This is an example of a large contemporary powder room in Sydney with grey walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a freestanding vanity.

Powder Room

R|House Design Build

Powder Room
This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

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.

1065 Cedar Lane

Pinetop Custom Homes

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Boise with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops and brown floor.

Oxford renovation

David Giles Photography

David Giles
Contemporary powder room in London with grey walls, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

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.

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.

Реализованный проект трехкомнатной квартиры в жк "Рублевское предместье"

Катя Чарыкова

Гостевой санузел в трехкомнатной квартире
Small contemporary powder room in Moscow with a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham

Stalburg Design

We always say that a powder room is the “gift” you give to the guests in your home; a special detail here and there, a touch of color added, and the space becomes a delight! This custom beauty, completed in January 2020, was carefully crafted through many construction drawings and meetings. We intentionally created a shallower depth along both sides of the sink area in order to accommodate the location of the door openings. (The right side of the image leads to the foyer, while the left leads to a closet water closet room.) We even had the casing/trim applied after the countertop was installed in order to bring the marble in one piece! Setting the height of the wall faucet and wall outlet for the exposed P-Trap meant careful calculation and precise templating along the way, with plenty of interior construction drawings. But for such detail, it was well worth it. From the book-matched miter on our black and white marble, to the wall mounted faucet in matte black, each design element is chosen to play off of the stacked metallic wall tile and scones. Our homeowners were thrilled with the results, and we think their guests are too!

6386

Bickford And Company

Power room
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Kansas City with grey cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

1116 Bering Drive

Fratelli Designs

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Houston with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

Brookwood Contemporary Powder Room

Davis Design

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Grayson Penthouse

David Lawrence Gray Architects

cred Geoff Captain Studios
This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with grey walls, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

South Street Custom Home

Michaelson Homes LLC

This contemporary powder room features a black chevron tile with gray grout, a live edge custom vanity top by Riverside Custom Cabinetry, vessel rectangular sink and wall mounted faucet. There is a mix of metals with the bath accessories and faucet in silver and the modern sconces (from Restoration Hardware) and mirror in brass.

Converted Manor House, Hertfordshire

User

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Hertfordshire with grey walls, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, black benchtops, black tile and marble.

Watford Family Home

Bhavin Taylor Design

Small contemporary powder room in Other with a one-piece toilet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink and brown floor.

East Side Residence

essential design + build

Photo of a large contemporary powder room in New York with a one-piece toilet, black tile, grey walls, a console sink, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtops.

Bird Key Modern

Murray Homes

Photo of a contemporary powder room in Tampa with gray tile, grey walls, a wall-mount sink and beige floor.

Baños

FUTURCRET

Small contemporary powder room in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and beige benchtops.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Grey Walls

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!