Tony Soluri Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and black benchtops.

Located in the heart of NW Portland, this townhouse is situated on a tree-lined street, surrounded by other beautiful brownstone buildings. The renovation has preserved the building's classic architectural features, while also adding a modern touch. The main level features a spacious, open floor plan, with high ceilings and large windows that allow plenty of natural light to flood the space. The living room is the perfect place to relax and unwind, with a cozy fireplace and comfortable seating, and the kitchen is a chef's dream, with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, and a large peninsula.

Who doesn’t love a jewel box powder room? The beautifully appointed space features wainscot, a custom metallic ceiling, and custom vanity with marble floors. Wallpaper by Nina Campbell for Osborne & Little.

Matthew Millman
Photo of a contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a console sink and brown floor.

This is an example of a large country powder room in New York with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, multi-coloured walls and a pedestal sink.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, a one-piece toilet, engineered quartz benchtops and grey benchtops.

For the bathroom, we went for a moody and classic look. Sticking with a black and white color palette, we have chosen a classic subway tile for the shower walls and a black and white hex for the bathroom floor. The black vanity and floral wallpaper brought some emotion into the space and adding the champagne brass plumbing fixtures and brass mirror was the perfect pop.

Exuding the pinnacle of luxury and style, this steam shower is fully equipped with relaxing aromatherapy and rejuvenating chroma therapy features, two rain shower heads, a hand sprayer, body sprayers and the ability to watch tv, movies or listen to music at one's desire. Photo: Zeke Ruelas

This sophisticated powder bath creates a "wow moment" for guests when they turn the corner. The large geometric pattern on the wallpaper adds dimension and a tactile beaded texture. The custom black and gold vanity cabinet is the star of the show with its brass inlay around the cabinet doors and matching brass hardware. A lovely black and white marble top graces the vanity and compliments the wallpaper. The custom black and gold mirror and a golden lantern complete the space. Finally, white oak wood floors add a touch of warmth and a hot pink orchid packs a colorful punch.

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Photo: Drew Callahan
This is an example of a large traditional powder room in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured walls, black tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Inspiration for a beach style powder room in Minneapolis with open cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

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Inspiration for a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Creating specific focal points for this owner’s bathroom was important. Client wanted a modern-forward spa-like bathroom retreat. We created it by using rich colors to create contrast in the tile. We included lighted niches for the bathtub and shower as well as in the custom-built linen shelves. The large casement window opens up the space and the honeycomb gold chandelier really added a touch of elegance to the room while pulling out the gold tones in the floor and wall tile. We also included a contemporary 84” trough double vanity and a freestanding bath tub complete with a bath filler to complete the space.

Rich Thibaut wallpaper and Circa Lighting fixture above a Kohler vanity bring together this powder room, well suited for guests.
Traditional powder room in Chicago with black cabinets, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, white floor, white benchtops and wallpaper.

This is an example of an eclectic 3/4 bathroom in New York with open cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink and grey floor.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in London with a console sink, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors and black cabinets.

Mosaic tile flooring, a marble wainscot and dramatic black and white floral wallpaper create a stunning powder bath.
Small contemporary powder room in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, black benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This unit, located in a 4-flat owned by TKS Owners Jeff and Susan Klimala, was remodeled as their personal pied-à-terre, and doubles as an Airbnb property when they are not using it. Jeff and Susan were drawn to the location of the building, a vibrant Chicago neighborhood, 4 blocks from Wrigley Field, as well as to the vintage charm of the 1890’s building. The entire 2 bed, 2 bath unit was renovated and furnished, including the kitchen, with a specific Parisian vibe in mind. Although the location and vintage charm were all there, the building was not in ideal shape -- the mechanicals -- from HVAC, to electrical, plumbing, to needed structural updates, peeling plaster, out of level floors, the list was long. Susan and Jeff drew on their expertise to update the issues behind the walls while also preserving much of the original charm that attracted them to the building in the first place -- heart pine floors, vintage mouldings, pocket doors and transoms. Because this unit was going to be primarily used as an Airbnb, the Klimalas wanted to make it beautiful, maintain the character of the building, while also specifying materials that would last and wouldn’t break the budget. Susan enjoyed the hunt of specifying these items and still coming up with a cohesive creative space that feels a bit French in flavor. Parisian style décor is all about casual elegance and an eclectic mix of old and new. Susan had fun sourcing some more personal pieces of artwork for the space, creating a dramatic black, white and moody green color scheme for the kitchen and highlighting the living room with pieces to showcase the vintage fireplace and pocket doors. Photographer: @MargaretRajic Photo stylist: @Brandidevers Do you have a new home that has great bones but just doesn’t feel comfortable and you can’t quite figure out why? Contact us here to see how we can help!