This powder bath from our Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse features a unique "Filigree" linen wall covering with a custom floating white oak vanity. The quartz countertops feature a bold and dark composition. We love the circle mirror that showcases the gold pendant lights, and you can’t beat these sleek and minimal plumbing fixtures!

Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers

Frankel Design Build

Design ideas for a large transitional powder room in Houston with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a console sink and brown floor.

Luxuriously Welcoming Craftsman Family Home

Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.

Embodying many of the key elements that are iconic in craftsman design, the rooms of this home are both luxurious and welcoming. From a kitchen with a statement range hood and dramatic chiseled edge quartz countertops, to a character-rich basement bar and lounge area, to a fashion-lover's dream master closet, this stunning family home has a special charm for everyone and the perfect space for everything.

Woody Creek Cabin

Structural Associates

This is an example of a transitional powder room in Other with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and white benchtops.

Transitional Powder Room

Transitional powder room in San Diego with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white walls, light hardwood floors and white benchtops.

Laird IV

M House Development

Photo of a transitional powder room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, black benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Bathrooms

Lindsay Pennington Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Los Angeles with green walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Colorado Mountainside Remodel

True Design Build, Ltd.

This eye-catching wall paper is nothing short of a conversation starter. A small freestanding vanity replaced a pedestal sink, adding visual interest and storage.

Whole House Remodel

Knight Construction Design Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Minneapolis with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Colorful Powder Room

Vicki Simon Interior Design

The client's family heirloom picture frame in need of repair was instead transformed into a colorfully framed mirror. Wallpaper and fuchsia paint make this a distinctive unexpected look. Photo by Aaron Leitz

Live Oak

Fiorella Design, LLC

beadboard paneling, pedestal sink, one piece toilet,
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional powder room in San Francisco with a pedestal sink, a one-piece toilet, blue walls and light hardwood floors.

James Island Water Front Residence , SC

ML Design, Allied ASID

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Charleston with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Needham II

Michelle Markert Interiors

Needham Spec House. Powder room: Emerald green vanity with brass hardware. Crown molding. Trim color Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. Wall color provided by BUYER. Photography by Sheryl Kalis. Construction by Veatch Property Development.

Modern Twist on Traditional

Nystrom Design

Balancing modern architectural elements with traditional Edwardian features was a key component of the complete renovation of this San Francisco residence. All new finishes were selected to brighten and enliven the spaces, and the home was filled with a mix of furnishings that convey a modern twist on traditional elements. The re-imagined layout of the home supports activities that range from a cozy family game night to al fresco entertaining. Architect: AT6 Architecture Builder: Citidev Photographer: Ken Gutmaker Photography

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Mid-sized transitional powder room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Belterra Project- Furnishings, Lighting Fixtures & Interior Design

Haven Design and Construction

This sophisticated powder bath creates a "wow moment" for guests when they turn the corner. The large geometric pattern on the wallpaper adds dimension and a tactile beaded texture. The custom black and gold vanity cabinet is the star of the show with its brass inlay around the cabinet doors and matching brass hardware. A lovely black and white marble top graces the vanity and compliments the wallpaper. The custom black and gold mirror and a golden lantern complete the space. Finally, white oak wood floors add a touch of warmth and a hot pink orchid packs a colorful punch.

ASC Chicago to Burbs

Amy Storm & Company

Photo of a large transitional powder room in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Battersea Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

This lovely Victorian house in Battersea was tired and dated before we opened it up and reconfigured the layout. We added a full width extension with Crittal doors to create an open plan kitchen/diner/play area for the family, and added a handsome deVOL shaker kitchen.

Contemporary New Construction

Reliance Design Build

Virtually Here Studios
Photo of a small transitional powder room in Los Angeles with dark wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets and white benchtops.

Neighborhood Builders 2017 Home Show House

Neighborhood Builders

This is an example of a transitional powder room in Other with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and beige floor.

Transitional Powder Room Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors

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!