Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Sacramento with a one-piece toilet, beige tile, slate, beige walls, ceramic floors and a pedestal sink.

The Montauk Model at Showfield

Garrison Homes

The Montauk, our new model home and design center is now open in the sought after community of Showfield in Lewes. This Hampton’s inspired modern farmhouse feel is a collaboration between Garrison Homes, Element Design and Rsquare in Rehoboth. The Garrison quality craftsmanship can be seen in every inch of this home. Here are some photos of our favorite spaces, but stop by and tour this incredible model to see first hand what makes a Garrison Home so different. The model is open daily Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm and weekends 11am – 4pm. See floorplans for the Montauk at http://garrisonhomes.com/floor-plans/garrison-custom-collection/the-montauk/

Private Residence 7 in Southwest Florida

Collins DuPont Design Group

Tom Harper
This is an example of a transitional powder room in Miami with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, slate and grey benchtops.

Project 3 in Pleasantville, NY

Amazing Spaces

Small transitional powder room in New York with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, brown walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and slate.

Drummond Modern Transitional

Laurence Cafritz Builders

Gregg Hadley
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional powder room in DC Metro with beige tile, slate, white walls, a pedestal sink, beige floor and brown benchtops.

The Montauk Model at Showfield

Garrison Homes

Transitional Powder Room Design Ideas with Slate

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!