Small traditional powder room in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, terra-cotta tile, mosaic tile floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, grey walls, an undermount sink and beige floor.

洗面台と鏡

立共インターナショナル株式会社

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Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Kyoto with open cabinets, brown tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops and brown floor.

Home on the Ranch

Vining Design Associates

Photo of a small traditional powder room in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, red tile, terra-cotta tile, a one-piece toilet, a vessel sink and beige walls.

Traditional Home Design & Decor - Remodel

CC Interiors

This is an example of a traditional powder room in Austin with beige tile, terra-cotta tile, a vessel sink and marble benchtops.

Portola Valley Traditional

Maxwell Design

Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, terra-cotta tile, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, grey walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and beige floor.

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Tile

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!