Small powder bathroom with floral purple wallpaper and an eclectic mirror.
This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Denver with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Drake River MI

Xstyles Bath + More, Inc.

bethsingerphotographer.com
Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, mosaic tile, purple walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, brown cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown benchtops and porcelain floors.

Project 3307-1 St. Paul Summit Ave Whole-House Remodel w/ Custom Mosaic Shower

Castle Building & Remodeling

No strangers to remodeling, the new owners of this St. Paul tudor knew they could update this decrepit 1920 duplex into a single-family forever home. A list of desired amenities was a catalyst for turning a bedroom into a large mudroom, an open kitchen space where their large family can gather, an additional exterior door for direct access to a patio, two home offices, an additional laundry room central to bedrooms, and a large master bathroom. To best understand the complexity of the floor plan changes, see the construction documents. As for the aesthetic, this was inspired by a deep appreciation for the durability, colors, textures and simplicity of Norwegian design. The home’s light paint colors set a positive tone. An abundance of tile creates character. New lighting reflecting the home’s original design is mixed with simplistic modern lighting. To pay homage to the original character several light fixtures were reused, wallpaper was repurposed at a ceiling, the chimney was exposed, and a new coffered ceiling was created. Overall, this eclectic design style was carefully thought out to create a cohesive design throughout the home. Come see this project in person, September 29 – 30th on the 2018 Castle Home Tour.

Barberry Beauty

Gatti Brothers Ltd.

This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Toronto with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, purple walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

San Carlos | 2016

Coats Homes

Design ideas for a transitional powder room in Dallas with purple walls and an undermount sink.

Woodridge Home

LMR Designs, LLC

Powder Room with pizazz! Copper toned porcelain tiles give inspiration to mirror, lighting, and art work. Ted Glasoe
This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Chicago with a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors and a pedestal sink.

VanOrder After

Woodstock Flooring & Design Center

This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, vinyl floors and an integrated sink.

In Town Refresh - Full Renovation and Custom Furnishings

Jess Cooney Interiors

Powder Bath with birch tree wallpaper and pietra cardosa countertop
This is an example of a transitional powder room in Boston with purple walls, an undermount sink and grey benchtops.

Cook Estates Cohasset MA

Decorating Den Interiors

Powder Room
Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Boston with a two-piece toilet, purple walls, medium hardwood floors and a pedestal sink.

KITCHEN

Endless Kitchen and Bath Inc

Design ideas for a small transitional powder room in Los Angeles with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, open cabinets, black cabinets and engineered quartz benchtops.

DS Chicago to Birmingham

Amy Storm & Company

Joe Kwon Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Chicago with black cabinets, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and brown floor.

City Revival

JAZ Design, Inc.

The powder room and kitchen rests at the end of the hall. An array of metals, white and Benjamin Moore Luxe paint (one of my favorites) coat the walls to show off the crisp clean lines of white shelving and cabinetry. The porcelain slate look hex tiles on the floor has been grouted with terra-cotta that ties beautifully in with the copper and brass throughout the fixtures. A special place to powder up!

Playa Del Rey, CA. Galley Kitchen Redefined + Deep Purple Powder Room

Custom Design & Construction

This Playa Del Rey, CA. design / build project began after our client had a terrible flood ruin her kitchen. In truth, she had been unhappy with her galley kitchen prior to the flood. She felt it was dark and deep with poor air conditioning circulating through it. She enjoys entertaining and hosting dinner parties and felt that this was the perfect opportunity to reimagine her galley kitchen into a space that would reflect her lifestyle. Since this is a condominium, we decided the best way to open up the floorplan was to wrap the counter around the wall into the dining area and make the peninsula the same height as the work surface. The result is an open kitchen with extensive counter space. Keeping it light and bright was important but she also wanted some texture and color too. The stacked stone backsplash has slivers of glass that reflect the light. Her vineyard palette was tied into the backsplash and accented by the painted walls. The floating glass shelves are highlighted with LED lights on a dimmer switch. We were able to space plan to incorporate her wine rack into the peninsula. We reconfigured the HVAC vent so more air circulated into the far end of the kitchen and added a ceiling fan. This project also included replacing the carpet and 12X12 beige tile with some “wood look” porcelain tile throughout the first floor. Since the powder room was receiving new flooring our client decided to add the powder room project which included giving it a deep plum paint job and a new chocolate cherry vanity. The white quartz counter and crystal hardware balance the dark hues in the wall and vanity.

Linden Hills Home

O’Hara Interiors

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Creative Tonic

Creative Tonic - Courtnay Tartt Elias

This is an example of a transitional powder room in Houston with purple walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink and grey floor.

Burlingame Residence

StudioNEA

Transitional powder room in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, purple walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and wallpaper.

Our Work

Kenny's Carpet One

Small transitional powder room in New York with a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, purple walls and a pedestal sink.

Modern Country Home

Bridgemont Properties Inc.

Photo of a small transitional powder room in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops and marble benchtops.

Avon Interior Project

Adeas Interior Design LLC

Transitional powder room in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and purple walls.

Marie's House

Janice Lindsay / Pink Colour and Design

Shane Fester
This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and purple walls.

Transitional Powder Room Design Ideas with Purple Walls

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!