Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This family from Wheaton was ready to remodel their kitchen, dining room and powder room. The project didn’t call for any structural or space planning changes but the makeover still had a massive impact on their home. The homeowners wanted to change their dated 1990’s brown speckled granite and light maple kitchen. They liked the welcoming feeling they got from the wood and warm tones in their current kitchen, but this style clashed with their vision of a deVOL type kitchen, a London-based furniture company. Their inspiration came from the country homes of the UK that mix the warmth of traditional detail with clean lines and modern updates. To create their vision, we started with all new framed cabinets with a modified overlay painted in beautiful, understated colors. Our clients were adamant about “no white cabinets.” Instead we used an oyster color for the perimeter and a custom color match to a specific shade of green chosen by the homeowner. The use of a simple color pallet reduces the visual noise and allows the space to feel open and welcoming. We also painted the trim above the cabinets the same color to make the cabinets look taller. The room trim was painted a bright clean white to match the ceiling. In true English fashion our clients are not coffee drinkers, but they LOVE tea. We created a tea station for them where they can prepare and serve tea. We added plenty of glass to showcase their tea mugs and adapted the cabinetry below to accommodate storage for their tea items. Function is also key for the English kitchen and the homeowners. They requested a deep farmhouse sink and a cabinet devoted to their heavy mixer because they bake a lot. We then got rid of the stovetop on the island and wall oven and replaced both of them with a range located against the far wall. This gives them plenty of space on the island to roll out dough and prepare any number of baked goods. We then removed the bifold pantry doors and created custom built-ins with plenty of usable storage for all their cooking and baking needs. The client wanted a big change to the dining room but still wanted to use their own furniture and rug. We installed a toile-like wallpaper on the top half of the room and supported it with white wainscot paneling. We also changed out the light fixture, showing us once again that small changes can have a big impact. As the final touch, we also re-did the powder room to be in line with the rest of the first floor. We had the new vanity painted in the same oyster color as the kitchen cabinets and then covered the walls in a whimsical patterned wallpaper. Although the homeowners like subtle neutral colors they were willing to go a bit bold in the powder room for something unexpected. For more design inspiration go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Soft blue tones make a statement in the new powder room.
Mid-sized traditional powder room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and white benchtops.

Powder rooms at their best should be a statement. The jewel of the house. This one we called "the hutch". Very whimsical yet very rich and elegant.
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and black benchtops.

Inspiration for a small beach style powder room in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Jeff Herr
This is an example of a traditional powder room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, green walls, an undermount sink, white cabinets and beige benchtops.

Overland Park Interior Designer, Arlene Ladegaard, of Design Connection, Inc. was contacted by the client after Brackman Construction recommended her. Prior to beginning the remodel, the Powder Room had outdated cabinetry, tile, plumbing fixtures, and poor lighting. Ladegaard believes that Powder Rooms should have personality and sat out to transform the space as such. The new dark wood floors compliment the walls which are covered with a stately gray and white geometric patterned wallpaper. A new gray painted vanity with a Carrara Marble counter replaces the old oak vanity, and a pair of sconces, new mirror, and ceiling fixture add to the ambiance of the room. Ladegaard decided to remove a closet that was not in good use, and instead, uses a beautiful etagere to display accessories that complement the overall palette and style of the house. Upon completion, the client is happy with the updates and loves the exquisite styling that is symbolic of his newly updated residence. Design Connection, Inc. provided: space plans, elevations, lighting, material selections, wallpaper, furnishings, artwork, accessories, a liaison with the contractor, and project management.

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, multi-coloured walls and white benchtops.

Photo Credit: Mark Ehlen
This is an example of a traditional powder room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets and recessed-panel cabinets.

Small and stylish powder room remodel in Bellevue, Washington. It is hard to tell from the photo but the wallpaper is a very light blush color which adds an element of surprise and warmth to the space.

Design ideas for a transitional powder room in London with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Charming luxury powder room with custom curved vanity and polished nickel finishes. Grey walls with white vanity, white ceiling, and medium hardwood flooring. Hammered nickel sink and cabinet hardware.

You’d never know by looking at this stunning cottage that the project began by raising the entire home six feet above the foundation. The Birchwood field team used their expertise to carefully lift the home in order to pour an entirely new foundation. With the base of the home secure, our craftsmen moved indoors to remodel the home’s kitchen and bathrooms. The sleek kitchen features gray, custom made inlay cabinetry that brings out the detail in the one of a kind quartz countertop. A glitzy marble tile backsplash completes the contemporary styled kitchen. Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

Wow! Pop of modern art in this traditional home! Coral color lacquered sink vanity compliments the home's original Sherle Wagner gilded greek key sink. What a treasure to be able to reuse this treasure of a sink! Lucite and gold play a supporting role to this amazing wallpaper! Powder Room favorite! Photographer Misha Hettie. Wallpaper is 'Arty' from Pierre Frey. Find details and sources for this bath in this feature story linked here: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90312718/list/colorful-confetti-wallpaper-makes-for-a-cheerful-powder-room

Michael Hunter
This is an example of a small modern powder room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Photo of a traditional powder room in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and grey floor.

When I design a powder room, I always like to make these smaller spaces dramatic or have fun with a bit of whimsy. This bee wallpaper and the paint color are by Farrow & Ball

Small transitional powder room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90342803/_trid=silc/list/houzz-tour-a-stylish-place-of-her-own

Evan Joseph Studios
Inspiration for a transitional powder room in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and beige benchtops.