Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in London with blue walls, a console sink and brown floor.

950 sq. ft. gut renovation of a pre-war NYC apartment to add a half-bath and guest bedroom.
This is an example of a small transitional powder room in New York with a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors and a pedestal sink.

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.

Wow! Coral Powder Bath!

Julie Bradshaw BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

Wow! Pop of modern art in this traditional home! Coral color lacquered sink vanity compliments the home's original Sherle Wagner gilded greek key sink. What a treasure to be able to reuse this treasure of a sink! Lucite and gold play a supporting role to this amazing wallpaper! Powder Room favorite! Photographer Misha Hettie. Wallpaper is 'Arty' from Pierre Frey. Find details and sources for this bath in this feature story linked here: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90312718/list/colorful-confetti-wallpaper-makes-for-a-cheerful-powder-room

Historical Luxe

Whimsily

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in DC Metro with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper, decorative wall panelling, a pedestal sink and a two-piece toilet.

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Rooms By Sandy Home Furnishings and Design

This powder room is an essential room that is used mostly by guests. It was very lackluster with dated tile, unsightly storage area under the stairs and no wow factor. Replaced the dated tile with white porcelain penny tile. Gave the wall a dose of pretty wallpaper and a fresh coat of paint. Added a stylish mirror and accessories and artwork to bring the room to life. Finally added a custom drapery panel to hide storage underneath stair well.

Powder Room Glam

madDesigns kitchen, bath, interiors

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Other.

Bold Powder Bath

Laura Lee Home

A builder grade basic powder bath got a fresh face with bold coral and white wallpaper. The existing vanity was lacquered in a deep blue and new hardware repeats the gold of the mirror. We replaced the single wall sconce with a pair of glass and brass pendants for balance. A small vintage rug repeats the color palette. A tone on tone monogram towel in peach and coral is the final personal touch.

Irvine Powder Bath

Alt Design Group

Fun, fresh brightly colored powder bath.
Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Orange County with shaker cabinets, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Wade Pipes Remodel

Peony Architecture

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Portland.

Picturesque in Pasadena

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Photo: Amy Bartlam
Expansive transitional powder room in Los Angeles with a one-piece toilet, orange walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink and brown floor.

Del Monte

Chandos Collective

Photo of a transitional powder room in Houston with furniture-like cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and white benchtops.

Asheford Green Powder Bathroom

Delphinium Design

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, orange walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black benchtops, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Traditional Transformation

Bosworth Architect LLC

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Boston with a two-piece toilet, orange walls, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

Beach Heaven

Oasis Architecture & Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in San Diego with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, blue tile, glass tile, marble benchtops, dark wood cabinets and brown floor.

Tailored Suburban

User

Design ideas for a transitional powder room in Boston with a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, a console sink and multi-coloured floor.

Menlo Park Small Reno

Fiorella Design, LLC

Inspiration for a small transitional powder room in San Francisco with marble benchtops, white benchtops, an undermount sink, a floating vanity, wallpaper, pink walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Louisville Renovation

Studio J Interior Design

Total interior renovation of this lovely traditional home in Lake Forest. Taking the home from the late 90's into the current decade created a brighter space.

Newport Coast II

Insert Design

A hidden cove light bounces off the capiz-shell wallpaper. The onyx floating counter is lit for added drama. The glass vessel sink glows in the room.

Garibaldi

Desjoconception

Mid-sized transitional powder room in Paris with a wall-mount toilet, orange walls, ceramic floors, beige floor and a built-in vanity.

Transitional Orange 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?

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 transitional 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 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!