Powder room with a twist. This cozy powder room was completely transformed form top to bottom. Introducing playful patterns with tile and wallpaper. This picture shows the green vanity, vessel sink, circular mirror, pendant lighting, tile flooring, along with brass accents and hardware. Boston, MA.

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.

This project began with an entire penthouse floor of open raw space which the clients had the opportunity to section off the piece that suited them the best for their needs and desires. As the design firm on the space, LK Design was intricately involved in determining the borders of the space and the way the floor plan would be laid out. Taking advantage of the southwest corner of the floor, we were able to incorporate three large balconies, tremendous views, excellent light and a layout that was open and spacious. There is a large master suite with two large dressing rooms/closets, two additional bedrooms, one and a half additional bathrooms, an office space, hearth room and media room, as well as the large kitchen with oversized island, butler's pantry and large open living room. The clients are not traditional in their taste at all, but going completely modern with simple finishes and furnishings was not their style either. What was produced is a very contemporary space with a lot of visual excitement. Every room has its own distinct aura and yet the whole space flows seamlessly. From the arched cloud structure that floats over the dining room table to the cathedral type ceiling box over the kitchen island to the barrel ceiling in the master bedroom, LK Design created many features that are unique and help define each space. At the same time, the open living space is tied together with stone columns and built-in cabinetry which are repeated throughout that space. Comfort, luxury and beauty were the key factors in selecting furnishings for the clients. The goal was to provide furniture that complimented the space without fighting it.

Photo of a modern powder room in Other with medium wood cabinets, white walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

When the house was purchased, someone had lowered the ceiling with gyp board. We re-designed it with a coffer that looked original to the house. The antique stand for the vessel sink was sourced from an antique store in Berkeley CA. The flooring was replaced with traditional 1" hex tile.

Powder Room below stair
Small transitional powder room in Nashville with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, a built-in vanity, wallpaper, wallpaper, multi-coloured walls, brown floor and white benchtops.

After the second fallout of the Delta Variant amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in mid 2021, our team working from home, and our client in quarantine, SDA Architects conceived Japandi Home. The initial brief for the renovation of this pool house was for its interior to have an "immediate sense of serenity" that roused the feeling of being peaceful. Influenced by loneliness and angst during quarantine, SDA Architects explored themes of escapism and empathy which led to a “Japandi” style concept design – the nexus between “Scandinavian functionality” and “Japanese rustic minimalism” to invoke feelings of “art, nature and simplicity.” This merging of styles forms the perfect amalgamation of both function and form, centred on clean lines, bright spaces and light colours. Grounded by its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed atmosphere; Japandi Home aesthetics focus on simplicity, natural elements, and comfort; minimalism that is both aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional. Japandi Home places special emphasis on sustainability through use of raw furnishings and a rejection of the one-time-use culture we have embraced for numerous decades. A plethora of natural materials, muted colours, clean lines and minimal, yet-well-curated furnishings have been employed to showcase beautiful craftsmanship – quality handmade pieces over quantitative throwaway items. A neutral colour palette compliments the soft and hard furnishings within, allowing the timeless pieces to breath and speak for themselves. These calming, tranquil and peaceful colours have been chosen so when accent colours are incorporated, they are done so in a meaningful yet subtle way. Japandi home isn’t sparse – it’s intentional. The integrated storage throughout – from the kitchen, to dining buffet, linen cupboard, window seat, entertainment unit, bed ensemble and walk-in wardrobe are key to reducing clutter and maintaining the zen-like sense of calm created by these clean lines and open spaces. The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” refers to the idea that ones home is your cosy sanctuary. Similarly, this ideology has been fused with the Japanese notion of “wabi-sabi”; the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Hence, the marriage of these design styles is both founded on minimalism and comfort; easy-going yet sophisticated. Conversely, whilst Japanese styles can be considered “sleek” and Scandinavian, “rustic”, the richness of the Japanese neutral colour palette aids in preventing the stark, crisp palette of Scandinavian styles from feeling cold and clinical. Japandi Home’s introspective essence can ultimately be considered quite timely for the pandemic and was the quintessential lockdown project our team needed.

