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.

Powder Room

Tickle Interiors

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.

Bathrooms

Chris Sandlin Homes

This is an example of a transitional powder room in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Strathy Ave

New Age Design

New Age Design
Large transitional powder room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Multi-Generational

BKD Interiors

This antique dresser was transformed into a bathroom vanity by mounting the mirror to the wall and surrounding it with beautiful backsplash tile, adding a slab countertop, and installing a sink into the countertop.

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.

New Kids on the Block

House of Ferari

In this full service residential remodel project, we left no stone, or room, unturned. We created a beautiful open concept living/dining/kitchen by removing a structural wall and existing fireplace. This home features a breathtaking three sided fireplace that becomes the focal point when entering the home. It creates division with transparency between the living room and the cigar room that we added. Our clients wanted a home that reflected their vision and a space to hold the memories of their growing family. We transformed a contemporary space into our clients dream of a transitional, open concept home.

Winborn Whole Home Remodel

Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling

This is an example of a large transitional powder room in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Claremont

Dual Concept Design

A crisp and bright powder room with a navy blue vanity and brass accents.
Photo of a small transitional powder room in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Elegant Modern Farmhouse Makeover in Castle Pines

My Inside Designer

New white wainscoting, stylish wallpaper, basketweave marble tile flooring, and a new vanity, light and mirror give such elegance with a vintage vibe to this beautiful powder room.

Alamo Heights Master Bath, Powder Bath & Guest Bath Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

This elegant white and silver powder bath is a wonderful surprise for guests. The white on white design wallpaper provides an elegant backdrop to the pale gray vanity and light blue ceiling. The gentle curve of the powder vanity showcases the marble countertop. Polished nickel and crystal wall sconces and a beveled mirror finish the space.

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.

Chesterbrook Rd., McLean

Noël Adams Design Consulting LLC

Photo of 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.

Powder Room Remodel

jennifer1821

Inspiration for a small transitional powder room in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

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.

Powder Room Redesign

Adaptive Staging & Redesign

Small transitional powder room in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

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.

35th St.

Cherry Hill Custom Homes

The powder room includes gold fixtures and hardware, and a freestanding furniture-style vanity.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional powder room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, 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.

Sylvan Park Custom Home

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Small transitional powder room in Nashville with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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.

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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!