanity at the same time they made our other cabinets. There are so many pretty options out there. In our previous home, we used this vanity and loved it.

ONE LAST LOOK

moody powder room
  • faucet
  • mirror
  • art
  • art light
  • bin pull | knobs
  • light
  • tp basket
  • soap bottle
  • similar frames

I do have a couple more things I would love to do in here. I plan to swap the outlet for a paintable one. It arrived, but I have yet to paint it. I would also love to add picture frame molding to the walls. But for now we are over the moon to say our powder room is complete. Bring on the guests!

Filed Under: bathroom, Tennessee Home

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  1. Jen says

    October 20, 2022 at 8:27 am

    Everything looks amazing. I am lovin the bold art work mixed in. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      October 20, 2022 at 8:30 am

      Thank you so much, Jen! Really appreciate that. Have a wonderful day.

      Reply
  2. Valerie says

    October 20, 2022 at 9:26 am

    Hi Courney Love your powder room – what color is the ceiling?

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      October 20, 2022 at 11:19 am

      Thank you, Valerie! We have 10′ ceilings in here and I kept the ceiling white (Alabaster).

      Reply
  3. Christine says

    October 20, 2022 at 9:27 am

    I love everything about this powder room! The Roger Moore print is bold and fun, but also really works with the other classy elements in the space. While you may have regrets about doing a custom vanity, it is absolutely beautiful and you can tell that it is a high quality piece that will stand the test of time. Plus, the reeded doors! Chef’s kiss!

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      October 20, 2022 at 11:20 am

      So kind, Christine. Thank you! And I so appreciate your comments about the vanity. Have a wonderful day.

      Reply
  4. Laura says

    October 20, 2022 at 1:13 pm

    Loved it already and then saw the bold print. So fun!!

    Reply
  5. Rebecca says

    October 20, 2022 at 8:18 pm

    I love it! The vanity may have taken awhile but worth it in the end. Do you have a source for the wood vase with fall florals?

    Reply
  6. Renee says

    October 21, 2022 at 7:41 am

    I agree with Rebecca, that vanity is exquisite. LOVE it. The whole room is like a dark velvet jewel box with little gems nestled inside. Just gorgeous. Well done!

    Reply
  7. Dawn Scheurich says

    October 21, 2022 at 12:50 pm

    I always adore everything you do—such special touches! The mix of metals is perfection!!

    Reply
  8. Nicole says

    November 7, 2022 at 11:28 am

    I love love love that green. And the patterned tile is stunning with it. Well done!

    Reply
  9. Lisa says

    November 15, 2022 at 6:24 am

    Love this! I may have to borrow a few ideas for our rather boring powder room. I love the green walls and the James Bond print. My dad loved 007 too.

    Reply

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