This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops and white floor.

Reforma de vivienda en tonos claros y grises

Sube Interiorismo

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Bilbao with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, black walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Pinnacles Cove Build

Alexis Dietrich Designs

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Little Rock with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a bidet, multi-coloured tile, metal tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

Bridgewater Drive

Hunter Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a large transitional powder room in Philadelphia with open cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, a console sink, white floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Watercolor Whimsy

CoCreative Interiors

Photo of a small transitional powder room in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, wood-look tile, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

A Handsome Home — New Home | SW Calgary

Empire Custom Homes

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Calgary with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, green walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, black benchtops, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

Kushiwah Cottage Before & After

Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC

Photo of a transitional powder room in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

D Residence Custom Home

Via Builders, Inc.

Photo of a small transitional powder room in San Francisco with open cabinets, blue walls, marble floors and marble benchtops.

Oakville Residence

Camden Lane Interiors

Photo of a transitional powder room in Toronto with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and brown benchtops.

354 Clifford

TRL Construction & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtops.

The Artful Home

Studio M Interiors

Mid-sized transitional powder room in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and white benchtops.

Project 3307-1 St. Paul Summit Ave Whole-House Remodel w/ Custom Mosaic Shower

Castle Building & Remodeling

No strangers to remodeling, the new owners of this St. Paul tudor knew they could update this decrepit 1920 duplex into a single-family forever home. A list of desired amenities was a catalyst for turning a bedroom into a large mudroom, an open kitchen space where their large family can gather, an additional exterior door for direct access to a patio, two home offices, an additional laundry room central to bedrooms, and a large master bathroom. To best understand the complexity of the floor plan changes, see the construction documents. As for the aesthetic, this was inspired by a deep appreciation for the durability, colors, textures and simplicity of Norwegian design. The home’s light paint colors set a positive tone. An abundance of tile creates character. New lighting reflecting the home’s original design is mixed with simplistic modern lighting. To pay homage to the original character several light fixtures were reused, wallpaper was repurposed at a ceiling, the chimney was exposed, and a new coffered ceiling was created. Overall, this eclectic design style was carefully thought out to create a cohesive design throughout the home. Come see this project in person, September 29 – 30th on the 2018 Castle Home Tour.

SPICEWOOD CHATEAU by John Siemering Homes Austin TX

John Siemering Homes

John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Raspberry Interior Design client homes - shoot no. 1

Light Trick Photography

Katariina Jarvinen - Light Trick Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, a wall-mount sink and white floor.

Portland Provincial Tudor

Casework

Jenny Trygg
Design ideas for a transitional powder room in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor and white benchtops.

New Custom Home

Rachel Savage Design Management LLC

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and grey floor.

Transitional Powder Room

Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Detroit with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink and brown floor.

Cloud Powder Room

Callahan Interiors

Photographer: Jenn Anibal
This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Detroit with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

Riverdale Project

TOP DRAWER | Luxury Home Builder

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white tile.

Retired on Big Spirit with plenty of room for the Family

3D Builders

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, blue walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

All Cabinet Styles 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.

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!