Small transitional powder room in Austin with yellow walls, a pedestal sink, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

What was once a basic powder room is now fresh, sophisticated and ready for your guests. A powder room can become a stunning focal point by installing a mosaic stone floor and grasscloth wallpaper in vinyl. By replacing dated fixtures with something more high-end in a brushed warm metal finish, unexpected painted dark blue trim adds drama, visual interest, contrast and brings a decorative touch to your powder room.

Contemporary powder room with zebra-print wallpaper, medium hardwood flooring, separate toilet room, single freestanding vessel sink, and pendant light fixtures.

Dressed up guest bath. Added grasscloth wallcovering and and a faux horn mirror. Currey & Company vanity light works perfectly with the Kohler fixtures

Photo of a traditional powder room in Toronto with a one-piece toilet, beige walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink and panelled walls.

Full Lake Home Renovation
Design ideas for an expansive transitional powder room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity, wood and panelled walls.

Photo of a small transitional powder room in Kansas City with black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, terra-cotta floors, a pedestal sink, blue floor, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Let me walk you through how this unique powder room layout was transformed into a charming space filled with vintage charm: First, I took a good look at the layout of the powder room to see what I was working with. I wanted to keep any special features while making improvements where needed. Next, I added vintage-inspired fixtures like a pedestal sink, faucet with exposed drain (key detail) along with beautiful lighting to give the space that old hotel charm. I made sure to choose pieces with intricate details and finishes that matched the vintage vibe. Then, I picked out some statement wallpaper with bold, vintage patterns to really make the room pop. Think damask, floral, or geometric designs in rich colours that transport you back in time; hello William Morris. Of course, no vintage-inspired space is complete without antique accessories. I added mirrors, sconces, and artwork with ornate frames and unique details to enhance the room's vintage charm. To add warmth and texture, I chose luxurious textiles like hand towels with interesting detail. These soft, plush fabrics really make the space feel cozy and inviting. For lighting, I installed vintage-inspired fixtures such as a gun metal pendant light along with sophisticated sconces topped with delicate cream shades to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I made sure they had dimmable bulbs so you can adjust the lighting to suit your mood. To enhance the vintage charm even further, I added architectural details like wainscoting, shiplap and crown molding. These details really elevate the space and give it that old-world feel. I also incorporated unique artifacts and vintage finds, like cowbells and vintage signage, to add character and interest to the room. These items were perfect for displaying in our cabinet as decorative accents. Finally, I upgraded the hardware with vintage-inspired designs to complement the overall aesthetic of the space. I chose pieces with modern detailing and aged finishes for an authentic vintage look. And there you have it! I was able to transform a unique powder room layout into a charming space reminiscent of an old hotel.

A family friendly powder room renovation in a lake front home with a farmhouse vibe and easy to maintain finishes.
Photo of a small country powder room in Chicago with white cabinets, a freestanding vanity, grey walls, ceramic floors, planked wall panelling and a pedestal sink.

Small transitional powder room in Nashville with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and wallpaper.

Tiny powder room with a vintage feel.
Photo of a small transitional powder room in Miami with blue walls, porcelain floors, brown floor, white benchtops, a two-piece toilet, a pedestal sink and decorative wall panelling.

Beach style powder room in Boston with a two-piece toilet, blue walls, a pedestal sink, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

We completely renovated this Haverford home between Memorial Day and Labor Day! We maintained the traditional feel of this colonial home with Early-American heart pine floors and bead board on the walls of various rooms. But we also added features of modern living. The open concept kitchen has warm blue cabinetry, an eating area with a built-in bench with storage, and an especially convenient area for pet supplies and eating! Subtle and sophisticated, the bathrooms are awash in gray and white Carrara marble. We custom made built-in shelves, storage and a closet throughout the home. Crafting the millwork on the staircase walls, post and railing was our favorite part of the project. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2020. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, 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 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: Jon Friedrich Interior Design Credit: Larina Kase, of Wayne, PA

Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with light hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured walls, beige floor and wallpaper.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Boston with wallpaper, a pedestal sink, blue walls and a freestanding vanity.

Design ideas for a small midcentury powder room in San Francisco with white cabinets, blue tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

The Clients wanted the powder room to have a “wow factor” so TZS installed hand made damask wallcovering throughout and installed a gorgeous semi-precious quartzite top over the storage cabinet.

An adorable powder room we did in our client's 1930s Colonial home. We used ESTA Home by Brewster Jaguar wallpaper in teal.
This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Boston with a one-piece toilet, blue walls, wood-look tile, a pedestal sink, brown floor, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Design ideas for a small modern powder room in San Diego with a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, vinyl floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor and wallpaper.