This is an example of a transitional powder room in New York with white cabinets, black and white tile, black walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity, coffered and wallpaper.

Jasmine Powder Room

House Meraki

Small powder room remodel. Added a small shower to existing powder room by taking space from the adjacent laundry area.
Small transitional powder room in Denver with open cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, white floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Bedford Road

Jamie Keskin Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Boston with wallpaper, a pedestal sink, blue walls and a freestanding vanity.

Roseland Manor

Frahm Interiors - Burlington ON

powder room with paneling and wallpaper
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Toronto with light hardwood floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Guest shower room and cloakroom, with seating bench, wardrobe and storage baskets leading onto a guest shower room. Matchstick wall tiles and black and white encaustic floor tiles, brushed nickel brassware throughout

Katy Powder Room

Casa Vilora Interiors

Photo of a small transitional powder room in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

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.

Power Room Remodel

UpLiving Design

Example of a small but roomy powder room with marble hexagon ceramic mosaic tile, wainscoting, wallpaper from wallmur.com, free standing vanity, light fixture from West Elm and two piece toilet. Remodel in Erie, Colorado.

Powder Room Remodel - Bellevue, Washington

Ellen Weiss Design

Small and stylish powder room remodel in Bellevue, Washington. It is hard to tell from the photo but the wallpaper is a very light blush color which adds an element of surprise and warmth to the space.

Wingaersheek Beach

Diane Murphy Interiors, LLC.

Powder Room with custom acrylic leg vanity and blue metallic wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries.
This is an example of a transitional powder room in Boston with open cabinets, grey cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, grey benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Newton Arts and Crafts Home

DANE AUSTIN INTERIOR DESIGN Boston & Cambridge

Dane Austin’s Boston interior design studio gave this 1889 Arts and Crafts home a lively, exciting look with bright colors, metal accents, and disparate prints and patterns that create stunning contrast. The enhancements complement the home’s charming, well-preserved original features including lead glass windows and Victorian-era millwork. --- Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/arts-and-crafts-home

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.

1417 Millbro

EPG Homes, LLC

This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Chesterbrook Rd., McLean

Noël Adams Design Consulting LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional powder room in DC Metro with limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Altadena Modern Farmhouse: Powder Room

Courtney Thomas Design

This Altadena home is the perfect example of modern farmhouse flair. The powder room flaunts an elegant mirror over a strapping vanity; the butcher block in the kitchen lends warmth and texture; the living room is replete with stunning details like the candle style chandelier, the plaid area rug, and the coral accents; and the master bathroom’s floor is a gorgeous floor tile. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/new-construction-altadena-rustic-modern/

The Halleck Renovation: Transitional Powder Room

Mavella Home

Transitional moody powder room incorporating classic pieces to achieve an elegant and timeless design.
Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

City Waterfront Renovation

One Source Contracting

First floor powder room.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Baltimore with brown floor, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, a console sink, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Fairfax

Margeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner

This is an example of a transitional powder room in Detroit with black cabinets, a console sink, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Valley Lo

KitchenLab Interiors

KitchenLab Interiors’ first, entirely new construction project in collaboration with GTH architects who designed the residence. KLI was responsible for all interior finishes, fixtures, furnishings, and design including the stairs, casework, interior doors, moldings and millwork. KLI also worked with the client on selecting the roof, exterior stucco and paint colors, stone, windows, and doors. The homeowners had purchased the existing home on a lakefront lot of the Valley Lo community in Glenview, thinking that it would be a gut renovation, but when they discovered a host of issues including mold, they decided to tear it down and start from scratch. The minute you look out the living room windows, you feel as though you're on a lakeside vacation in Wisconsin or Michigan. We wanted to help the homeowners achieve this feeling throughout the house - merging the causal vibe of a vacation home with the elegance desired for a primary residence. This project is unique and personal in many ways - Rebekah and the homeowner, Lorie, had grown up together in a small suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Lorie had been Rebekah's babysitter and was like an older sister growing up. They were both heavily influenced by the style of the late 70's and early 80's boho/hippy meets disco and 80's glam, and both credit their moms for an early interest in anything related to art, design, and style. One of the biggest challenges of doing a new construction project is that it takes so much longer to plan and execute and by the time tile and lighting is installed, you might be bored by the selections of feel like you've seen them everywhere already. “I really tried to pull myself, our team and the client away from the echo-chamber of Pinterest and Instagram. We fell in love with counter stools 3 years ago that I couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger on, thank god, because then they started showing up literally everywhere", Rebekah recalls. Lots of one of a kind vintage rugs and furnishings make the home feel less brand-spanking new. The best projects come from a team slightly outside their comfort zone. One of the funniest things Lorie says to Rebekah, "I gave you everything you wanted", which is pretty hilarious coming from a client to a designer.

Minneapolis Natural

Locale Design Build

Inspiration for a small transitional powder room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, black floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Transitional Powder Room Design Ideas with a Freestanding Vanity

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!