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small space, big impact

i love the idea of using a small space like a bathroom or a closet to go all out with color and wallpaper that you might not dare try in a more prominent part of your home. here are a few of my favorite examples of bathrooms where this dramatic approach pays off:
one of my favorite designers experiments with a wild pink mirror and orange subway tile. the paisley shower curtain isn't quite my taste, but don't you love the color scheme?
happy wallpaper and cool art make this bathroom a sight to behold.

this bathroom is a prime example of risks with color paying off big-time. blue tile, black stone inlay, red/pink trimmed curtains, amazing white cabinetry, a little leopard print vanity chair... and somehow it just works.
big, bold, and blue. plus a mirrored vanity. i could make this work!

33 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great photos. I really want to wallpaper my closet. xo

Lindsay said...

I looove the last set of photos. That blue is GORGEOUS! xx

Sweet Southern Prep said...

Love that color blue! So crisp and clean. It would looks great in a kitchen too, actually matches my everyday china, with a hint of yellow and green too.

Roxy Te said...

I absolutely agree! I'm dying to wallpaper a room in my little condo, and I'm thinking the bathroom or closet is just the space ;) Love orange and pink...if only the hub did too!

carissa said...

i love that yellow wallpaper!!!

chantelle said...

oh wow, they're all so stunning! the blue is my favourite :) wonderful post ♥

E said...

There's no mirror in that yellow bathroom! But I kind of like it :)

FEDERICA said...

Love them all!
Wish you a lovely week,
Federica.
xoxo

Bailey said...

I love love love bright wild daring bathrooms. Even the beigest beigerstein should funk up a wee powder room!

Anna @ IHOD said...

I am loving the color palattes here! so much fun!
many people have small bathrooms so what a great inspiration!

Mary Ann said...

i always gravitate towards spa-like bathrooms but too afraid to take the risk of overdoing it with bold colors, but, your photos show the vibrant displays of colors and they look awesome! great photos!thanks for sharing... verbena cottage

High-Heeled Foot in the door said...

Oh I totally agree with you!

That bathroom designed by Amanda is one of my favorites.

Orange plus pink! What's not to love?

Unknown said...

Amanda Nisbet...that lady rocks!!!

Leah said...

Love these pics! Following!

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

Absolutely love the second one!!

Couture Carrie said...

Gorgeous spaces!
Loving the blue tile!

xoxox,
CC

Christina said...

i definitely think a bathroom or boudoir is the place to go bold if you don't want to elsewhere. love these examples.

Unknown said...

Yup, I am SO down with that! If you could see the plans I have in my head for our bathrooms - dark red, graffiti, chandeliers, I doubt my husband will let it come to pass, but he might! Cheers!

Averill said...

some seriously great bathrooms. Those all make my favorite list as well.

Jen said...

Big impact is right!! That blue tile in the bathrooms is gorgeous! Such a great shade. Oh how I'd love to have a bathroom like that!

A Casa da Vá said...

i've never thought about that... and it looks beautiful! great idea =)

ashlina {the decorista} said...

so adorable. i just love it! :)

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

They're all fabulous! That pink mirror is amazing. And that 3rd one is my dream bathroom :)

Haven and Home said...

I am dying to put some wallpaper in our half bath...now just have to decide which one. Love the orange subway tile!

Punctuation Mark said...

i love rooms with lots of color because they make your home a brighter place!

Splendid Willow said...

I am actually starting to crave more vibrant colors in my home. I am old enough - I don't need to play more safe! (:

I think that the last 3 images are fantastic! How fun! How can you possibly be cranky after leaving a bathroom like that!? And I also appreciate when people can think out of the box.

Thank you for sharing!

Cyber hug,

Mon

Lindsey said...

WOW! All of these are so amazing! Just goes to show you don't have to have a large room for it to be fab! Great post!

Anonymous said...

I'm loving that yellow bathroom! It's inspiring me to figure out how to hang some art in our little bathroom.

Anonymous said...

These pictures have now fully convinced me I need a blue tile bathroom with pink accented curtains and a leopard print chair. I hope my husband feels the same way!

Unknown said...

I've heard of this strategy for the guest room - a space to try a style you wouldn't normally risk in your own bedroom/living room. But the bathroom! Now that's a space I can experiment in!

xx FujiFiles

Bumpkin on a Swing said...

Love, love, love the bold colors, my kinda design here girlfriend!
Love it!

Daniella said...

Ah! I dont think i've seen the sink side of that really cool bathroom! Gorgeous...

Anonymous said...

its kelly- i want our bathroom next year to look like that first one. lets make it happen.