Design ideas for a transitional powder room in Brisbane.

Tallabudgera Revamp

Lynda MacDonald Interior Design

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Gold Coast - Tweed.

Arts & Crafts House, Malvern

Brownlow Interior Design

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Melbourne with multi-coloured walls, a console sink, black floor and wallpaper.

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Silo Ridge

M House Development

Transitional powder room in Chicago.

Delancey Street - Powder Room

J.THOM Residential Design & Cabinetry

Clients wanted to keep a powder room on the first floor and desired to relocate it away from kitchen and update the look. We needed to minimize the powder room footprint and tuck it into a service area instead of an open public area. We minimize the footprint and tucked the PR across from the basement stair which created a small ancillary room and buffer between the adjacent rooms. We used a small wall hung basin to make the small room feel larger by exposing more of the floor footprint. Wainscot paneling was installed to create balance, scale and contrasting finishes. The new powder room exudes simple elegance from the polished nickel hardware, rich contrast and delicate accent lighting. The space is comfortable in scale and leaves you with a sense of eloquence. Jonathan Kolbe, Photographer

Fireside Gourmet Kitchen

KitchenVisions

This is an example of a transitional powder room in Boston with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a console sink, brown floor, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Modern Mediterranean

Space Lab Design Services LLC

Photo of a transitional powder room in Seattle.

Multiple Bathroom Remodels in Lakewood, TX

Blackline Renovations

We turned this bathroom into a standout feature of the home with bold wallpaper, playful colors, and eye-catching textures and patterns. The mix of fun materials added personality, creating a vibrant and memorable space.

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.

Botanical Bliss

CoCreative Interiors

Photo of a transitional powder room in Charlotte.

Powder Room gone wild

Roth Design Co.

This Leopard Print Powder Room is a statement space for guests to enjoy. Gone are the boring blank powder rooms of the past and now guests can emersed in exotic spaces

Palo Alto Kitchen

Lindsay Chambers Design

Christopher Stark Photography
Design ideas for a transitional powder room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtops.

Tenafly NJ Powder Room

Rachael Liberman Design LLC

This house had not been upgraded since the 1960s. As a result, it needed to be modernized for aesthetic and functional reasons. At first we worked on the powder room and small master bathroom. Over time, we also gutted the kitchen, originally three small rooms, and combined it into one large and modern space. The decor has a rustic style with a modern flair, which is reflected in much of the furniture choices. Interior Design by Rachael Liberman and Photos by Arclight Images

Rumson Road Renovation

Salt Design Co

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

Observatory Park French Modern

Pruett & Co.

Mid-sized transitional powder room in Denver with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Virginia Gut Remodel

DGI Design x Build

Mid-sized transitional powder room in DC Metro.

Bates - Modern Powder Room

In the Deets

Modern powder bath. A moody and rich palette with brass fixtures, black cle tile, terrazzo flooring and warm wood vanity.
This is an example of a small transitional powder room in San Francisco with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black tile, terra-cotta tile, green walls, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Rosemary at Chevy Chase

Storie Collective

Transitional powder room in DC Metro with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor, white benchtops and wallpaper.

Logan Square: Dickens

Lugbill Designs

This powder room is wrapped in green grasscloth wallpaper, making the room smell natural and fresh. The polished bronze fixtures gives this compact room an elegant feel.

Transitional 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!

Catawba Shores Powder Room

Design Intuitions

The small antique chandelier was the inspiration for this powder room, while the acrylic in the wall sconce and mirror add a touch of updated transitional style. The metallic grey wallpaper contrasts beautifully with the white vanity cabinet. The quartz counter top has subtle grey veining with a shaped backsplash and ogee edge and offers a nice backdrop for the polished nickel faucet. Brass on the mirror and sconce tie in nicely with the chinoiserie corner shelf, while framed fern art fill the need for just one piece of art. The powder room offers a space of elegance, if only for a moment!