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.

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.

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.

Power-Up Powder Room

Renovisions

These South Shore of Boston Homeowners approached the Team at Renovisions to power-up their powder room. Their half bath, located on the first floor, is used by several guests particularly over the holidays. When considering the heavy traffic and the daily use from two toddlers in the household, it was smart to go with a stylish, yet practical design. Wainscot made a nice change to this room, adding an architectural interest and an overall classic feel to this cape-style traditional home. Installing custom wainscoting may be a challenge for most DIY’s, however in this case the homeowners knew they needed a professional and felt they were in great hands with Renovisions. Details certainly made a difference in this project; adding crown molding, careful attention to baseboards and trims had a big hand in creating a finished look. The painted wood vanity in color, sage reflects the trend toward using furniture-like pieces for cabinets. The smart configuration of drawers and door, allows for plenty of storage, a true luxury for a powder room. The quartz countertop was a stunning choice with veining of sage, black and white creating a Wow response when you enter the room. The dark stained wood trims and wainscoting were painted a bright white finish and allowed the selected green/beige hue to pop. Decorative black framed family pictures produced a dramatic statement and were appealing to all guests. The attractive glass mirror is outfitted with sconce light fixtures on either side, ensuring minimal shadows. The homeowners are thrilled with their new look and proud to boast what was once a simple bathroom into a showcase of their personal style and taste. "We are very happy with our new bathroom. We received many compliments on it from guests that have come to visit recently. Thanks for all of your hard work on this project!" - Doug & Lisa M. (Hanover)

Hawthorne

Inside Design

Jean C. Mays
Mid-sized traditional powder room in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, green cabinets, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and wood benchtops.

Ashland Ave. House | Historic Renovation

Bria Hammel Interiors

Traditional powder room in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, black benchtops, a freestanding vanity, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Kettner - Transitional Mountain Style

Visbeen Architects

The “Kettner” is a sprawling family home with character to spare. Craftsman detailing and charming asymmetry on the exterior are paired with a luxurious hominess inside. The formal entryway and living room lead into a spacious kitchen and circular dining area. The screened porch offers additional dining and living space. A beautiful master suite is situated at the other end of the main level. Three bedroom suites and a large playroom are located on the top floor, while the lower level includes billiards, hearths, a refreshment bar, exercise space, a sauna, and a guest bedroom.

Greenbush Residence

Hsu McCullough

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.

New Construction

Robin Gannon Interiors

Traditional powder room in Boston with furniture-like cabinets, beige walls and green cabinets.

Powder Room with a Punch

Erica Peale Design

This punchy powder room is the perfect spot to take a risk with bold colors and patterns. In this beautiful renovated Victorian home, we started with an antique piece of furniture, painted a lovely kelly green to serve as the vanity. We paired this with brass accents, a wild wallpaper, and painted all of the trim a coordinating navy blue for a powder room that really pops!

Whittier Foursquare

David Heide Design Studio

Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photos: Susan Gilmore
This is an example of a traditional powder room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops and multi-coloured walls.

Квартира на Цветном бульваре

Наталья Широкорад

Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, brown floor and a floating vanity.

Griffin Project

Grabill Cabinets

“Working with a company like Grabill really makes it a pleasure,” says Jennifer Griffin, Interior Designer with Griffin Interiors, Wenham, Mass., and Northeast Kitchens in Middleton, Mass. Her client has a five-bedroom house, four grown children and a first grandchild, combined with another host of sisters, nephews, nieces and friends that often come over. Photographed by Stephanie Rosseel

Power-Up Powder Room

Renovisions

Traditional Powder Room

Small traditional powder room in Portland with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, green cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Bay Harbor Beauty

Periwinkle Designs

Phoenix Photography, Harbor Springs, MI.
Inspiration for a traditional powder room in Detroit with a vessel sink, green cabinets, multi-coloured walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

Freeman - Traditional Powder Bathroom

In the Deets

Classic Modern new construction powder bath featuring a warm, earthy palette, brass fixtures, and wood paneling.
Photo of a 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.

Attico B3

Biondi Architetti

Inspiration for a large traditional powder room in Bologna with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, green floor and green benchtops.

Beverly - Kitchen and Powder Room

Griffin Interiors

Stephanie Rosseel Photography
Design ideas for a traditional powder room in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite benchtops and a one-piece toilet.

Shadybrook Powder Bath

Barbara Clayton Design

Inspiration for 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.

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with Green Cabinets

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.

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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!