A serene colour palette with shades of Dulux Bruin Spice and Nood Co peach concrete adds warmth to a south-facing bathroom, complemented by dramatic white floor-to-ceiling shower curtains. Finishes of handmade clay herringbone tiles, raw rendered walls and marbled surfaces adds texture to the bathroom renovation.

Hill House

Kaiko Design Interiors

Powder room - Elitis vinyl wallpaper with red travertine and grey mosaics. Vessel bowl sink with black wall mounted tapware. Custom lighting. Navy painted ceiling and terrazzo floor.

Halifax St, Brighton

M.J.Harris Group

The floor plan of the powder room was left unchanged and the focus was directed at refreshing the space. The green slate vanity ties the powder room to the laundry, creating unison within this beautiful South-East Melbourne home. With brushed nickel features and an arched mirror, Jeyda has left us swooning over this timeless and luxurious bathroom

Lux Powder Room

La Moda Bathrooms

Small contemporary powder room in Sydney with black cabinets, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Plymouth Whole House Remodel 2021

Titus Contracting

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, wood-look tile, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

The Club at Ravenna- Dante Project, Littleton, CO

Haven Design and Construction

This home features two powder bathrooms. This basement level powder bathroom, off of the adjoining gameroom, has a fun modern aesthetic. The navy geometric wallpaper and asymmetrical layout provide an unexpected surprise. Matte black plumbing and lighting fixtures and a geometric cutout on the vanity doors complete the modern look.

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

Near North Side: Lake Shore Drive

Lugbill Designs

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Chicago with beige tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a floating vanity, medium wood cabinets, porcelain tile and ceramic floors.

Appartamento - Quartiere Vigna Clara - Ristrutturazione

Francesca Romana Ferro Luzzi Architetto

Bagno con doccia - dettaglio lavabo sospeso
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Rome with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Квартира рокера в ЖК Небо

Карпенко Владимир

Small contemporary powder room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a floating vanity, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Contemporary Condo

Douglas & Company, Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Central Park Tri-Level

House Meraki

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Denver with gray tile, subway tile, terra-cotta floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, orange floor, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and white walls.

Lake of the Pines Residence

Natalie Bachli Interior Design

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Sacramento with grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, green benchtops, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

New Home - Beach Haven

Japan Homes Limited

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Auckland with open cabinets, white cabinets, brown tile, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Custom Contemporary Residence

The Decorators Unlimited

South Florida is known for its unique beauty and this Custom Contemporary Residence is a great reminder of just that! This stunning home totals just short of 8,000 square-feet and includes five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a remarkable exterior living space. Upon entering the house, one will find a stunning custom wine room under the staircase. From the wood tones to the pops of colorful décor, this residence displays the best features of contemporary interior design.

Powder Room

Spin Design

Simple new fixtures and fittings, new paint and a new floor uplifted this space and makes it part of the overall theme.
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Auckland with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, linoleum floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Marapata

Hiebsch Custom Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Квартира в ЖК "Василеостровский квартал"

Интерьерная студия AI

This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, a vessel sink, brown floor, brown benchtops and a floating vanity.

Powder room with Stone Marble Vanity

Improva

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Sydney with black cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, black benchtops, open cabinets and a floating vanity.

Port Waikato Refresh with Gorgeous Views

Refresh Renovations Franklin Eastern Bays Manukau

Bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Auckland with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, beige benchtops and a floating vanity.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with a Floating Vanity

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!