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Decorating a Small Powder Room in the Sumptuous Style

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Many old houses have very small powder rooms in them that can be decorated so that they look very luxurious. Bold colors, busy patterns and sparkling accents can make even the smallest of rooms look very luxurious.

One key is to paint the walls a dark color such as chocolate, midnight blue or a dark cherry. The darker the room the more regal it seems. Flocked wallpaper, especially if it is a pattern flocked with gold or silver is also very rich looking. Just make sure that it does not look too old fashioned as sometimes this sort of effect can make a room look quite old. Black and white flocked wallpaper can also look great if the designer has a flair for the contemporary; Vivienne Westwood makes a few nice wall paper patterns that look great in a bathroom.

Lavish wall sconces dripping with large crystals gives powder rooms a very opulent feel.

Go for shiny nickel and gold plated mirrors and side tables. Silver wastebaskets also give the powder room a more glamorous feel. Pounded metal also looks quite luxuriant. The idea is to mix gold and silver accents. Use bowls and perfume flacons filled with soaps and pot pours with silver bottles and other touches for a very rich effect.

Towels that are white look much more luxuriant than ones that are patterned. Get the thickest nicest hand towels you can find; the large the pile the better. Ones lined or striped with gold or silver detail can also be quite impressive.

The most elegant of bathrooms do not have much clutter. Look for bowls or cups made out of old sea glass or metal. White china also works in this type of bathroom but it is not as chic. Blue glass or red glass accessories make this type of room look impressive as well.

If you do have a bit of clutter then look for antique style jars with copper tops as are found at anthropologie. Anthropolgie also makes a great soapdish that is silver and shaped like a serving tray. For the ultimate in luxury you can creatie nstant ambience by adding a chest in a dark cherry wood.

One way to add instant ambience to a powder room is to put dimmer switches on the lights to change the mood. Nice smelling candles in black or white glass jars, such as the ones made by Diptyqe Paris, are also a fashionable way to add glamor to a guest powder room.

How To Decorate Your Place for Selling It Fast!

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First of all it is important to clear all clutter. Get rid of anything you don’t need a take it to the Salvation Army. You should also get rid of all the junk in your yard. Coil up your hoses and make sure any kid’s toys and gardening tools are put away. Do not leave a cluster of bicycles tied up to your porch.

It also helps to get rid of any dead trees or bushes on the property. Spruce up the front door by painting it and adding brand new house numbers and a brand new mailbox. Sunken pavement stones are also a big no-no. Replace them with evenly placed stones.

Studies show that people associate dirty or cluttered looking places with vermin or bugs. Make sure everything is spic and span and clean up every kitchen and table counter. Make sure every surface gleams.

Do not leave baby stuff around as studies have also shown that homes that have kid’s stuff strewn about are less likely to sell. Get rid of baby gates, inflatable pools in the backyard and crayon drawings on the wall.

Get rid of all the ashtrays and hide them. People consider houses that have ashtrays in them to be of lower value, mainly because they smell. The same thing goes for litter boxes and objects associated with pets.

If your home looks dated you can spruce it up by painting the walls contemporary colors. You can also go to the trouble of replacing some fixtures. Even small changes like changing the light switch plates can make a house look homier.

Another trick is to change the faucets and spouts. This makes a home look more glamorous and up-to-date. Add a tall spigot on the sink to make it look Italian and modern.

Flowers and displays like bowls of fruit can also give the home a sense of sophistication. For additional beautiful smells, many real estate agents advise baking cookies in the oven just before a viewing to leave a positive impression on visitors.