This is an example of a small mediterranean powder room in Austin with multi-coloured walls and a console sink.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Houston with multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a console sink, marble benchtops and grey floor.

Photo of a small transitional powder room in Chicago with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

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This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Sydney with a console sink, multi-coloured walls and mosaic tile floors.

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Small traditional powder room in Houston with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink and brown floor.

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowners built their traditional Colonial style home 17 years’ ago. It was in great shape but needed some updating. Over the years, their taste had drifted into a more contemporary realm, and they wanted our help to bridge the gap between traditional and modern. We decided the layout of the kitchen worked well in the space and the cabinets were in good shape, so we opted to do a refresh with the kitchen. The original kitchen had blond maple cabinets and granite countertops. This was also a great opportunity to make some updates to the functionality that they were hoping to accomplish. After re-finishing all the first floor wood floors with a gray stain, which helped to remove some of the red tones from the red oak, we painted the cabinetry Benjamin Moore “Repose Gray” a very soft light gray. The new countertops are hardworking quartz, and the waterfall countertop to the left of the sink gives a bit of the contemporary flavor. We reworked the refrigerator wall to create more pantry storage and eliminated the double oven in favor of a single oven and a steam oven. The existing cooktop was replaced with a new range paired with a Venetian plaster hood above. The glossy finish from the hood is echoed in the pendant lights. A touch of gold in the lighting and hardware adds some contrast to the gray and white. A theme we repeated down to the smallest detail illustrated by the Jason Wu faucet by Brizo with its similar touches of white and gold (the arrival of which we eagerly awaited for months due to ripples in the supply chain – but worth it!). The original breakfast room was pleasant enough with its windows looking into the backyard. Now with its colorful window treatments, new blue chairs and sculptural light fixture, this space flows seamlessly into the kitchen and gives more of a punch to the space. The original butler’s pantry was functional but was also starting to show its age. The new space was inspired by a wallpaper selection that our client had set aside as a possibility for a future project. It worked perfectly with our pallet and gave a fun eclectic vibe to this functional space. We eliminated some upper cabinets in favor of open shelving and painted the cabinetry in a high gloss finish, added a beautiful quartzite countertop and some statement lighting. The new room is anything but cookie cutter. Next the mudroom. You can see a peek of the mudroom across the way from the butler’s pantry which got a facelift with new paint, tile floor, lighting and hardware. Simple updates but a dramatic change! The first floor powder room got the glam treatment with its own update of wainscoting, wallpaper, console sink, fixtures and artwork. A great little introduction to what’s to come in the rest of the home. The whole first floor now flows together in a cohesive pallet of green and blue, reflects the homeowner’s desire for a more modern aesthetic, and feels like a thoughtful and intentional evolution. Our clients were wonderful to work with! Their style meshed perfectly with our brand aesthetic which created the opportunity for wonderful things to happen. We know they will enjoy their remodel for many years to come! Photography by Margaret Rajic Photography

house of hackney wall paper at our recent project in chiswick
Design ideas for a transitional powder room in London with multi-coloured walls, a console sink and beige floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional powder room in New York with multi-coloured walls, white benchtops, open cabinets, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, marble benchtops and brown floor.

Design ideas for a beach style powder room in Cleveland with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors and a console sink.

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Toronto with a drop-in tub, beige tile, multi-coloured walls, a console sink, a two-piece toilet and ceramic floors.

A custom mural wallpaper, classic console sink, and textured mirror create a wow moment in this tiny under-the-stairs powder room.
Design ideas for a small powder room in Austin with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a console sink, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and beige floor.

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Beach style powder room in Jacksonville with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, marble benchtops and white benchtops.

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Inspiration for a traditional powder room in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white benchtops, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls and a console sink.

The checkered marble floor continues into a formal powder room.
This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Other with multi-coloured walls, a console sink, multi-coloured floor and marble floors.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in London with a claw-foot tub, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and a console sink.

This is an example of a transitional powder room in Atlanta with a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a console sink and white floor.

Design ideas for a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Strasbourg with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, a curbless shower, marble, multi-coloured walls, wood-look tile, a console sink, brown floor, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Strasbourg with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, a curbless shower, marble, multi-coloured walls, wood-look tile, a console sink, brown floor, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Aseo para la habitación principal, un espacio "pequeño" adaptado ahora con un acabado más moderno y piezas sanitarias nuevas. Colores tierra que añaden calidez y la transición entre el cuarto , vestidor y habitación