Work performed as Project Manager at Landry Design Group, Photography by Erhard Pfeiffer.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, stone slab, multi-coloured walls, bamboo floors, a vessel sink, onyx benchtops and beige floor.

Phoenix Rising

Charter Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Seattle with black benchtops, bamboo floors and wallpaper.

Albany Basement Conversion to new home Office

Levitch Associates, Incorporated

Photo by Sunny Grewal
This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, bamboo floors, a drop-in sink, brown floor and beige benchtops.

Scarsdale Renovations and Additions

JV Design

Powder Room Barrel Sink
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with purple walls, bamboo floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

2. Chicago Renovation

Michael Hershenson Architects

Michael Lipman
Large contemporary powder room in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, bamboo floors, an integrated sink and wood benchtops.

smithKITCH

DII Architecture

The powder room is at the core of the remodel. It features marble mosaic, a custom mirror, & translucent onyx counter/sink. Photos by: Black Olive Photographic

Boulder, Colorado

Stephanie Weitkamp Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Denver with dark wood cabinets and bamboo floors.

オープンキッチンがおうちの中心

えぬぷらす一級建築士事務所

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, bamboo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Savko Model Home

Savko Home Builders

Adorne fan timer switch located within reach while seated. Photo by MKleck Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Other with a two-piece toilet, white walls, bamboo floors and brown floor.

Appartement contemporain — La Lanterne

Alexandre Lucas — architecture intérieure

La Lanterne - la sensation de bien-être à habiter Rénovation complète d’un appartement marseillais du centre-ville avec une approche très singulière et inédite « d'architecte artisan ». Le processus de conception est in situ, et « menuisé main », afin de proposer un habitat transparent et qui fait la part belle au bois! Situé au quatrième et dernier étage d'un immeuble de type « trois fenêtres » en façade sur rue, 60m2 acquis sous la forme très fragmentée d'anciennes chambres de bonnes et débarras sous pente, cette situation à permis de délester les cloisons avec comme pari majeur de placer les pièces d'eau les plus intimes, au cœur d'une « maison » voulue traversante et transparente. Les pièces d'eau sont devenues comme un petit pavillon « lanterne » à la fois discret bien que central, aux parois translucides orientées sur chacune des pièces qu'il contribue à définir, agrandir et éclairer : • entrée avec sa buanderie cachée, • bibliothèque pour la pièce à vivre • grande chambre transformable en deux • mezzanine au plus près des anciens mâts de bateau devenus les poutres et l'âme de la toiture et du plafond. • cage d’escalier devenue elle aussi paroi translucide pour intégrer le puit de lumière naturelle. Et la terrasse, surélevée d'un mètre par rapport à l'ensemble, au lieu d'en être coupée, lui donne, en contrepoint des hauteurs sous pente, une sensation « cosy » de contenance. Tout le travail sur mesure en bois a été « menuisé » in situ par l’architecte-artisan lui-même (pratique autodidacte grâce à son collectif d’architectes làBO et son père menuisier). Au résultat : la sédimentation, la sculpture progressive voire même le « jardinage » d'un véritable lieu, plutôt que la « livraison » d'un espace préconçu. Le lieu conçu non seulement de façon très visuelle, mais aussi très hospitalière pour accueillir et marier les présences des corps, des volumes, des matières et des lumières : la pierre naturelle du mur maître, le bois vieilli des poutres, les tomettes au sol, l’acier, le verre, le polycarbonate, le sycomore et le hêtre.

Albany Basement Conversion to new home Office

Levitch Associates, Incorporated

Custom floating vanity with stone top and Salvaged Eucalyptus veneer Photo by Sunny Grewal
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in San Francisco with white walls, bamboo floors, a drop-in sink, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet and beige benchtops.

smithKITCH

DII Architecture

The strand-woven bamboo stretches up the wall & swings overhead; concealing lighting & an exhaust fan. An eco-flush Toto toilet is also featured Photos by: Black Olive Photographic

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Bamboo Floors

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!