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Why you need a powder room

And decorating tips to make yours beautiful - by Diana Moore
  • 13 Jun 2018
Why you need a powder room
Eve Wilson

A powder room adds flexibility to your entire household – along with a little va-va-voom!

Why you need a powder room
Sue Stubbs

You might be wondering what all the fuss is about with powder rooms? What are they and why do you need one? Turns out they’re not a new invention, simply a chic way of looking at an age-old convenience in your home. 

A powder room is a smaller, second bathroom usually situated adjacent to your living area and without a shower or bath included in the space – essentially a toilet and vanity for quick visits and touch-ups – as you would use it at the theatre or a restaurant.

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Perfect for avoiding loo queues in a busy household, guests can also use a bathroom without trekking through your entire home – which means it pays dividends to have it looking lovely at all times, and to give it a little decorating love.

In the same way you can tell a lot about a restaurant from its rest rooms, often forgotten in terms of decorating, your powder room is a space your guests will remember more than others – good or bad - so it’s important to give it proper attention.

Why you need a powder room | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
Why you need a powder room | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia
Why you need a powder room | Home Beautiful Magazine Australia

3 tips to a perfect powder room

1. Have fun with it

Go all out with your decorating by bringing in wallpaper, statement tapware, generous mirrors and a fabulous light fitting. In this small space you can afford to splash out a little.

2. Add personal touches

A pot plant, candle, pretty dish to pop rings in whilst washing your hands, and your very best handtowels are all essential elements to add a little luxury and make your powder room shine.

3. Give it constant attention

Keep a stash of cleaning cloths and products handy in your powder room. Guests to your home will almost certainly visit it and as it's such a small room a quick brush, flush and wipe down is all it takes for a lovely lasting impression.

  

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Content expert, florist and interior decorator Diana Moore has been passionate about helping others make the perfect home ever since she moved into her own. From styling her local bar to feel like your best friend’s lounge room, to randomly restyling people’s bookshelves, Diana is a firm believer in making the best of what you have in front of you.

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