Transitional Black Powder Room Design Ideas

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

A beveled wainscot tile base, chair rail tile, brass hardware/plumbing, and a contrasting blue, embellish the new powder room.
Small transitional powder room in Minneapolis with white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor, a one-piece toilet and open cabinets.

Mt. Pleasant Residence

Hamilton Snowber Architects

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in DC Metro.

Hinsdale Renovation

Black Knight Group

This 1966 contemporary home was completely renovated into a beautiful, functional home with an up-to-date floor plan more fitting for the way families live today. Removing all of the existing kitchen walls created the open concept floor plan. Adding an addition to the back of the house extended the family room. The first floor was also reconfigured to add a mudroom/laundry room and the first floor powder room was transformed into a full bath. A true master suite with spa inspired bath and walk-in closet was made possible by reconfiguring the existing space and adding an addition to the front of the house.

North Dewey Renovation

CRx - The Cure for the Common Build

custom builder, custom home, luxury home,
Design ideas for a transitional powder room in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Washington Avenue

Forest Glen Construction Co.

Design ideas for a transitional powder room in Chicago.

Hoboken Hudson Street

Jenny Madden Design

brass mirror, brass light fixture, brass wall-mounted faucet, blue grasscloth with brass studs, and copper vessel sink
This is an example of a transitional powder room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, a built-in vanity, wallpaper, blue walls and white benchtops.

Gilbert - Full Interior Remodel

Elton R Construction

The wallpaper is a dark floral by Ellie Cashman Design. The floor tiles are Calacatta honed 2x2 hexs. The lights are Camille Sconces in hand rubbed brass by visual comfort.

Modern Bathroom

Clear Cut Design, LLC

Modern bathroom with dark green walls and floral wallpaper.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Boston with green walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Laird IV

M House Development

Photo of a transitional powder room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, black benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Bernard

Meydenbauer Group

Transitional powder room in Seattle with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black walls, an integrated sink, black floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

University Bath Renovations

TVL Creative Ltd.

This project was not only full of many bathrooms but also many different aesthetics. The goals were fourfold, create a new master suite, update the basement bath, add a new powder bath and my favorite, make them all completely different aesthetics. Primary Bath-This was originally a small 60SF full bath sandwiched in between closets and walls of built-in cabinetry that blossomed into a 130SF, five-piece primary suite. This room was to be focused on a transitional aesthetic that would be adorned with Calcutta gold marble, gold fixtures and matte black geometric tile arrangements. Powder Bath-A new addition to the home leans more on the traditional side of the transitional movement using moody blues and greens accented with brass. A fun play was the asymmetry of the 3-light sconce brings the aesthetic more to the modern side of transitional. My favorite element in the space, however, is the green, pink black and white deco tile on the floor whose colors are reflected in the details of the Australian wallpaper. Hall Bath-Looking to touch on the home's 70's roots, we went for a mid-mod fresh update. Black Calcutta floors, linear-stacked porcelain tile, mixed woods and strong black and white accents. The green tile may be the star but the matte white ribbed tiles in the shower and behind the vanity are the true unsung heroes.

Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers

Frankel Design Build

Inspiration for a large transitional powder room in Houston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a console sink and brown floor.

powder room

Rasmussen / Su Architects

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Philadelphia with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, grey benchtops and wallpaper.

COASTAL CUSTOM

RJ Smith Construction

Photo of a transitional powder room in Los Angeles with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Poncey Highlands Whole Home Remodel

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

The contrast between the black walls and the white toilet and sink gives this bathroom a sophisticated feel.
Transitional powder room in Atlanta.

Hollywood Hills Residence

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The powder room vanity was replaced with a black shaker style cabinet and quartz countertop. The bold wallpaper has gold flowers on a black and white background. A brass sconce, faucet and mirror compliment the wallpaper.

St Johns Wood

Turner Pocock

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

Powder Room - Center Hall "Glamonial"

Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC

Striking, elegant powder room with Emerald Green tiles, marble counter top, marble flooring and brass plumbing fixtures. Architect: Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC Interior Designer: JSE Interior Designs Builder: True North Photographer: Adam Kane Macchia

Birmingham

Yellow House

Inspiration for a small transitional powder room in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, orange walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Powder Room

Amy Kartheiser Design

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Transitional Black 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.

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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!