This modestly decorated powder room gives off a modern vibe using a simple monochromatic color scheme that opens up the space. Add a floral portrait to the white walls, a round black steel framed mirror, and a matching black faucet for the pedestal sink with a vintage vanity light.
29 Lovely Small Powder Room Ideas That Make a Big Impact
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Published: July 7, 2023
Updated: November 22, 2023
If you are working with a small powder room that needs an update and you’re not sure how to make the most of the little space that you have, look no further. We have several beautiful small powder room ideas included below that will help you brainstorm how to tackle your bathroom.
Working in a small space can be really difficult. Mainly because adding too much can quickly make it cluttered and claustrophobic. Generally, on a project like this, it’s better to take the “less is more” approach. But you can still find plenty of ways to get creative. First, consider using wallpaper, or paint to dress up the walls within your powder room. Depending on what look you’re going for, you can experiment with dark and light colors. There are several examples of dark and brightly colored accent walls in the powder room designs below. You should definitely look into the hardware, fixtures, and vanity as well as those are the main features within the room. If you want a farmhouse look for example, we’d suggest finding a vintage vanity, perhaps a vessel sink, and a cute retro faucet with a matching vanity light.
These are just quick ideas to get some creativity flowing. If you want to see how various styles look within a small powder room, check out the images below!
02 of Neutral Boho Décor for a Small White Powder Room
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A round rattan vanity mirror adds a warm boho vibe to a small white powder room with stenciled monochromatic farmhouse floor tiles. Add neutral tasseled hand towels, gold hardware, and black fixtures to the space with a matching woven rattan storage basket under the vanity for a modern feel.
03 of Small Boho Powder Room With Tropical Accent Wallpaper
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This small powder room is equipped with a vintage black vanity light and a bronze mirror installed over a tropical green and white palm leaf wallpaper and a bamboo boho vanity. Complete the look with tropical indoor plants, natural wood-framed wall hangings, and amber glass dispensers.
04 of Small Cottage Guest Bathroom With a Retro Wall Mounted Sink
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Ruffled beige drapes and a retro wall-mounted sink add a cottage vibe to this cozy powder room. For a spring ensemble, try adding bright green indoor plants and pink soap dispensers, and hand towels. The natural round wood mirror coordinates with the organic neutral look of the room.
05 of Moody Monochromatic Powder Room Accent Wall
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A moody black accent wall is installed behind a modern black bathroom vanity in a small powder room with white tile floors and vanity counters. Use brass hardware along the vanity and lighting to add a subtle pop of color.
06 of Bright Spring Farmhouse Powder Room With Mixed Wallpaper
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Mix and match farmhouse accent wallpaper for a cute cottage look as shown here. The soft green eucalyptus wallpaper goes nicely with the cool tones of the faux wood wallpaper installed behind the vanity. Add some wicker floating baskets to match the ashy wood vanity.
07 of Boho Black and White Accent Wallpaper for a Powder Room
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The recessed wood-framed mirror in this small powder room is the perfect space to place a small planter with a succulent for a natural pop of color. The monochromatic boho wallpaper goes nicely with the vintage vanity with brass hardware and a white sink.
08 of Bold Black Beadboard Accent for a Small Powder Room
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A black wainscoting wall accents the lower half of a powder room with white walls and taupe stone floor tiles. Add a colorful boho bath mat to complement the boho black and white tassel hand towel draped over the pedestal sink. A woven basket provides storage for toiletries.
09 of Spacious Bathroom With Black and White Farmhouse Décor
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The white walls in this open powder room make the space feel much larger. The warm wood flooring and dark vintage vanity with brass hardware offset the cool tones of the wall paint. Add modern black farmhouse vanity lighting, and a round wood-framed mirror to complete the space.
10 of Monochromatic Farmhouse Powder Room Décor
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The bold black vanity in this farmhouse-inspired powder room goes perfectly with the dark-stained wood counters and floating shelves. Add black industrial mounting hardware to the shelves and a black mirror and vanity light to finish off the space and balance the white shiplap walls and backsplash.
11 of Small Guest Bathroom With Luxurious Modern Finishes
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The beveled edge vanity mirror in this small powder room adds a luxurious finish to the space and goes nicely with the gold faucet on the white marble vanity countertop. Add crystal hardware pieces to the vanity cupboards and French country patterned tile for a glitzy cottage vibe.
12 of Textured Gray Walls and Herringbone Tile
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Textured walls aren’t for everyone, but they look truly inspiring underneath this deep gray paint. Herringbone tile lays elegantly on the floor underneath a farmhouse-style gray vanity with black fixtures. For a pop of color, bright brown floating shelves are nestled just above the toilet.
13 of White Cottage Rustic Powder Room With Pastel Door
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A cute pastel green door leads into a white modern farmhouse powder room with a vintage black vanity light and a matching black faucet. Go with a beveled edge vanity mirror for a glamorous twist along the white shiplap walls.
