This home was built in 1904 in the historic district of Ladd’s Addition, Portland’s oldest planned residential development. Right Arm Construction remodeled the kitchen, entryway/pantry, powder bath and main bath. Also included was structural work in the basement and upgrading the plumbing and electrical. Finishes include: Countertops for all vanities- Pental Quartz, Color: Altea Kitchen cabinetry: Custom: inlay, shaker style. Trim: CVG Fir Custom shelving in Kitchen-Fir with custom fabricated steel brackets Bath Vanities: Custom: CVG Fir Tile: United Tile Powder Bath Floor: hex tile from Oregon Tile & Marble Light Fixtures for Kitchen & Powder Room: Rejuvenation Light Fixtures Bathroom: Schoolhouse Electric Flooring: White Oak

Chestnut Hill Residence

MANDARINA STUDIO interior design

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Boston with blue walls, a trough sink and solid surface benchtops.

Transitional Update Of Kingsford Crescent St. Albert

Bella Interiors

Photo Credits to: Demetri Foto
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Edmonton with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops and beige floor.

Vivienda en barrio de Cortes, Madrid

Rez estudio

Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls and a trough sink.

Valoraciones Reforma integral en Passatge de l’Ordi

Grupo Inventia

El cuarto de baño suite se equipó por completo. Cuenta con un amplio lavabo con cajonera incorporada, un inodoro y una ducha. Grupo Inventia.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Barcelona with white cabinets, beige tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, raised-panel cabinets and a two-piece toilet.

Gracious and Chic Piedmont Estate

LMB Interiors

Photo of a large transitional powder room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Transitional Powder Room Design Ideas with a Trough Sink

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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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!