Palm Deco – Powder Room in Park Ridge, IL

A Jewel Box of Personality

Sometimes, the smallest rooms hold the most opportunity for boldness—and this powder room in Park Ridge, IL is proof. As part of a larger remodel for a modern-meets-textured home, this space was designed to be unexpected, a moment of drama tucked just off the main living area.

We called it “Palm Deco” for a reason: it’s vibrant, layered, and brimming with personality.

Before

Design Challenges + Solutions

Challenges:

  • Make a very small space feel special, not overlooked

  • Bring bold design into a home with an overall soft, modern texture palette

  • Balance pattern and color in a tight footprint without overwhelming the eye

Solutions:

  • Chose a showstopping tropical-inspired wallpaper with a vintage feel and rich green hues

  • Installed a sleek, wall-mounted black vanity to preserve floor space

  • Used a statement mirror with bold, angular lines to add structure and visual interest

  • Grounded the design with brass accents and layered lighting, giving it warmth and depth

  • Carried the color palette through with matte black hardware and a refined faucet to tie it all together

Vintage-inspired green palm wallpaper in Park Ridge powder room

After

Favorite Details

  • The wallpaper—it’s impossible to walk in without smiling

  • The use of negative space under the vanity to keep it feeling open

  • The way this tiny room became one of the most memorable design moments in the entire home

Design That Makes You Pause

Palm Deco was designed to surprise. It’s where artful drama meets everyday function, proving that powder rooms are one of the most impactful spaces in any home—especially when guests visit.

Inspired by this powder room?
Let’s make your smallest space the one that leaves the biggest impression.