Mid-sized midcentury powder room in Detroit with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Old world inspired, wallpapered powder room with v-groove wainscot, wall mount faucet and vessel sink.
Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, yellow benchtops, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

庭住の舎｜Studio tanpopo-gumi 撮影｜野口 兼史 豊かな自然を感じる中庭を内包する住まい。日々の何気ない日常を　四季折々に　豊かに・心地良く・・・
Design ideas for a small modern powder room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Floating vanity with vessel sink. Genuine stone wall and wallpaper. Plumbing in polished nickel. Pendants hang from ceiling but additional light is Shulter mirror. Under Cabinet lighting reflects this beautiful marble floor and solid walnut cabinet.

The bathrooms achieve a spa-like serenity, reflecting personal preferences for teak and marble, deep hues and pastels. This powder room has a custom hand-made vanity countertop made of Hawaiian koa wood with a white glass vessel sink.

SB apt is the result of a renovation of a 95 sqm apartment. Originally the house had narrow spaces, long narrow corridors and a very articulated living area. The request from the customers was to have a simple, large and bright house, easy to clean and organized. Through our intervention it was possible to achieve a result of lightness and organization. It was essential to define a living area free from partitions, a more reserved sleeping area and adequate services. The obtaining of new accessory spaces of the house made the client happy, together with the transformation of the bathroom-laundry into an independent guest bathroom, preceded by a hidden, capacious and functional laundry. The palette of colors and materials chosen is very simple and constant in all rooms of the house. Furniture, lighting and decorations were selected following a careful acquaintance with the clients, interpreting their personal tastes and enhancing the key points of the house.

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Portland with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a floating vanity and vaulted.

This is an example of a scandinavian powder room in New York with light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, turquoise floor, white benchtops and vaulted.

This is an example of a large country powder room in Other with open cabinets, green cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, a floating vanity, wood, wood walls, brown walls, brown floor and green benchtops.

Powder Bath, Sink, Faucet, Wallpaper, accessories, floral, vanity, modern, contemporary, lighting, sconce, mirror, tile, backsplash, rug, countertop, quartz, black, pattern, texture

Built a powder room in an existing mudroom. Began by leveling floors, adding insulation and framing, adding a new window, as well as connecting to existing plumbing to install a sink and toilet. Added "fun" design elements to give a small space lots of character. The ceiling features cedar planks, behind the sink, and extending to the 8ft ceiling is white penny tile, geometric -shaped lighting, a black accent wall, and a repurposed dresser as a vanity to add a touch of vintage.

Perched high above the Islington Golf course, on a quiet cul-de-sac, this contemporary residential home is all about bringing the outdoor surroundings in. In keeping with the French style, a metal and slate mansard roofline dominates the façade, while inside, an open concept main floor split across three elevations, is punctuated by reclaimed rough hewn fir beams and a herringbone dark walnut floor. The elegant kitchen includes Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf range, SubZero glass paned refrigerator, open walnut shelving, blue/black cabinetry with hand forged bronze hardware and a larder with a SubZero freezer, wine fridge and even a dog bed. The emphasis on wood detailing continues with Pella fir windows framing a full view of the canopy of trees that hang over the golf course and back of the house. This project included a full reimagining of the backyard landscaping and features the use of Thermory decking and a refurbished in-ground pool surrounded by dark Eramosa limestone. Design elements include the use of three species of wood, warm metals, various marbles, bespoke lighting fixtures and Canadian art as a focal point within each space. The main walnut waterfall staircase features a custom hand forged metal railing with tuning fork spindles. The end result is a nod to the elegance of French Country, mixed with the modern day requirements of a family of four and two dogs!