This is an example of a traditional powder room in Other with blue cabinets, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls and furniture-like cabinets.

Aspen Homes - Issaquah

True Custom Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Seattle with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Ristrutturazione di un bagno

B.B.W. Engineering SRL

Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Other with a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and distressed cabinets.

グレイッシュな家

株式会社ワプル

木造3階建て
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Tokyo with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops and grey floor.

setagaya-k68, tokyo

FIELD LABO

アジアンチーク家具を改造して作った洗面台
Photo of a traditional powder room in Tokyo Suburbs with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

Apopka Colors

Broome Property Enterprises

Mid-sized traditional powder room in Orlando with a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, green walls and ceramic floors.

『グラン・テクノ』ミセスコーナー

テクノホーム秋田

ラグジュアリー空間を楽しむホテルライクなベッドルームや奥様の癒し空間ミセスコーナー完備（秋田市初！？）オシャレな照明、ミラー下部にはダマスク柄のタイルを貼り可愛らしさと優雅さをドッキングした大人の癒し空間に演出しました。
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional powder room in Other with blue cabinets, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, painted wood floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Southlake - Bathroom and Kitchen Remodel

Miland Home Construction, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional powder room in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink and granite benchtops.

setagaya-k68, tokyo

FIELD LABO

アジアンチーク家具を改造して作った洗面台
This is an example of a traditional powder room in Tokyo Suburbs with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

Shabby-Chic Style Powder Room Design Ideas with Ceramic Tile

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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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!