BATHROOM

A small powder room is one of the best places to try darker colors, expressive wallpaper, rich stone, or unusual lighting. Because guests use the room briefly, you can make bolder decorating choices without worrying that the design will become tiring. The secret is balancing dark surfaces with reflective finishes, warm lighting, pale fixtures, or…

Small apartment bathrooms can be surprisingly difficult to decorate. You have the same basic needs as a large bathroom—shower, toilet, sink, storage, lighting—but far less floor space to work with. That doesn’t mean the room has to feel cramped. The best small bathrooms tend to be very intentional. A wall-mounted vanity frees up visual space….