Contemporary powder room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, brown tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Menlo Park Project

Supple Homes, Inc

Mid-sized contemporary powder room in San Francisco with a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Notting Hill Mews

Jess Lavers Design

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in London with a wall-mount toilet, blue walls, light hardwood floors, open cabinets, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and blue benchtops.

New Potomac residence

Weiss Alexander Design Group

This dramatic Powder Room was completely custom designed.The exotic wood vanity is floating and wraps around two Ebony wood paneled columns.On top sits on onyx vessel sink with faucet coming out of the Mother of Pearl wall covering. The two rock crystal hanging pendants gives a beautiful reflection on the mirror.

Miami Residence

AJS Designs

Troy Campbell
Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in New York with an undermount sink, wood benchtops, metal tile and brown benchtops.

Санузел

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, beige benchtops, a floating vanity, wallpaper and panelled walls.

Modern Luxury

JMR Designs, Inc.

Custom floating vanity with mother of pearl vessel sink, textured tile wall and crushed mica wallpaper.
Small contemporary powder room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Oak Leaf Powder Room

Motto Interior Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Vancouver with white tile, mosaic tile, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, a floating vanity, a one-piece toilet, white walls, beige floor and brown benchtops.

Newport

Elton R Construction

The compact powder room shines with natural marble tile and floating vanity. Underlighting on the vanity and hanging pendants keep the space bright while ensuring a smooth, warm atmosphere.

Zahnarztpraxis

Raumjuwelen

Das Patienten WC ist ähnlich ausgeführt wie die Zahnhygiene, die Tapete zieht sich durch, der Waschtisch ist hier in eine Nische gesetzt. Pendelleuchten von der Decke setzen Lichtakzente auf der Tapete. DIese verleiht dem Raum eine Tiefe und vergrößert ihn optisch.

4327 C.

Catherine Shu Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with open cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops and a floating vanity.

Powder Room

OAD Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, brown benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Contemporary Craftsman Home

Draper Construction

Powder bath with custom wallpaper design and live edge wood sink countertop.
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Other with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Village Retreat

Cullum Homes

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown tile, brown walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and grey floor.

Contemporary Durango

Classique Builders

Floor to ceiling black and white cement tiles provide an element of spunk to this powder bath! Exposed black plumbing fixtures and the wood counter top warm up the space! Photography : Scott Griggs Studios

Bella Mare

Arnold Schulman Design Group

Brantly Photography
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, brown walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Ristrutturazione casa a schiera AB

Architetto Antonella Laruccia

Antonio e Roberto Tartaglione
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Bari with light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mirror tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Sanctuary Cove

PM Concepts

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Gold Coast - Tweed with multi-coloured tile, a vessel sink, grey walls, brown benchtops and wood benchtops.

Mid-Century Modern Renovation

Nautilus Architects

Cathedral ceilings and seamless cabinetry complement this home’s river view. The low ceilings in this ’70s contemporary were a nagging issue for the 6-foot-8 homeowner. Plus, drab interiors failed to do justice to the home’s Connecticut River view. By raising ceilings and removing non-load-bearing partitions, architect Christopher Arelt was able to create a cathedral-within-a-cathedral structure in the kitchen, dining and living area. Decorative mahogany rafters open the space’s height, introduce a warmer palette and create a welcoming framework for light. The homeowner, a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, wanted to emulate the famed architect’s use of reddish-brown concrete floors, and the result further warmed the interior. “Concrete has a connotation of cold and industrial but can be just the opposite,” explains Arelt. Clunky European hardware was replaced by hidden pivot hinges, and outside cabinet corners were mitered so there is no evidence of a drawer or door from any angle. Photo Credit: Read McKendree Cathedral ceilings and seamless cabinetry complement this kitchen’s river view The low ceilings in this ’70s contemporary were a nagging issue for the 6-foot-8 homeowner. Plus, drab interiors failed to do justice to the home’s Connecticut River view. By raising ceilings and removing non-load-bearing partitions, architect Christopher Arelt was able to create a cathedral-within-a-cathedral structure in the kitchen, dining and living area. Decorative mahogany rafters open the space’s height, introduce a warmer palette and create a welcoming framework for light. The homeowner, a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, wanted to emulate the famed architect’s use of reddish-brown concrete floors, and the result further warmed the interior. “Concrete has a connotation of cold and industrial but can be just the opposite,” explains Arelt. Clunky European hardware was replaced by hidden pivot hinges, and outside cabinet corners were mitered so there is no evidence of a drawer or door from any angle.

Malibu

Lori Henle Interiors

Photo: Erika Bierman Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in San Francisco with a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown benchtops.

Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas with Wood 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.

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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!