Photography by Laura Hull.
Large traditional powder room in San Francisco with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

First Floor Home Renovation

Boyce Design + Build

A dramatic powder room, with vintage teal walls and classic black and white city design Palazzo wallpaper, evokes a sense of playfulness and old-world charm. From the classic Edwardian-style brushed gold console sink and marble countertops to the polished brass frameless pivot mirror and whimsical art, this remodeled powder bathroom is a delightful retreat.

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.

Shadybrook Powder Bath

Barbara Clayton Design

This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Wichita with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured benchtops, a freestanding vanity, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, brown floor and wallpaper.

Revival Style Kitchen & Bath

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Revival-style Powder under staircase
Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

Зимний сад в квартире

Екатерина Команина

This is an example of a traditional powder room in Other with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, furniture-like cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink and green benchtops.

Cameron Oaks

Ally Whalen Design

tiffany ringwald
Inspiration for a traditional powder room in Charlotte with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

Historic Remodel

EDAD studio

Photo of a traditional powder room in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, red walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Kensington Art Deco Wonder

Lethbridge London

Small traditional powder room in London with a two-piece toilet, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor and multi-coloured walls.

Forest Ave. Remodel

Lauren M. Smith Interiors, LLC

Photography by: Jill Buckner Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Chicago with brown tile, metal tile, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

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.

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.

2017 Southern Living Showcase- Bluejack National

Morning Star Builders LTD

Mike Kaskel
Small traditional powder room in Houston with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink 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.

The Jersey Project

TK Building & Design

Small traditional powder room in Other with a two-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor and wallpaper.

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.

Richmond Ave

Craftsmen Contractors

Photo of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Other with open cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

Guest WC

Mia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd

Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in London with open cabinets, black cabinets, beige walls, a vessel sink, brown floor and black benchtops.

Shadybrook Powder Bath

Barbara Clayton Design

Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in Wichita with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

ホームパーティーを楽しむ住まい

株式会社ライフ・ステージ

This is an example of a large traditional powder room in Yokohama with open cabinets, black and white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, tile benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with Brown Floor

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!