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

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This is an example of a mediterranean powder room in Jacksonville with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Part of the 1st floor renovation was giving the powder room a facelift. There was an underutilized shower in this room that we removed and replaced with storage. We then installed a new vanity, countertop, tile floor and plumbing fixtures. The homeowners chose a fun and beautiful wallpaper to finish the space.

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Photo of a small transitional powder room in Vancouver with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

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.

This powder room is decorated in unusual dark colors that evoke a feeling of comfort and warmth. Despite the abundance of dark surfaces, the room does not seem dull and cramped thanks to the large window, stylish mirror, and sparkling tile surfaces that perfectly reflect the rays of daylight. Our interior designers placed here only the most necessary furniture pieces so as not to clutter up this powder room. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your powder interior design as well together with the top Grandeur Hills Group interior designers!

Design, Fabrication, Install & Photography By MacLaren Kitchen and Bath Designer: Mary Skurecki Wet Bar: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Reno door/drawer style with Carbide paint. Caesarstone Pebble Quartz Countertops with eased edge detail (By MacLaren). TV Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Orleans door style with Carbide paint. Shelving, drawers, and wood top to match the cabinetry with custom crown and base moulding. Guest Room/Bath: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with flush inset, Reno Style doors with Maple wood in Bedrock Stain. Custom vanity base in Full Overlay, Reno Style Drawer in Matching Maple with Bedrock Stain. Vanity Countertop is Everest Quartzite. Bench Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with flush inset, Reno Style doors/drawers with Carbide paint. Custom wood top to match base moulding and benches. Toy Storage Area: Mouser/Centra Cabinetry with full overlay, Reno door style with Carbide paint. Open drawer storage with roll-out trays and custom floating shelves and base moulding.

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Phoenix with white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white benchtops, beige floor, subway tile and quartzite 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.

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Design ideas for a large contemporary powder room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

The powder room is dramatic update to the old and Corian vanity. The original mirror was cut and stacked vertically on stand-offs with new floor-to-ceiling back lighting. The custom 14K gold back splash adds and artistic quality. The figured walnut panel is actually a working drawer and the vanity floats off the wall.

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Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, beige walls, a drop-in sink and quartzite benchtops.

Dark cabinetry offers a strong contrast against light countertops and walls. The floating powder room cabinetry is a slab door in the Brookhaven frameless cabinetry line manufactured by Wood-Mode in a dark stain. The countertop is Luce de Luna Quartzite.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Adelaide with grey cabinets, black tile, ceramic tile, mosaic tile floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and a freestanding vanity.

This antique dresser was transformed into a bathroom vanity by mounting the mirror to the wall and surrounding it with beautiful backsplash tile, adding a slab countertop, and installing a sink into the countertop.

This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Inspiration for a small transitional powder room in New York with shaker cabinets, orange cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Transitional moody powder room incorporating classic pieces to achieve an elegant and timeless design.
Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Charlotte with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops and white benchtops.