Design ideas for a transitional powder room in Brisbane.

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Melbourne with multi-coloured walls, a console sink, black floor and wallpaper.

Sinjin House - Forest Lodge

Norrsken Ko.

Transitional powder room in Sydney.

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Tallabudgera Revamp

Lynda MacDonald Interior Design

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Gold Coast - Tweed.

Mt. Pleasant Residence

Hamilton Snowber Architects

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in DC Metro.

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Carl Mattison Design

Design ideas for a transitional powder room in Atlanta.

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Walter Studio Interior Design

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Transitional powder room in Atlanta.

University Bath Renovations

TVL Creative Ltd.

This project was not only full of many bathrooms but also many different aesthetics. The goals were fourfold, create a new master suite, update the basement bath, add a new powder bath and my favorite, make them all completely different aesthetics. Primary Bath-This was originally a small 60SF full bath sandwiched in between closets and walls of built-in cabinetry that blossomed into a 130SF, five-piece primary suite. This room was to be focused on a transitional aesthetic that would be adorned with Calcutta gold marble, gold fixtures and matte black geometric tile arrangements. Powder Bath-A new addition to the home leans more on the traditional side of the transitional movement using moody blues and greens accented with brass. A fun play was the asymmetry of the 3-light sconce brings the aesthetic more to the modern side of transitional. My favorite element in the space, however, is the green, pink black and white deco tile on the floor whose colors are reflected in the details of the Australian wallpaper. Hall Bath-Looking to touch on the home's 70's roots, we went for a mid-mod fresh update. Black Calcutta floors, linear-stacked porcelain tile, mixed woods and strong black and white accents. The green tile may be the star but the matte white ribbed tiles in the shower and behind the vanity are the true unsung heroes.

Transitional Powder Room

Photo of a small transitional powder room in Chicago.

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Chris Sandlin Homes

This is an example of a transitional powder room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Warren Terrace powder room

Plain & Posh

This beautiful transitional powder room with wainscot paneling and wallpaper was transformed from a 1990's raspberry pink and ornate room. The space now breathes and feels so much larger. The vanity was a custom piece using an old chest of drawers. We removed the feet and added the custom metal base. The original hardware was then painted to match the base.

Needham House Makeover

Cheryl McCracken Interiors,Inc

Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Boston with black cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, white benchtops, furniture-like cabinets and engineered quartz benchtops.

Park City Canyons Remodel

Studio McGee

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Salt Lake City with grey cabinets, white walls and beige floor.

Lakewood Project

Round Table Design

Design ideas for a transitional powder room in Dallas.

Cherry Creek Historical Remodel

Haley Custom Homes

Photo of a transitional powder room in Denver.

Powder Room Remodel - Bellevue, Washington

Ellen Weiss Design

Small and stylish powder room remodel in Bellevue, Washington. It is hard to tell from the photo but the wallpaper is a very light blush color which adds an element of surprise and warmth to the space.

Powder Room

Tickle Interiors

This is an example of a transitional powder room in New York with white cabinets, black and white tile, black walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity, coffered and wallpaper.

Powder Room | Naperville

Bella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLC

Photo of a small transitional powder room in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Claremont

Dual Concept Design

A crisp and bright powder room with a navy blue vanity and brass accents.
Small transitional powder room in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Transitional Powder Room Design Ideas

Think of your powder room as a small bathroom that’s always on display. Likely to be frequented by guests or used as a second bathroom by family members, it should always look its best. Consisting of little more than a vanity, toilet and sink, you could be mistaken that transitional powder room designs are easy to execute, but the tight space can be tricky to get right. As you plan your bathroom renovation, consider the following.

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How do I plan the layout of my powder room?

If you're building from scratch, an architect may be the best person to ask. There are three main objects to consider when planning the layout of your transitional powder room: the door, toilet and sink. Pocket, sliding or folding doors will give you more options for toilet and sink placement, while wall-mounted toilets will help save you a few inches of floor space, and make the room feel more spacious. To ensure ease of use, make sure the toilet has at least 38 centimetres of unobstructed space on either side, and 61 centimetres at the front. Powder rooms are primarily a place to use the toilet and quickly wash your hands, so unless you have the square meterage, you don’t need a full-blown vanity. Look for compact options, like a pedestal or wall-mounted sink instead.

What materials should I use in my powder room?

There’s not much space to work with when designing a transitional powder room, so keep your design fairly simple. Otherwise, too many different patterns and textures will quickly overwhelm the space. To avoid a disjointed design, opt for one statement piece or element, such as a fun splashback, benchtop or vanity, and choose subtle materials like stone, marble or granite for everything else. If you fear you haven’t created enough visual interest, fill the void with bathroom accessories such as hand towels and soap dispensers. High-quality bathroom fixtures – including everything from your toilet roll holder to faucet – with matching lines and style, will make a big difference in a such a small space, so if you have the budget, splurge a little!

Powder Room Remodel in Melrose MA

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Powder Room remodel in Melrose, MA. Navy blue three-drawer vanity accented with a champagne bronze faucet and hardware, oversized mirror and flanking sconces centered on the main wall above the vanity and toilet, marble mosaic floor tile, and fresh & fun medallion wallpaper from Serena & Lily.