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Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Melbourne with green walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, green benchtops and a built-in vanity.

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.

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.

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.

Baldwin Park

Nathan Vanags Design

Small contemporary powder room in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a bidet, green walls, mosaic tile floors, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Castlefield Residence

Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.

Photography: Stephani Buchman
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Toronto with a pedestal sink, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, black tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls and mosaic tile floors.

Round About

David Lund Design

Like many older homes, this Craftsman lacked a main level bathroom. Powder rooms are the perfect opportunity to introduce a bit of updated color and pattern to a traditional home - they seem to welcome a little whimsy. Here, a modern sink, a round faceted mirror, and a wall-mounted soap dispenser off set a traditional penny round tile pattern. And as an added twist, a contemporary color pallet was chosen, introducing a more transitional, updated look. In a powder room, don't hesitate to be a little bolder than you might typically be with your material, fixture, and color choices. Eric & Chelsea Eul Photography

Toluca Lake batroom remodel

Spazio LA

The remodeled bathroom features a beautiful custom vanity with an apron sink, patterned wall paper, white square ceramic tiles backsplash, penny round tile floors with a matching shampoo niche, shower tub combination with custom frameless shower enclosure and Wayfair mirror and light fixtures.

Contemporary Classic | Short Hills, NJ

Nicole Forina Home

Photo of a contemporary powder room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Москва слезам не верит

Игорь Куркин

Евгений Кулибаба
This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Moscow with a two-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink and grey floor.

Beverly Hills

Barbara Lee Balaban Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Design West

This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Miami with multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops and wallpaper.

Ritz Residence Boston

The Morson Collection

Located in one of the Ritz residential towers in Boston, the project was a complete renovation. The design and scope of work included the entire residence from marble flooring throughout, to movement of walls, new kitchen, bathrooms, all furnishings, lighting, closets, artwork and accessories. Smart home sound and wifi integration throughout including concealed electronic window treatments. The challenge for the final project design was multifaceted. First and foremost to maintain a light, sheer appearance in the main open areas, while having a considerable amount of seating for living, dining and entertaining purposes. All the while giving an inviting peaceful feel, and never interfering with the view which was of course the piece de resistance throughout. Bringing a unique, individual feeling to each of the private rooms to surprise and stimulate the eye while navigating through the residence was also a priority and great pleasure to work on, while incorporating small details within each room to bind the flow from area to area which would not be necessarily obvious to the eye, but palpable in our minds in a very suttle manner. The combination of luxurious textures throughout brought a third dimension into the environments, and one of the many aspects that made the project so exceptionally unique, and a true pleasure to have created. Reach us www.themorsoncollection.com Photography by Elevin Studio.

Квартира в ЖК Доминанта

Marina Grigoryan

Гостевой туалет очень скромных размеров. Стены и дверь-неведимка покрыты декоративной штукатуркой под бетон. На полу - геометричный рисунок, выложенных из трех видов керамогранита. Зеркало представляет из себя шкафчик для хранения.

Redondo Beach, CA

CMS Interior Design Inc.

Small contemporary powder room in San Diego with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Contemporary Powder Room

Contemporary powder room in Vancouver with a pedestal sink, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Oye Mi Canto House

CplusC Architects + Builders

Contemporary powder room in Sydney with white tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor and vaulted.

Marblehead New Home

Laura Waxman Interior Designs

Cranshaw Photography
Small contemporary powder room in Boston with a one-piece toilet, black tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, granite benchtops, grey walls and grey floor.

Paradise Valley Mountainside Modern

Ackerman Art & Design

Services provided by Wendy; concept collaboration, original custom design of; furniture, area rugs, mosaic floors, doors, elevator interiors, cabinetry, finish selection; paint ,flooring,stone, tile, cabinetry, counters, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures,and hardware. Selection of upholstery,furniture indoor and outdoor. Photo credit: Pat Kofahl

Contemporary Craftsman

Eleven Interiors

Photo of a contemporary powder room in Boston with blue tile, mosaic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, blue floor, white benchtops and wallpaper.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile 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.

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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!