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Midcentury Powder Room Design Ideas with Blue Benchtops

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Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Danny Piassick
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury powder room in Austin with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops and blue benchtops.
Mid Century Modern Home
Mid Century Modern Home
Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLCTim Hollerbach Designs, LLC
Large midcentury powder room in St Louis with a two-piece toilet, white walls, concrete floors, a wall-mount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, blue benchtops and a floating vanity.
Mid - Century Modern Bathroom
Mid - Century Modern Bathroom
In Archive StudioIn Archive Studio
A mid-century modern bathroom renovation to suit the existing character of the house. The client's goals were to improve the function and spacing of the bathroom while adding modern fixtures and materials. The clients were drawn to the colour green, so softer and warmer tones and colours such as warm brushed nickel and timber have been added to bring unity throughout the room.

Midcentury Powder Room Design Ideas with Blue 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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!
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