Anastasia trevogin
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, tile benchtops and black floor.

Project Waldon

Erin Melkonian Designs

Jackie K Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, metal tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Appartement Paris 17

MIRAGE

Toilettes
Small contemporary powder room in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Striking Powder Room

Horizon Interior Design

Mark and Cindy wanted to update the main level of their home but weren’t sure what their “style” was and where to start. They thought their taste was traditional rustic based on elements already present in the home. They love to entertain and drink wine, and wanted furnishings that would be durable and provide ample seating. The project scope included replacing flooring throughout, updating the fireplace, new furnishings in the living room and foyer, new lighting for the living room and eating area, new paint and window treatments, updating the powder room but keeping the vanity cabinet, updating the stairs in the foyer and accessorizing all rooms. It didn’t take long after working with these clients to discover they were drawn to bolder, more contemporary looks! After selecting this beautiful stain for the wood flooring, we extended the flooring into the living room to create more of an open feel. The stairs have a new handrail, modern balusters and a carpet runner with a subtle but striking pattern. A bench seat and new furnishings added a welcoming touch of glam. A wall of bold geometric tile added the wow factor to the powder room, completed with a contemporary mirror and lighting, sink and faucet, accessories and art. The black ceiling added to the dramatic effect. In the living room two comfy leather sofas surround a large ottoman and modern rug to ground the space, with a black and gold chandelier added to the room to uplift the ambience. New tile fireplace surround, black and gold granite hearth and white mantel create a bold focal point, with artwork and other furnishings to tie in the colors and create a cozy but contemporary room they love to lounge in. Cheers!

Hell's Kitchen

Michele Bitter Designs

Custom floating marble vanity and stunning white marble with brass inlay tiles finished with gold wallpaper and a vintage sconce make for a dramatic powder bathroom.

Contemporary, 6 Story Townhouse in Philadelphia, Whole House Renovation

Rudloff Custom Builders

We met the owners of this 6-story townhouse in Philadelphia when we renovated their neighbor's home. Originally, this townhouse contained a multi-level apartment and a separate studio apartment. The owners wanted to combine both units into one modern home with sleek, yet warm elements. We really enjoyed creating a beautiful triangular, glass paneled staircase; a living garden wall that stretches up through 4 stories of the house; and an eye-catching glass fireplace with a mantle made out of reclaimed wood. Anchoring the entire house design are distressed white oak floors. RUDLOFF Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016 and 2017. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017 and 2018, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. RUDLOFF CUSTOM BUILDERS will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early on in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with RUDLOFF CUSTOM BUILDERS from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept, envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission; CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: JMB Photoworks

View Ridge Modern

CAST architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary powder room in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Columbine Residence Powder Room

User

Susie Brenner Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white walls.

Wohnung in München

Möbelwerkstätte Hodapp GmbH

Small contemporary powder room in Munich with gray tile, white walls and a vessel sink.

Avante - Garde

VESTA

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Chicago with a pedestal sink, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Dusche im Gästebad

ARTIS-Kreativ Fliesen - Bäder - Natursteine

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with open cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops and a floating vanity.

Haus BB

Ferreira | Verfürth Architekten

Photo of a large contemporary powder room in Dusseldorf with open cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, grey floor and a freestanding vanity.

洗面台

BinO播磨株式会社中塚組

Contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Delray Beach Townhouse

Jill K. Greene of Sand Castle Kitchens & More, LLC

Photo: Caleb Brunkow
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Tara Vista

Kristin Adam Design

Denise Rix Photography
Contemporary powder room in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and grey benchtops.

Project Everson

Michelle Berwick Design

Design by: MIchelle Berwick Photos by: Larry Arnal The powder room with all its sass, it's the perfect update to match the renovation. Subtle but there; we grounded in black and white but accented with golds, mints and when it made sense the yellow.

Loft

Ксения Бобрикова. Xenia Design Studio

Архитектор-дизайнер Ксения Бобрикова, Фото Евгений Кулибаба
Photo of a contemporary powder room in Moscow with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white walls, a pedestal sink, ceramic tile and ceramic floors.

b95 - (Mardaloop, Calgary)

Beyond Homes

Large contemporary powder room in Calgary with a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, cement tile and brown benchtops.

2 Zimmer Apartment im Strandhaus, Hamburg HafenCity

BW Interior

Der maßgeschneiderte Unterschrank mit 4 Schubladen bietet auch im Gäste WC viel Stauraum.
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Hamburg with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, beige floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and solid surface benchtops.

Поворот на минимализм

YOU+ design

Дмитрий Медведев
Small contemporary powder room in Yekaterinburg with a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with White 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.

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!