Geometrical 3D tiles adds interest for a feature wall in the powder room. Striking black and white contrast creates a modern look while a wood tone tile and brass hardware adds warmth to the space.

Gillham

User

Bold, contemporary black powder room with bronze tapware
Small contemporary powder room in Sydney with black tile, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops and a floating vanity.

FOWLER House

STUDIO OSCAR LEA.

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Sydney with white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Bathroom/PowderRoom

Executive Craftsman

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, white floor and beige benchtops.

Modern apartment near the railway station

Архитектурная Мастерская Сергея Пьянова

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Other with a two-piece toilet, black tile and white walls.

Walker Ave

Croma Design Inc.

Custom marble sink surround, wall mounted Dornbracht faucet and copper accents make this stylish little Powder Room. Photo by Scott Norsworthy https://www.scottnorsworthy.com/

Wohnung auf St. Pauli in Hamburg

SlowDesign GmbH

Det Kempke
This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Hamburg with a two-piece toilet, beige tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink and beige floor.

Badbeleuchtung

kunstlicht e.k.

Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Cologne with a two-piece toilet, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

Hampton house

Роман Леонидов / Архитектурное бюро

Алексей Князев
This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Moscow with a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, slate, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Funky and Eclectic Urban Home Design

Elizabeth Krueger Design

Mike Schwartz
Design ideas for a small contemporary powder room in Chicago with an undermount sink, marble benchtops and grey benchtops.

Sand Dollar Tile & Designs

This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Tampa with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink and glass benchtops.

Modern Napa

Design Directives, LLC

A bright and spacious floor plan mixed with custom woodwork, artisan lighting, and natural stone accent walls offers a warm and inviting yet incredibly modern design. The organic elements merge well with the undeniably beautiful scenery, creating a cohesive interior design from the inside out. Powder room with custom curved cabinet and floor detail. Special features include under light below cabinet that highlights onyx floor inset, custom copper mirror with asymetrical design, and a Hammerton pendant light fixture. Designed by Design Directives, LLC., based in Scottsdale, Arizona and serving throughout Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, and Sedona. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/modern-napa/

New Construction - Interior Painting

John Neill Painting & Decorating, LLC

Powder Room - Michael Albany Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary powder room in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown walls, brown floor, gray tile and metal tile.

Small beach house

David Wilkes Design

Joel Barbitta, D-Max Photography
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Perth with an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, light wood cabinets and white benchtops.

Lakeview Residence

Dick Clark + Associates

photography by Scott Benedict
Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, a two-piece toilet, black walls, mosaic tile floors, gray tile, black tile, marble, light wood cabinets and grey benchtops.

Bibliotheque Project - Modern Country Home, Herts

Mitzi Ross

A visually stunning feature tile used on the back wall giving an amazing effect and a beautiful porcelain tile used on the remaining walls and floor. Feature Wall: Wall Wo Mirror Pyramid Rett 35x100cm Walls & Floor: North White Stone Soft 80x80cm

Lightning Bug

Xstyles Bath + More, Inc.

© photo by bethsingerphotographer.com
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Detroit with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, granite benchtops, white tile, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a one-piece toilet and dark wood cabinets.

Back Bay

Annie Hall Interiors

Michael Lee
Small contemporary powder room in Boston with a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured tile, medium wood cabinets, ceramic tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Varsity Estates New Build

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Триумф парк

Александра Сакмарова

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a console sink and black floor.

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!