Summary of Scope: gut renovation/reconfiguration of kitchen, coffee bar, mudroom, powder room, 2 kids baths, guest bath, master bath and dressing room, kids study and playroom, study/office, laundry room, restoration of windows, adding wallpapers and window treatments Background/description: The house was built in 1908, my clients are only the 3rd owners of the house. The prior owner lived there from 1940s until she died at age of 98! The old home had loads of character and charm but was in pretty bad condition and desperately needed updates. The clients purchased the home a few years ago and did some work before they moved in (roof, HVAC, electrical) but decided to live in the house for a 6 months or so before embarking on the next renovation phase. I had worked with the clients previously on the wife's office space and a few projects in a previous home including the nursery design for their first child so they reached out when they were ready to start thinking about the interior renovations. The goal was to respect and enhance the historic architecture of the home but make the spaces more functional for this couple with two small kids. Clients were open to color and some more bold/unexpected design choices. The design style is updated traditional with some eclectic elements. An early design decision was to incorporate a dark colored french range which would be the focal point of the kitchen and to do dark high gloss lacquered cabinets in the adjacent coffee bar, and we ultimately went with dark green.

Reservoir Hill Renovation

Sam Kachmar Architects

Powder room

Elizabeth Reich

A Moroccan inspired grasscloth from Phillip Jeffries and white wainscoting give a fresh look to the powder room. Thomas O'Brien pendant. Photography by Jamie Sentz Contractor Smart Homes Services http://www.phillipjeffries.com/gallery/designer/241-jenkins_baer_associates.html

Minnehaha Refined

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: JS Johnson Interior Design: Heather Peterson Design Photography: Scott Amundson

First-Floor Renovation in DC Family Home

BOWA

Bob Narod Photography

Capital Hill Residence

Enviable Designs Inc.

wanted to create a feeling of symmetry in this formal dining area, with a chandelier suspended centrally from the custom coffered ceiling, framed by matching glass detailed cabinets. Photography by Vicky Tan

Traditional Remodel

Debbie Cahill Turner Design, LLC

An extensive remodel was needed to bring this home back to its glory. A previous remodel had taken all of the character out of the home. The original kitchen was disconnected from other parts of the home. The new kitchen open up to the other spaces while maintaining the home’s integratory. The kitchen is now the center of the home with a large island for gathering. The bathrooms were reconfigured with custom tiles and vanities. We selected classic finishes with modern touches throughout each space.

Memorial Transitional

Buster & Cogdell Builders Llc

Kerry Kirk

Powder Room Vanity Inspo

Trim Tech Designs

Are you team vessel sink or undermount sink? We love the fact that vessel sinks allow for more storage, but you can’t go wrong with a traditional, easy to clean undermount sink.

Sophisticated colors in an Alamo Heights home

Paper Moon Painting

The design team at Bel Atelier selected lovely, sophisticated colors throughout the spaces in this elegant Alamo Heights home. Wallpapered powder bath with vanity painted in Farrow and Ball's "De Nimes"

Modern English Country Style

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Alise O'Brien Photography

Stamford

Morrissey Saypol Interiors, LLC

Powder Room Photo by Rob Karosis

Vine

Duet Design Group

Traditional Powder Room with Floral Wallpaper, Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

Decatur Powder Room Remodeling

Copernicus Home Creations

Cottage in the Woods powder room

BBA Architects

Interiorismo & Reforma CALIU

ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!

Siguiendo con la línea escogemos tonos beis y grifos en blanco que crean una sensación de calma. Introduciendo un mueble hecho a medida que esconde la lavadora secadora y se convierte en dos grandes cajones para almacenar.

Greenbush Residence

Hsu McCullough

Powder Room in dark green glazed tile

Traditional Powder Room Design Ideas with White Benchtops

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!