Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in Sydney.

The powder room is styled by the client and reflects their eclectic tastes....
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Melbourne with green walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, green benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Lurline Bay House I Part 2

D'Cruz Design Group

This is an example of a large contemporary powder room in Sydney with grey walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a freestanding vanity.

Contemporary Powder Room

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Phoenix with grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, marble floors, white floor and brown benchtops.

Grapevine Modern

Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC

Powder Bath, Sink, Faucet, Wallpaper, accessories, floral, vanity, modern, contemporary, lighting, sconce, mirror, tile, backsplash, rug, countertop, quartz, black, pattern, texture

Urban Modern - Powder Room

Drewett Works

A monochromatic palette adds to the modern vibe of this powder room in our "Urban Modern" project. https://www.drewettworks.com/urban-modern/ Project Details // Urban Modern Location: Kachina Estates, Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Bedbrock Developers Landscape: Berghoff Design Group Interior Designer for development: Est Est Interior Designer + Furnishings: Ownby Design Photography: Mark Boisclair

Winchester American Foursquare Powder Room

Keri Murray Architecture

Inspiration for a large contemporary powder room in Boston with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Twickenham full renovation and ground floor extension

The RMR Group

Pippa Wilson Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in London with a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, stone slab, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink and brown floor.

Дом в Мэдисон парке

AB Architects

Авторы проекта: Ведран Бркич, Лидия Бркич и Анна Гармаш Фотограф: Сергей Красюк
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile, marble, marble floors, marble benchtops, beige floor, black benchtops and a vessel sink.

Hermosa Beach Residence

Carte Blanche Studio

Glowing white onyx wall and vanity in the Powder. Kim Pritchard Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, marble floors, a vessel sink, onyx benchtops and beige floor.

Modern

Gordon Gibson Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops and brown walls.

Powder Room in former closet by Bay Area Contractor

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Powder room with table style vanity that was fabricated in our exclusive Bay Area cabinet shop. Ann Sacks Clodagh Shield tiled wall adds interest to this very small powder room that had previously been a hallway closet.

Old Westbury Wine Cellar

Chango

Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Construction Administration, Custom Millwork & Furniture Design by Chango & Co. Photography by Jacob Snavely
This is an example of an expansive contemporary powder room in New York with dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured walls, brown floor and black benchtops.

Yarrow Point Waterfront

RW Anderson Homes

This guest, powder bathroom is a complete showstopper. Whether you have to use the bathroom or not, everyone visits this beautiful statement!
Photo of a contemporary powder room in Seattle.

Victorian Renovation

Simpson & Voyle

The ultimate powder room. A celebration of beautiful materials, we keep the colours very restrained as the flooring is such an eyecatcher. But the space is both luxurious and dramatic. The bespoke marble floating vanity unit, with functional storage, is both functional and beautiful. The full-height mirror opens the space, adding height and drama. the brushed brass tap gives a sense of luxury and compliments the simple Murano glass pendant.

Manhattan Beach

International Custom Designs

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

The Artesia

CarsonSpeer Builders

Small contemporary powder room in Other with dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, white floor, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Model Home at Village at Seven Desert Mountain - Powder Room

Drewett Works

Clerestory windows draw light into this sizable powder room. For splash durability, textured limestone runs behind a custom vanity designed to look like a piece of furniture. The Village at Seven Desert Mountain—Scottsdale Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Cullum Homes Interiors: Ownby Design Landscape: Greey | Pickett Photographer: Dino Tonn https://www.drewettworks.com/the-model-home-at-village-at-seven-desert-mountain/

Modern Penthouse

LK Design

This project began with an entire penthouse floor of open raw space which the clients had the opportunity to section off the piece that suited them the best for their needs and desires. As the design firm on the space, LK Design was intricately involved in determining the borders of the space and the way the floor plan would be laid out. Taking advantage of the southwest corner of the floor, we were able to incorporate three large balconies, tremendous views, excellent light and a layout that was open and spacious. There is a large master suite with two large dressing rooms/closets, two additional bedrooms, one and a half additional bathrooms, an office space, hearth room and media room, as well as the large kitchen with oversized island, butler's pantry and large open living room. The clients are not traditional in their taste at all, but going completely modern with simple finishes and furnishings was not their style either. What was produced is a very contemporary space with a lot of visual excitement. Every room has its own distinct aura and yet the whole space flows seamlessly. From the arched cloud structure that floats over the dining room table to the cathedral type ceiling box over the kitchen island to the barrel ceiling in the master bedroom, LK Design created many features that are unique and help define each space. At the same time, the open living space is tied together with stone columns and built-in cabinetry which are repeated throughout that space. Comfort, luxury and beauty were the key factors in selecting furnishings for the clients. The goal was to provide furniture that complimented the space without fighting it.

Pacific Heights Wurster

Ann Lowengart Interiors

For this classic San Francisco William Wurster house, we complemented the iconic modernist architecture, urban landscape, and Bay views with contemporary silhouettes and a neutral color palette. We subtly incorporated the wife's love of all things equine and the husband's passion for sports into the interiors. The family enjoys entertaining, and the multi-level home features a gourmet kitchen, wine room, and ample areas for dining and relaxing. An elevator conveniently climbs to the top floor where a serene master suite awaits.

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.

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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 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!