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Powder Room Design Ideas with Subway Tile and Multi-Coloured Benchtops

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Lake Charlevoix Coastal Cottage
Lake Charlevoix Coastal Cottage
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This cottage remodel on Lake Charlevoix was such a fun project to work on. We really strived to bring in the coastal elements around the home to give this cottage it's asthetics. You will see a lot of whites, light blues, and some grey/greige accents as well.
Hawkwood Residence
Hawkwood Residence
Elle Cherie | Inspired InteriorsElle Cherie | Inspired Interiors
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Calgary with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.
Custom Home
Custom Home
UserUser
Cross Country Real Estate Photography
Traditional powder room in Dallas with white tile, subway tile, granite benchtops, white floor, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, multi-coloured benchtops and louvered cabinets.
Powder Room
Powder Room
Eldan HomesEldan Homes
Small traditional powder room in New York with a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, a wall-mount sink, granite benchtops, black floor and multi-coloured benchtops.
Lake Margaret-A Reclaimed Family Residence
Lake Margaret-A Reclaimed Family Residence
Sno Valley CottagesSno Valley Cottages
Custom guest and kids bathroom. Counter tops are live edge maple, floating shelves are live edge maple and birch, wall paneling is reclaimed Douglas Fir barn wood. Vessel Sink from Bruning Pottery of Snohomish, WA.
Alluring Master Bathroom
Alluring Master Bathroom
Cabinet GalleryCabinet Gallery
Mid-sized transitional powder room in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtops.
Loft
Loft
Jerel LakeJerel Lake
This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured tile, subway tile, grey walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtops and a floating vanity.
A Custom Bath Renovation in Camden, DE
A Custom Bath Renovation in Camden, DE
Bath, Kitchen and Tile CenterBath, Kitchen and Tile Center
The toilet is by Toto and features a topper.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional powder room with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtops.
Hawkwood Residence
Hawkwood Residence
Elle Cherie | Inspired InteriorsElle Cherie | Inspired Interiors
Small contemporary powder room in Calgary with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Powder Room Design Ideas with Subway Tile and Multi-Coloured 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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