Powder Room fun! This bright splash of red wallpaper is so exciting in this powder room. Margaret Volney
Small contemporary powder room in Raleigh with a pedestal sink, a two-piece toilet and red walls.

Impluvium House

Webber + Studio, Architects

CASA BEATRICE

PadiglioneB

bagno con Piastrelle Vogue 10x20, fuga in rosso;
Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Venice with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, red walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, pink floor and a floating vanity.

Mentone House

Jasmine McClelland Design

This stunning powderroom features an apaiser vanity, a red tile called Eclipse roja and a beautiful pendant light designed by David Trubridge. Sarah Wood Photography

Thompson Residence

Everett Custom Homes

Everett Custom Homes & jim Schmid Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Charlotte with a one-piece toilet, red walls, a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, medium hardwood floors, engineered quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Red Powder Room

Re:modern Design + Architecture

A super tiny and glam bathroom featuring recycled glass tile, custom vanity, low energy lighting, and low-VOC finishes. Project location: Mill Valley, Bay Area California.
Design and Project Management by Re:modern
General Contractor: Geco Construction
Photography by Lucas Fladzinski

Reno and Addition in Capitol Hill

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in DC Metro with red walls, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Contemporary Powder Room

Contemporary powder room in Other with red walls, a wall-mount sink and black benchtops.

Ristrutturazione di una casa anni 50 a Padova

Marchetti Massimo

Alessandra Bello
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with a two-piece toilet, red walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink and tile benchtops.

Rancho da Flórida

Sweet Sparkman Architects

Contemporary powder room in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, red walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, black benchtops, a floating vanity and brick walls.

FARJO - coeur de cuisine

maéma architectes

Paul Allain
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Paris with a wall-mount toilet, red walls, cement tiles and a wall-mount sink.

Main Line Bi-level Condo

WPL Interior Design

A Philadelphia suburban Main Line bi-level condo is home to a contemporary collection of art and furnishings. The light filled neutral space is warm and inviting and serves as a backdrop to showcase this couple’s growing art collection. Great use of color for accents, custom furniture and an eclectic mix of furnishings add interest and texture to the space. Nestled in the trees, this suburban home feels like it’s in the country while just a short distance to the city.

Toronto New Build Home

Joey Vogel | Interior Design

Lauren Miller
This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops and red walls.

Park Views Central Park West

Rob Stuart Interiors

Photos: Donna Dotan Photography; Instagram: @donnadotanphoto
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls, a vessel sink and granite benchtops.

Waterfront Tempe

Est Est, Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in Phoenix with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown tile, stone tile, red walls and multi-coloured benchtops.

Lake Austin

Britt Design Group

Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in Austin with red walls, a vessel sink, black floor and white benchtops.

Wildlife Preserve Cabinetry and Tile

Simmer&Soak

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Jacksonville with red walls, a wall-mount sink and wallpaper.

Studio sous les combles

Sara Camus Bouanha Architecte d'Intérieur

opus photo
Small contemporary powder room in Paris with beige tile, red walls and ceramic floors.

Naples Condo

Designing Connections

Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, red walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

Lake Austin

Britt Design Group

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Austin with red walls, a vessel sink, black floor and white benchtops.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Red 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.

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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!