Want to see an inexpensive, yet highly detailed powder bathroom project? You are in the right place! This is part 7 of this series where we feature elements of a luxury brownstone project in Carmel and, aside from the continued phenomenal visuals, we answer these critical questions. How do you approach a small bathroom project where the client does NOT want to spend a lot of money? How do you create wainscoting that looks real, but doesn’t cost a lot? Is wallpaper being used more often? What do paint colors have to do with any of this? So many questions once again… and here are more answers as we continue to demystify the remodeling process.
When you remodel any bathroom on a budget, creating eye catching elements that don’t break the bank is key. A few weeks ago we focused on a bathroom in this very same home where it was all about how much we could do in the space. For this particular bathroom, it was more about what we didn’t have to do, but could still make it look nice. If you are able, you really should click on the link and watch this video to get the best understanding of how challenges are met with solutions in a budget friendly powder bathroom project. They say great things come in small packages and this is another fine example of that!
How do we approach a bathroom where the client does not want to spend a lot of money?
We begin by keeping it simple. Our goal is to add a little pop of something here and there to dress it up, but understanding less can still be more.
How do you create a wainscoting that looks real, but isn’t expensive?
You add your trim directly to the drywall to create the desired pattern, add a chair rail element of trim to delineate the space and then paint the lower area all one color to make it look like everything is wood, when we know it isn’t. Most commonly, we use a trim called a “base cap” to create our wainscoting visual.
Is wallpaper being used more often these days?
The short answer is yes… wallpaper is back! Bold patterns have been featured, but simple textured wallpaper applications on feature walls or above wainscoting have become more and more commonplace.
What do paint colors have to do with any of this?
In a small space, the use of color can be a feature. If you have the chance to watch this video, you’ll see how the use of a deep, dark color can set the space off from its surroundings and compliment the properly selected wallpaper pattern. Don’t be afraid to use color in a powder bathroom to give an area its own identity!