Inspiration for a scandinavian powder room in Austin with open cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and panelled walls.

Traditional powder room in Other with white walls, a pedestal sink and panelled walls.

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Sussex with white cabinets, green walls, a trough sink and panelled walls.

Photo of a transitional powder room in London with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops, a built-in vanity, panelled walls and wallpaper.

A small secondary guest loo was updated with wall panelling and a quirky and unexpected wallpaper from Cole & Son. This cloakroom always raises a smile.

Small country powder room in Hampshire with a one-piece toilet, white walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a floating vanity, timber and panelled walls.

  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

The original floor plan had to be restructured due to design flaws. The location of the door to the toilet caused you to hit your knee on the toilet bowl when entering the bathroom. While sitting on the toilet, the vanity would touch your side. This required proper relocation of the plumbing DWV and supply to the Powder Room. The existing delaminating vanity was also replaced with a Custom Vanity with Stiletto Furniture Feet and Aged Gray Stain. The vanity was complimented by a Carrera Marble Countertop with a Traditional Ogee Edge. A Custom site milled Shiplap wall, Beadboard Ceiling, and Crown Moulding details were added to elevate the small space. The existing tile floor was removed and replaced with new raw oak hardwood which needed to be blended into the existing oak hardwood. Then finished with special walnut stain and polyurethane.

What used to be a very plain powder room was transformed into light and bright pool / powder room. The redesign involved squaring off the wall to incorporate an unusual herringbone barn door, ship lap walls, and new vanity. We also opened up a new entry door from the poolside and a place for the family to hang towels. Hayley, the cat also got her own private bathroom with the addition of a built-in litter box compartment. The patterned concrete tiles throughout this area added just the right amount of charm.

Design ideas for a traditional powder room in London with multi-coloured walls, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor, planked wall panelling, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Design ideas for a country powder room in Los Angeles with grey walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

These homeowners came to us to renovate a number of areas of their home. In their formal powder bath they wanted a sophisticated polished room that was elegant and custom in design. The formal powder was designed around stunning marble and gold wall tile with a custom starburst layout coming from behind the center of the birds nest round brass mirror. A white floating quartz countertop houses a vessel bowl sink and vessel bowl height faucet in polished nickel, wood panel and molding’s were painted black with a gold leaf detail which carried over to the ceiling for the WOW.

Cabinetry: Showplace EVO Style: Savannah w/ FPH Finish: Maple Cashew Hardware: Hardware Resources Belcastel in Distressed Antique Silver
Mid-sized transitional powder room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style powder room in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Design ideas for a transitional powder room in Philadelphia with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and panelled walls.

Inspiration for a small beach style powder room in Nashville with blue walls, wood benchtops, a floating vanity, planked wall panelling, dark wood cabinets and a vessel sink.

This is an example of a transitional powder room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black walls, an undermount sink, beige benchtops, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.