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Photography courtesy of Heather Hilliard/Room design by Heather Hilliard and Fleur Keyes Heather Hilliard Design

Pattern Play Size: 35 sq.ft.

WOW FACTOR: LUXURIOUS

WALLPAPER Heather opted for patterned

wallpaper to pack a punch in this tiny

windowless guest bath in an Upper East Side

New York apartment. “The scale and repeat

of the pattern are on the smaller side so it

doesn’t overwhelm the space and the silver-

leaf detailing helps reflect light” she says.

Because there’s no shower in a powder room

wallpapers don’t have to be limited to steam-

resistant vinyl designs.

THE DETAILS: The fabric of the custom-

made skirt plays off the wallpaper and

dresses up a basic sink — but also hides the

plumbing and storage. The vintage-style taps

are a nod to the apartment’s prewar era

while the three wise monkey statuettes above

the taps add a fun youthful vibe. “In a small

room details make the space feel more

interesting” says Heather. “Have fun by

creating a jewel box to really impress your

guests!” Queen of Spain wallpaper

Schumacher; limestone tile Artistic Tile.

A tailored skirt hides

the sink’s utilitarian

elements without

adding bulk

A vintage

mahogany mirror

anchors the light

monochromatic

palette

Heather Hilliard

is an interior

designer in

San Francisco.