Residential Design by Heydt Designs, Interior Design by Benjamin Dhong Interiors, Construction by Kearney & O'Banion, Photography by David Duncan Livingston

Lakeside Executive Retreat

Duke Homes, Inc.

The luxurious powder room is highlighted by paneled walls and dramatic black accents.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional powder room in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Heirloom House

Wright-Ryan Homes

Photo of a small traditional powder room in Portland Maine with raised-panel cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, dark hardwood floors and medium wood cabinets.

Fayetteville, GA

John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and beige benchtops.

Renewed Elegance

Synthesis Design Inc.

David Sutherland
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional powder room in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a two-piece toilet and brown floor.

Lake Sammamish - Powder Room

Schoener

Habersham warm silver vanity
Photo of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Greenwich Residence 3

The RAM Group

Photo of a small traditional powder room in New York with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and brown floor.

Traditional Renovation on Aspen

Stalburg Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Detroit with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Luxury Powder Room

Feri Design LLC

You can easily see the harmony of the colors, wall paper and vanity curves chosen very carefully, the harmony of colors, elements and materials and the wonderful emphasis reveals the elegance with all its details.

South Shore Kitchen and 1st Floor Renovation

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

Part of the 1st floor renovation was giving the powder room a facelift. There was an underutilized shower in this room that we removed and replaced with storage. We then installed a new vanity, countertop, tile floor and plumbing fixtures. The homeowners chose a fun and beautiful wallpaper to finish the space.

Complete Renovation and Addition Berkley MI

Saylor Building Co

Powder room with Crown molding
Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in Detroit with furniture-like cabinets, green cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and brown floor.

Hollywood Hills Home

SVZ Interior Design

Another angle of these classy powder room featuring a vintage vanity table turned into a sink vanity. A custom built-in mirror with David Hicks wallpaper.

Crisp Architects

Country Home. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Traditional powder room in New York with marble benchtops, subway tile, an undermount sink, yellow walls and white benchtops.

Interior 1709

Alyssa Collins Design

Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Oklahoma City with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

East Star

Triple Dot Design Studio

This powder room is bold through and through. Painted the same throughout in the same shade of blue, the vanity, walls, paneling, ceiling, and door create a bold and unique room. A classic take on a monotone palette in a small space.

Cape Cod Powder Room

Riddle Construction & Design

This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Seattle with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Traditions Kitchen, Living Room and Screened Porch

Crabtree Remodeling,LLC

Replaced small pedestal sink in powder room with a manufactured vanity cabinet in blue with a white marble top. Oil rubbed bronze faucet and white undermount sink,

Hamilton Hill project

Highgate House

Photo of a traditional powder room in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Lincoln Park Townhouse Powder Room

mike_bpna

This powder room certainly attracts the eye. As the kitchen is quite monotone, it is helpful to have one piece of color and pattern to serve as a conversation starter. Simple application of picture molding to drywall with a chair rail and chunky base board give the illusion of frame and panel wainscot.

New West Classic

Clay Construction Inc.

award winning builder, framed mirror, wall sconces, gray floor tile, white countertop, washroom
Photo of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, white tile, porcelain floors, grey walls and white benchtops.

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with an Undermount Sink

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!