Powder Room in dark green glazed tile
This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and brick walls.

Westmount

Cucina Bella

A small powder room off the kitchen matches the island in finishes. With a vessel sink and brick column the space brings additional character to the room.

Wash Park Vintage Kitchen Remodel

True Design Build, Ltd.

Painted brick plays with the wallpaper, while a mirrored door covers and old window turned medicine cabinet.
Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in Denver with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, a pedestal sink, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and brick walls.

Kitchen / Master Suite Addition / Family Rm Addition

Oceanside Kitchens LLC

Mid-sized traditional powder room in Tampa with a two-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and brick walls.

Daphne Plan

Randy Wise Homes Inc

Photo of a traditional powder room in Other with dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor and brick walls.

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with Brick Walls

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?

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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!