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Impress Your Guest: Elevating Your Powder Room

Never underestimate the power of a good guest bathroom –it’s often one of the first rooms your guests will venture into and as such, it should feel cohesive with the rest of your home. Creating a stunning guest bathroom can make your home more accessible, feel more organized and increase the value of your property. Whether you’re thinking of adding a half-bath to the first floor or expanding the guest suite with a powder room, we’ve got a list of tips to help you get started. 

Draw the Eye to Your Floors

Marble Attache Nero Matte Hex Mosaic by Daltile

One of the smartest ways to begin your bathroom renovation is with a new floor. This floor should set the mood for the rest of your design and act as a canvas that you can work off of. Draw the eye downward with a stunning floor pattern. The type of flooring you choose is influenced by what style of powder room you’re aiming to create. If you’re looking to design a bold look, try a dark mosaic tile, but if you’re searching for a sleek, polished mood, opt for marble tile. Or maybe, you want to play into a serene, natural room scheme –try a gorgeous wood-look luxury vinyl for waterproof floors that can withstand your guests’ discarded towels. 

Make A Statement

Farrier Blue Roan by Daltile

Impress your guests by finding one piece in your bathroom that you would like to be your focal point. Maybe this is a freestanding copper sink, a bold accent wall, or a classic marble vanity. Whatever your design style may be, focus on one area of the bathroom that you want to draw the eye to and give it a little extra love. 

Upgrade Hardware

Catch Silicon Gloss Ceramic by Emser Tile

Treat yourself –and your guests –by upgrading the hardware in your guest bath. This can be as big of a project as you want it to be from installing a new sink or that porcelain deep soak tub you’ve had your eye on to small improvements such as replacing the faucets and upgrading to frameless smart mirrors. Not only will this elevate your bathroom, but it will make it a more convenient experience for guest use!

Use Soft Lighting

Legacy Havana Porcelain Tile by Emser

There’s nothing worse than stepping into a harshly lit bathroom. We’re all too familiar with the fluorescent lighting of gas station bathrooms and your guest bath should be the complete opposite of this. Now, that doesn’t mean that we want low lighting, either, as the bathroom is often a place where guests will come to freshen up and primp themselves. Find a balance with complimentary lighting such as task lighting around the mirror, an overhead flush mount in the ceiling, and wall sconces near the sink.

Freshen up with Greenery

Graber Roller Shades

Perhaps one of the easiest –and quickest –ways to freshen up your powder room for guests is by adding greenery. Think house plants, potted succulents, eucalyptus branches, and fresh flowers. Greenery can work both ways to liven up a small space or make a spacious bathroom feel cozy.

How To Get A Moody, Dramatic Look in Your Home

For years, interior design trends have been centered around neutral and light colors. Bright white interiors are sun-filled and are known for giving any room a sense of calm and serenity. While bright spaces are great, the next trend in interior design takes a spin in the opposite direction. Dark, moody, and dramatic interiors are starting to pop up more and more. Maybe you’re considering painting an accent wall in a dark shade of red or installing black hardwood floors throughout your home, but you think that darker colors might make your space seem smaller. This is a common misconception! Dark colors can add style, coziness, and character to any space, and light can be easily incorporated through accents and natural lighting. 

Graber Roman Shade Window Treatments

Dark colors make a room feel sophisticated and can quickly become your favorite place to unwind after a long day. Whether you want to add a darker color scheme to your bedroom, living room, or kitchen, you have plenty of options to create the perfect dramatic space for your home. 

Here are a few ideas to help you get started:

Pantone’s Color of the Year

If you love staying up to date on current trends, then there is no better way to incorporate darker colors in your space than by using Pantone’s 2023 color of the year: Viva Magenta. Viva Magenta is a deep shade of red that would look amazing as an accent wall or primary color. It will make a bold statement in any room in your home. This shade brings about a sense of rebelliousness and can bring life to your space. Pair Viva Magenta with dark hues like blacks and greys for a pop of color. 

Choosing Your Color Scheme

Ironwork Ridge Carbon Rectified Emser Tile

When you think of creating a dramatic and moody space in your home, the first color that likely comes to mind is black. While black is a great color if you want to embrace moody decor fully, we understand that too much of it can be overwhelming. Black is great in moderation and can really make a space stand out. Other great color schemes can help you design your perfect brooding space. Emerald green, ruby red, and navy blue are all perfect hues to accentuate a dramatic look. Layering opposite colors, such as black and white, adds unique visual interest. 

