This is an example of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black tile, glass tile, black walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops and brown floor.

Powder Room

LJL Design llc

Art Deco Inspired Powder Room
Photo of a small transitional powder room in New York with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, porcelain floors, multi-coloured walls, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper, white floor and beige benchtops.

Minneapolis Custom Home 2

ADŌR Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Minneapolis with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, a two-piece toilet, grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

Anderson Residence

OSMOND DESIGNS

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, onyx benchtops, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

VANCOUVER WATERFRONT

Janet Scagel Design

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Vancouver with beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops and brown floor.

Dramatic Powder Room

Miccaro Designs/Interiors by Michele

A warm glow greets you as you walk into this powder room. Back lit onyx countertop makes a warm statement and the mirrored wall helps to open up the space and bounce light around while it reflects a back lit onyx feature detail that is placed behind the toilet. Rich metallic rust walls play up the rust highlights within the onyx giving this room plenty of drama.

Modern Kitchen with Farmhouse Touches

Ellen Kurtz Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in St Louis with a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops and black benchtops.

Cooper Woods Model Home

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Texas Transitional

Gibson Gimpel Interior Design

Formal powder bath with back lighted onyx floating vanity, metallic wallpaper, and silver leaf ceiling
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Dallas with beige cabinets, marble floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, white floor, beige benchtops, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

European Stucco and Stone

Buchanan Construction

Dreams come true in this Gorgeous Transitional Mountain Home located in the desirable gated-community of The RAMBLE. Luxurious Calcutta Gold Marble Kitchen Island, Perimeter Countertops and Backsplash create a Sleek, Modern Look while the 21′ Floor-to-Ceiling Stone Fireplace evokes feelings of Rustic Elegance. Pocket Doors can be tucked away, opening up to the covered Screened-In Patio creating an extra large space for sacred time with friends and family. The Eze Breeze Window System slide down easily allowing a cool breeze to flow in with sounds of birds chirping and the leaves rustling in the trees. Curl up on the couch in front of the real wood burning fireplace while marinated grilled steaks are turned over on the outdoor stainless-steel grill. The Marble Master Bath offers rejuvenation with a free-standing jetted bath tub and extra large shower complete with double sinks.

Newport Coast II

Insert Design

A hidden cove light bounces off the capiz-shell wallpaper. The onyx floating counter is lit for added drama. The glass vessel sink glows in the room.

Nashville's Bathrooms, Bedrooms and Closets

Wills Company

Wiff Harmer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Nashville with an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, multi-coloured walls and medium hardwood floors.

open concept lake house

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The wall tile in the powder room has a relief edge that gives it great visual dimension. There is an underlit counter top that highlights the fossil stone top. This is understated elegance for sure!

Colorful Pool Powder Room with Floral Mosaic Tile Wall

Michelle's Interiors

Because this powder room is located near the pool, I gave it a colorful, whimsical persona. The floral-patterned accent wall is a custom glass mosaic tile installation with thousands of individual pieces. In contrast to the bold wall pattern, I chose a simple, white onyx vessel sink. Photo by Brian Gassel

Transitional Custom Powder Room

Solanna Design & Development LLC

Solanna Custom Furniture - Our clients love their custom built sycamore powder room vanity. With contemporary lines and an under lit vitraform glass sink, it blends perfectly with this warm, transitional home.

Highland Park

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

While respecting the history and architecture of the house, we created an updated version of the home’s original personality with contemporary finishes that still feel appropriate, while also incorporating some of the original furniture passed down in the family. Two decades and two teenage sons later, the family needed their home to be more user friendly and to better suit how they live now. We used a lot of unique and upscale finishes that would contrast each other and add panache to the space.

Luxe Mediterranean in Windemere, FL

Interior & Exterior Design LLC

Interior Design and Exterior Design by SONJA ROGERS, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DESIGN LLC Built by Campbell Custom Homes Photography by Orlando Interior Photography

Smith Residence

Sandra Meaders Interiors

Transitional powder bath with lighted onyx countertop & backsplash with wall mounted nickel faucet, mother of pearl sink, acrylic square vanity legs, & mosaic floor tiles

S68

Estudio Arquesta

Arquitectos: David de Diego + David Velasco. Fotógrafo: Joaquín Mosquera.
Mid-sized transitional powder room in Madrid with a wall-mount toilet, orange tile, marble, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, onyx benchtops and brown floor.

Dark & Moody Powder Room

Drew Designs LLC

Photo of a transitional powder room in Omaha with a vessel sink, onyx benchtops and wallpaper.

Transitional Powder Room Design Ideas with Onyx Benchtops

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!