Photos by Kate
This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Grand Rapids with a wall-mount sink, white walls, light hardwood floors and a one-piece toilet.

West Van | New Home

Blackfish Homes Ltd.

Ema Peter
This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Vancouver with a vessel sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls and beige benchtops.

penthouse powder room - vanity area

alene workman interior design, inc

This white custom vanity in white on white powder room is dramatized by the custom French mirror hanging from the ceiling with a backdrop of wall tiles set in white sand and concrete. The silver chair fabric creates a glamorous touch.

Villa à Garches I

KAST DESIGN

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood-look tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, white benchtops, a floating vanity, wood walls and decorative wall panelling.

Alexis

Rivers + Steel City Homes

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink and brown benchtops.

Bel Air Bathroom Collection

Welcome Renovation

Bel Air - Serene Elegance. This collection was designed with cool tones and spa-like qualities to create a space that is timeless and forever elegant.

The Delhi Powder Room

JayMarc Homes

Main floor powder room features a full marble hexagon tile wall and marble vessel sink with black wall mounted plumbing fixture. Touches of gold from mirror, light fixture and at tie in nicely.

Anchor Bend

Artistic Interior Design/Amy N. Lee, ASID

Large contemporary powder room in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor and beige benchtops.

A Well Traveled Thousand Oaks Treasure

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Meghan Bob Photography
Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, medium hardwood floors and white benchtops.

Powder Room

suba | Suanne Bassett, Architect

Contractor: Jason Skinner of Bay Area Custom Homes. Photography by Michele Lee Willson
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in San Francisco with a wall-mount toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors and a wall-mount sink.

Kiss-Kiss House

Lazor Office

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Minneapolis with white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor and brown benchtops.

Bathroom Lighting

Spectrum Lighting & Interiors

ET2 Lighting
Photo of a large contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

In The Bath

Heather Garrett Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Raleigh with a pedestal sink, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Kitchen and Bathrooms

Chris Woodburn Interiors

Contemporary powder room in Orange County with concrete benchtops, white walls, a trough sink and grey benchtops.

Modern meets Indie

Studio Wood

Handmade tiles adorn the walls of this powder bathroom. The live edge wooden slab, brass sanitary and ambient lighting add a touch of elegance
Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Delhi with blue tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, blue floor and brown benchtops.

Bel Air Bathroom Collection

Welcome Renovation

Bel Air - Serene Elegance. This collection was designed with cool tones and spa-like qualities to create a space that is timeless and forever elegant.

Cape Cod, Ma. Residence

color theory Boston

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

French Quarter Classic

Cabinets by Design

Maison du Parc offers traditional French Quarter design with modern luxury. Its combination of renovated historic structures and ground up construction creates this exclusive community within the cherished New Orleans Vieux Carre. Cabinets by Design collaborated with the owners and design team to provide the kitchen, bar, master and guest baths and laundry rooms for each of the 10 luxury units. Each residence is thoughtfully designed with luxurious amenities and exquisite attention to detail. Architectural craftsmanship and interior design quality are emphasized throughout, from superior kitchen appliances to bathroom fixtures.

Noosa #3

Menzie Designer Homes Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Sunshine Coast with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Anchor Bend

Artistic Interior Design/Amy N. Lee, ASID

Inspiration for a large contemporary powder room in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor and beige 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!