Our client for this project is a financier who has a beautiful home in the suburbs but wanted a second home in NYC as he spent 2-4 nights a week in the city. He wanted an upscale pied-à-terre that was soothing, moody, textural, comfortable, and contemporary while also being family-friendly as his college-age children might use it too. The apartment is a new build in Tribeca, and our New York City design studio loved working on this contemporary project. The entryway welcomes you with dark gray, deeply textured wallpaper and statement pieces like the angular mirror and black metal table that are an ode to industrial NYC style. The open kitchen and dining are sleek and flaunt statement metal lights, while the living room features textured contemporary furniture and a stylish bar cart. The bedroom is an oasis of calm and relaxation, with the textured wallpaper playing the design focal point. The luxury extends to the powder room with modern brass pendants, warm-toned natural stone, deep-toned walls, and organic-inspired artwork. --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. For more about Darci Hether, click here: https://darcihether.com/

Society Hill Townhouse

k YODER design, LLC

The ground level powder room complements the adjacent kitchen and dining areas. © Jeffrey Totaro, photographer
Photo of a contemporary powder room in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, brown tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Elégance et modernité au cœur du 5ème arrondissement de Paris – Projet Panthéon

Mon Concept Habitation

Cette semaine on vous ouvre les portes de notre projet Panthéon, un appartement Haussmannien familial, situé au cœur du 5ème arrondissement de Paris. Un projet d’exception dans lequel tout a été pensé dans les moindres détails par notre architecte d’intérieur pour un rendu alliant douceur, élégance et intimité.

Maison Le Vésinet (78) - Rénovation

Delphine Gaillard Décoration

Rénovation des WC existants des enfants.
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Luxury Custom Sedona Home

Hamman Custom Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a drop-in sink, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Резиденция Монэ: Огонь–интерьер с видом на Москва-сити

VerbaHome

Ванная комната
Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in sink, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

Бирюзовая квартира по улице Интернациональная

Шакирова Елена

Евгений Кузнецов,Елена Шакирова
Small contemporary powder room in Other with a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Dover Shores Modern Farmhouse

Anthology Interiors

This Dover Shores, Newport Beach home was built with a young hip Newport Beach family in mind. Bright and airy finishes were used throughout, with a modern twist. The palette is neutral with lots of geometric blacks, whites and grays. Cement tile, beautiful hardwood floors and natural stone were used throughout. The designer collaborated with the builder on all finishes and fixtures inside and out to create an inviting and impressive home. Lane Dittoe

Синяя квартира в Подмосковье

Лада Кулакова

Photo of a contemporary powder room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble and beige tile.

Marco Mehn Designhaus Sculpture 1

acqua design - exklusive badkonzepte

Realisation 2011
Photo of a contemporary powder room in Frankfurt with flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown walls, dark wood cabinets and brown benchtops.

New Collection for 2019

The Wall Lighting Company Ltd

If you are looking for a spot light wall light that is a little bit different and a little bit interesting where splashes of water from a sink or rain will not be a problem - this could be the one for you. This is a very practical and solid bathroom or outdoor wall light. This spot light has an adjustable swivel so that the light can be directed as required and with a GU10 LED dimmable bulb the light can be dimmed and housed within its watertight enclosure. The finishes that this spotlight is available in are raw brass, antique brass and powder-coated matte black.

Гостевой санузел

Майя Баклан

Photo of a large contemporary powder room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black tile, ceramic tile, orange walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Bright Normandy

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Design ideas for a large contemporary powder room in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

W 49th Residence

Workshop No. 5

Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, grey floor, a floating vanity and wood walls.

Sky High Executive Penthouse, Toronto ON

avenue design inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

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JW Design LLC

JW Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls and medium hardwood floors.

Трехкомнатная квартира с санузлом при спальне

Kutenkovs project

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Novosibirsk with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, black floor, brown benchtops and a floating vanity.

Customer Bathroom 20 - London

bathroomOne

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in London with open cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops and white floor.

HONE: Bathrooms

HONE: Architecture & Design

Luxurious WC with skylight roof. Beautiful fixtures, fittings and materials creating a rich yet paired down WC. Small and beautiful. Photographed by HONE Studio

Лофт в мансарде

Natalya Maximenko Design

Photo of a contemporary powder room in Saint Petersburg with a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, a drop-in sink and multi-coloured floor.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink

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!