This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, a vessel sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Augusta Walk I

Ryan Miller Builders

Inspiration for a large contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

New Project

MIGNON HERVEY DESIGN LLC

Mid-sized contemporary powder room in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, mirror tile, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and brown benchtops.

Bellessa Ln Contemporary Rancher

JMT Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, stone tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

darren's

Paradise Views Residential Renovations, LLC

bathroom vanity with mirror and toilet
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Other with shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

The Suburban Farmhaus

Howes Design Co

The Suburban Farmhaus //⁠ ⁠ A hint of country in the city suburbs. What a joy it was working on this project together with talented designers, architects & builders.⁠⠀ ⁠ The design seamlessly curated, and the end product bringing the clients vision to life perfectly.⁠ Architect - @arcologic_design⁠ Interiors & Exteriors - @lahaus_creativestudio⁠ Documentation - @howes.and.homes.designs⁠ Builder - @sovereignbuilding⁠ Landscape - @jemhanbury⁠ Photography - @jody_darcy⁠

Roos Residence

Marble and Granite Connection Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and beige floor.

A Suburban Sanctuary

Louise Mackay Interior Design

A serene colour palette with shades of Dulux Bruin Spice and Nood Co peach concrete adds warmth to a south-facing bathroom, complemented by dramatic white floor-to-ceiling shower curtains. Finishes of handmade clay herringbone tiles, raw rendered walls and marbled surfaces adds texture to the bathroom renovation.

This Old House - Cambridge

Elms Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Aspen Estates Showhome - Homes By Us

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

This incredible Homes By Us showhome is a classic beauty. The large oak kitchen boasts a waterfall island, and a beautiful hoodfan with custom quartz backsplash and ledge. The living room has a sense of grandeur with high ceilings and an oak panelled fireplace. A black and glass screen detail give the office a sense of separation while still being part of the open concept. The stair handrail seems simple, but was a custom design with turned tapered spindles to give an organic softness to the home. The bedrooms are all unique. The girls room is especially fun with the “lets go girls!” sign, and has an eclectic fun styling throughout. The cozy and dramatic theatre room in the basement is a great place for any family to watch a movie. A central space for entertaining at the basement bar makes this basement an entertaining dream. There is a room for everyone in this home, and we love the overall aesthetic! We definitely have home envy with this project!

Belgravia Townhouse

Margot Tsim Interiors

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Marissa Green Look

Pamela Harvey Interiors

Our St. Pete studio gave this gorgeous home a beautiful makeover with a neutral color palette that nicely highlights the thoughtful design details. We added cottage-style barn doors for the bathroom giving it an elegant charm that heightens the stunning designs of the space. In the kitchen, we used the classic black and white theme, punctuated with organic elements like plants and wooden shelves that create a warm, lived-in feel. We added an attractive area rug in the dining room along with beautiful artwork and statement lighting to create visual interest. In the powder room, soft blue walls, a stylish console sink, and an elegant gold-rimmed mirror add panache. --- Pamela Harvey Interiors offers interior design services in St. Petersburg and Tampa, and throughout Florida's Suncoast area, from Tarpon Springs to Naples, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota. For more about Pamela Harvey Interiors, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/

San Jose modern style house

Y.Designs

Photo of a contemporary powder room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Contemporary Powder Room

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, black benchtops, a floating vanity, wallpaper and a drop-in sink.

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MIGNON HERVEY DESIGN LLC

Murray Street Loft

kimberly peck architect

photo by Pedro Marti
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and an undermount sink.

Kew House 3

Windiate Architects

Paul West
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Melbourne with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and black benchtops.

Citylife Penthouse Apartment Powder Room

Nicola Manning Design

Photography - Mark Scowen
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Auckland with grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and black floor.

Woodfin

Constructionologists

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Dallas with white tile, flat-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Caruth | 2015

Coats Homes

Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, grey walls and grey floor.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Engineered Quartz 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!