Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Melbourne with multi-coloured walls, a console sink, black floor and wallpaper.

The Peacock Project

Catherine Rose Design & CO.

A powder bath full of style! Our client shared their love for peacocks so when we found this stylish and breathtaking wallpaper we knew it was too good to be true! We used this as our inspiration for the overall design of the space.

TORONTO NEW BUILD

HARRISON FAE DESIGN

This is an example of a large transitional powder room in Toronto with white cabinets, an undermount sink, black floor, black benchtops, a floating vanity, wallpaper, shaker cabinets and multi-coloured walls.

Modern Bathroom

Clear Cut Design, LLC

Modern bathroom with dark green walls and floral wallpaper.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Boston with green walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

#AJMBLifeInTheSuburbs: A Full House Remodel

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

A complete home remodel, our #AJMBLifeInTheSuburbs project is the perfect Westfield, NJ story of keeping the charm in town. Our homeowners had a vision to blend their updated and current style with the original character that was within their home. Think dark wood millwork, original stained glass windows, and quirky little spaces. The end result is the perfect blend of historical Westfield charm paired with today's modern style.

Bernard

Meydenbauer Group

Transitional powder room in Seattle with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black walls, an integrated sink, black floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Hollywood Hills Residence

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The powder room vanity was replaced with a black shaker style cabinet and quartz countertop. The bold wallpaper has gold flowers on a black and white background. A brass sconce, faucet and mirror compliment the wallpaper.

Powder Room - Center Hall "Glamonial"

Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC

Striking, elegant powder room with Emerald Green tiles, marble counter top, marble flooring and brass plumbing fixtures. Architect: Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC Interior Designer: JSE Interior Designs Builder: True North Photographer: Adam Kane Macchia

Modern Farmhouse

Andrew Flesher Interiors

Spacecrafting, Inc.
Transitional powder room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an integrated sink and black floor.

West Clay Park Revival

Regan Baker Design Inc.

Photography by Suzanna Scott
Transitional powder room in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, a wall-mount sink and black floor.

Classic Traditional Exterior

Timber Trails Development Company

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, black floor and white benchtops.

Globally Influenced Remodel

Lenox House Design

360-Vip Photography - Dean Riedel Schrader & Co - Remodeler
Inspiration for a small transitional powder room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, pink walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor and brown benchtops.

City Mansion House

Thompson Clarke Interiors

Bradley Quinn
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Belfast with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor and white benchtops.

Meadowdale

JPStyles

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

Southgate Estates Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Photo of a small transitional powder room in Other with black cabinets, black walls, porcelain floors, marble benchtops, black floor, black benchtops, wallpaper, flat-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink and a built-in vanity.

Resident

Designer's Touch

Botanical wallpaper from UK
Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Boston with black walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, black floor, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Wilmette Home Renovation

MILIEU

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Chicago with a two-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink and black floor.

Fernwood Ave Powder Room - Montclair NJ

KraftMaster Renovations

Under the stair powder room with black and white geometric floor tile and an adorable pink wall mounted sink with brushed brass wall mounted faucet
Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in New York with a two-piece toilet, pink walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, black floor and pink benchtops.

Crease Street - Bath

J.THOM Residential Design & Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, black floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Parade Home 2020

Pietra Granite

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Austin with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, grey benchtops, a floating vanity, grey walls and black floor.

Transitional Powder Room Design Ideas with Black Floor

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!