This amazing powder room features an elevated waterfall sink that overflows into a raised bowl. Ultramodern lighting and mirrors complete this striking minimalistic contemporary bathroom.

Richmond Hill Main Floor Renovation

Sosna Inc

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Toronto with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

French Quarter Classic

Cabinets by Design

Maison du Parc offers traditional French Quarter design with modern luxury. Its combination of renovated historic structures and ground up construction creates this exclusive community within the cherished New Orleans Vieux Carre. Cabinets by Design collaborated with the owners and design team to provide the kitchen, bar, master and guest baths and laundry rooms for each of the 10 luxury units. Each residence is thoughtfully designed with luxurious amenities and exquisite attention to detail. Architectural craftsmanship and interior design quality are emphasized throughout, from superior kitchen appliances to bathroom fixtures.

2018 Parade of Homes | Daphne

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Main level powder bathroom featuring floating vanity, Quartz slab counter top and site finished hardwood flooring.
Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops and beige floor.

De Haro House

Levy Art + Architecture

Cesar Rubio
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

Powder Room

Steph Gaelick Designs

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in New York with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a console sink, beige floor and wallpaper.

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Falke Photography - Arch and Interior Design

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Boise with white tile, an integrated sink, beige floor and white benchtops.

HGTV Big City Digs

Mary Rossi Designs

Contemporary Black Guest Bathroom With Floating Shelves. Black is an unexpected palette in this contemporary guest bathroom. The dark walls are contrasted by a light wood vanity and wood floating shelves. Brass hardware adds a glam touch to the space.

Contemporary Powder Room

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Phoenix with mosaic tile, blue walls, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, beige floor and beige tile.

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.

Neutral Tones in Contemporary Bathroom

The Place for Kitchens and Baths

Contemporary Powder Room
Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

1017 Bucida Road B | Delray Beach, FL | Contemporary Enclave

Judi Lukens & Kim Lekas

Guest Bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops and grey cabinets.

Private Residence, Rochester, NY

Robin Muto

The powder room adds a bit of 'wow factor' with the custom designed cherry red laquered vanity. An LED light strip is recessed into the under side of the vanity to highlight the natural stone floor. The backsplash feature wall is a mosaic of various white and gray stones from Artistic Tile

Clerestory House, Essendon

Lai Cheong Brown

Powder Room vanity with custom designed mirror and joinery Photo by Jaime Diaz-Berrio
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and beige floor.

Rénovation totale au coeur de Paris

Agence Anne Lapointe

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Paris with light wood cabinets, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, beige floor, white benchtops, a floating vanity, beaded inset cabinets, a wall-mount toilet and a wall-mount sink.

Contemporary New Build California Style Ranch Home

The Cleary Company

Powder Room Contemporary design
Small contemporary powder room in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Casa Baix Empordà

Cristina Peralta INTERIORISTA

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops and a floating vanity.

Richmond Hill Main Floor Renovation

Sosna Inc

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Toronto with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Contemporary Powder Room

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Chicago with a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink and beige floor.

Hyde Park Residence

Mezger Homes

Small contemporary powder room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Beige Floor

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!