This lovely powder room was a part of a large aging in place renovation in Northern VA. The powder room with an extra large doorway was designed to accommodate a wheel chair if needed in the future with plenty of grab bars for assistance. The tilting mirror adds an elegant touch.

Combination Laundry Room and Powder Room

Cabinet-S-Top

This laundry room / powder room combo has Medallion Dana Pointe flat panel vanity in Maplewood finished in Dockside stain. The countertop is Calacutta Ultra Quartz with a Kohler undermount rectangle sink. A Toto comfort height elongated toilet in Cotton finish. Moen Genta collection in Black includes towel ring, toilet paper holder and lavatory lever. On the floor is Daltile 4x8” Brickwork porcelain tile.

New Traditional Remodel and Refresh - Ellicott City

B. Chic Interiors

Fun Powder Room with Board and Baton and Organic Wallpaper
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Parkdale Duplex

Marre Design Group

Transitional powder room in Calgary with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, beige benchtops, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Whimsical Lakehouse Powder Bath on Walloon

Studio Haven Interiors

Whimsical wallpaper in this lakehouse powder bath combined with a teal green custom vanity
Photo of a small transitional powder room in Other with turquoise cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper, furniture-like cabinets, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops and beige benchtops.

Un-Beiged

Top Shelf Design

Small transitional powder room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Elm Grove Powder Room

LaBonte Construction

This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

A Perfect Retreat

EASA Architecture

Remodeled Powder Room.
Small transitional powder room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Curle Avenue

ALTER Design Studio

We refreshed the main floor powder room to add brightness and tie in with the overall design.
Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Mount Pleasant Remodel

Alpha Home Design & Consulting LLC

Small transitional powder room in Charleston with blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, grey benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Sophisticated Waterfront

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a small transitional powder room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a freestanding vanity and grey walls.

Arlington Heights Transitional First Floor Renovation

Patrick A. Finn, Ltd

Small transitional powder room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

2nd Upper Saddler River

Melyssa Kelly Interior Design

Photo of a transitional powder room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, grey benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Dolan kitchen

Wood Wise Design & Remodeling

Photo of a small transitional powder room in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Westerly Creek

Lindy Design Build

The powder room is a wonderful play on textures. We used a neutral palette with contrasting tones to create dramatic moments in this little space with accents of brushed gold.

Next Generation Renovation : Powder Bath

Tamara Day Design

Photo of a small transitional powder room in Kansas City with black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, terra-cotta floors, a pedestal sink, blue floor, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Elm Grove Powder Room

LaBonte Construction

Inspiration for a small transitional powder room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Townhome Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Instead of being builder grade, these clients wanted to stand out so we did some wallpaper that resembles tree trunks, and a little pop of green with the vanity all with transitional fixtures.

Perfectly Posh in The Woodlands, TX

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Dark and moody pool bath is a luxurious space with pops of gold from the mirror, plumbing and striking gold-plated tiered sink. A pop of blue on the vanity adds a fun touch.

Tumbleweed Custom Home

Alair Homes Plano

This new home was built on an old lot in Dallas, TX in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new home is a little over 5,600 sq.ft. and features an expansive great room and a professional chef’s kitchen. This 100% brick exterior home was built with full-foam encapsulation for maximum energy performance. There is an immaculate courtyard enclosed by a 9' brick wall keeping their spool (spa/pool) private. Electric infrared radiant patio heaters and patio fans and of course a fireplace keep the courtyard comfortable no matter what time of year. A custom king and a half bed was built with steps at the end of the bed, making it easy for their dog Roxy, to get up on the bed. There are electrical outlets in the back of the bathroom drawers and a TV mounted on the wall behind the tub for convenience. The bathroom also has a steam shower with a digital thermostatic valve. The kitchen has two of everything, as it should, being a commercial chef's kitchen! The stainless vent hood, flanked by floating wooden shelves, draws your eyes to the center of this immaculate kitchen full of Bluestar Commercial appliances. There is also a wall oven with a warming drawer, a brick pizza oven, and an indoor churrasco grill. There are two refrigerators, one on either end of the expansive kitchen wall, making everything convenient. There are two islands; one with casual dining bar stools, as well as a built-in dining table and another for prepping food. At the top of the stairs is a good size landing for storage and family photos. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a movie room. What makes this home so special is the Casita! It has its own entrance off the common breezeway to the main house and courtyard. There is a full kitchen, a living area, an ADA compliant full bath, and a comfortable king bedroom. It’s perfect for friends staying the weekend or in-laws staying for a month.

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!