A custom vanity with an integrated stone sink and glass surround. Wallpaper paneled walls conceal storage. Antique mirror and sconces. Sherle Wagner faucets feature genuine semi precious black onyx elements.

Spectacular Powder Room featuring glass tile accent wall in herringbone pattern, with mix of glass and marble. Matching white carrera marble vessel sink. Stylish waterfall faucet. White vanity cabinet, topped with black quartz, and crystal knob accents. Powder blue walls, oval window, and crystal chandelier. By Larosa Built Homes

Mid-sized modern powder room in London with a wall-mount toilet, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, black benchtops, a freestanding vanity, coffered and wallpaper.

Wallpaper in a powder room is a natural! Here paired with an amazing custom vanity, engineered quartz top, and elegant plumbing.
Inspiration for a small transitional powder room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, black benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Design ideas for a traditional powder room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, black floor and black benchtops.

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Midcentury powder room in Denver with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, black floor and black benchtops.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Lakefront property in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is hard to come by, so when we were hired by this young family with exactly that, we were immediately inspired by not just the unusually large footprint of this 1950’s colonial revival but also the lovely views of the manmade lake it was sited on. The large 5-bedroom home was solidly stuck in the 1980’s, but we saw tons of potential. We started out by updating the existing staircase with a fresh coat of paint and adding new herringbone slate to the entry hall. The powder room off the entryway also got a refresh - new flooring, new cabinets and fixtures. We ran the new slate right through into this space for some consistency. A fun wallpaper and shiplap trim add a welcoming feel and set the tone for the home. Next, we tackled the kitchen. Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones. The cooking zone consists of the refrigerator, prep sink and cooktop, along with a nice long run of prep space at the island. The cleanup side of the kitchen consists of the main sink and dishwasher. Both areas are situated so that the user can view the lake during prep work and cleanup! One of the home’s main puzzles was how to incorporate the mudroom and area in front of the patio doors at the back of the house. We already had a breakfast table area, so the space by the patio doors was a bit of a no man’s land. We decided to separate the kitchen proper from what became the new mudroom with a large set of barn doors. That way you can quickly hide any mudroom messes but have easy access to the light coming in through the patio doors as well as the outdoor grilling station. We also love the impact the barn doors add to the overall space. The homeowners’ first words to us were “it’s time to ditch the brown,” so we did! We chose a lovely blue pallet that reflects the home’s location on the lake which is also vibrant yet easy on the eye. Countertops are white quartz, and the natural oak floor works well with the other honey accents. The breakfast table was given a refresh with new chairs, chandelier and window treatments that frame the gorgeous views of the lake out the back. We coordinated the slate mudroom flooring with that used in the home’s main entrance for a consistent feel. The storage area consists of open and closed storage to allow for some clutter control as needed. Next on our “to do” list was revamping the dated brown bar area in the neighboring dining room. We eliminated the clutter by adding some closed cabinets and did some easy updates to help the space feel more current. One snag we ran into here was the discovery of a beam above the existing open shelving that had to be modified with a smaller structural beam to allow for our new design to work. This was an unexpected surprise, but in the end we think it was well worth it! We kept the colors here a bit more muted to blend with the homeowner’s existing furnishings. Open shelving and polished nickel hardware add some simple detail to the new entertainment zone which also looks out onto the lake! Next we tackled the upstairs starting with the homeowner’s son’s bath. The bath originally had both a tub shower and a separate shower, so we decided to swap out the shower for a new laundry area. This freed up some space downstairs in what used to be the mudroom/laundry room and is much more convenient for daily laundry needs. We continued the blue palette here with navy cabinetry and the navy tile in the shower. Porcelain floor tile and chrome fixtures keep maintenance to a minimum while matte black mirrors and lighting add some depth the design. A low maintenance runner adds some warmth underfoot and ties the whole space together. We added a pocket door to the bathroom to minimize interference with the door swings. The left door of the laundry closet is on a 180 degree hinge to allow for easy full access to the machines. Next we tackled the master bath which is an en suite arrangement. The original was typical of the 1980’s with the vanity outside of the bathroom, situated near the master closet. And the brown theme continued here with multiple shades of brown. Our first move was to segment off the bath and the closet from the master bedroom. We created a short hall from the bedroom to the bathroom with his and hers walk-in closets on the left and right as well as a separate toilet closet outside of the main bathroom for privacy and flexibility. The original bathroom had a giant soaking tub with steps (dangerous!) as well as a small shower that did not work well for our homeowner who is 6’3”. With other bathtubs in the home, they decided to eliminate the tub and create an oversized shower which takes up the space where the old tub was located. The double vanity is on the opposite wall and a bench is located under the window for morning conversations and a place to set a couple of towels. The pallet in here is light and airy with a mix of blond wood, creamy porcelain and marble tile, and brass accents. A simple roman shade adds some texture and it’s top-down mechanism allows for light and privacy. This large whole house remodel gave our homeowners not only the ability to maximize the potential of their home but also created a lovely new frame from which to view their fabulous lake views. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

belvedere Marble, and crocodile wallpaper
Inspiration for an expansive traditional powder room in New York with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

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Design ideas for a large country powder room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, black walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor and black benchtops.

Photo of a small modern powder room in New York with open cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, black floor and black benchtops.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern powder room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, black floor and black benchtops.

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Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Moscow with black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor and black benchtops.

Shower room with wall mounted toilet, sliding shower enclosure and refurbished vintage vanity unit.
Inspiration for a small eclectic powder room in London with a wall-mount toilet, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, black floor, black benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Large transitional powder room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink, black floor, black benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in Frankfurt with black tile, stone tile, ceramic floors, black floor and black benchtops.

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Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, black floor, black benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Photo of a large modern powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a bidet, black tile, marble, black walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Bathroom remodel by J. Francis Company, LLC. Photography by Jesse Riesmeyer
This is an example of a mid-sized modern powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, black benchtops and a built-in vanity.