This powder room exemplifies the unique features only a designer can provide a new home besides the access to custom craftsmen. The vanity is covered in studded leather that is waxed to be water-resistant, and it was a discovery of the designer at a trade-only design center. The metallic paint is a specially blended formula from a boutique paint company that only operates through special order. The wall sconces are made-to-order by custom artisans, and the shades are made of mica, a traditional material that contributes to the old-world feel. The finished wall plaster was a concept developed by the designer and a local Southern California plaster artisan. Photo Credit to Kathleen Beall