Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in Portland with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops and brown floor.

52 Willow Bend

Ron Lee Homes

This is an example of a traditional powder room in New Orleans with a pedestal sink, grey walls, ceramic floors and brown tile.

Powder Bath

Deborah Gordon Designs

Design ideas for a traditional powder room in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown tile, a vessel sink and solid surface benchtops.

Arto

AG&M Nashville (Architectural Granite & Marble)

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Nashville with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown tile, mosaic tile, white walls and a vessel sink.

Квартира на Садовой-Каретной

Found Object Дизайн интерьеров Зеркала

Ткани Etro Сантехника Kerasan Дизайн - Елена Ленских.
Photo of a traditional powder room in Moscow with brown tile and a pedestal sink.

Chapman Laundry and Bath

Kitchen and Bath Rx

Photo of a small traditional powder room in Other with brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, vinyl floors and grey floor.

アウトドアリビングを満喫する家

株式会社ハウゼ

落ち着きと品のあるドレッシングルーム
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Yokohama with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and grey floor.

Restauro architettonico di una dimora storica del XX secolo

Fabricamus Architettura e Ingegneria

L'abitazione ospita una famiglia di 5 persone, per cui il bagno della zona notte è stato pensato con due lavabi, disegnati simmetricamente. Il pavimento in gres porcellanato è stato girato anche in verticale a rivestire le pareti, lasciando invece libera la parete delle finestra.

Stunning and stylish renovation

Makings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms

This powder room has a crisp white look, featuring white walls, white plantation shutters, Caroma Urbane Cleanflush toilet , floating shelf and grey floor tiles.

Corner tub & Shower Seat Master Bathroom Reconfiguration Yorba Linda

Dreamworks Remodeling

Lester O'Malley
Expansive traditional powder room in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

洗面台と鏡

立共インターナショナル株式会社

アイアンで作った洗面台と鏡
Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Kyoto with open cabinets, brown tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Powder Room

MHS CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN LLC

Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in Houston with a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and quartzite benchtops.

Our Work

Phenom Construction

This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Toronto with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops and grey floor.

Fox Point Remodel

Ruvin Bros. Artisans & Trades, Inc.

Doug Edmunds
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Milwaukee with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, brown tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and marble benchtops.

River Club Residence

The Cottage Door Interiors

Inspiration for a large traditional powder room in Other with brown tile.

Schumacher

William Jackson Inc.

Medallion cabinetry with knotty alder raised panel cabinets brick backsplash, and granite countertops.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, brown tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and distressed cabinets.

Bloomfield Hills

Reem Akkad Design

Photos by Agnes Jawoszek
This is an example of a traditional powder room in Detroit with a vessel sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, pink walls, porcelain floors, porcelain tile and brown tile.

Powder Bath

Deborah Gordon Designs

Photo of a traditional powder room in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown tile, a vessel sink and solid surface benchtops.

Copperton Bath Remodel

Markim Construction, LLC

Markim 2014
Photo of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Salt Lake City with a console sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, beige walls and travertine floors.

Odessa Bathroom Remodel

Hyde Park Renovations

For this project we removed the old ceramic tile, framed shower, bathtub, and more. The homeowner went with travertine throughout; 18" x 18" Scabos honed and filled on the floors and walls and a 6" Scabos hexagon on the shower floor. The old built-in tub was replaced with a freestanding tub from Wyndham Collection. We also enlarged the walk-in shower and replaced the glass with a frameless system.

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with Brown Tile

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!