Mid-sized traditional powder room in Wichita with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtops.

This small powder room is one of my favorite rooms in the house with this bold black and white wallpaper behind the vanity and the soft pink walls. The emerald green floating vanity was custom made by Prestige Cabinets of Virginia.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   I am still sometimes shocked myself at how much of a difference a kitchen remodel can make in a space, you think I would know by now! This was one of those jobs. The small U-shaped room was a bit cramped, a bit dark and a bit dated. A neighboring sunroom/breakfast room addition was awkwardly used, and most of the time the couple hung out together at the small peninsula. The client wish list included a larger, lighter kitchen with an island that would seat 7 people. They have a large family and wanted to be able to gather and entertain in the space. Right outside is a lovely backyard and patio with a fireplace, so having easy access and flow to that area was also important. Our first move was to eliminate the wall between kitchen and breakfast room, which we anticipated would need a large beam and some structural maneuvering since it was the old exterior wall. However, what we didn’t anticipate was that the stucco exterior of the original home was layered over hollow clay tiles which was impossible to shore up in the typical manner. After much back and forth with our structural team, we were able to develop a plan to shore the wall and install a large steal & wood structural beam with minimal disruption to the original floor plan. That was important because we had already ordered everything customized to fit the plan. We all breathed a collective sigh of relief once that part was completed. Now we could move on to building the kitchen we had all been waiting for. Oh, and let’s not forget that this was all being done amidst COVID 2020. We covered the rough beam with cedar and stained it to coordinate with the floors. It’s actually one of my favorite elements in the space. The homeowners now have a big beautiful island that seats up to 7 people and has a wonderful flow to the outdoor space just like they wanted. The large island provides not only seating but also substantial prep area perfectly situated between the sink and cooktop. In addition to a built-in oven below the large gas cooktop, there is also a steam oven to the left of the sink. The steam oven is great for baking as well for heating daily meals without having to heat up the large oven. The other side of the room houses a substantial pantry, the refrigerator, a small bar area as well as a TV. The homeowner fell in love the with the Aqua quartzite that is on the island, so we married that with a custom mosaic in a similar tone behind the cooktop. Soft white cabinetry, Cambria quartz and Thassos marble subway tile complete the soft traditional look. Gold accents, wood wrapped beams and oak barstools add warmth the room. The little powder room was also included in the project. Some fun wallpaper, a vanity with a pop of color and pretty fixtures and accessories finish off this cute little space. 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

Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in Wichita with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Though undecided about selling or staying in this house, these homeowners had no doubts about one thing: the outdated forest green powder room had to go, whether for them to enjoy, or for some future owner. Just swapping out the green toilet was a good start, but they were prepared to go all the way with wainscoting, wallpaper, fixtures and vanity top. The only things that remain from before are the wood floor and the vanity base - but the latter got a fresh coat of paint and fun new knobs. Now the little space is fresh and bright - a great little welcome for guests.

Painting this room white and adding a focal shiplap wall made this room look so much bigger. A freestanding vanity with a porcelain vessel sink gives this powder room a contemporary feel.

Richard Mandelkorn
This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Lisza Coffey Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional powder room in Omaha with grey cabinets, an undermount sink, grey benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, granite benchtops and brown floor.

Design ideas for a small country powder room in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, light hardwood floors, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Mid-sized country powder room in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, beige walls, pebble tile floors, granite benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Mid-sized country powder room in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and black benchtops.

Inspiration for a small powder room in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, yellow benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

The powder room, shown here, exists just outside the kitchen. The vanity was built out of an old end table the homeowners already had. We remodeled it to accommodate the vessel sink.

Small contemporary powder room in Detroit with raised-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Our busy young homeowners were looking to move back to Indianapolis and considered building new, but they fell in love with the great bones of this Coppergate home. The home reflected different times and different lifestyles and had become poorly suited to contemporary living. We worked with Stacy Thompson of Compass Design for the design and finishing touches on this renovation. The makeover included improving the awkwardness of the front entrance into the dining room, lightening up the staircase with new spindles, treads and a brighter color scheme in the hall. New carpet and hardwoods throughout brought an enhanced consistency through the first floor. We were able to take two separate rooms and create one large sunroom with walls of windows and beautiful natural light to abound, with a custom designed fireplace. The downstairs powder received a much-needed makeover incorporating elegant transitional plumbing and lighting fixtures. In addition, we did a complete top-to-bottom makeover of the kitchen, including custom cabinetry, new appliances and plumbing and lighting fixtures. Soft gray tile and modern quartz countertops bring a clean, bright space for this family to enjoy. This delightful home, with its clean spaces and durable surfaces is a textbook example of how to take a solid but dull abode and turn it into a dream home for a young family.

Custom Home in Bellaire, Houston, Texas designed by Purser Architectural. Gorgeously built by Arjeco Builders.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean powder room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, marble, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Mid-sized traditional powder room in Richmond with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops and brown floor.

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, black benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Our busy young homeowners were looking to move back to Indianapolis and considered building new, but they fell in love with the great bones of this Coppergate home. The home reflected different times and different lifestyles and had become poorly suited to contemporary living. We worked with Stacy Thompson of Compass Design for the design and finishing touches on this renovation. The makeover included improving the awkwardness of the front entrance into the dining room, lightening up the staircase with new spindles, treads and a brighter color scheme in the hall. New carpet and hardwoods throughout brought an enhanced consistency through the first floor. We were able to take two separate rooms and create one large sunroom with walls of windows and beautiful natural light to abound, with a custom designed fireplace. The downstairs powder received a much-needed makeover incorporating elegant transitional plumbing and lighting fixtures. In addition, we did a complete top-to-bottom makeover of the kitchen, including custom cabinetry, new appliances and plumbing and lighting fixtures. Soft gray tile and modern quartz countertops bring a clean, bright space for this family to enjoy. This delightful home, with its clean spaces and durable surfaces is a textbook example of how to take a solid but dull abode and turn it into a dream home for a young family.