A serene colour palette with shades of Dulux Bruin Spice and Nood Co peach concrete adds warmth to a south-facing bathroom, complemented by dramatic white floor-to-ceiling shower curtains. Finishes of handmade clay herringbone tiles, raw rendered walls and marbled surfaces adds texture to the bathroom renovation.

Fabrica

Mcmahon and Nerlich

The powder room is styled by the client and reflects their eclectic tastes....
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Melbourne with green walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, green benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Lux Powder Room

La Moda Bathrooms

Small contemporary powder room in Sydney with black cabinets, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Halifax St, Brighton

M.J.Harris Group

The floor plan of the powder room was left unchanged and the focus was directed at refreshing the space. The green slate vanity ties the powder room to the laundry, creating unison within this beautiful South-East Melbourne home. With brushed nickel features and an arched mirror, Jeyda has left us swooning over this timeless and luxurious bathroom

Golden Renovation

MARGARITA BRAVO

The bathrooms in this Golden, Colorado, home are a mix of rustic and refined design — such as this copper vessel sink set against a wood shiplap wall, neutral color palettes, and bronze hardware: Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/modern-rustic-bathrooms-colorado/

1065 Cedar Lane

Pinetop Custom Homes

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Boise with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops and brown floor.

Greenville Modern Residence

Goggans Architecture & Interiors

Photography by Rebecca Lehde
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an integrated sink and concrete benchtops.

Ocean Drive Condo

2id Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Miami with an integrated sink, white walls, light hardwood floors, open cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, quartzite benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

The Club at Ravenna- Dante Project, Littleton, CO

Haven Design and Construction

This home features two powder bathrooms. This basement level powder bathroom, off of the adjoining gameroom, has a fun modern aesthetic. The navy geometric wallpaper and asymmetrical layout provide an unexpected surprise. Matte black plumbing and lighting fixtures and a geometric cutout on the vanity doors complete the modern look.

Plymouth Whole House Remodel 2021

Titus Contracting

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, wood-look tile, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Central Park Tri-Level

House Meraki

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Denver with gray tile, subway tile, terra-cotta floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, orange floor, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and white walls.

Thole Residence

Design Platform

David Lauer
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Denver with white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink and white floor.

South 2nd Street

Inside Stories

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Denver with wallpaper.

Near North Side: Lake Shore Drive

Lugbill Designs

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Chicago with beige tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops, a floating vanity, medium wood cabinets, porcelain tile and porcelain floors.

CHCR

ARCHITETTURA ed INTORNI

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Milan with light wood cabinets, gray tile, stone slab, blue walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, grey floor and a freestanding vanity.

Entertainer's Oasis

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Small contemporary powder room in Denver with medium wood cabinets, stone tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Tranquility Project

Gilbert Design Group

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Orange County with white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Industrial Modern Meets Bold Elegance

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

This penthouse in an industrial warehouse pairs old and new for versatility, function, and beauty. The elegant powder room features flying cranes on a moody dark teal wallpaper, 3-tiered gold lotus leaf stack sconces on either side of a beveled mirror, and a furniture style vanity with black counter and gold faucet.

Guest WC

vivante

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Munich with brown cabinets, grey walls and grey floor.

Galt 2

Precision Custom Homes

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white benchtops.

Small Contemporary Powder Room Design Ideas

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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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!