Photo of a transitional powder room in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Avon Hill Cambridge

Elms Interior Design

Michael J. Lee
Small transitional powder room in Boston with white tile, a wall-mount sink, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Beech Avenue

Erica Gelman Design Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and grey floor.

Breezewood Interior Remodel

Forward Design Build Remodel

Goals Our clients wished to update the look of their kitchen and create a more open layout that was bright and inviting. Our Design Solution Our design solution was to remove the wall cabinets between the kitchen and dining area and to use a warm almond color to make the kitchen really open and inviting. We used bronze light fixtures and created a unique peninsula to create an up-to-date kitchen.

Breezewood Interior Remodel

Forward Design Build Remodel

Scottsdale Horse Property

Cosa Belle Interiors

Plain Jane Photography
This is an example of a small transitional powder room in Phoenix with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, a two-piece toilet, white walls, mosaic tile floors and white cabinets.

Pacific Palisades Guest Bath Remodel

Kristen Montero Design

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls and grey benchtops.

The Port Streets

Wendi Young Design

This is an example of a transitional powder room in Orange County.

Modern White Kitchen in Wilmette, IL

Dresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens Cabinets

The clients purchased the home and immediately renovated it before moving in. It was a Gut rehab- down to the studs with some minor drywall left. Dresner Design tore the ceilings out to expose beams and replaced the structure. The kitchen is light and bright with sliders that open to a beautiful patio. A central island with waterfall edge anchors the space with three large pendants over the island. The original space was an “L” shaped layout. New 6” oak flooring was used throughout the home. The owners have a very eclectic art collection that was integrated into their new home. Kitchen Designer and Architectural Designer: Scott Dresner of Dresner Design Cabinetry: Dresner Design Black Label Interior Design: Meritxell Ferre, Moderno Design Build Photography: Michael Alan Kaskel

Under Stairs Powder Bathroom

Elliott | Meyers Design

Photo of a transitional powder room in Burlington.

A Touch of Whimsy

Jefferson Street Designs

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Stefani

Faulkner Perrin Custom Homes

Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtops.

Bungalow Cottage Home

DK Homes

We had the opportunity to come alongside this homeowner and demo an old cottage and rebuild this new year-round home for them. We worked hard to keep an authentic feel to the lake and fit the home nicely to the space. We focused on a small footprint and, through specific design choices, achieved a layout the homeowner loved. A major goal was to have the kitchen, dining, and living all walk out at the lake level. We also managed to sneak a master suite into this level (check out that ceiling!).

Hint of Industrial

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

The powder room vanity is from Fieldstone Cabinetry in their thicket finish. The Kohler Vox vessel sink is paired with the Kohler Artifacts single control faucet in vintage nickel. The toilet is from the Kohler Tresham collection. Erin Little Photography

Chiswick Home

Moretti Interior Design Ltd

Small transitional powder room in London with a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink and light hardwood floors.

clé cement all over dreamy malibu beach house by veneer design

User

this modern bohemian bathroom vibrates with california cool. our favorite zenith pattern, which is exclusive to clé, gives the airy LA home a linear and rhythmic quality that you can't find anywhere else! we love the look paired with this fun wallpaper. shop here: https://www.cletile.com/products/zenith-8x8-stock designed by veneer design, photographed by amy bartlam

Bathroom Makeovers in Arlington Heights

Glenbrook Remodeling

Inspiration for a small transitional powder room in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink and grey floor.

True Coastal Comfort

Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

Waterworks Grove Brickworks provides a casually complex surface with it's organic and slightly rustic inherent texture. Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

Austin Transitional Remodel Powder

Montebella Homes, Inc.

Photographer: Charles Quinn
Inspiration for a transitional powder room in Austin with white cabinets, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and furniture-like cabinets.

Winborn Whole Home Remodel

Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling

This is an example of a large transitional powder room in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Transitional White Powder Room Design Ideas

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!