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Trumeau mirrors were originally manufactured in France in the 18th century. A decorative art form of uncommon quality, French furniture crafted during the eighteenth century (Louis XIII – Louis XVI) has long been praised as the epitome of elegance and fine craftsmanship. A centerpiece of the eighteenth century interior was the trumeau – a long mirror set into paneling and topped with a painting or carved motif. This form was primarily decorative but it was also functional because of the mirror’s reflective quality. Trumeau mirrors are wall mirrors set in a decorative frame that often features a painted or carved panel under or above the mirror, were originally intended to hang on a wall between windows, providing a decorative element and bringing more light to the room. Most antique trumeau mirrors are highly ornate and often gilded.It takes its name from the French word trumeau. In architecture, a trumeau resided between two doorways as a structural support. Trumeau mirrors are something quite different.Their larger size can easily support the design of a room just fine on its own as well as over a piece of furniture. The mirror is almost always rectangular and sometimes includes a decorative portion at the top, with the mirror below it. Those designed to be placed above a mantelpiece, rather than between windows, could have candles placed in front of the mirror to increase ambient light. Usually always hung on walls the trumeau is now seen in interiors in their free standing state. Leaned against a wall, they have become attractive additions to home decor. dianeburn.com Many trumeau mirrors feature a French pastoral painting or cherubim similar to this one. dianeburn.com The word trumeau was first used to describe a mirror on that section of wall in the early 1700s. hautehome.files.wor... The trumeau mirror gained popularity among the growing upper-middle class, who were looking to emulate the wall-paneled aristocracy. eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com I have two trumeau mirrors, this one in my living room........... eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com .....and another painted trumeau mirror in my dining room. swedishdekor.com ebay.com mccormickinteriors.com You can use a trumeau in so many places....over mantles, front halls, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, the list goes on. They add style and sophistication anywhere you choose to hang or lean them. pinterest.com A trumeau mirror of Neoclassic form. belgianpearls.blogs... A trumeau mirror in the bath adds so much glamour! dyingofcute.tumblr.... lh3.ggpht.com If you want your interior to scream FRENCH, invest in a beautiful trumeau mirror. arthursmithantiques.com myfrenchcountryhome.blogspot.com Most antique trumeau mirrors are highly ornate and often painted and gilded. architecturaldigest.com Flip through almost any home decor magazine and chances are you'll see at least one trumeau mirror. shabbyechiclife.tumblr.com Fabulous trumeau mirror in a Charles Faudree interior. Lillian Williams Oil portraits can also be seen embedded into trumeau mirrors. pinterest.com houzz.co A trumeau mirror will definitely create a gorgeous, french-inspired look in your home without destroying your decorating budget. maison-deco.com Tone on tone painted trumeau mirrors are equally fabulous. labrocanteuse.blogspot.com mccormickinteriors.com Antique French Louis XVI blue trumeau mirror eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com I have a tall narrow trumeau style mirror in a corner of my home that I bought in an antique store YEARS ago. mccormickinteriors.com Classically-inspired motifs like acanthus leaves, scrolls and garlands, and ribbons were used to decorate trumeau mirrors in the late-18th and early-19th century. cotedetexas.blogspo... Stunning French antique trumeau with floral oil painting. blog.thepinkpagoda.... eleanorcummings.com I love the fluted pilasters featured prominently on this trumeau. omalleyantiques.com Every home benefits from a beautiful trumeau. They are great investments. Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/06/classical-artistic-interiorsluis.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer

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The powder room got it's name from the fact that they originally did not include plumbing, but were used to provide a place for servants to add talcum powder to the white wigs of respectable men. Today females in need of emergency makeup checks know the importance of a powder room. Furnished with only a sink, toilet and mirror, it normally serves the purpose of guest bathroom and is generally located on the first floor the house, so as not to invade the privacy of the host. Since this room is regularly in use, it should look more like a decorated room than a utilitarian after thought. I love decorating powder rooms because I believe you can turn them into little jewel boxes that can make quite a statement. They are small projects that can have you guests saying "WOW" Below are some pictures to inspire you and tips to make your "small project" a success. This post features my favorite styles which are more old world and classic. Just stay tuned for a future post on more modern and chic styles. via pinterest In older homes you can count on character such as pretty moldings, doors, and sometimes a bit more space. You can however make a new powder room have that same old world style by incorporating some patina via your vanity, mirror, lighting (mix it up like this with lanterns and crystal) and other furniture.You don't have to buy a new vanity. I have made sinks out of antique washstands, buffets, sideboards. Find a piece that may be in need on some TLC and be creative. They can be refinished, painted, stenciled, mirrored....the possibilities are endless. And they are unique so you don't have that cookie cutter look. brookegiannetti.typepad.com These small rooms are perfect for that hand painted design you have always wanted. It won't cost you a fortune. Or try your own hand with stencils. aposhplace.blogspot.com Of course all powder rooms need a fabulous mirror but you should also consider mirrored panels on the walls to create an illusion of space. janicesatthesaltbox.com Pretty wallpaper and the warm glow of brass make this a lovely powder room. Remember brass is back.....just stay away from the plastic looking finish and you will be OK. via pinterest I adore a powder room that is tucked under a staircase. Small but charming! justgrandeko.blogspot.co French toile de jouy is a splendid choice for the walls of a powder room. thefoodogatemyhomework. Try Chinoiserie for an exotic look in your powder room. The ideal powder room vanity allows guests to maneuver easily without sacrificing storage or counter space. via pinterest ww1.prweb.com You might think that a large or colorful pattern might not work in a small space......but it does!! mabdesigns.net If you really want to make a statement somewhere in your house, this is where you can do it! Norman Askins The sink should be the centerpiece of the room. Choose a sink that perfectly defines the style of your bathroom via pinterest Add lighting through lamps or decorative wall sconces if natural light isn't available. Also the powder room is a place where you should do something interesting with the flooring as it won't cost much since it is a small space. wilsonfuqua.com Perfect example of how a small powder room can look like a jewel box with the right paper, moldings, and accessories via pinterest I love this powder room. It is very small but SO interesting. The treatment of the door makes the space seem larger. When it comes to the powder room....think outside the box!!! housetalkn.blogspot.com What makes this room so pretty is the mix of pattern in the paper, window treatment and flooring. Mosaic tiles make lovely classic floors for a small room like this and the Greek Key motif is timeless as is the pedestal sink. hgtvremodels.com Make your powder room interesting and charming but avoid over decorating which will make the room feel cluttered. Miles Redd A powder room in which the homeowner has made great classic choices.....the color black, marble topped vanity, timeless sconces and a wonderful mirror. And look at that ceiling!! Unique shaped rooms make wonderful powder rooms. This vintage one and the one below have lots of charm. Don't overlook your powder room because it is small......remember big things come in small packages. Think of the small details when designing a powder room. conspicuousstyle.com Look what pretty moldings do for a small space. This is something easy to do to make your room look classic and refined. Imagine this room without the millwork......just a cream box. Don't forget that sinks can be placed in corners too!! artisphereonline.com Get a muralist to give you a spectacular view in a small powder room. arcadianhome.com We know about mirrored walls, but mirrors on the ceiling is another way to make your room seem larger. Eloise Kubli The gorgeous wallpaper and the vanity style give this powder room it's opulent appeal. brucenormanlong.designshuf Decorating small spaces seems like a task, but really they are quite fun. The powder room is he perfect place to experiment with drama and style. Red walls are perfect. abloomsburylife.blogspot.com I had to add this tiny space to show you that no matter how small your powder room is it can still pack a decorating punch!! via pinterest Also check out Decorating With Claw Foot Tubs and Decorate Your Bathroom With Old World Charm Click here to see the previous post! http://www.eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/11/quaint-and-elegant-stone-stairways.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer

