This is an example of a small transitional powder room in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Shiplap powder room

Shore & Country Kitchens

Vintage 1930's colonial gets a new shiplap powder room. After being completely gutted, a new Hampton Carrara tile floor was installed in a 2" hex pattern. Shiplap walls, new chair rail moulding, baseboard mouldings and a special little storage shelf were then installed. Original details were also preserved such as the beveled glass medicine cabinet and the tiny old sink was reglazed and reinstalled with new chrome spigot faucets and drainpipes. Walls are Gray Owl by Benjamin Moore.

Stonegate Residence - Powder Bathroom

Paxton Place Design

We wanted to make a statement in the small powder bathroom with the color blue! Hand-painted wood tiles are on the accent wall behind the mirror, toilet, and sink, creating the perfect pop of design. Brass hardware and plumbing is used on the freestanding sink to give contrast to the blue and green color scheme. An elegant mirror stands tall in order to make the space feel larger. Light green penny floor tile is put in to also make the space feel larger than it is. We decided to add a pop of a complimentary color with a large artwork that has the color orange. This allows the space to take a break from the blue and green color scheme. This powder bathroom is small but mighty.

Powder Room - Transitional Oceanview Home; custom hand made wallpaper close-up p

Sharon Brindley Designs

Custom wallpaper on stub wall conceals the toilet and showcases the freestanding vanity. The wallpaper is large format photograph of close-up of hydrangea flowers.

Fresh, Fantastic and Fun on 1st Street

JMorris Design

Detail shot of a Hollywood Glam / Art Deco style powder room with gold and brass details and wallpaper. Photo by Alexey Gold-Devoryadkin.
This is an example of a small transitional powder room in New York.

Mirasol Country Club 2

Reardon | Peloso Interior Design

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Miami with open cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white floor.

Madison Park Powder

collaborative interiors

Co-Designer: Trisha Gaffney Interiors / Floating Vanity: Grothouse provided by Collaborative Interiors / Photographer: DC Photography
Small transitional powder room in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, cork floors and a vessel sink.

California Ranch Remodel

Kriste Michelini Interiors

Thomas Kuoh Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in San Francisco with a pedestal sink and beige walls.

Old Palm "Northern Beach"

Rogers Design Group

The intricate flooring of the powder room sets off a Zen-like ambiance with the elongated vessel sink and Asian influences. •Photos by Argonaut Architectural•

Falmouth Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Boston with a pedestal sink and multi-coloured walls.

Shingled Colonial Home

S. B. Long Interiors

Jewel box power bath with mica wallcovering and limestone pedestal sink with nickel accents throughout.
Photo of a small transitional powder room in Dallas with an undermount sink, grey walls, limestone benchtops and beige benchtops.

Powder Bath

Wells Design Studio

This is an example of a transitional powder room in Denver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Тверская

Асмик Калантарян

Mid-sized transitional powder room in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, gray tile, a drop-in sink, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

The Hamlin

Affinity Homes LLC

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Portland with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor and white benchtops.

Patrick Henry 46th Pl

JMK Properties Tulsa

Utility/Powder bath Photographer: Tara Judd
Photo of a small transitional powder room in Other with a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors and a wall-mount sink.

Paradise Valley Farms

Guided Home Design

This is an example of a transitional powder room in Phoenix.

Mountainside Whole Home Renovation

VanGo Design and Construction LLC

This is an example of a transitional powder room in New York.

Franklin 4 bathroom & laundry room reno

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

This powder room received a new vanity, backsplash, tub, tub tile, fixtures.... the works! By updating the finishes, colors and textures, this powder room now looks like a completely different room.

Nantucket DesignWorks - Project Photos

Nantucket DesignWorks - Christine Palmieri

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Chicago.

Caldwell Lane

Marilyn Hill Interiors

Large transitional powder room in Nashville with yellow cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, grey benchtops and wallpaper.

Transitional Beige Powder Room Design Ideas

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 transitional 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?

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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 transitional 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 transitional 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!