This powder room is bold through and through. Painted the same throughout in the same shade of blue, the vanity, walls, paneling, ceiling, and door create a bold and unique room. A classic take on a monotone palette in a small space.

Toile Blue & White Power Room

Kitchen Design Group

Philadelphia Bathrooms

Harth Builders

Lakeview - Carrara Marble Master Bath

Repp Renovations

Terry's Photo Studio

Powder Room - West Chester 2020

TATCOR Building & Remodeling

Navy blue wallpaper with adorable, quirky woodland design featuring foxes and leaves was the highlight of this powder room. It creates a cozy, unique space for guests to utilize. White trim, white wall-mounted sink, and white window treatment help to accent the strong wallpaper design. A custom light fixture was added above the sink to provide additional lighting into this dark space. Gray tiled flooring finishes the design.

Three Bathroom Makeover in Suburban Boston

Kohler Signature Store by Supply New England

The powder room has a transitional-coastal feel with blues, whites and warm wood tones. The vanity is from Mouser Cabinetry in the Winchester door style with a charcoal stain. The toilet is the one-piece Kathryn model from Kohler. The plumbing fixtures are from the Kohler Artifacts collection in brushed bronze. The countertop is quartz from Cambria in the Fairbourne collection. Kyle J Caldwell Photography

Mercer Island Powder Room-NKBA Award winner

Potter Construction Inc

Jeff Beck Photography

Libertyville Transitional First Floor

Great Rooms Building Group

Powder Bath, Traditional Home

Videre Decor

Wallpaper above a marble tile wainscot in this powder bath is accented with mosaic marble floor tile and gold metals.

Camp Run Residence

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Tom Crane Photography

Powder Room with Color - Newtown

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This powder room design in Newtown makes a statement with amazing color and design features. The centerpiece of this design is the blue vanity cabinet from CWP Cabinetry, which is beautifully offset by satin brass fixtures and accessories. The brass theme carries through from the Alno cabinet hardware to the Jaclo faucet, towel ring, Uttermost mirror frame, and even the soap dispenser. These bold features are beautifully complemented by a rectangular sink, Cambria quartz countertop, and Gazzini herringbone floor tile. Linda McManus

Eclectic WC

User

This understairs WC was functional only and required some creative styling to make it feel more welcoming and family friendly. We installed UPVC ceiling panels to the stair slats to make the ceiling sleek and clean and reduce the spider levels, boxed in the waste pipe and replaced the sink with a Victorian style mini sink. We repainted the space in soft cream, with a feature wall in teal and orange, providing the wow factor as you enter the space.

Powder Room

Distinctive Contracting Services

Chad Smith

Lakeview: Paulina

Lugbill Designs

Needham III

Michelle Markert Interiors

Remodeling powder room with pedestal sink, one piece toilet, recessed lighting, bamboo mirror, hexagon marble floor. Floral wallpaper.

Inside Studio Ltd

Christina Davies

Queens Harbor

Lendry Homes

Waukesha Kitchen & Interior Remodel

Klassen Remodeling & Design, Inc.

Photo by David Bader The tiny powder room now appears more spacious with a furniture style vanity. Design by Karen Kempf

Fairway Tudor Transformation

Architectural Craftsmen

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with Blue 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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!