This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Paris with a wall-mount toilet, orange walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

The Haven

Upland Development, Inc.

Scot Zimmerman The Design House
Small contemporary powder room in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Brooklyn House

Barker Associates Architecture Office

francis dzikowski/esto
Photo of a contemporary powder room in New York with a wall-mount sink, grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

New York Apartment

gne architecture

Kallosturiin, Designers Natalie Fuller, Interior Designer Joe Fletcher, Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in New York with an integrated sink, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors, marble, white tile and marble benchtops.

Oneills Project Two

Shannon Pepper Design

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Auckland with black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

South Annex Renovation

Palmerston Design Consultants

meghan hall photography www.meghanhallphotograph.com
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Toronto with black walls, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mount sink.

施工例

株式会社　三心

Photo of a contemporary powder room in Other with a one-piece toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Winter Park Penthouse

Niemann Interiors

Taylor Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in Orlando with a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Small Powder Room- Chicago Lincoln Park

Benvenuti and Stein

Contemporary style powder room with vessel sink and floating vanity- Lincoln Park renovation Norman sizemore-Photographer
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Modern Architecture

HAVEN INTERIORS LTD.

This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, brown floor and a floating vanity.

Residence in Brea, CA

27 Diamonds Interior Design

27 Diamonds is an interior design company in Orange County, CA. We take pride in delivering beautiful living spaces that reflect the tastes and lifestyles of our clients. Unlike most companies who charge hourly, most of our design packages are offered at a flat-rate, affordable price. Visit our website for more information. All furniture can be custom made to your specifications and shipped anywhere in the US (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). Contact us for more information.

Charlotte Residence

Philip R Thomas Construction

Small contemporary powder room in Charlotte with stone tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and a one-piece toilet.

Contemporary Home

King Building & Remodeling LLC

Doug Petersen Photography
Contemporary powder room in Boise with an integrated sink, gray tile, stone tile, dark hardwood floors, white walls and white benchtops.

Beautiful Master Bathroom in Arlington

Marblex Design International, Inc.

Design by Cynthia Murphy from Murphy's Design. Photography by Bob Narod.
Large contemporary powder room in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Tuxedo Terrace Interior

XANADU GROUP

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, white tile, dark hardwood floors and white benchtops.

Parkside Transition

Soucie Horner, Ltd.

Completely gutted from floor to ceiling, a vintage Park Avenue apartment gains modern attitude thanks to its newly-opened floor plan and sleek furnishings – all designed to showcase an exemplary collection of contemporary art. Photos by Peter Margonelli

Contemporary Powder Room

This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Orange County with dark hardwood floors and an integrated sink.

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.
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.

Design Home Philadelphia 2014

Colonial Marble and Granite

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Philadelphia with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and grey benchtops.

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STUDIO#13

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Other with orange tile, ceramic tile, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mount toilet, white walls and brown floor.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood 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!