Renovation & Full Furnishing, Alphington

A plain powder room with no window or other features was transformed into a glamorous space, with hotel vibes.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Melbourne with beige tile, porcelain tile, orange walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, grey benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Cylinders Drive

BCI Hawker

This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a drop-in sink and grey benchtops.

Contemporary Hillside Home

Allen Construction

Architect: Becker Henson Niksto General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Contemporary powder room in Santa Barbara with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Modernique in Upstate New York

Bryce and Doyle Craftsmanship

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in New York with blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and grey benchtops.

Virginia Contemporary

M.S. Vicas Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in DC Metro with gray tile, grey walls, a wall-mount sink, beige floor and grey benchtops.

96 Golden Beach

SDH Studio Architecture and Interior Design

SDH Studio - Architecture and Design Location: Golden Beach, Florida, USA Overlooking the canal in Golden Beach 96 GB was designed around a 27 foot triple height space that would be the heart of this home. With an emphasis on the natural scenery, the interior architecture of the house opens up towards the water and fills the space with natural light and greenery.

Contemporary Powder Room

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Seattle with slate and grey benchtops.

Plymouth Whole House Remodel 2021

Titus Contracting

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, wood-look tile, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Central Park Tri-Level

House Meraki

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Denver with gray tile, subway tile, terra-cotta floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, orange floor, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and white walls.

HAUTE HIGHRISE

Lissa Lee Hickman

Small contemporary powder room in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Modern Beach House

Violet Olivera Design

Photo of a contemporary powder room in Orange County with white tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and grey benchtops.

Powder

Hatano Studio, LLC

Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

Brentwood

SB Interior Design

Contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, brown floor, grey benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Sherwood Project

Popham Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Brisbane with medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, flat-panel cabinets and a drop-in sink.

Bellevue Avenue Home

Raveninside

Photo of a large contemporary powder room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown tile, porcelain tile, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and grey benchtops.

Bentleigh East Townhouse

Bask Interiors

Suzi Appel Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in Melbourne with grey benchtops.

Addison Reserve 1 - Delray Beach, FL Residence

Allen Saunders, Inc.

Sargent Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Miami with grey benchtops.

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.

Elmsthorpe Residence

Jodie Rosen Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, brick floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Grey 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!