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One of the many things I love about 1930s-era issues of House & Garden and House Beautiful is the attention given to rooms that once epitomized sophisticated living. Take, for example, the powder room. The powder room of yesteryear was a slightly different affair from today's powder room, which is basically a small guest bathroom with a sink and toilet. But back in the 1930s, the term "powder room" referred to a small dressing room that allowed ladies to powder their noses and touch-up their lipstick in privacy. Frequently outfitted with little more than a dressing table and chair, the thirties powder room rarely functioned as a lavatory. That role was left to the guest bathroom, which was typically, though not always, located adjacent to the powder room. (Take a look at the photos below, and you'll see that none of the powder rooms had sinks nor toilets.) However, space obviously dictated both the arrangement and the location of a powder room, because I have seen examples of old powder rooms with sinks as well as powder rooms- sans sink and toilet- situated far apart from a bathroom. Suffice to say, not all powder rooms were alike. Just as they do today, decorators of the thirties-era understood that small spaces beg for outsized decorating. Look at the photos below, and you'll see that feminine touches abounded. (These spaces were, after all, dedicated to women and their personal grooming.) Swags, of both the wallpaper and fabric varieties, seemed practically a requirement for powder rooms, as did mirror, which was used on both walls and glamorously-appointed dressing tables. Pairs of small dressing-table lamps were ubiquitous in powder rooms, while perfume bottles, powder boxes, and brush sets ensured that ladies were equipped to refresh themselves. I suspect that the Second World War rendered the old-fashioned powder room somewhat obsolete, because by the 1940s, magazines, having moved on to more practical domestic issues, devoted little if any space to the powder room. In fact, I wonder if the war and its subsequent housing and domestic-staff shortages meant that the powder room became a luxury that few houses could accommodate. Perhaps it was the post-war era that saw the powder room joining space and function with the guest bathroom, becoming the powder room that we know today. I'm not sure, and I need to investigate further. But what I do know is that the old-fashioned powder room, like those other lost-to-history rooms such as the cocktail room and the telephone room, harks back to a time when function and style often went hand-in-hand. After all, if one must powder one's nose or talk on the telephone, why not do so in style? This powder room appeared in House Beautiful's "Bride's House" show house in 1934. The room's wallpaper had a pink background with pink and blue ribbons printed on it. The chiffon draperies surrounding the mirror were blue, in keeping with the pink and blue color scheme. According to the magazine, the white fur rug provided "a final bit of feminine fluff." A mid-1930s powder room, which was decorated by Mimi Durant. The wallpaper was red and white, while the material covering the dressing table was black cellophane. How fabulous was that? This powder room, which dates to the mid-1930s, was located in a house in Morristown, New Jersey. Decorated by Margery Sill Wickware, the room had beige wallpaper with a coral, green, and cream swag drapery border. The dressing table had a green taffeta skirt, while a henna-colored carpet covered the floor. A Thedlow-decorated ladies powder room from 1935. The color scheme was gray, royal blue, and white. Crystal accessories, including the pair of lamps, the oval mirror, the ceiling fixture, and even the curtain tiebacks, added a note a glamour and femininity to the space. Two of design history's most memorable- and sublime- powder rooms were those at the homes of the Kersey Coates Reeds and the James D. Zellerbachs. Both powder rooms were decorated by Frances Elkins. This ladies' lounge, decorated by Miles Redd and located at a Houston house, is a more recent example of a powder room, though one designed on a much larger scale. (Architectural Digest, Thomas Loof photographer.)

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