Small Powder Room Ideas & Designs

Small transitional multicolored floor and wallpaper powder room photo in Philadelphia with a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls and a wall-mount sink

Inspiration for a small craftsman gray tile and subway tile medium tone wood floor powder room remodel in Other with a wall-mount toilet, gray walls and a wall-mount sink

photo by Michael J. Lee
Example of a small classic powder room design in Boston

Dark powder room with tile chair rail
Powder room - small transitional black tile and limestone tile porcelain tile and multicolored floor powder room idea in Chicago with a two-piece toilet, black walls and a pedestal sink

Example of a small trendy powder room design in San Francisco with a wall-mount sink and multicolored walls

Powder room - small traditional black and white tile powder room idea in New York with an undermount sink and gray walls

The client wanted to turn her tiny plain powder room into something her guest would enjoy. We updated the sink, faucet, hardware, mirror and lighting freshen up this dated bathroom. The wallpaper actually makes the room feel larger and welcoming! Photography by: Annie Meisel

Small mountain style brown floor and porcelain tile powder room photo in San Francisco with white walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and brown countertops

Powder room - small transitional dark wood floor and brown floor powder room idea in Other with beige walls and a pedestal sink

Example of a small transitional brown floor and wallpaper powder room design in Tampa with open cabinets, multicolored walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops, brown countertops and a floating vanity

This Greek Revival row house in Boerum Hill was previously owned by a local architect who renovated it several times, including the addition of a two-story steel and glass extension at the rear. The new owners came to us seeking to restore the house and its original formality, while adapting it to the modern needs of a family of five. The detailing of the 25 x 36 foot structure had been lost and required some sleuthing into the history of Greek Revival style in historic Brooklyn neighborhoods. In addition to completely re-framing the interior, the house also required a new south-facing brick façade due to significant deterioration. The modern extension was replaced with a more traditionally detailed wood and copper- clad bay, still open to natural light and the garden view without sacrificing comfort. The kitchen was relocated from the first floor to the garden level with an adjacent formal dining room. Both rooms were enlarged from their previous iterations to accommodate weekly dinners with extended family. The kitchen includes a home office and breakfast nook that doubles as a homework station. The cellar level was further excavated to accommodate finished storage space and a playroom where activity can be monitored from the kitchen workspaces. The parlor floor is now reserved for entertaining. New pocket doors can be closed to separate the formal front parlor from the more relaxed back portion, where the family plays games or watches TV together. At the end of the hall, a powder room with brass details, and a luxe bar with antique mirrored backsplash and stone tile flooring, leads to the deck and direct garden access. Because of the property width, the house is able to provide ample space for the interior program within a shorter footprint. This allows the garden to remain expansive, with a small lawn for play, an outdoor food preparation area with a cast-in-place concrete bench, and a place for entertaining towards the rear. The newly designed landscaping will continue to develop, further enhancing the yard’s feeling of escape, and filling-in the views from the kitchen and back parlor above. A less visible, but equally as conscious, addition is a rooftop PV solar array that provides nearly 100% of the daily electrical usage, with the exception of the AC system on hot summer days. The well-appointed interiors connect the traditional backdrop of the home to a youthful take on classic design and functionality. The materials are elegant without being precious, accommodating a young, growing family. Unique colors and patterns provide a feeling of luxury while inviting inhabitants and guests to relax and enjoy this classic Brooklyn brownstone. This project won runner-up in the architecture category for the 2017 NYC&G Innovation in Design Awards and was featured in The American House: 100 Contemporary Homes. Photography by Francis Dzikowski / OTTO

Inspiration for a small transitional powder room remodel in San Francisco

Hall powder room with chrome fixture accents, white wainscot, mirror frame Restoration Hardware mirror,
Example of a small beach style light wood floor powder room design in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

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Example of a small classic ceramic tile powder room design in Minneapolis with a two-piece toilet, black walls and a pedestal sink

Small transitional slate floor and gray floor powder room photo in Raleigh with a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a pedestal sink and solid surface countertops

Powder room with shiplap wall treatment. Photo by Kyle Born.
Example of a small country slate floor and gray floor powder room design in Philadelphia with a two-piece toilet, white walls and a wall-mount sink

Powder room - small modern powder room idea in Los Angeles

This powder room is decorated in unusual dark colors that evoke a feeling of comfort and warmth. Despite the abundance of dark surfaces, the room does not seem dull and cramped thanks to the large window, stylish mirror, and sparkling tile surfaces that perfectly reflect the rays of daylight. Our interior designers placed here only the most necessary furniture pieces so as not to clutter up this powder room. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your powder interior design as well together with the top Grandeur Hills Group interior designers!

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

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Powder room - small mid-century modern dark wood floor and brown floor powder room idea in Nashville with a pedestal sink and multicolored walls