Greenville, Rhode Island: Complete Home Remodel

Daniel Gagnon Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Providence with a one-piece toilet, gray tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and a pedestal sink.

Bath Renovations

KSA Kitchens

Design by Carol Luke. Breakdown of the room: Benjamin Moore HC 105 is on both the ceiling & walls. The darker color on the ceiling works b/c of the 10 ft height coupled w/the west facing window, lighting & white trim. Trim Color: Benj Moore Decorator White. Vanity is Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Wood-Mode Essex Recessed Door Style, Black Forest finish on cherry Countertop/Backsplash - Franco’s Marble Shop: Calacutta Gold marble Undermount Sink - Kohler “Devonshire” Tile- Mosaic Tile: baseboards - polished Arabescato base moulding, Arabescato Black Dot basketweave Crystal Ceiling light- Elk Lighting “Renaissance’ Sconces - Bellacor: “Normandie”, polished Nickel Faucet - Kallista: “Tuxedo”, polished nickel Mirror - Afina: “Radiance Venetian” Toilet - Barclay: “Victoria High Tank”, white w/satin nickel trim & pull chain Photo by Morgan Howarth.

South Shore Kitchen and 1st Floor Renovation

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

Part of the 1st floor renovation was giving the powder room a facelift. There was an underutilized shower in this room that we removed and replaced with storage. We then installed a new vanity, countertop, tile floor and plumbing fixtures. The homeowners chose a fun and beautiful wallpaper to finish the space.

Condominium Remodel

Deep River Partners

Ryan Hainey
Design ideas for a traditional powder room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtops.

Baack

Atelier Interior Design

Design ideas for a traditional powder room in Denver with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and multi-coloured floor.

Traditional Remodel

Debbie Cahill Turner Design, LLC

Inspiration for a traditional powder room in Seattle with blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, wallpaper and multi-coloured floor.

Moorsfort

Juliet Murphy Photography

Photo of a small traditional powder room in London with a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor and wallpaper.

Streathbourne Road, London, SW17

Marsh & Parsons

Photo of a mid-sized traditional powder room in London with a one-piece toilet, red tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a console sink and multi-coloured floor.

Waterfront French Eclectic

VanderHorn Architects

The checkered marble floor continues into a formal powder room.
This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Other with multi-coloured walls, a console sink, multi-coloured floor and marble floors.

Historic Central Remodel

AFT Construction

A full home remodel of this historic residence.
Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in Phoenix with an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls and multi-coloured floor.

After Photos - Grand Victorian Villa Renovation

Fiona Watkins Design Limited

Design ideas for a traditional powder room in Cheshire with green walls, a console sink, multi-coloured floor, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Project Ventura, Second Storey Addition + Interior Alterations

ATD Contracting Services Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Toronto with grey walls, concrete floors, a pedestal sink and multi-coloured floor.

4th Floor Powder Room

Charleston Building and Development

This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Beacon Hill Townhouse

Nina Farmer Interiors

This is an example of a traditional powder room in Boston with grey walls, an undermount sink and multi-coloured floor.

Exotic Powder Room

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

A Granite remnant with bold and contrasting colors complements the warm color tones throughout the home. The vanity was complete with a unique decorative hardware pull and eye catching vessel sink.

House Build, Julianstown, Co. Meath

Derek Devine

Richard Hatch Photography
Traditional powder room in Other with a two-piece toilet, beige tile, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink and multi-coloured floor.

Vine

Duet Design Group

Traditional Powder Room with Floral Wallpaper, Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Denver with brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, white benchtops, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors and multi-coloured floor.

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Pugachevich Studio

Фото: Ольга Мелекесцева, стилист: Юлия Чеботарь
This is an example of a traditional powder room in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, multi-coloured floor and yellow benchtops.

Kessler Park Spanish-Colonial Renovation

Nicole Arnold Interiors

A historic Spanish colonial residence (circa 1929) in Kessler Park’s conservation district was completely revitalized with design that honored its original era as well as embraced modern conveniences. The small kitchen was extended into the built-in banquette in the living area to give these amateur chefs plenty of countertop workspace in the kitchen as well as a casual dining experience while they enjoy the amazing backyard view. The quartzite countertops adorn the kitchen and living room built-ins and are inspired by the beautiful tree line seen out the back windows of the home in a blooming spring & summer in Dallas. Each season truly takes on its own personality in this yard. The primary bath features a modern take on a timeless “plaid” pattern with mosaic glass and gold trim. The reeded front cabinets and slimline hardware maintain a minimalist presentation that allows the shower tile to remain the focal point. The guest bath’s jewel toned marble accent tile in a fun geometric pattern pops off the black marble background and adds lighthearted sophistication to this space. Original wood beams, cement walls and terracotta tile flooring and fireplace tile remain in the great room to pay homage to stay true to its original state. This project proves new materials can be masterfully incorporated into existing architecture and yield a timeless result!

St John's Wood Rental House

VORBILD Architecture

This is an example of a small traditional powder room in London with a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink and multi-coloured floor.

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured 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!