Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Marlow

CO Interiors

A small space deserves just as much attention as a large space. This powder room is long and narrow. We didn't have the luxury of adding a vanity under the sink which also wouldn't have provided much storage since the plumbing would have taken up most of it. Using our creativity we devised a way to introduce corner/upper storage while adding a counter surface to this small space through custom millwork. We added visual interest behind the toilet by stacking three dimensional white porcelain tile. Photographer: Stephani Buchman

Powder Rooms

Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography

(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops and brown floor.

Viola E

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Karen Jackson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black tile, glass tile, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white floor.

3rd Avenue Remodel

Davis Design

Taube Photography / Connor Contracting
Design ideas for a large contemporary powder room in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, brown tile, stone slab and brown benchtops.

Eichler Inspired Mid Century

By Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops and grey benchtops.

Westgate Avenue

Karen Herrick Design

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in San Francisco with a vessel sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, green walls and glass tile.

ЖК Английский квартал

O Deco Studio

Чистов Дмитрий
Photo of a contemporary powder room in Moscow with a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile and white walls.

San Francisco Tower

User

Angie Silvy
Photo of a contemporary powder room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and a two-piece toilet.

Pfuner Design, Oceanfront Penthouse

Pfuner Design - Miami Interior Designers

Luxurious high-rise living in Miami Interior Design: Renata Pfuner
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Miami with a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, marble floors, beige walls and a two-piece toilet.

Powder Room

A Design Art & House

A small space with lots of style. We combined classic elements like wainscoting with modern fixtures in brushed gold and graphic wallpaper.
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in New York with a two-piece toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

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.

Memorial Powder Room

Habitat Roche

Contemporary Powder Room: The use of a rectangular tray ceiling, full height wall mirror, and wall to wall louvered paneling create the illusion of spaciousness in this compact powder room. A sculptural stone panel provides a focal point while camouflaging the toilet beyond. Finishes include Walnut wood louvers from Rimadesio, Paloma Limestone, Oak herringbone flooring from Listone Giordano, Sconces by Allied Maker. Pedestal sink by Falper.

MONTREUX.

KLH Custom Homes

Contemporary powder room in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Powder Rooms

Bishop Design

Contemporary powder room in Cincinnati with a two-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

contemporary powder room

Gregory Design Consultants

fun powder room with stone vessel sink, wall mount faucet, custom concrete counter top, and tile wall.
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

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 Craftsman Home

Draper Construction

Powder bath with custom wallpaper design and live edge wood sink countertop.
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Other with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse Family Room

Olamar Interiors

Updated powder room with modern farmhouse style.
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Tigertail Loft

ReForma Miami

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Miami with a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with a Two-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!