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Powder Room Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Soapstone Benchtops

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Homeland Project
Homeland Project
Elizabeth Lawson DesignElizabeth Lawson Design
A historic home in the Homeland neighborhood of Baltimore, MD designed for a young, modern family. Traditional detailings are complemented by modern furnishings, fixtures, and color palettes.
Rustic Coastal Farmhouse
Rustic Coastal Farmhouse
Southern Grace InteriorsSouthern Grace Interiors
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.
The Fisher Residence
The Fisher Residence
Kalu InteriorsKalu Interiors
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, marble, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops and brown floor.
Half Bath
Half Bath
Petrucci Johnson HomesPetrucci Johnson Homes
This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Detroit with a vessel sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a one-piece toilet, brown walls and dark hardwood floors.
Stamford Contemporary Powder Room
Stamford Contemporary Powder Room
Kay Story InteriorsKay Story Interiors
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary powder room in New York with a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink and soapstone benchtops.
2017 Fall Showcase
2017 Fall Showcase
TCD HomesTCD Homes
The metal detail on this powder room vanity gives the vanity a more industrial feel while the wallpaper and wall panels lean towards a more traditional powder room. It is nice to mix the trends together for a unique space for your guests to enjoy.
Bayland Street Residence
Bayland Street Residence
Rogers + Labarthe ArchitectsRogers + Labarthe Architects
The powder room has a cove above the toilet and under cabinet lighting beneath the floating millwork. The tile has a geometric pattern/texture. Photo - FCS Photos
Neutral Bachelor Pad
Neutral Bachelor Pad
Austin Design HouseAustin Design House
Added pale gray blue grass cloth to give color and texture. Metal framed mirror is fresh and modern. Grey slab counter with bleached oak vanity. Industrial sconces.

Powder Room Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors and Soapstone Benchtops

Think of your powder room as a small bathroom that’s always on display. Likely to be frequented by guests or used as a second bathroom by family members, it should always look its best. Consisting of little more than a vanity, toilet and sink, you could be mistaken that powder room designs are easy to execute, but the tight space can be tricky to get right. As you plan your bathroom renovation, consider the following.

What’s the best way to collate small bathroom ideas?

Browse the photos on Houzz for small bathroom designs, and get acquainted with the specialist behind your favourite picks. You can bookmark and share your favourite photos with everyone involved in your renovation, and click through to Related Photos to broaden your scope. For even more powder room and small bathroom ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

How do I plan the layout of my powder room?

If you're building from scratch, an architect may be the best person to ask. There are three main objects to consider when planning the layout of your powder room: the door, toilet and sink. Pocket, sliding or folding doors will give you more options for toilet and sink placement, while wall-mounted toilets will help save you a few inches of floor space, and make the room feel more spacious. To ensure ease of use, make sure the toilet has at least 38 centimetres of unobstructed space on either side, and 61 centimetres at the front. Powder rooms are primarily a place to use the toilet and quickly wash your hands, so unless you have the square meterage, you don’t need a full-blown vanity. Look for compact options, like a pedestal or wall-mounted sink instead.

What materials should I use in my powder room?

There’s not much space to work with when designing a powder room, so keep your design fairly simple. Otherwise, too many different patterns and textures will quickly overwhelm the space. To avoid a disjointed design, opt for one statement piece or element, such as a fun splashback, benchtop or vanity, and choose subtle materials like stone, marble or granite for everything else. If you fear you haven’t created enough visual interest, fill the void with bathroom accessories such as hand towels and soap dispensers. High-quality bathroom fixtures – including everything from your toilet roll holder to faucet – with matching lines and style, will make a big difference in a such a small space, so if you have the budget, splurge a little!
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