This is an example of a small tropical powder room in Madrid with a two-piece toilet, pink tile, stone tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, pink floor and white benchtops.

Jimi Smith Photography
Inspiration for a small mediterranean powder room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and black benchtops.

Previously renovated with a two-story addition in the 80’s, the home’s square footage had been increased, but the current homeowners struggled to integrate the old with the new. An oversized fireplace and awkward jogged walls added to the challenges on the main floor, along with dated finishes. While on the second floor, a poorly configured layout was not functional for this expanding family. From the front entrance, we can see the fireplace was removed between the living room and dining rooms, creating greater sight lines and allowing for more traditional archways between rooms. At the back of the home, we created a new mudroom area, and updated the kitchen with custom two-tone millwork, countertops and finishes. These main floor changes work together to create a home more reflective of the homeowners’ tastes. On the second floor, the master suite was relocated and now features a beautiful custom ensuite, walk-in closet and convenient adjacency to the new laundry room. Gordon King Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, black floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

This is an example of a powder room in Milwaukee with porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, black floor and wallpaper.

Photo of a mid-sized powder room in Kansas City with open cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, black floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

  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

Here in the powder room, we modified a client selected nightstand into the vanity. We love the cement tile as a fun pop of pattern.
This is an example of a country powder room in Phoenix with light wood cabinets, black tile, cement tiles, a vessel sink and black floor.

Craig Washburn
Design ideas for a mid-sized country powder room in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

This is an example of a small transitional powder room in DC Metro with a two-piece toilet, blue walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, black floor and decorative wall panelling.

外部空間とオンスィートバスルームの主寝室は森の中に居る様な幻想的な雰囲気を感じさせる
Large modern powder room in Other with blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity, timber and planked wall panelling.

Photo by Stoffer Photgraphy
Inspiration for a small modern powder room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

This is an example of a mid-sized powder room in Minneapolis with a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Scott Burrows Photography
Design ideas for a transitional powder room in Brisbane with a two-piece toilet, green tile, a pedestal sink and black floor.

This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Toronto with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, purple walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

高級ホテルをイメージして作られた洗面室は、キャビネットの中に便利なランドリーシュートがあり、洗濯物を2階から1階へと運べるなど、デザイン性とともに暮らしの機能性も実現している。© Maple Homes International.
Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Other with white cabinets, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white walls and black floor.

Hiroshi Ueda
Small modern powder room in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, black floor and brown benchtops.

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Contemporary powder room in DC Metro with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor and black benchtops.