The 10 Most Popular Powder Rooms of Summer 2021
Pros use bold pattern, dramatic color and elegant details to create a design moment in a small space
This Trending Now story features the most-saved powder room photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and Sept. 15, 2021.
A powder room is a great place to create a design experience like no other in your home. These spaces are usually small, intimate and used by guests, giving you an opportunity to create a portal into another world. And because the square footage is typically limited, a little design flair — and budget — goes a long way. Find inspiration in this countdown of the most-saved powder rooms of summer 2021.
A powder room is a great place to create a design experience like no other in your home. These spaces are usually small, intimate and used by guests, giving you an opportunity to create a portal into another world. And because the square footage is typically limited, a little design flair — and budget — goes a long way. Find inspiration in this countdown of the most-saved powder rooms of summer 2021.
9. Geo Storm
For this London powder room, Burbeck Interiors wrapped the tight space in geometric tile that varies in colors, creating a visual illusion that shifts between diamonds and cubes. A round backlit mirror adds to the effect. A slatted wood wall feature brings in texture and unites wood details on the floating vanity and mirror frame.
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For this London powder room, Burbeck Interiors wrapped the tight space in geometric tile that varies in colors, creating a visual illusion that shifts between diamonds and cubes. A round backlit mirror adds to the effect. A slatted wood wall feature brings in texture and unites wood details on the floating vanity and mirror frame.
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8. Tailor-Made
Haven Design and Construction also used geometric pattern for this Austin, Texas, powder room. The wallpaper print adds dimension, while a beaded detail outline that defines the pattern brings a tactile quality.
The custom black vanity features gold inlay around the cabinet doors and matching brass hardware that links together gold finishes on the faucet, accessories, lantern-style light fixture and mirror frame.
White oak flooring warms and softens the dramatic palette.
Haven Design and Construction also used geometric pattern for this Austin, Texas, powder room. The wallpaper print adds dimension, while a beaded detail outline that defines the pattern brings a tactile quality.
The custom black vanity features gold inlay around the cabinet doors and matching brass hardware that links together gold finishes on the faucet, accessories, lantern-style light fixture and mirror frame.
White oak flooring warms and softens the dramatic palette.
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7. Flower Power
Designer Michelle Berwick and builder David Butler of Alair Homes Waterloo gussied up this Richmond Hill, Ontario, powder room with fashionable floral wallpaper (Summer Squall by Ellie Cashman Design), which also features butterflies and bees.
Carrara marble hexagonal floor tile coordinates with a marble-topped vanity. The matte black powder-coated steel frame on the vanity connects the black sconce, faucet, mirror frame and other details for a bold look.
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Designer Michelle Berwick and builder David Butler of Alair Homes Waterloo gussied up this Richmond Hill, Ontario, powder room with fashionable floral wallpaper (Summer Squall by Ellie Cashman Design), which also features butterflies and bees.
Carrara marble hexagonal floor tile coordinates with a marble-topped vanity. The matte black powder-coated steel frame on the vanity connects the black sconce, faucet, mirror frame and other details for a bold look.
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6. Moon Shot
Hannat Architects created a memorable experience for this Tokyo powder room. A backlit frameless round mirror is suspended in front of a wood slat wall feature over green tile, giving the effect of a solar eclipse. A shoji-screen-style ceiling panel and tiered vanity with elliptical vessel sink add to the remarkable design.
Hannat Architects created a memorable experience for this Tokyo powder room. A backlit frameless round mirror is suspended in front of a wood slat wall feature over green tile, giving the effect of a solar eclipse. A shoji-screen-style ceiling panel and tiered vanity with elliptical vessel sink add to the remarkable design.
5. Sketch Up
A mural in this London powder room by Into Interior Design also transports visitors to another place. The graphite-like sketch of a landscape gives way to graphic black details used throughout the space. A slim wall-mounted vanity allows the illustrated scenery to have significant impact.
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A mural in this London powder room by Into Interior Design also transports visitors to another place. The graphite-like sketch of a landscape gives way to graphic black details used throughout the space. A slim wall-mounted vanity allows the illustrated scenery to have significant impact.
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4. Personal Priorities
Greg Busch Architects and general contractor Al Kelekci of Hask Custom Homes gave special meaning to this Atlanta powder room. The homeowner’s father crafted the wood table, which the design and remodeling team converted into a vanity with a sink and faucet.
