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Staring at a blank little bathroom with no idea where to start? Same! There are a million directions you could go and that’s exactly the problem, lol!
So instead of scrolling forever, I went through hundreds of pins for you. I only kept the ones that actually look doable in a real house, not just a magazine.
This list covers powder rooms first, then a few other rooms in the house that deserve some love too. Small bathrooms, extra rooms, even a gaming setup or two, who doesn’t love that?
Some of these need a weekend and a paintbrush. Others need nothing more than a mirror and a good mood, haha!
Use this as a jumping off point. Grab whichever idea matches your space and your budget. Go from there.
Under every single one I’ve added the details you actually want to know, plus a link to the full how-to.
POWDER ROOM IDEAS
Black And White Checkered Floor
We’re starting off strong with a black and white checkered floor. I redid my own powder room in this pattern and never once regretted it!
The pattern does all the work, so the walls can stay plain white. Five years later it still looks like I just finished it. Worth every hour it took to lay it, honestly.
- Timeless and proud of it
- Peel and stick tile makes it a weekend job
- Looks sharp with brass or black fixtures
Bold Botanical Wallpaper Accent Wall
How pretty is a bold botanical wallpaper wall? One statement wall in a tiny room reads as intentional, not overwhelming.
It was her and a Saturday afternoon, lol!
I always tell people to pick a dark print because smudges hide better.
- One wall, big drama
- Peel and stick versions skip the paste mess
- Dark backgrounds hide everyday smudges
Brass Vessel Sink Vanity
A brass vessel sink turns a plain vanity into the star of the room. It sits right on top of the counter instead of hiding underneath it.
I nearly bought one on impulse just from scrolling one night, am I right? Pair it with a wood or marble top and it looks custom. A cheap wood top can honestly pass for something pricier.
- Sink as centerpiece
- Faucet height matters more than people think
- Pairs well with a thrifted wood console
Moody Navy Blue Walls
Moody navy walls make a small windowless room feel like it’s doing it on purpose. Dark colors in a tiny space read as cozy instead of cramped.
Gold hardware on top and the whole room feels expensive, honestly!
- Dark and confident
- Semi gloss finish wipes clean fast
- Gold hardware makes the navy pop
Round Mirror With Sconces
A round mirror flanked by sconces is the classic combo for good reason. The soft glow on both sides is way more flattering than one overhead light ever will be.
Not that I’m an expert in bathroom lighting or anything, but this setup gets it right every time, haha!
- Flattering by design
- Sconces beat one harsh overhead light
- Works in almost any powder room style
Wallpapered Ceiling Powder Room
A wallpapered ceiling sounds bold in the moment, but it might be the most fun surface in the whole house.
I did this in my guest bath instead of the walls and it still gets compliments. Look up and the whole room feels finished, how cute is that?
- Look up for once
- Small pattern reads calmer overhead
- One roll is usually enough for this
Floating Corner Sink Vanity
Corner sinks solve the problem nobody talks about in small these lists, which is running out of floor space entirely. If you were hunting for small these, this one is a keeper!
I fought my contractor on this for weeks and he finally admitted I was right! A floating style makes cleaning the floor way easier, lol!
- Corner problem, solved
- Floating design frees up floor space
- Easier mopping underneath it too
Mirrored Wall To Enlarge Space
A full mirrored wall tricks the eye into thinking the room is twice its actual size. It bounces light around and doubles whatever is across from it.
This is my go-to answer whenever someone asks how to make a tiny bathroom feel bigger. Who wouldn’t want double the room for the price of a mirror?
- Instant square footage illusion
- Bounces every bit of natural light
- No demo required, just adhesive
Compact Pedestal Sink Layout
A pedestal sink is still the champion for tight layouts. It takes up almost no visual space compared to a full vanity.
My first apartment bathroom only fit one of these and I still miss it! No storage underneath, sure, but a small shelf above solves that fast.
- Small footprint champion
- Frees up walking room instantly
- Add a floating shelf above for storage
Cozy Reading Nook Corner
Got an awkward corner doing nothing? A cozy reading nook is one of the best extra room ideas for turning it into your favorite spot in the house.
I turned my own dead corner into exactly this last winter. A window seat, a stack of books and a lamp are basically the whole recipe.
Now nobody in my house can find me on Sunday afternoons, lol!
- The forgotten corner fix
- Built in bench doubles as storage
- A lamp changes the whole mood
Home Gym Storage Wall
A storage wall turns a spare room into a home gym that doesn’t look like a garage sale. I keep meaning to add more bins, but the pegboard alone already holds everything off the floor.
He still brings it up like he built a house, haha!
- Weekend gym upgrade
- Pegboard holds bands and mats
- Bins keep small gear off the floor
Craft Room With Pegboard Wall
A pegboard wall in a craft room keeps ribbon, scissors and paint within reach instead of buried in a drawer.
Everything hangs in sight, so nothing gets lost or forgotten in a bin.
- Everything within arm’s reach
- Hooks hold scissors and ribbon spools
Wall Mounted Monitor Arm Station
A wall mounted monitor arm is one of the smartest gamer room ideas out there because it clears the desk completely.
I switched to one after years of a wobbly stand eating my desk space. Now the whole surface is free for snacks, honestly!
- Desk space, reclaimed
- Arm swivels for any seating angle
- Frees the whole desk surface
Neon Sign Above Console Shelf
A neon sign above the console shelf is the easiest way to make a gaming room ideas board come to life in real life.
I picked a tiny lightning bolt for mine and it matches nothing else in the room. It’s not exactly necessary, but it sure looks like it once it’s glowing, who’s checking anyway?
- Instant arcade energy
- Battery versions skip the wiring
- Looks great in photos and streams
Built In Gaming Console Cabinet
A built in cabinet keeps every console, cord and controller hidden until game night actually starts.
My own setup used to be a nest of cables until I finally caved and built one. It keeps dust off everything, which matters more than people admit. A quick wipe down once a month and it still looks brand new.
- Hidden until showtime
- Doors keep dust off electronics
- Cord holes keep cables tidy
Tufted Velvet Vanity Chair
A tufted velvet chair is part of any glam room ideas moment worth copying. It looks fancier than a plain stool ever could.
I swapped my old stool for one last spring and instantly regretted waiting so long! Pair it with a bulb mirror and the corner becomes a whole getting ready set, lol!
- Fancier in one swap
- Velvet holds up better than it looks
- Pairs perfectly with a lit mirror
Black Lace Curtain Bedroom
Last but definitely not least, black lace curtains bring a soft edge to goth room ideas without going full haunted house.
I layered mine over plain blackout curtains after one too many bright mornings. They filter light in a way that’s moody instead of harsh.
Now I get the mood and actual darkness for sleeping, finally! Not in my book would I ever go back to plain white curtains.
- Moody but still soft
- Layer over blackout curtains for both
- Filters light without going pitch dark
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And as you know, I seriously love seeing your takes on the looks and ideas on here - that means the world to me! If you recreate something, please share it here in the comments or feel free to send me a pic. I'm always excited to meet y'all! ✨🤍
Xoxo Camille