14 of Coastal Blue Paint Inspiration for a Modern Guest Bathroom
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Rose gold fixtures and a round rose gold-framed mirror accent this coastal blue painted vanity in a modern white guest bathroom. The white shiplap panel walls add a rustic beachy vibe, while the soft gray wall paint mimics stormy gray ocean skies and the gray marble vanity counter.
15 of Small Powder Room Ideas With Brass Finishes
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A vintage high tank toilet adds a retro flair to a small powder room with brass finishes that add color to the bright white space. Add a colorful floral wall painting with brass framing along the bare wall to complement the warm brass fixtures.
16 of Vintage Vanity Lighting and Mirror Small Powder Room Ideas
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A black and gold vintage powder room vanity light hangs over a black metal-framed vanity mirror with a built-in shelf for a small indoor plant. Add a set of rustic wood floating shelves beside the vanity to store farmhouse glass canisters, hand towels, and a bright spring flower arrangement.
17 of White Horizontal Shiplap Paneling To Expand a Small Bathroom
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A floating wood vanity along a white shiplap wall adds a modern feel to a small powder room. Install the shiplap panels horizontally to expand the space and make it feel wider. The brass vanity light and faucet add a warm pop of color to the white vessel sink.
18 of Modern Farmhouse Wallpaper for a Black and White Bathroom
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A rustic wood-framed vanity mirror hangs over a white pedestal sink in a small powder room. For a farmhouse style, add neutral chevron accent wallpaper over white board and batten wainscoting with rustic floating shelves, an antique glass bottle, and a stone planter with an evergreen plant.
19 of White Farmhouse Powder Room With Vintage Green Accents
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Add a bright pop of color to a quaint powder room with a vintage pastel green that works great with the farmhouse white shiplap panels. Continue the rustic look with a wood vanity countertop, a white vessel sink, and a retro faucet fixture.
20 of Modern Powder Room With Patterned Floors and Bronze Finishes
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The bronze finishes in this bright white powder room add a boho farmhouse look that is warm and welcoming for guests. A modern laminate wood vanity with a vessel sink completes the farmhouse vibe. Dress up the room more with stenciled farmhouse floor tiles.
21 of Modern Powder Room With Shiplap and Wallpaper Accents
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Use a bright white shiplap backsplash behind a modern black vanity with white quartz counters in a small bathroom to brighten the space. The natural wood framed mirror and floating shelf give the space an organic vibe that goes nicely with the boho chevron wallpaper.
22 of Cozy Modern Guest Bathroom With a White Brick Accent Wall
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A white brick accent wall is highlighted at the entry of this small powder room with a modern black and white floral wall art piece. Tuck a wooden end table in the corner with a vase of eucalyptus and a tissue box to make the space more cozy.
23 of Warm Neutral Color Palette for a Quaint Guest Powder Room
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Use black and white farmhouse decor pieces to furnish a neutral powder room with warm undertones for a modern farmhouse look. The black and white hand towel goes great with the vintage vanity mirror, black faucet, and black glass vanity light.
24 of Small White Powder Room With Neutral Floral Wallpaper
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For a subtle cottage vibe try a soft gray and white floral accent wallpaper installed along the upper half of a small powder room wall with white wainscoting installed beneath. The ashy wicker storage basket and neutral tassel hand towel coordinate beautifully with the soft color scheme.
25 of Feminine Black and White Powder Room With Floral Wallpaper
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A modern black and white floral accent wallpaper adds a feminine touch to a retro cottage-inspired bathroom. Use bright flower arrangements along the back of the toilet reservoir on a black wire tray with amber soap dispensers beside the wall-mounted retro sink.
26 of Floating Shelf Wall Décor for a Narrow Powder Room
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This narrow powder room uses white wall paint to expand the space. Decorate modestly with a set of rustic wood floating shelves, cascading indoor plants, farmhouse antique decor pieces, and a woven tassel bath mat. Add a pop of color by painting the vanity a vintage green color.
27 of Opulent Floor-to-Ceiling Molding
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In an elegant home, wainscotted walls with floor-to-ceiling molding in a small bathroom can appear so much more opulent. The designer chose tan paint to accompany a white pedestal sink, with black and white mosaic tile to match the black candelabra sconces on the wall.
28 of Youthful Kid-friendly Powder Room Ideas
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A youthful wooden stool is tucked beneath a wall-mounted sink in this small playspace powder room. Add a colorful wallpaper with blossoms for a playful and bright feature wall to go with the white geometric floor tiles. A brass mirror is the perfect retro piece for the small sink.
29 of Small Bathroom With Delicate Décor
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This powder bathroom is filled with delicate decor elements. From the tiny lamp nestled in the corner of the vanity top to the diffuser and a picture frame that stand lightly on floating shelves above the toilet, the decorative inspiration is subtle. For added texture and neutral space, an oriental rug sits at the base of a green vanity.
