This Jewel Box Powder Room Brings The Tropics to Old Town Bluffton

In her Old Town Bluffton home, Marsh on the May Interiors’ Leslie Trenta layered floral motifs, glittering metallics and antique details to create a powder room with polished personality.

Story by Alea Wilkins
Photography by Kristin Yoder

Key Points

● Floral motifs and pops of pink lead the design of this Old Town Bluffton powder room by Marsh on the May.
● When carefully curated, a mix of materials and finishes can strike the perfect balance of bold and cohesive.
● Refurbished antiques adds local character and historic charm.

When you’re working with a small space, why not go big? This vivid powder room, designed by Leslie Trenta of Marsh on the May Interiors for her Old Town Bluffton home, answers that question with tropical flair. Pairing a custom wallpaper, glittering décor and plenty of pink, the space balances its elements to make a grand statement despite its tight quarters.

Powder room by Marsh on the May Interiors Old Town Bluffton — A jewel box of color and character, this Old Town Bluffton powder room makes a bold first impression. Lush botanical wallpaper climbs the walls beneath a soft aqua ceiling, while a vintage dresser-turned-vanity grounds the space with warmth and history.

PB Teen chandelier for Powder room by Marsh on the May Interiors Old Town Bluffton

Floral chandelier

A grand floral chandelier continues the tropical theme. Rendered in a Tuscan gold finish, its candelabra frame recalls vintage glamour as it sprawls into tranquil palm leaves, cascading overhead like sun-kissed rays.

Cotton and Quill wallpaper for Powder room by Marsh on the May Interiors Old Town Bluffton

Tropical wallpaper

Like a saltwater breeze, the wallpaper instantly imbues the space with a sunny disposition. Its vivid pattern, custom made by Trenta and textile designer Mary Catherine Folmar of Cotton and Quill, depicts a technicolor tropical scene. Below, Nickel Gap wainscoting keeps the jungle-like print from feeling unruly.

Antique vanity

Sourced from Savannah, a vintage chest of drawers serves as the base for this custom vanity. Refurbished with a waterproof marble surface and nickel sink, the piece feels reborn while maintaining its vintage charm.

Nickel sink

In the custom vanity a nickel sink adds functionality and subtle dimension. Its metal finish introduces a slightly cooler edge amid the room’s warmth, and its hammered texture cleverly echoes the crocodile soap dish at its side.

Turkish rug

As a finishing touch, a Turkish rug rests beneath the sink, softening the room’s hard surfaces. Despite its intricate pattern, its colors echo the wallpaper, creating a look that feels cohesive rather than cluttered.