Photo of a large country master bathroom in Austin with a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and a shower curtain.

En-Suite bathroom www.johnevansdesign.com (Photographed by Billy Bolton)
Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in West Midlands with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Inspiration for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor and a shower curtain.

This traditional Cape Cod was ready for a refresh including the updating of an old, poorly constructed addition. Without adding any square footage to the house or expanding its footprint, we created much more usable space including an expanded primary suite, updated dining room, new powder room, an open entryway and porch that will serve this retired couple well for years to come.

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Other with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, slate, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and an open shower.

Photo by Yorgos Efthymiadis Photography
This is an example of a small beach style powder room in Boston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

Photo of a small transitional powder room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen. The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style. Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look. The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance. The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals. Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.” The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished. The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in San Diego with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, marble benchtops, dark wood cabinets and brown floor.

André Hamann
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Berlin with a wall-mount toilet, blue walls, an integrated sink and medium hardwood floors.

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, gray tile, recessed-panel cabinets and grey benchtops.

This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Inspiration for a small transitional powder room in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Design ideas for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and an integrated sink.

Thibaut Medallion Paisley wallpaper adds a blast of color and drama to the small powder room. Trim paint is Benjamin Moore-Boca Raton. The existing faucet was replaced with the French-inspired satin brass fixture from Newport Brass. The 3 light vanity sconce adds an architectural detail and the medallion on the brass mirror echoes the design motif of the paper.

Small traditional powder room in Other with a two-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor and wallpaper.

This stylish powder room features grasscloth wallpaper atop navy blue wainscoting for a modern take on coastal style. An antique chest was fitted with a marble top for a beautiful sink with storage. A beaded chandelier, modern sconces and mercury glass mirror give the space a touch of glamour.

This small powder room was given a dramatic update with bold geometric wallpaper, funky brass mirror, lighting, and faucet, and brass and marble shelving with unique decorative accents. Photography by Picture Perfect House.

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Grand Rapids with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.