Deep blue shiplap and brass details complement the warm tones of the vanity. A black-framed mirror creates a mixed-metals component. And the horizontal lines of the shiplap highlight the length of the room rather than the height, making it feel more spacious.
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Greg Busch Architects and general contractor Al Kelekci of Hask Custom Homes gave special meaning to this Atlanta powder room. The homeowner’s father crafted the wood table, which the design and remodeling team converted into a vanity with a sink and faucet.
Deep blue shiplap and brass details complement the warm tones of the vanity. A black-framed mirror creates a mixed-metals component. And the horizontal lines of the shiplap highlight the length of the room rather than the height, making it feel more spacious.
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3. Stone Stunner
For this powder room in a new-construction home in Vero Beach, Florida, designer Leah Muller designed a custom stone vanity that sits against a wall covered in split-face ivory travertine. The light stone elements create contrast with the Harlequin Formation navy wallpaper.
For this powder room in a new-construction home in Vero Beach, Florida, designer Leah Muller designed a custom stone vanity that sits against a wall covered in split-face ivory travertine. The light stone elements create contrast with the Harlequin Formation navy wallpaper.
2. Bold Decisions
Designer Christine Vroom of Christine Kimberlee Designs was going for an urban beach house vibe in this Manhattan Beach, California, powder room. “We wanted it to feel edgy but not so edgy that it didn’t feel comfortable in it,” says Vroom, who uses Houzz Pro software to manage her business and collaborate with clients.
The marble mosaic tile floor became her jumping-off point, and she used the colors in the tile for other selections, such as the blue-painted vanity (Westcott Navy by Benjamin Moore) with fluted drawer fronts. Dark ceramic wall tile with dark grout creates a powerful backdrop for concrete-and-brass pendants and other brass details.
Designer Christine Vroom of Christine Kimberlee Designs was going for an urban beach house vibe in this Manhattan Beach, California, powder room. “We wanted it to feel edgy but not so edgy that it didn’t feel comfortable in it,” says Vroom, who uses Houzz Pro software to manage her business and collaborate with clients.
The marble mosaic tile floor became her jumping-off point, and she used the colors in the tile for other selections, such as the blue-painted vanity (Westcott Navy by Benjamin Moore) with fluted drawer fronts. Dark ceramic wall tile with dark grout creates a powerful backdrop for concrete-and-brass pendants and other brass details.
1. Cloud Cover
This Glencoe, Illinois, powder room belongs to designer Ana Stein of Anahita Studio, and was part of a full renovation of her 1970s home. “The powder room was going to be its very own moment, and the idea for it was to have a moody jewel box and play up the drama using a black-and-white color palette where the walls were the artwork and the vanity and washbasin were a striking dark modern rendition of a dresser,” Stein says.
Her starting point was the Fornasetti II Nuvolette 97/2007 wallpaper from Cole & Son. “The delicate billowing cloud etching and soft visual movement in the wallpaper was a great counterpoint to the graphic marble hex tile flooring,” she says.
Stein designed the vanity, which features a powder-coated matte black finish and a Carrara marble countertop; it sits on a plinth of walnut with tapered legs. The hexagonal knobs coordinate with the floor tile. “The round mirror and teardrop globe pendant lights soften the space and balance the angular edges of the vanity and flooring,” Stein says.
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This Glencoe, Illinois, powder room belongs to designer Ana Stein of Anahita Studio, and was part of a full renovation of her 1970s home. “The powder room was going to be its very own moment, and the idea for it was to have a moody jewel box and play up the drama using a black-and-white color palette where the walls were the artwork and the vanity and washbasin were a striking dark modern rendition of a dresser,” Stein says.
Her starting point was the Fornasetti II Nuvolette 97/2007 wallpaper from Cole & Son. “The delicate billowing cloud etching and soft visual movement in the wallpaper was a great counterpoint to the graphic marble hex tile flooring,” she says.
Stein designed the vanity, which features a powder-coated matte black finish and a Carrara marble countertop; it sits on a plinth of walnut with tapered legs. The hexagonal knobs coordinate with the floor tile. “The round mirror and teardrop globe pendant lights soften the space and balance the angular edges of the vanity and flooring,” Stein says.
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Simplicity defines this Melbourne, Australia, powder room by Studio Amble. And yet the minimal details are bold enough to cause anyone to pause for a moment of reflection. An integrated black shelf and towel holder stands out and coordinates with a black wall-mounted faucet, black plumbing and black door hardware, causing the white wall-mounted sink to virtually disappear into the wall.
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