Understairs storage removed and WC fitted. Wall hung WC, small vanity unit fitted in tiny room with wall panelling, large mirror and patterned co-ordinating floor tiles.

Forde Residence

Rivoland Tiles

Renae Kilmister
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Sydney with gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and grey floor.

Powder room in Gaithersburg.

AC Remodeling Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in DC Metro with a pedestal sink, glass tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Steamboat Ski-in/Ski-out

CWC Designs

Moving Mountains/Jim Winn
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Denver with dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown walls, porcelain floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Cloakroom

Timothy James Interiors

Contemporary cloak room with floor to ceiling porcelain tiles
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in London with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Bold Wallpapered Powder Room

Design Theory Interiors, LLC

A modern powder room with bold decorative elements that are reminiscent of a homeowner's roots in India. A 36" gold butterfly mirror sits atop a bold wallpaper featuring wildlife and botanicals. The wallpaper is contrasted with a horizontal striped paper on 2 walls. Instead of centering a tiny mirror over the sink we used the whole wall, centering the mirror on the wall and flanking it with directional modern wall sconces.

"Contemporary Renovation"

Fred Parker Company, Inc.

Dark Green Herringbone Feature wall with sconces Black Galaxy countertop
Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, white floor, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Современный загородный дом для большой семьи

Maxim Maximov

Гостевой туалет с подвесными унитазом, хромированной сантехникой и зеркалом
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Проект по ул. Кузнецова

K1 Бюро

Сан. узел в серых и черных тонах.
Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with grey walls, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, grey floor and panelled walls.

Дизайн проект в ЖК "Снегери"

K1 Бюро

Небольшое пространство вмещает в себя умывальник, зеркало и сан.узел и гигиенический душ.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a floating vanity, decorative wall panelling and grey floor.

Master Ensuite - Toilet

Interior Design By Jo

Powder room with wallpaper and shutters.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Brisbane with white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and wallpaper.

Brighton: Renovation & Extension

First Avenue Homes

Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Melbourne with black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

Mercer Island Powder Room

Shirey Home Pro

This powder room received a complete remodel which involved a new, white oak vanity and a taupe tile backsplash. Then it was out with the old, black toilet and sink, and in with the new, white set to brighten up the room. Phillip Jefferies wallpaper was installed on all the walls, and new bathroom accessories were strategically added.

Просторная квартира с природными акцентами

Kutenkovs project

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Novosibirsk with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Квартира на Автозаводской

Icon Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, black floor, white benchtops, black tile and a floating vanity.

Санузел

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

'Hive Deck' in Evanston

DII Architecture

Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Chicago with a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Квартира в современной классике

SOVA interiors

Сергей Красюк
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Moscow with a wall-mount toilet, porcelain tile, porcelain floors and a wall-mount sink.

Гостевой санузел

«Точка дизайна»

Фото Сергей Красюк.
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Moscow with a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink and grey floor.

Студия 23 м2 для долгосрочной аренды

Алла Сеничева

Фотограф-Алесей Торозеров
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Saint Petersburg with gray tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink and multi-coloured floor.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Porcelain 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.

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!