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Fabrica
Fabrica
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
The powder room is styled by the client and reflects their eclectic tastes....
A Suburban Sanctuary
A Suburban Sanctuary
Louise Mackay Interior DesignLouise Mackay Interior Design
A serene colour palette with shades of Dulux Bruin Spice and Nood Co peach concrete adds warmth to a south-facing bathroom, complemented by dramatic white floor-to-ceiling shower curtains. Finishes of handmade clay herringbone tiles, raw rendered walls and marbled surfaces adds texture to the bathroom renovation.
Halifax St, Brighton
Halifax St, Brighton
M.J.Harris GroupM.J.Harris Group
The floor plan of the powder room was left unchanged and the focus was directed at refreshing the space. The green slate vanity ties the powder room to the laundry, creating unison within this beautiful South-East Melbourne home. With brushed nickel features and an arched mirror, Jeyda has left us swooning over this timeless and luxurious bathroom
apaiser Reflections Basin
apaiser Reflections Basin
UserUser
apaiser Reflections Basin in the powder room at Sikata House, The Vela Properties in Byron Bay, Australia. Designed by The Designory | Photography by The Quarter Acre
Haslemere Residence
Haslemere Residence
Studio AmbleStudio Amble
Lux Powder Room
Lux Powder Room
La Moda BathroomsLa Moda Bathrooms
Chandlers Street, Prestons
Chandlers Street, Prestons
Tuuta Home and DesignTuuta Home and Design
An Oasis in an Urban Neighborhood
An Oasis in an Urban Neighborhood
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
A laundry room, mud room, and powder room were created from space that housed the original back stairway, dining room, and kitchen. Contractor: Maven Development Photo: Emily Rose Imagery
Green Hills Addition
Green Hills Addition
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Pebble Beach Breezy
Pebble Beach Breezy
BK Interior DesignBK Interior Design
Pebble Beach Powder Room. Photographer: John Merkl
Loomis Industrial Eclectic
Loomis Industrial Eclectic
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
Our carpenters labored every detail from chainsaws to the finest of chisels and brad nails to achieve this eclectic industrial design. This project was not about just putting two things together, it was about coming up with the best solutions to accomplish the overall vision. A true meeting of the minds was required around every turn to achieve "rough" in its most luxurious state. Featuring: Floating vanity, rough cut wood top, beautiful accent mirror and Porcelanosa wood grain tile as flooring and backsplashes. PhotographerLink
Marlow
Marlow
CO InteriorsCO Interiors
A small space deserves just as much attention as a large space. This powder room is long and narrow. We didn't have the luxury of adding a vanity under the sink which also wouldn't have provided much storage since the plumbing would have taken up most of it. Using our creativity we devised a way to introduce corner/upper storage while adding a counter surface to this small space through custom millwork. We added visual interest behind the toilet by stacking three dimensional white porcelain tile. Photographer: Stephani Buchman
Beauty and the Baths: Jewel Box Powder Room
Beauty and the Baths: Jewel Box Powder Room
Sabrina Alfin InteriorsSabrina Alfin Interiors
Jewel-box powder room in the Marina District of San Francisco. Contemporary and vintage design details combine for a charming look.
Golden Renovation
Golden Renovation
MARGARITA BRAVOMARGARITA BRAVO
The bathrooms in this Golden, Colorado, home are a mix of rustic and refined design — such as this copper vessel sink set against a wood shiplap wall, neutral color palettes, and bronze hardware: Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/modern-rustic-bathrooms-colorado/
Delancey Street - Powder Room
Delancey Street - Powder Room
J.THOM Residential Design & CabinetryJ.THOM Residential Design & Cabinetry
Clients wanted to keep a powder room on the first floor and desired to relocate it away from kitchen and update the look. We needed to minimize the powder room footprint and tuck it into a service area instead of an open public area. We minimize the footprint and tucked the PR across from the basement stair which created a small ancillary room and buffer between the adjacent rooms. We used a small wall hung basin to make the small room feel larger by exposing more of the floor footprint. Wainscot paneling was installed to create balance, scale and contrasting finishes. The new powder room exudes simple elegance from the polished nickel hardware, rich contrast and delicate accent lighting. The space is comfortable in scale and leaves you with a sense of eloquence. Jonathan Kolbe, Photographer
Virginia Gut Remodel
Virginia Gut Remodel
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
St. Paul Summit Kitchen Renovation
St. Paul Summit Kitchen Renovation
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
A beveled wainscot tile base, chair rail tile, brass hardware/plumbing, and a contrasting blue, embellish the new powder room.
Sophisticated Navy and Gold Powder Bath Renovation
Sophisticated Navy and Gold Powder Bath Renovation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
These homeowners came to us to renovate a number of areas of their home. In their formal powder bath they wanted a sophisticated polished room that was elegant and custom in design. The formal powder was designed around stunning marble and gold wall tile with a custom starburst layout coming from behind the center of the birds nest round brass mirror. A white floating quartz countertop houses a vessel bowl sink and vessel bowl height faucet in polished nickel, wood panel and molding’s were painted black with a gold leaf detail which carried over to the ceiling for the WOW.
Playful Powder Room
Playful Powder Room
Joshua Alan InteriorsJoshua Alan Interiors
Powder room with a twist. This cozy powder room was completely transformed form top to bottom. Introducing playful patterns with tile and wallpaper. This picture shows the green vanity, vessel sink, circular mirror, pendant lighting, tile flooring, along with brass accents and hardware. Boston, MA.
Gilbert - Full Interior Remodel
Gilbert - Full Interior Remodel
Elton R ConstructionElton R Construction
The wallpaper is a dark floral by Ellie Cashman Design. The floor tiles are Calacatta honed 2x2 hexs. The lights are Camille Sconces in hand rubbed brass by visual comfort.

Small 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 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 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 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 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!
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