Water closet with recessed cabinet storage

A water closet was added into the new footprint of the bathroom. A 24" deep cabinet was recessed into the wall behind the toilet to provide more storage. Decorative grab bars were added to both sides of the water closet for aging guests.

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.

VISSER LAKE HOUSE

JCM Architecture

PHOTO: BRYANT PHOTOGRAPHICS
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional powder room in Other with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, an undermount sink and beige benchtops.

1207 Wagner Rd

Raugstad Inc.

As a builder of custom homes primarily on the Northshore of Chicago, Raugstad has been building custom homes, and homes on speculation for three generations. Our commitment is always to the client. From commencement of the project all the way through to completion and the finishing touches, we are right there with you – one hundred percent. As your go-to Northshore Chicago custom home builder, we are proud to put our name on every completed Raugstad home.

マンションアンティークリノベーション　Ａ様邸

株式会社うーの家

アンティークリノベ
Small traditional powder room in Fukuoka with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, travertine, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, travertine benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Villa Zeffiro

Shannon Scott Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Santa Barbara with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige tile, travertine, green walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bethesda Residence

Green Owl Design

Violetta Markelou Photography
Photo of a traditional powder room in DC Metro with travertine.

High Park North

Designtheory Inc.

Valerie Wilcox
Photo of a small traditional powder room in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, travertine, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Simply Spottless

Platinum Designs, LLC - Ian G. Cairl, Designer

The relocated powder room... with Travertine and marble walls and floors in an antique finish.... Photography by Heather Cairl
Inspiration for a traditional powder room in New York with travertine.

Galena Forest - Mountain Elegance

Neil Adams Construction Inc.

This is an example of a traditional powder room in Other with beige tile, travertine, beige walls, a vessel sink and quartzite benchtops.

Glenmoor Estate

Hannah Gray Interiors, Inc. ASID

Design ideas for a traditional powder room in Cleveland with travertine.

Traditional Silverleaf New Build

Ashley P. Design

Photo of a traditional powder room in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, travertine and an undermount sink.

Casteline Master Bath Odessa Tampa

Schoeman Construction

Mid-sized traditional powder room in Tampa with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, travertine, grey walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with Travertine

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!