Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Sydney with black cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, black benchtops, open cabinets and a floating vanity.

Elegancia, sofisticacion y el sueño de cualquiera

Comodoos Interiores

En el aseo comun, decidimos crear un foco arriesgado con un papel pintado de estilo marítimo, con esos toques vitales en amarillo y que nos daba un punto distinto al espacio. Coordinado con los toques negros de los mecanismos, los grifos o el mueble, este baño se convirtió en protagonista absoluto.

Custom Infill-Lofty Living

Bella Vista Developments

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, black benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Splendid and White

Fran Loga - Redl Kitchens

black quartz, concrete floor, geometric wallpaper, clerestory window, walnut vanity
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and black benchtops.

Cabin

Hudson + Bloum Design

Lucy Call
This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Other with open cabinets, black walls, a console sink, beige floor and black benchtops.

Contemporary Powder Room

Contemporary powder room in Other with red walls, a wall-mount sink and black benchtops.

Menlo Park Townhouse Powder Room

Isabel Solomon

Matthew Millman Photography
Contemporary powder room in San Francisco with a vessel sink and black benchtops.

Victorian Renovation

Simpson & Voyle

The ultimate powder room. A celebration of beautiful materials, we keep the colours very restrained as the flooring is such an eyecatcher. But the space is both luxurious and dramatic. The bespoke marble floating vanity unit, with functional storage, is both functional and beautiful. The full-height mirror opens the space, adding height and drama. the brushed brass tap gives a sense of luxury and compliments the simple Murano glass pendant.

Guest W/C

Letta London Ltd.

Letta London has achieved this project by working with interior designer and client in mind. Brief was to create modern yet striking guest cloakroom and this was for sure achieved. Client is very happy with the result.

Hans Rd

InConstruction Services Ltd

Contemporary powder room in London with multi-coloured walls, a drop-in sink, a wall-mount toilet, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and black benchtops.

Contemporary Powder Room

Large contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black tile, black walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, black benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Lakewood

Urbanology Designs

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Dallas with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, orange tile, matchstick tile, white walls, an integrated sink, black benchtops, open cabinets and black cabinets.

David Reid Homes Pukekohe Show Home

David Reid Homes

Designed by CubeDentro
Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Wellington with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white floor, black benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Balboa Powder Room

Landed Interiors & Homes

Photography by Aubrie Pick
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a vessel sink, blue walls, granite benchtops, black benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Luxe Residence

Aspen Leaf Kitchens

Photo of a contemporary powder room in Denver with furniture-like cabinets, black tile, black walls, black floor, an undermount sink and black benchtops.

Cypress & Bluestone

CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, blue tile, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and black benchtops.

Drama

Steven La Fonte Designs

A jewel box.
This is an example of a small contemporary powder room with black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, black benchtops, a floating vanity, coffered and wallpaper.

Whealan Rd.

JE Carpentry

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Toronto with a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and black benchtops.

Rancho da Flórida

Sweet Sparkman Architects

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.

Elegant Powder Room, Calabasas, CA

Lauren Jacobsen Interior Design

Powder rooms at their best should be a statement. The jewel of the house. This one we called "the hutch". Very whimsical yet very rich and elegant.
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and black benchtops.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Black Benchtops

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!