This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Miami with a two-piece toilet, beige walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, granite benchtops and beige floor.

Bathroom renovation

The Idea Company

Rhonda Groves Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional powder room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and black benchtops.

Lot 178 Cypress River Plantation

Dawol Homes

Elegant powder room with furniture piece
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Other with furniture-like cabinets, yellow cabinets, porcelain floors and granite benchtops.

Exotic Powder Room

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

For the flooring, the Alava Rhomboid Mosaic Tile in Villa from Florida Tile brings an additional eclectic element into the space. The tile has a rustic reclaimed wood graphic with knots and nail holes and the diamond basket weave pattern conveys a more traditional design aesthetic.

Rustic farmhouse bathroom remodel

Laura Waxman Interior Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Boston with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtops.

Pristine Enchantment on a Traditional Kitchen Renovation

Abbey Design + Remodel

Photo by Jacqueline Binkley
Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in DC Metro with dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops and an undermount sink.

The Basement Makes a Statement: Powder Room

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Kansas City with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Auer Residence

Taylor Design

This fun Powder room features a 3-dimensional arabesque tile with custom gray painted cabinet. The brushed gold cabinet pulls, wall faucet, hanging wall mirror, and towel holders add to the style. The Decolav vessel sink is a great addition.

Queens Harbor

Lendry Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Jacksonville with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, stone tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

2014 Southern Living Custom Builder Showcase Home at The Retreat at Cliffs Falls

Dillard-Jones Builders, LLC

A Dillard-Jones Builders design – this classic and timeless lake cottage overlooks tranquil Lake Keowee in the Upstate of South Carolina. Photographer: Fred Rollison Photography

Salem I Traditional Home

Decorating Den Interiors

Don Petersen
Small traditional powder room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, stone slab, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and brown floor.

Jacksonville River Front Home

Lola Interiors

Interior Design: Lola Interiors, Photo: East Coast Virtual Tours
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional powder room in Jacksonville with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a two-piece toilet and medium hardwood floors.

Pratt & Sons Construction Services Inc.

Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Calgary with raised-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and grey floor.

Raleigh Residence

db Designs

Jed Gammon Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops and a two-piece toilet.

Waterfront Residence in Darien

Thompson Raissis Architects

Mid-sized traditional powder room in New York with furniture-like cabinets, green walls, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, dark wood cabinets and black benchtops.

Florida Home Design

Michele McCarthy Interiors

Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls, ceramic floors, granite benchtops and beige floor.

The throne room

DSI-designs

VJ Arizpe
Small traditional powder room in Austin with a vessel sink, granite benchtops, blue walls and marble floors.

Belle Meade Master

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, granite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtops.

English Manor House McLean

Ann Kenkel Interiors DC PREMIERE DESIGN FIRM

Gwin Hunt Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets and granite benchtops.

Ashland

Michelle Glennon Interior Design, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional powder room in Other with dark hardwood floors, granite benchtops, furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with Granite 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!