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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Toronto with open cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige walls, marble floors, an integrated sink and soapstone benchtops.

Eastgate

Baluco

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Seattle with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Powder room

Sophie Piesse Architect, PA

Photo of a contemporary powder room in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

CT Contemporary - Net Zero Dream Home

Trillium Architects

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Schmitt Schangrila

Kasia Karska Design

Kasia Karska Design is a design-build firm located in the heart of the Vail Valley and Colorado Rocky Mountains. The design and build process should feel effortless and enjoyable. Our strengths at KKD lie in our comprehensive approach. We understand that when our clients look for someone to design and build their dream home, there are many options for them to choose from. With nearly 25 years of experience, we understand the key factors that create a successful building project. -Seamless Service – we handle both the design and construction in-house -Constant Communication in all phases of the design and build -A unique home that is a perfect reflection of you -In-depth understanding of your requirements -Multi-faceted approach with additional studies in the traditions of Vaastu Shastra and Feng Shui Eastern design principles Because each home is entirely tailored to the individual client, they are all one-of-a-kind and entirely unique. We get to know our clients well and encourage them to be an active part of the design process in order to build their custom home. One driving factor as to why our clients seek us out is the fact that we handle all phases of the home design and build. There is no challenge too big because we have the tools and the motivation to build your custom home. At Kasia Karska Design, we focus on the details; and, being a women-run business gives us the advantage of being empathetic throughout the entire process. Thanks to our approach, many clients have trusted us with the design and build of their homes. If you’re ready to build a home that’s unique to your lifestyle, goals, and vision, Kasia Karska Design’s doors are always open. We look forward to helping you design and build the home of your dreams, your own personal sanctuary.

Aspen Grove Modern

Asher Custom Homes

© Scott Griggs Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige tile, mosaic tile, black walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and black benchtops.

Gäste-WC | Blick vom Eingang

Studio Wolf Interior GmbH

Stefanie Wolf
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Frankfurt with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black and white tile, cement tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Soapstone 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!