The clients wanted to take their old powder room from Drab to Fab with some old fashioned hollywood glam. Millwork was used on the lower walls to create recessed panels which like the crown molding at the ceiling were painted with black lacquer. The upper half of the walls are covered in a black and honey bronze grass cloth in a geometric pattern from York Wallcoverings. A fun and whimsical mirror from Wildwood Lamps balances the pattern in the paper. Floating bubble crystal pendants from Hubbardton Forge add a luminescent glow to the space. The floors are tiled in an espresso colored "wood" with a bronze greek key accent from Versace Collection through Wayne Tile of Ramsey. Clean lined white fixtures are reflected in the high gloss paint. Finally a custom faux painted ceiling gold and bronze top it all off in style.

Earls Court Family Apartment

Godrich Interiors

Hanover Way

Saul Construction

Warwick Road Residence

Anna Gartland Interiors

A first floor powder room was created where there previously was none, behind a pocket door off of the new kitchen. Bold, fun and eye-catching red and white Otomi statement wallpaper was chosen to carry the homeowners' eclectic style into a very compact space that did not allow room for accessories. Period appropriate moulding, pedestal sink, and classic chrome fixtures were selected to maintain the historical integrity of the home.

North Wales Hall Bath and Powder Room

Harth Builders

Moody Statement Powder Room - Ross

Courtney B. Smith Design

Drama queen. Wall covering is Cowtan and Tout Calliope. Marble floors, venetian mirror, and Waterworks hardware up the ante. Design by Courtney B. Smith. Photo credit: David Duncan Livingston.

Powder Room

Susan M. Buss Interiors

Historical Luxe

Whimsily

Riverside

Jennifer Radakovic Design

Custom New London County Home

Yankee Remodeler

Main Floor Powder Room

The Decorating Therapist

A small but dramatic powder room that shimmers with the light from the crystal chandelier onto the glossy paint and glass mosaic tile walls. Design: Carol Lombardo Weil; Photography: Tony Cossentino, WhytheFoto.com

Rydal Whole Home Remodel

Seydel Construction Group LLC

Whole House Remodel

Knight Construction Design Inc.

Alexandria Remodel

Nugent Design Build, LLC

Colorful Powder Room

Vicki Simon Interior Design

The client's family heirloom picture frame in need of repair was instead transformed into a colorfully framed mirror. Wallpaper and fuchsia paint make this a distinctive unexpected look. Photo by Aaron Leitz

Eclectic Home Design

ModSouth | Design & Home Staging

Modern English Tudor

Hendel Homes

Susan Gilmore

Cook Estates Cohasset MA

Decorating Den Interiors

Powder Room

Kitchen/Powderoom/Addition Remodel

Mayne Construction, LLC

Multi-Room Remodel of Historic Home

Hercules Design Build

The re-vamped powder room has all new finishes -- fixtures, lighting, tile, mirror, and accessories. The vintage style tile and fixtures honor the history of the home, while the more modern accents bring it up-to-date.

Transitional Powder Room Design Ideas with a Pedestal Sink

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!