This opulent powder room is clad in contemporary white lacquered molding and features stainless steel trim accents in modern wainscoting. The walls feature a white marble mosaic with an inlay pattern that is framed in the matching white lacquer and stainless trim. The rock-crystal backlit mirror and white vanity are set in this beautiful background.

San Francisco

Anne Michaelsen Design

Photography by Paul Rollins
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and grey walls.

Modern Napa

Design Directives, LLC

A bright and spacious floor plan mixed with custom woodwork, artisan lighting, and natural stone accent walls offers a warm and inviting yet incredibly modern design. The organic elements merge well with the undeniably beautiful scenery, creating a cohesive interior design from the inside out. Powder room with custom curved cabinet and floor detail. Special features include under light below cabinet that highlights onyx floor inset, custom copper mirror with asymetrical design, and a Hammerton pendant light fixture. Designed by Design Directives, LLC., based in Scottsdale, Arizona and serving throughout Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, and Sedona. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/modern-napa/

Summit Park House

Stephenson Design Collective

Andrew Pogue Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a trough sink and white benchtops.

New Construction - Interior Painting

John Neill Painting & Decorating, LLC

Powder Room - Michael Albany Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown walls, brown floor, gray tile and metal tile.

Elm Street Residence

Area3 Design Studio Inc.

Kristen McGaughey
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Vancouver with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, dark hardwood floors, white tile, dark wood cabinets, marble and brown benchtops.

Small beach house

David Wilkes Design

Joel Barbitta, D-Max Photography
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Perth with an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, light wood cabinets and white benchtops.

Apartment. Moscow 2013

I.D.interior design

фото Кирилл Овчинников
Photo of a contemporary powder room in Moscow with dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls and a drop-in sink.

Lakeview Residence

Dick Clark + Associates

photography by Scott Benedict
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, a two-piece toilet, black walls, mosaic tile floors, gray tile, black tile, marble, light wood cabinets and grey benchtops.

Loft O

Innenarchitektur-Rathke

innenarchitektur-rathke.de
Inspiration for a large contemporary powder room in Munich with a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls and brown benchtops.

Modern in Mississauga

Black Tusk Development Group Ltd.

This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Toronto with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and brown benchtops.

Urban Luxury - Tonto Verde

IMI Design, LLC

Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Phoenix with a vessel sink, dark wood cabinets, beige walls and beige floor.

Lightning Bug

Xstyles Bath + More, Inc.

© photo by bethsingerphotographer.com
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Detroit with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, granite benchtops, white tile, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a one-piece toilet and dark wood cabinets.

Cardigan

Brooke Wagner Design

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Orange County with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet and white cabinets.

Washington Street Project

Design Line Construction, Inc.

Aaron Leitz
This is an example of a contemporary powder room in San Francisco with a wall-mount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets and a wall-mount toilet.

Back Bay

Annie Hall Interiors

Michael Lee
Small contemporary powder room in Boston with a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured tile, medium wood cabinets, ceramic tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Society Hill Townhouse

k YODER design, LLC

A wall-mounted walnut vanity with marble sink and white textured wall tile in the powder room complement the wood millwork and brick fireplace in the adjacent family and living rooms. © Jeffrey Totaro, photographer

Cypress & Bluestone

CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, blue tile, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and black benchtops.

Varsity Estates New Build

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Триумф парк

Александра Сакмарова

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a console sink and black floor.

All Cabinet Finishes Contemporary 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 contemporary 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.

What’s the best way to collate small bathroom ideas?

Browse the photos on Houzz for small bathroom designs, and get acquainted with the specialist behind your favourite picks. You can bookmark and share your favourite photos with everyone involved in your renovation, and click through to Related Photos to broaden your scope. For even more contemporary powder room and small bathroom ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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!