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If there’s a place to try wallpaper for the first time, a powder room is it! Superfresco

Easy trends and design expert Paula Taylor says that as pattern and colour can have intense mood-enhancing properties, adding pattern to a wall instantly ups the welcoming atmosphere. “It can be used to express the personality of the homeowner, or to create a calming, neutral environment for all to feel comfortable in,” she says. Brave choices may be bold in colour and design but, for a safer selection, soft hues, florals and fauna will add more low-key personality. Wallpaper should last if not exposed to splashes from the basin, but it isn’t recommended for humid areas such as full bathrooms with showers.

Here’s the place to have a licensed electrician install that to-die-for chandelier, showstopping pendant or stylish sconce. Ideally, you’ll have lights on either side of the mirror (or one above if space is an issue) for guests to freshen up, and one dimmer light overhead for ambience.

If there’s enough room, consider replacing a pedestal sink with a vanity. More than just a functional piece, a vanity is an opportunity to add style and sophistication, advises Regan Clare of Stein. “You can elevate your bathroom design with a vanity that complements your aesthetic and provides ample storage. From modern minimalism to classic elegance, it can be the focal point that ties your entire powder room together,” says Regan.

Wide-framed mirrors double as art, with decorative elements such as metallic finishes, glass mosaics or tiles around them. Round and square mirrors fit most spaces, but you could try rectangular, oval or even irregular or custom-made.

1 Johnson Tiles ‘Ash 2’ 300mm x 300mm glass mosaic wall tile, $14.55, I/N: 6661937. 2 Superfresco Easy ‘Adilah’ 52cm wallpaper in Dark, $72.90/10m, I/N: 0171026†. 3 Verve Design ‘Alcor’ wall light in Black, $46.33, I/N: 0147333.

4 Sandleford 700mm x 480mm oval mirror in Black, $98, I/N: 0339862.

5 Aquatica ‘Metalique’ WELS 3-star 8L/min gooseneck sink mixer in Copper, $308.16, I/N: 0207863† (suitable for mains pressure). 6 Stein ‘Select’ 600mm floor standing black integrated handle vanity in Light, $560, I/N: 0019918† (cabinet only). 7 Gayafores ‘Mara’ 331mm x 331mm porcelain tile, $79/carton (1.32sqm), I/N: 0264134. 8 Stein ‘Hague’ round bench mount basin in Matte Pink, $182, I/N: 0347027†. 9 Flexi Storage ‘Decorative Shelving’ 600mm x 240mm x 38mm floating shelf in Black, $37.69, I/N: 2580896. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.