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.

Naremburn

Sartorial Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

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

A Suburban Sanctuary

Louise Mackay Interior Design

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.

Contemporary Hillside Home

Allen Construction

Architect: Becker Henson Niksto General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Contemporary powder room in Santa Barbara with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

96 Golden Beach

SDH Studio Architecture and Interior Design

SDH Studio - Architecture and Design Location: Golden Beach, Florida, USA Overlooking the canal in Golden Beach 96 GB was designed around a 27 foot triple height space that would be the heart of this home. With an emphasis on the natural scenery, the interior architecture of the house opens up towards the water and fills the space with natural light and greenery.

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.

1065 Cedar Lane

Pinetop Custom Homes

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Boise with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops and brown floor.

ASEO INVITADOS EN BLANCO Y AZUL

Slow & Chic - Interiorismo

Reforma integral de aseo de invitados
This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Madrid with a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, blue floor, brown benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Silverleaf Lot 3715

Sonora West Development, Inc.

Guest bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Salle de bain gris et wc blanc

Anastasia Design & co

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, glass benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

CT Contemporary - Net Zero Dream Home

Trillium Architects

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Azure | Paradise Valley | Residence One

Shea Homes - Arizona

Christopher Mayer
Large contemporary powder room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stone tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, brown walls and medium hardwood floors.

TEQUESTA - jupiter hills country club

Premium Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Outer Sunset House

OpenScope Studio

Michele Lee Wilson
Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in San Francisco with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink and black floor.

Transitional Elegance Powder Room

John McClain Design

Powder room with a punch! Handmade green subway tile is laid in a herringbone pattern for this feature wall. The other three walls received a gorgeous gold metallic print wallcovering. A brass and marble sink with all brass fittings provide the perfect contrast to the green tile backdrop. Walnut wood flooring Photo: Stephen Allen

East Side Residence

essential design + build

Photo of a large contemporary powder room in New York with a one-piece toilet, black tile, grey walls, a console sink, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtops.

Powder Room Downstairs, Sandringham

embracingspace

Tahnee Jade Photography
This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Melbourne with a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, white tile and multi-coloured walls.

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.

Tiniest Powder Room

Keep Calm and Stage LLC

This powder room was created from a small closet. It is 4' x 3'.
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in New York with a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors and a wall-mount sink.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with a One-piece Toilet

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!