One of our favorite ways to encourage client's to go bold is in their powder bathrooms. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
Mid-sized transitional powder room in Denver with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, marble benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and an undermount sink.

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowners built their traditional Colonial style home 17 years’ ago. It was in great shape but needed some updating. Over the years, their taste had drifted into a more contemporary realm, and they wanted our help to bridge the gap between traditional and modern. We decided the layout of the kitchen worked well in the space and the cabinets were in good shape, so we opted to do a refresh with the kitchen. The original kitchen had blond maple cabinets and granite countertops. This was also a great opportunity to make some updates to the functionality that they were hoping to accomplish. After re-finishing all the first floor wood floors with a gray stain, which helped to remove some of the red tones from the red oak, we painted the cabinetry Benjamin Moore “Repose Gray” a very soft light gray. The new countertops are hardworking quartz, and the waterfall countertop to the left of the sink gives a bit of the contemporary flavor. We reworked the refrigerator wall to create more pantry storage and eliminated the double oven in favor of a single oven and a steam oven. The existing cooktop was replaced with a new range paired with a Venetian plaster hood above. The glossy finish from the hood is echoed in the pendant lights. A touch of gold in the lighting and hardware adds some contrast to the gray and white. A theme we repeated down to the smallest detail illustrated by the Jason Wu faucet by Brizo with its similar touches of white and gold (the arrival of which we eagerly awaited for months due to ripples in the supply chain – but worth it!). The original breakfast room was pleasant enough with its windows looking into the backyard. Now with its colorful window treatments, new blue chairs and sculptural light fixture, this space flows seamlessly into the kitchen and gives more of a punch to the space. The original butler’s pantry was functional but was also starting to show its age. The new space was inspired by a wallpaper selection that our client had set aside as a possibility for a future project. It worked perfectly with our pallet and gave a fun eclectic vibe to this functional space. We eliminated some upper cabinets in favor of open shelving and painted the cabinetry in a high gloss finish, added a beautiful quartzite countertop and some statement lighting. The new room is anything but cookie cutter. Next the mudroom. You can see a peek of the mudroom across the way from the butler’s pantry which got a facelift with new paint, tile floor, lighting and hardware. Simple updates but a dramatic change! The first floor powder room got the glam treatment with its own update of wainscoting, wallpaper, console sink, fixtures and artwork. A great little introduction to what’s to come in the rest of the home. The whole first floor now flows together in a cohesive pallet of green and blue, reflects the homeowner’s desire for a more modern aesthetic, and feels like a thoughtful and intentional evolution. Our clients were wonderful to work with! Their style meshed perfectly with our brand aesthetic which created the opportunity for wonderful things to happen. We know they will enjoy their remodel for many years to come! Photography by Margaret Rajic Photography

Photo of a transitional powder room in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

This traditional powder room gets a dramatic punch with a petite crystal chandelier, Graham and Brown Vintage Flock wallpaper above the wainscoting, and a black ceiling. The ceiling is Benjamin Moore's Twilight Zone 2127-10 in a pearl finish. White trim is a custom mix. Photo by Joseph St. Pierre.

Mid-sized contemporary powder room in San Francisco with a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Coastal style powder room remodeling in Alexandria VA with blue vanity, blue wall paper, and hardwood flooring.
Design ideas for a small beach style powder room in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

This 4,500 sq ft basement in Long Island is high on luxe, style, and fun. It has a full gym, golf simulator, arcade room, home theater, bar, full bath, storage, and an entry mud area. The palette is tight with a wood tile pattern to define areas and keep the space integrated. We used an open floor plan but still kept each space defined. The golf simulator ceiling is deep blue to simulate the night sky. It works with the room/doors that are integrated into the paneling — on shiplap and blue. We also added lights on the shuffleboard and integrated inset gym mirrors into the shiplap. We integrated ductwork and HVAC into the columns and ceiling, a brass foot rail at the bar, and pop-up chargers and a USB in the theater and the bar. The center arm of the theater seats can be raised for cuddling. LED lights have been added to the stone at the threshold of the arcade, and the games in the arcade are turned on with a light switch. --- Project designed by Long Island interior design studio Annette Jaffe Interiors. They serve Long Island including the Hamptons, as well as NYC, the tri-state area, and Boca Raton, FL. For more about Annette Jaffe Interiors, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/basement-entertainment-renovation-long-island/

This Altadena home is the perfect example of modern farmhouse flair. The powder room flaunts an elegant mirror over a strapping vanity; the butcher block in the kitchen lends warmth and texture; the living room is replete with stunning details like the candle style chandelier, the plaid area rug, and the coral accents; and the master bathroom’s floor is a gorgeous floor tile. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/new-construction-altadena-rustic-modern/

Powder room gets an explosion of color with new over-scaled floral wallpaper, brass faucets and accessories, antique mirror and new lighting.
This is an example of a small eclectic powder room in St Louis with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

Daniella Cesarei
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial powder room in Buckinghamshire with a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Photo of a small traditional powder room in Orange County with a two-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured walls and brown floor.

Lisa Lodwig
Design ideas for a small scandinavian powder room in Gloucestershire with a two-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor and multi-coloured walls.

Architect: Murphy & Co. Builder: John Kraemer & Sons. Photographer: Chelsie Lopez.
Design ideas for an arts and crafts powder room in Minneapolis with brown cabinets, multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink and brown floor.

Design ideas for a transitional powder room in Portland with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Design ideas for a country powder room in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, mirror tile, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Cesar Rubio
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

Wynne H Earle Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style powder room in Seattle with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white benchtops, a console sink and marble benchtops.

Kristada
Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Boston with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

The bold, deep blue and white patterned wallpaper selected for this powder bathroom in a recent whole home remodel delivers major design impact in this small space. Paired with brushed brass fixtures and an intricate mirror, the room became a jewel box for guests to enjoy.