Custom Home Interior Design, Entertaining Area, Powder Room

In 2014, we were approached by a couple to achieve a dream space within their existing home. They wanted to expand their existing bar, wine, and cigar storage into a new one-of-a-kind room. Proud of their Italian heritage, they also wanted to bring an “old-world” feel into this project to be reminded of the unique character they experienced in Italian cellars. The dramatic tone of the space revolves around the signature piece of the project; a custom milled stone spiral stair that provides access from the first floor to the entry of the room. This stair tower features stone walls, custom iron handrails and spindles, and dry-laid milled stone treads and riser blocks. Once down the staircase, the entry to the cellar is through a French door assembly. The interior of the room is clad with stone veneer on the walls and a brick barrel vault ceiling. The natural stone and brick color bring in the cellar feel the client was looking for, while the rustic alder beams, flooring, and cabinetry help provide warmth. The entry door sequence is repeated along both walls in the room to provide rhythm in each ceiling barrel vault. These French doors also act as wine and cigar storage. To allow for ample cigar storage, a fully custom walk-in humidor was designed opposite the entry doors. The room is controlled by a fully concealed, state-of-the-art HVAC smoke eater system that allows for cigar enjoyment without any odor.

Jett Road House

Meriwether Design Group

Jeff Herr
This is an example of a traditional powder room in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, green walls, an undermount sink, white cabinets and beige benchtops.

Marsh View Residence

ML Design, Allied ASID

Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in Charleston with a two-piece toilet, grey walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets and beige benchtops.

Powderroom Update

Blakeslee Custom Carpentry, LLC

Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in New York with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Casa Verde Design

ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN

NKBA-MN, 1st Place Award Powder Bath with custom designed vanity and stone countertop. Custom Mirror and wall sconces with custom painted walls. Designer, Rosemary Merrill Photographer, Susan Gilmore

Lititz Laundry Room and Powder Room Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Powder room with gray walls, brown vanity with quartz counter top, and brushed nickel hardware
Small traditional powder room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Storybook Traditional Home

kelly2design

Space Crafting
Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and beige benchtops.

Edina Elegance

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Minneapolis with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Bathroom Remodels

USI Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a traditional powder room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, ceramic tile, dark hardwood floors, marble benchtops, brown walls, a vessel sink, brown floor and beige benchtops.

Refresh

Holst Interiors, LLC

Traditional powder room in Denver with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink and beige benchtops.

Susan Harter Muralpapers Room Shots

Susan Harter Muralpapers

Inspiration for a traditional powder room in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and beige benchtops.

Bathroom Renovations

RJD Construction

Photo of a mid-sized traditional powder room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and beige benchtops.

Freeman - Traditional Powder Bathroom

In the Deets

Classic Modern new construction powder bath featuring a warm, earthy palette, brass fixtures, and wood paneling.
Small traditional powder room in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, green cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, beige benchtops, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Classic Transitional

MICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INC

An antique faux bamboo chest is converted into a vanity with a vessel sink with wall mounted faucet. Dramatic Zoffany wallpaper in brown and black make this a very sophisticated guest bath. Photo by Phillip Ennis

Classic Traditional Residence

Harte Brownlee & Associates Interior Design

Photo by David Glomb. This luxurious classic traditional residence was designed for a female executive in the apparel business. Winner of the American Society of Interior Designers' Gold Award for Best Home Over 3,500 Sq. Ft. Also, featured on HGTV's Top Ten in 2009.

St. Petersburg, Fl Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel - 60" Custom Farmhouse Sink

Rachiele Custom Sinks

This dazzling transformation turned a mundane kitchen into a chef's dream. This renovation story features the installation of a 60" Copper Farmhouse Sink equipped with the Harmony Dual Drain Workstation. Before Description: The original kitchen featured a small double bowl sink that lacked sophistication and functionality. It was a reminder of a bygone era, one that the homeowner was eager to leave behind. After Description: Post-renovation, the kitchen now boasts a magnificent 60" copper farmhouse sink that fits seamlessly into the Quartzite Cristalo countertop. This sink is expertly handcrafted with 14 gauge cold rolled domestic copper. The Harmony Dual Drain system elevates the culinary experience, allowing for seamless multitasking and organization. Design Philosophy: This project exemplifies Rachiele's commitment to transforming kitchens into spaces that blend artistry with utility. We believe a sink should be the heart of the kitchen, and with this renovation, we've turned that philosophy into a reality. Our client was so thrilled with his kitchen sink, he ordered another custom copper sink for his lavatory.

Maryland Home Addition and Remodel

T.W. Ellis LLC

Photo of a small traditional powder room in Baltimore with multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, brown floor, furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, a vessel sink and beige benchtops.

Powder Room Remodel

Kathleen Burke Design

Mid-sized traditional powder room in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, marble benchtops, brown floor and beige benchtops.

Traditional Custom Home

Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA

Scott Hargis Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional powder room in San Francisco with a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, beige tile and beige benchtops.

Upton Architecture

Upton Architecture, LLC

Kenneth M. Wyner Photography Inc.
This is an example of a small traditional powder room in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and beige benchtops.

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with Beige 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 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!