This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in DC Metro with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and white floor.

Un pied-à-terre parisien fonctionnel - Projet Ranelagh

Mon Concept Habitation

Un pied-à-terre fonctionnel à Paris Ce projet a été réalisé pour des Clients normands qui souhaitaient un pied-à-terre parisien. L’objectif de cette rénovation totale était de rendre l’appartement fonctionnel, moderne et lumineux. Pour le rendre fonctionnel, nos équipes ont énormément travaillé sur les rangements. Vous trouverez ainsi des menuiseries sur-mesure, qui se fondent dans le décor, dans la pièce à vivre et dans les chambres. La couleur blanche, dominante, apporte une réelle touche de luminosité à tout l’appartement. Neutre, elle est une base idéale pour accueillir le mobilier divers des clients qui viennent colorer les pièces. Dans la salon, elle est ponctuée par des touches de bleu, la couleur ayant été choisie en référence au tableau qui trône au dessus du canapé.

CHATOU - Rénovation Maison familial - Yvelines

BADIOLA - Architecte d'intérieur

Projet de rénovation intégrale d'une maison. Accompagnement pour la sélection de l'ensemble des revêtements et couleur afin de donner un nouveau visage et lumière à chaque pièce. L'envie des motifs classiques et géométriques se marient parfaitement bien avec les camaïeux des bleus et pastel. Le sol en hexagone tricolore dans le gris et rose pâle de la cuisine est contrasté avec les matériaux nobles et naturels tels que le granit noir du Zimbabwe, l'acajou, les façades blanches et la structure en métal noire de la verrière.

Mississauga Kitchen and Main floor Reno

Sosna Inc

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, subway tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, granite benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

大人クラシックのインダストリアルリノベーション

セカンドサイクルＤＰ

Contemporary powder room in Kobe with open cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, linoleum floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops and white floor.

Appartement familial à Boulogne-Billancourt (92)

Laura Zylberman • Décoration d'Intérieur

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Paris with a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink and grey floor.

A balanced blend between transitional and contemporary spaces

Torrco Design Center

An above-the-toilet medicine cabinet in a tucked away space makes organizing and navigating common bathroom supplies easier.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, subway tile, white walls and pebble tile floors.

ニューヨークのアパート

Renomama（リノまま）by 東京テアトル

「ニューヨークのアパート」洗面所
Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Tokyo with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and beige benchtops.

My Work

Stone & Ceramic Surfaces, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Orange County with beige walls, a pedestal sink, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, travertine floors, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Mountview - Main Floor Renovation

Bryant Renovations Ltd

Photo Credit: Sharon L. Meade
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Toronto with a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink and multi-coloured floor.

Mar Vista

PCI Builders

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Gallery 4

Raymond Plumbing and Heating

Small contemporary powder room in Other with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile and subway tile.

Baker Residence

Harvest Moon Design/Build Co

Small contemporary powder room in New York with blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, shaker cabinets, subway tile and an integrated sink.

Spare Bathroom

Alena Interiors

Jackie Brasso
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, yellow walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Baker Residence

Harvest Moon Design/Build Co

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in New York with blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, shaker cabinets, subway tile and an integrated sink.

Master Bathroom (Coventry, CT)

Irene Designs

Vincent Caruso
Design ideas for a large contemporary powder room in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Appartamento ferro e ottone in zona Prati

Studio BBK

Contemporary powder room in Rome with subway tile, white tile, white walls, light hardwood floors and a pedestal sink.

Spare Bathroom

Alena Interiors

Home Makeover Reveal: Woodstone

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Don Kadair Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls and an undermount sink.

Azalea+ Powder Room

François Lévy Architecture + Interiors

Photo Credit: Juan Molina, Shoot2Sell Photograph
Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in Dallas with a vessel sink, white tile, subway tile, grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Subway Tile

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!