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Contemporary powder room in Tokyo with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, pink walls, a vessel sink and grey floor.

Mississippi Modern

Werschay Homes

Lynnette Bauer - 360REI
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Minneapolis with a wall-mount toilet, stone tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, beige tile, green walls and flat-panel cabinets.

San Francisco

Anne Michaelsen Design

Photography by Paul Rollins
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and grey walls.

Arlington Gardens

Zulufish

Thanks to our sister company HUX LONDON for the kitchen and joinery. https://hux-london.co.uk/

Maiden Lane Kitchen + Bath

Levitch Associates, Incorporated

Sink and cabinet- no mirror yet. Photos by Sundeep Grewal
This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in San Francisco with light wood cabinets, green tile, ceramic tile, light hardwood floors, white walls, flat-panel cabinets, a vessel sink and brown floor.

Loft O

Innenarchitektur-Rathke

innenarchitektur-rathke.de
Inspiration for a large contemporary powder room in Munich with a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, brown walls and brown benchtops.

Recent Projects

Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.

Small contemporary powder room in Atlanta with wood benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink and brown benchtops.

Brooklyn Home

Home & Stone

Photographed by Donald Grant
This is an example of a contemporary powder room in New York with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

penthouse powder room - vanity area

alene workman interior design, inc

This white custom vanity in white on white powder room is dramatized by the custom French mirror hanging from the ceiling with a backdrop of wall tiles set in white sand and concrete. The silver chair fabric creates a glamorous touch.

Villa à Garches I

KAST DESIGN

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood-look tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, white benchtops, a floating vanity, wood walls and decorative wall panelling.

Lakeview Residence

Dick Clark + Associates

photography by Scott Benedict
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, a two-piece toilet, black walls, mosaic tile floors, gray tile, black tile, marble, light wood cabinets and grey benchtops.

Discover Elegance in Transitional Cottage Powder Room with White Oak Vanity

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

The powder room, nestled just off the main foyer, beckons with its timeless allure and inviting ambiance. As you enter, your gaze is immediately drawn to the focal point of the space: a meticulously crafted flat-cut white oak vanity. The vanity, handcrafted with care, exudes a rustic yet refined charm, its smooth surface showcasing the natural grain and texture of the wood. The warm tones of the oak complement the soft, neutral palette of the room, creating a harmonious balance between traditional and contemporary aesthetics. The vanity features clean lines and subtle detailing, adding a touch of sophistication to the space.

Yorkville Residence

Jodie Rosen Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Rosebud beach side home

Jasmine McClelland Design

Stunning two tone powder room with a feature gold and black tiles and gorgeous gold and black feature wallpaper.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, mosaic tile, ceramic floors, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Contemporary Condo

Douglas & Company, Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Edwardian Home in the heart of Strawberry Hill

JLV Design Ltd

Beautiful Aranami wallpaper from Farrow & Ball, in navy blue
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, blue walls, laminate floors, a wall-mount sink, tile benchtops, white floor, beige benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Boca Dreamy Oasis

Nikki Levy Interiors

Perfection. Enough Said
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, slate, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Simple Perfection

Arden Interiors

Martin Knowles, Arden Interiors
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a vessel sink, black floor, black benchtops, black walls, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

The Delhi Powder Room

JayMarc Homes

Main floor powder room features a full marble hexagon tile wall and marble vessel sink with black wall mounted plumbing fixture. Touches of gold from mirror, light fixture and at tie in nicely.

Anchor Bend

Artistic Interior Design/Amy N. Lee, ASID

Large contemporary powder room in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor and beige benchtops.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets

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!