There is so much to look at in here but one of our favourite features has to be the customisable extractor fan cover plate we sourced so that we coudl inlay a cut out from the beautiful wall paper. Do you like the little yellow bird we chose there?

Интерьер квартиры в стиле современной классики с элементами Ар-Деко в Петербурге

Архитектор Игорь Сушков

Андрей Белимов-Гущин
Photo of a traditional powder room in Saint Petersburg with white tile, subway tile, purple walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink and multi-coloured floor.

Eureka Valley House

Winder Gibson Architects

Working from the existing home’s deficits, we designed a bright and classic home well-suited to today’s living. Instead of a dark tunnel-like entry, we have a skylight custom curving stair that no one can believe is not original. Instead of a maze of rooms to reach the gorgeous park-like backyard, we have a clear central axis, allowing a sightline right through from the top of the stairs. Instead of three bedrooms scattered all over the house, we have zoned them to the second floor, each well-proportioned with a true master suite. Painted wood paneling, face-frame cabinets, box-beam beilings and Calacatta counters express the classic grandeur of the home.

Astor Revival

Heidi Pribell Interiors

Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a traditional powder room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, purple walls, an undermount sink, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Lismore House

Luminosus Designs LLC

Photo of a small traditional powder room in New York with a one-piece toilet, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

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.

Stunning Nassau County Redesign

Jacqueline Rose Interiors, LLC

Hand-painted peacock on the feature wall with branches and flowers accented around the top of the walls throughout.
Inspiration for a large traditional powder room in New York with purple walls and black benchtops.

River Hills Renovation

Peabody's Interiors

Designed by Jennifer Schuppie
Traditional powder room in Milwaukee with dark wood cabinets, purple walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Belmont Victorian

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

As seen on This Old House, photo by Eric Roth
This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Boston with a one-piece toilet, purple walls, marble floors, a console sink and marble benchtops.

sutton waterfront getaway

Paramount Woodworking

This is a walnut burl vanity that we custom-made. We worked closely with the homeowner and architects to achieve the look they wanted. This walnut burl veneer was hand stitched by our craftsmen. There is a nice curve on the face of this vanity that really makes a statement. Photo Melis Kemp

Colorful remodel

Tricia Shay Photography

© Tricia Shay Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in Milwaukee with a drop-in sink, furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, purple walls and ceramic floors.

1129 Historic In-Town Renovation Bathroom

Atelier 11 Architecture

Powder room with colorful mosaic floor tile - Photo Credit: Atelier 11 Architecture
Photo of a small traditional powder room in Other with purple walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

White Kitchen

Renaissance Partners, LLC

Photo of a small traditional powder room in New York with purple walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink and black floor.

North Kingston Bathroom Remodel

Cumberland Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Providence with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, purple walls, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

エレガンスデザインのパウダールーム（オリジナル洗面化粧台）

安藤眞代デザイン　 studio Ma(スタジオ・エムエー）

パウダールームはエレガンスデザインで、オリジナル洗面化粧台を造作！扉はクリーム系で塗り、シンプルな框デザイン。壁はゴールドの唐草柄が美しいYORKの輸入壁紙&ローズ系光沢のある壁紙&ガラスブロックでアクセント。洗面ボールとパウダーコーナーを天板の奥行きを変えて、座ってお化粧が出来るようににデザインしました。冬の寒さを軽減してくれる、デザインタオルウォーマーはカラー合わせて、ローズ系でオーダー設置。三面鏡は、サンワカンパニー〜。小さいながらも、素敵なエレガンス空間が出来上がりました。

bedico creek madisonville, la, traditional home build

Integrity Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional powder room in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Koff Remodel

Jack Grace Carpentry

Small traditional powder room in Philadelphia with a two-piece toilet, purple walls, a pedestal sink and white floor.

Uptown Historical Remodel

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional powder room in Minneapolis with a one-piece toilet, purple walls, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor, decorative wall panelling and mosaic tile floors.

Северный ветер

artspice studio

Inspiration for a traditional powder room in London with purple walls and an integrated sink.

Southport New Construction

Meghan Lewellyn

Lavatory under stairs. The shape of the vanity follows the shape of the room
Inspiration for a small traditional powder room in Wilmington with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops and brown floor.

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with Purple Walls

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!