Dark and glamorous, sparkling and mysterious, or clean-lined and well-rounded – the diverse powder rooms here all catch the eye and engage the senses – which is your favourite?
1. Industrial chic
Alina Cuchiliuc, Cube Dentro
This powder room boasts a feature wall finished in Archi+Concrete in Black that’s illuminated by LED lights recessed into a full-height mirror – powder-coated mesh adds mystique shade effects, enhancing the overall drama.
Vanity cabinetry – Woodgrain collection in Shade, by Laminex
Tap – Anello, by Gessi
Benchtop – Sirius, by Dekton
Basin – Oli Round Stainless Steel Vessel, by Progetto
Wall finish – Metal Sheet, from Meshstore
2. Shapely presence
Luciana Borges, Borges Design
This powder room reflects an individual flair – it’s hard to decide which catches the eye first: textured wall finish, sparkling pendant, shapely mirror or the sculptural basin.
Basin – Briolette by Kohler
Taps – Buddy X, from Plumbline
Pendant – Veli by Adriano Rachele, for Slamp, from Matisse
Wall covering – Artisan wall plaster texture by Italian Decor Style
3. Standing tall
Sarah Nolen and Stuart Gibson, Birdblack Design
The centrepiece of this room is a handmade Cristalplant basin while the organic-shape wallpaper in blue and gold, complemented by a dark blue ceiling, creates a sense of intimacy and sophistication.
Basin – Falper Handmade Freestanding Basin — Matt White Ceramilux, from Roger Seller
Tap – Gessi Goccia Basin Mixer with Spout, from Abey
Wallpaper – Opulence Blue, by Rebel Walls, from Kingdom Home
Toilet – Astra Walker Pura Colour Elements
4. Starry, starry night
Kate Carter, Kate Carter Interior Design
Lighting creates drama and atmosphere in this powder room – most of the time only the pendants and mirror lights are left on, subtly lighting textural wallpaper reminiscent of a van Gogh nightscape.
Vanity – Custom Stained American Oak Veneer
Taps – Astra Walker
Wall coverings – Wallpaper from Textilia
Pendants – Bocci, from ECC
5. Well rounded
Angelique Perak, Studio Duo
Rounded forms are employed throughout this powder room to maximise the compact space while creating a sense of fluidity – brass tapware and detailing add a touch of timeless luxury.
Vanity – New Vision Joinery
Benchtop – Quantum Quartz
Basin – Dado Quartz Bathware
Taps – Brodware
Wall tiles – Kalafrana Ceramics
6. Dark and glamorous
Jack Fugaro
This powder room has all-black layering, amplifying a sense of intrigue and drama – a brass custom bespoke ceiling mount spout and sculptural standing basin below are stand-out features.
Basin – Black Charcoal Onyx Meek Doric round basin/pedestal
Tap – custom ceiling-mount spout, by Wood Melbourne
Floor and walls finish – Matt Black Hexagon mosaics
Accessories – layered clear and grey tint mirror with pill shaped brass surround
7. Hotel sweet
Carmen Hansberry Design
This engaging powder room reflects the lux of a high-end hotel – recessed lighting behind a half-moon mirror and a floating vanity with bench-mounted Milli Pure Vessel Basin Set are just two refined touches.
Vanity cabinetry – Perugian Walnut Woodmatt, from Polytec
Benchtop – Dolomite Super White natural stone, from CDK Stone
Taps – Milli Pure Vessel Basin Set
Tiles – Luxe Ceramics
Dark and glamorous, sparkling and mysterious, or clean-lined and well-rounded – the diverse powder rooms here all catch the eye and engage the senses – which is your favourite?
1. Industrial chic
Alina Cuchiliuc, Cube Dentro
This powder room boasts a feature wall finished in Archi+Concrete in Black that’s illuminated by LED lights recessed into a full-height mirror – powder-coated mesh adds mystique shade effects, enhancing the overall drama.
Vanity cabinetry – Woodgrain collection in Shade, by Laminex
Tap – Anello, by Gessi
Benchtop – Sirius, by Dekton
Basin – Oli Round Stainless Steel Vessel, by Progetto
Wall finish – Metal Sheet, from Meshstore
2. Shapely presence
Luciana Borges, Borges Design
This powder room reflects an individual flair – it’s hard to decide which catches the eye first: textured wall finish, sparkling pendant, shapely mirror or the sculptural basin.
Basin – Briolette by Kohler
Taps – Buddy X, from Plumbline
Pendant – Veli by Adriano Rachele, for Slamp, from Matisse
Wall covering – Artisan wall plaster texture by Italian Decor Style
3. Standing tall
Sarah Nolen and Stuart Gibson, Birdblack Design
The centrepiece of this room is a handmade Cristalplant basin while the organic-shape wallpaper in blue and gold, complemented by a dark blue ceiling, creates a sense of intimacy and sophistication.
Basin – Falper Handmade Freestanding Basin — Matt White Ceramilux, from Roger Seller
Tap – Gessi Goccia Basin Mixer with Spout, from Abey
Wallpaper – Opulence Blue, by Rebel Walls, from Kingdom Home
Toilet – Astra Walker Pura Colour Elements
4. Starry, starry night
Kate Carter, Kate Carter Interior Design
Lighting creates drama and atmosphere in this powder room – most of the time only the pendants and mirror lights are left on, subtly lighting textural wallpaper reminiscent of a van Gogh nightscape.
Vanity – Custom Stained American Oak Veneer
Taps – Astra Walker
Wall coverings – Wallpaper from Textilia
Pendants – Bocci, from ECC
5. Well rounded
Angelique Perak, Studio Duo
Rounded forms are employed throughout this powder room to maximise the compact space while creating a sense of fluidity – brass tapware and detailing add a touch of timeless luxury.
Vanity – New Vision Joinery
Benchtop – Quantum Quartz
Basin – Dado Quartz Bathware
Taps – Brodware
Wall tiles – Kalafrana Ceramics
6. Dark and glamorous
Jack Fugaro
This powder room has all-black layering, amplifying a sense of intrigue and drama – a brass custom bespoke ceiling mount spout and sculptural standing basin below are stand-out features.
Basin – Black Charcoal Onyx Meek Doric round basin/pedestal
Tap – custom ceiling-mount spout, by Wood Melbourne
Floor and walls finish – Matt Black Hexagon mosaics
Accessories – layered clear and grey tint mirror with pill shaped brass surround
7. Hotel sweet
Carmen Hansberry Design
This engaging powder room reflects the lux of a high-end hotel – recessed lighting behind a half-moon mirror and a floating vanity with bench-mounted Milli Pure Vessel Basin Set are just two refined touches.
Vanity cabinetry – Perugian Walnut Woodmatt, from Polytec
Benchtop – Dolomite Super White natural stone, from CDK Stone
Taps – Milli Pure Vessel Basin Set
Tiles – Luxe Ceramics
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