Contemporary powder room in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, red walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, black benchtops, a floating vanity and brick walls.

OVERLAPPING VOLUMES

URBAN ZEN

Contemporary powder room in Hyderabad with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

Concrete Contemporary Update

CG&S Design-Build

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, black tile, mosaic tile, brown floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

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.

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.

Near North Side: Lake Shore Drive

Lugbill Designs

Inspiration for 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 porcelain floors.

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.

The Holly

Turnstone Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with white tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, brown floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Villa à Garches I

KAST DESIGN

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood-look tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, white benchtops, a floating vanity, wood walls and decorative wall panelling.

Discover Elegance in Transitional Cottage Powder Room with White Oak Vanity

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

The powder room, nestled just off the main foyer, beckons with its timeless allure and inviting ambiance. As you enter, your gaze is immediately drawn to the focal point of the space: a meticulously crafted flat-cut white oak vanity. The vanity, handcrafted with care, exudes a rustic yet refined charm, its smooth surface showcasing the natural grain and texture of the wood. The warm tones of the oak complement the soft, neutral palette of the room, creating a harmonious balance between traditional and contemporary aesthetics. The vanity features clean lines and subtle detailing, adding a touch of sophistication to the space.

Northside Rowhouse

Studio Nigro

The small powder room we created on the first floor is finished with dark wallpaper with colorful red birds. The wall is painted with a dark gray wainscot to match, and thick warm walnut countertop floats across one end of the room, with a sink partially engaged, to save space.

MILAN

atelier daaa

Photo : Romain Ricard
This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Rosebud beach side home

Jasmine McClelland Design

Stunning two tone powder room with a feature gold and black tiles and gorgeous gold and black feature wallpaper.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, mosaic tile, ceramic floors, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

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.

Bel Air Bathroom Collection

Welcome Renovation

Bel Air - Serene Elegance. This collection was designed with cool tones and spa-like qualities to create a space that is timeless and forever elegant.

1116 Bering Drive

Fratelli Designs

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Houston with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

Boca Dreamy Oasis

Nikki Levy Interiors

Perfection. Enough Said
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, slate, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Laranjeiras

Mariana Martini

Progettato per un giovane scrittore, i colori dell’appartamento sono stati ispirati alle copertine dei libri sparsi per la casa. I mobili di design si legano all’ordine delle pile di libri, la sala TV conduce ad una zona esterna che si affaccia su una delle colline del quartiere, integrando la natura a questo appartamento informale e gioviale. Foto: MCA Estúdio

Simple Perfection

Arden Interiors

Martin Knowles, Arden Interiors
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a vessel sink, black floor, black benchtops, black walls, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Cloakroom & En-suite Renovation

Ivywell Interiors | Bristol

This cloakroom toilet was compact and awkward in shape with a low sloping ceiling. Rather than fight against the structure, we embraced it and cheated the proportions of the space using wallpaper. The basin and toilet were relocated to make the flow work harder.

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!