This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Philadelphia with gray tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, cork floors, a trough sink and grey floor.

A Spa-Like Master Bath

Albee Interior Design

The powder room also got an update, since we had to move the entry door to make room for the master bath expansion.
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, green walls, cork floors and an integrated sink.

早稲田の杜の家

天城屋（あまぎや）株式会社

Contemporary powder room in Other with white walls, cork floors and white floor.

Powder Room

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

A new powder room was tucked into a corner off the kitchen, within the former garage footprint. A marble slab removed from the former master bathroom was re-purposed here for the angular vanity top. In response to the clients' request for a unique mirror, a laminated assembly of mirror, gold filter film,and etched glass was designed. Photography by Ehlen Creative.

垂木の住宅2

株式会社TATTA (旧富永大毅建築都市計画事務所）

photo by Takumi Ota
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Tokyo with cork floors, wood benchtops and black floor.

Curves, Copper and Compositions (bathroom)

Rhonda Knoche Design

Interest was spiked for this typical half bath with a custom martini glass shaped pedestal lav, created by the client. The wall mounted faucet is installed on a remnant of red engineered stone (perhaps a cherry dropping into the Manhattan glass). The mock toothpick acts as a means of bolting the lav to the wall. The free-standing TP holder is also a custom copper creation.

House in Kawasaki

sin163 photography

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cork floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity, timber and planked wall panelling.

A Spa-Like Master Bath

Albee Interior Design

The powder room also got an update, since we had to move the entry door to make room for the master bath expansion.
Small contemporary powder room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, green walls, cork floors and an integrated sink.

早稲田の杜の家

天城屋（あまぎや）株式会社

Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in Other with white walls, cork floors and white floor.

早稲田の杜の家

天城屋（あまぎや）株式会社

This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Other with white walls, cork floors and white floor.

早稲田の杜の家

天城屋（あまぎや）株式会社

This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Other with white walls, cork floors and white floor.

早稲田の杜の家

天城屋（あまぎや）株式会社

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Other with white walls, cork floors and white floor.

早稲田の杜の家

天城屋（あまぎや）株式会社

This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Other with white walls, cork floors and white floor.

早稲田の杜の家

天城屋（あまぎや）株式会社

Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in Other with white walls, cork floors and white floor.

Custom MIrror

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

The three laminated layers of the custom mirror provide a deep dimensional effect which gives the illusion of subtle movement as the view angle changes, experienced as you move in front of the mirror. Photography by Ehlen Creative.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Cork 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!