David Dietrich
Inspiration for a traditional powder room in Other with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, terra-cotta floors, a two-piece toilet, orange tile and multi-coloured walls.

Hancock Park English Tudor

Sarah Solis Design Studio

Renovation of 1920's historic home in the heart of Hancock Park. Architectural remodel to re-configured the downstairs floor plan, allowing for an expanded kitchen and family room. Bespoke english style kitchen and bathrooms preserve the charm of this historic gem.

The Windsor

Nathan Homes LLC

This is an example of a traditional powder room in Omaha with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Modern Rustic Charm in Highland Park

Glenbrook Remodeling

Small traditional powder room in Chicago with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, terra-cotta floors, a pedestal sink and orange floor.

Damon Woods Tosa

Story Hill Renovations LLC

Complete kitchen renovation. This kitchen features a copper hood, oak hardwood flooring, Cambria Berkely Countertops, Kohler Whitehaven sink, Yorktowne Cabinetry, Delta Cassidy Faucet, Kichler Grand Bank Auburn Chandelier, Amerock Hardware, bathroom floor tile; Seneca Cotto, Backsplash; Pratt and Larsen 3x6 subway and AR5 6x6 over cooktop.... Photos by Ryan Haney Photography

Aménagement d'une salle d'eau

La C.S.T | Agencement et Ameublement Sur-Mesure

Meuble de rangement encastré dans une niche maçonnée et carrelée. Trois portes ouvrantes, trois espaces ouverts. Meuble de rangement à portes coulissantes, intégrant le lave-main déjà présent dans la pièce. Plan de travail mélaminé, portes en médium peint satin. La C.S.T

来住町の家

コンフォート一級建築設計事務所

八角形の大きな吹抜けの家
Design ideas for a traditional powder room in Other with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, terra-cotta floors, tile benchtops and orange floor.

The Bridges

House Design Architects

Mid-sized traditional powder room in San Diego with furniture-like cabinets, beige tile, travertine, red walls, terra-cotta floors, a trough sink and red floor.

Maison à rénover - W-C / Avant - Après

La Maison d'Alphonse

rénovation de WC
Small traditional powder room in Nantes with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wall-mount sink, orange floor and white benchtops.

Ｋ様

株式会社フロンヴィルホーム千葉

フロンヴィルホーム千葉が提案する輸入住宅
This is an example of a traditional powder room in Other with beige tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

フレンチアンティークに憧れて

クラフトメイドハウス株式会社

Traditional powder room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wall-mount sink and beige floor.

Powder Room

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this powder room's custom vanity with traditional wall sconces, and lit onyx countertop.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional powder room in Phoenix with brown walls, open cabinets, black cabinets, beige tile, mosaic tile, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink and granite benchtops.

Appartement Paris 18e

Anne Steichen Architecte d'Intérieur

Une salle de bains donnant sur l'entrée de manière incongrue a été transformé en toilettes invités.
This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Paris with a wall-mount toilet, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Borgo della Fortezza

Turn Key Italia

great bathroom with a stone sink and cotto countertop
Photo of a traditional powder room in Other with terra-cotta floors and a vessel sink.

Capistrano Bluff Remodel

maison blue design group

Jeri Koegel
Mid-sized traditional powder room in Orange County with a two-piece toilet, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops and white benchtops.

Borgo della Fortezza

Turn Key Italia

great bathroom with a stone sink and cotto countertop
Inspiration for a traditional powder room in Other with terra-cotta floors and a vessel sink.

懐かしいぬくもりに包まれた家～世界でたったひとつの家　K様邸

株式会社 cubeチセ　 (キューブチセ）

Traditional powder room in Other with white walls, terra-cotta floors and brown floor.

アメリカンサイズの家具に合わせたアメリカンハウス

株式会社コグマホーム

トイレにはキッチンと同様の木製扉の輸入洗面台。ブルーとホワイトでまとめた清潔感のある空間です。
This is an example of a traditional powder room in Tokyo Suburbs with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink and orange floor.

Damon Woods Tosa

Story Hill Renovations LLC

Riverwoods Residence Power Room

Studio21 Architects

Design ideas for an expansive traditional powder room in Chicago with a one-piece toilet, beige walls and terra-cotta floors.

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Floors

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!