Unique Focal Points in Your Space

When designing your space and selecting your accents, you’ll want to add at least one focal point that draws the eye of your household members and guests. Focal points can be both big and small. When deciding what you want your focal point to be, start by looking around your space to determine the largest feature area. It may be above your fireplace, an area rug, or anything in between. You can even have more than one in a room! If you want to add smaller focal points in your space, consider bringing in artwork or mirrors, and installing accent furniture such as chairs, couches, and more. 

If you’re looking to make a big statement with your focal piece and want to upgrade the look of your space completely, consider changing out some of the more prominent elements in your home, such as your flooring and countertops.

Upgrade Your Flooring

Erosion Wind Porcelain by Emser Tile

Floors are arguably the most significant focal point in any room. This is why it is essential to match your decor to your flooring. You cannot go wrong with dark flooring when creating a moody, dramatic space. Dark floors are known for their warmth and ambiance. They bring richness and contrast, making your furnishings and decor stand out more. No matter what type of dark flooring you choose, whether hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, or carpet, you can rest assured that your dark floors offer a versatile appearance that will complement any decor style. One of the best flooring types for a dramatic look is a black hardwood floor in a parquet or herringbone style. 

If completely upgrading your flooring is out of the question, you can always rely on area rugs to add texture and color to a space. Area rugs can also make a great focal point in your room, as their patterns typically draw the eye. They are also a great way to add an accent of color to your space. 

Stunning Countertops

Anthricite Res Tile by Daltile

When looking for a more dramatic style, give your kitchen a stunning upgrade with dark countertops. Whichever type of stone you choose for your countertops, make sure they are a darker color that produces a striking aesthetic. Dark countertops are sleek and modern and will polish up any kitchen or bathroom. They hide spills and stains better than lighter colors. Pair your dark countertops with lighter cabinets for a balanced look. 

Dark Academia

One of the biggest interior design trends for dark, moody, and dramatic spaces is the Dark Academia look. This gothic-inspired interior design trend shows off dark-toned walls and vintage, quirky elements. Creating a room inspired by Dark Academia should start with a dark-hued color scheme. It’s often accentuated with gold, which can be incorporated through frames and smaller decorative items such as vases, candlesticks, and statues. Earthy-toned furniture complements this decor style nicely and adds richness and warmth to the space. Think of pieces like a beautiful oak mantel or a mahogany table. Decorate the space with vintage features and books to enhance the look and appeal!

Top Trends for 2023

From biophilic design to maximalist fashion, new trends have sky-rocketed into popularity throughout 2022. If you’ve been searching for the perfect chance to transform your space, now’s a better time than ever to do your research before the new year. In order to stay ahead of the curve, we’ve rounded up all of the trends you can expect to see in 2023.

Curved Furniture

The first trend to watch out for in 2023 is curved furniture. Rounded corners, soft edges, and arched shapes will take the spotlight as they naturally exude a calming and welcoming feeling. By utilizing curved sofas, curved accent pieces, and curved furniture arrangements, you can give the eye a natural place to rest through their rounded organic appearance. 

Old Money Aesthetic

There’s an old but new interior design trend on the rise, and it’s rich in culture and luxury. The old-money aesthetic is sure to take 2023 by storm, diminishing the open-concept living we’ve been celebrating for the past decade and bringing back filling every nook and cranny with meaningful decor. Old money aesthetic incorporates a warm neutral color palette, patterns galore, a balance of texture, and most importantly, antiques and collections.

Muted Colors

Muted colors are soothing to the eye, focus your attention, and create a timeless appeal to any space as they’re less likely to date compared to vibrant colors and patterns. In the coming year, keep an eye out for muted colors to be on the rise, as these shades are likely to be popular picks for paint, furniture, and home decor. 

Dark Academia

Dark academia might be 2023’s most unexpected interior craze that we’ll see in the upcoming year. If you’ve always wanted to venture to the dark side with your aesthetic, here’s your perfect chance. Cultivated a dark-hued color scheme in your home by using dark emeralds, olive, black, ivory, gold, and victorian blue for your color palette. Dark academia can be easily achieved by decorating your space with authentic antiques, elaborately-carved wooden furniture pieces, and vintage-inspired decors like heavily gilded mirrors and old-fashioned clocks. 

By keeping all of these upcoming trends in mind while entering the new year, you can stay on top of what’s trending with ease and make sure your home is all the rage in 2023.