This is an example of a large traditional powder room in Yokohama with open cabinets, black and white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, tile benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Flora and Fauna Bathroom

Art and Atmosphere

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional powder room in New York with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, tile benchtops and grey floor.

洗面・トイレ

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Design ideas for a large traditional powder room in Other with beige cabinets, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, tile benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

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（株）Life with Style

吹き抜けが心地よいナチュラルな空間　Photo by Hitomi Mese
Photo of a traditional powder room in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

宇和町の家

コンフォート一級建築設計事務所

シャビーな家
Inspiration for a traditional powder room in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, white walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops and grey floor.

雑貨の似合う真っ白なお家

ノエルハウス

Small traditional powder room in Other with open cabinets, white tile, tile benchtops and white benchtops.

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(有)TEPEE HEART

Inspiration for a traditional powder room in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, white floor, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

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Shabby-Chic Style Powder Room Design Ideas with Tile 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 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!