Donna Dotan Photography
Inspiration for a traditional powder room in New York with a console sink, a one-piece toilet, black walls and mosaic tile floors.

Longridge Estates

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The powder room retains the charm of the home which was originally built in the 1940's. The stained glass window was replicated with colors that complimented the updated look. The handmade green zelige tile, custom vanity, quartz countertop and custom mirror create a cozy space.

Custom New Build, Richmond Hill

Upside Development

Small traditional powder room in Toronto with a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, a console sink, furniture-like cabinets, marble floors, marble benchtops and white floor.

Fort Salonga Powder Room

Lillian C Morea Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, brown walls, porcelain floors and an integrated sink.

1910 Foursquare

Vicki Simon Interior Design

When the house was purchased, someone had lowered the ceiling with gyp board. We re-designed it with a coffer that looked original to the house. The antique stand for the vessel sink was sourced from an antique store in Berkeley CA. The flooring was replaced with traditional 1" hex tile.

Lake Geneva Country House

Elizabeth Drake of Drake Interiors Limited

Small traditional powder room in Other with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Country Club Powder Bath

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

1920's powder room remodel in Kansas City, MO
Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Kansas City with a one-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

Grace Crescent, North Vancouver

Kingdom Builders

Inspiration for a large traditional powder room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, recessed-panel cabinets and grey benchtops.

Edina Tudor Estate

Katie Bassett Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional powder room in Minneapolis with a pedestal sink, a one-piece toilet and beige tile.

Pittsburgh Home Powder Room Update

J. Francis Company LLC

Construction of Powder Room in floor area taken from existing Hall/Stair including new fixtures, wood flooring, wall and ceiling finishes. Photo by Sharp Image Studios.

Edina Elegance

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional powder room in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a one-piece toilet, marble benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Langley City Extension

Narrow Gate Developments

Small traditional powder room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Traditionally Modern Bathrooms

Bobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle Design

Design ideas for a traditional powder room in Chicago with a one-piece toilet, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, wallpaper, brown floor and a built-in vanity.

Surrey home

Simpson & Voyle

The space is a harmonious blend of modern and whimsical elements, featuring a striking cloud-patterned wallpaper that instills a serene, dreamlike quality. A sleek, frameless glass shower enclosure adds a touch of contemporary elegance, allowing the beauty of the tiled walls to continue uninterrupted. The use of classic subway tiles in a crisp white finish provides a timeless backdrop, complementing the unique wallpaper. A bold, black herringbone floor anchors the room, creating a striking contrast with the lighter tones of the wall. The traditional white porcelain pedestal sink with vintage-inspired faucets nods to the home's historical roots while maintaining the clean lines of modern design. A chrome towel radiator adds a functional yet stylish touch, reflecting the bathroom's overall polished aesthetic. The strategically placed circular mirror and the sleek vertical lighting enhance the bathroom's chic and sophisticated atmosphere.

Sugar Ray

Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Small traditional powder room in Dorset with a one-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and beige floor.

Bathrooms and Powder Rooms

Urso Designs

Jeff Garland
Traditional powder room in Detroit with a one-piece toilet, green walls and a console sink.

Leiper's Fork

Vernacular

Traditional powder room in Nashville with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and grey floor.

Lavender Cottage - Laundry Room/Cloakroom

Torie Jayne

Powder room by Torie Jayne
Photo of a traditional powder room in Devon with a vessel sink, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile and subway tile.

Brentwood Traditional

Elizabeth Dinkel

Photo of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Los Angeles with a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a console sink, beige floor and grey benchtops.

Remodel - River Oaks

Madera Fine Homes

http://zacseewaldphotography.com/
Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in Houston with a one-piece toilet, brown walls, a console sink and marble benchtops.

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with a One-piece Toilet

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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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!