If you have a staircase in your home and there’s some space under it, make the use of it! It can be turned into a sitting zone, a reading nook, a wine cellar, a working space, a kids’ play space or even a powder room! I’d like to share some ideas on the latter as a guest toilet is a necessary thing in every home and designing this room on such a small amount of space may be very tricky.
Choose the style and color palette for the space – though it’s pretty small, it should be stylish, too. Such a powder room usually corresponds with the room on the outside and its colors for a cohesive look. Make a door that saves the space – it should be opened to the next room or it can be a sliding one. Go for materials you like – printed wallpaper, wall panels, elegant tiles – as this space won’t be super wet, you can not limit yourself to only tiles or concrete, for example. Adding a pop of color or an interesting pattern, like a vibrant backsplash or a patterned floor, can make the room cooler without overwhelming the space. Vertical stripes on the walls can make a tiny space appear taller. Adding a unique ceiling treatment can also help draw the eyes up.
A chic and tiny under the stairs powder room with bold wallpaper and paneling, a wall-mounted sink and a mirror in a vintage frame.
A contemporary powder room hidden under the stairs, with an arched door, a wall-mounted sink and some timber cladding the space.
A cool under the stairs powder room with a parquet floor, a light blue wall, open shelves, a vanity with a sink and a window.
A minimal under the stairs powder room with a green accent wall, a window, white appliances and a long shelf.
A minimalist white under the stairs powder room with a shelf and a toilet plus a window and nothing else.
A modern farmhouse powder room under the stairs, with a shiplap wall, printed wallpaper, an open shelf and some decor and greenery.
A modern powder room under the stairs clad with grey tile, a wall-mounted toilet, a black bowl sink and a mirror.
A modern powder room under the stairs with black tiles, a stained wall-mounted vanity, potted greenery and a shelf with a mirror.
A modern powder room with greige walls, a taupe vanity, a toilet and some artwork under the staircase.
A modern white powder room under the stairs with white tiles, a white vanity with a bowl sink and some cool decor.
A powder room under the stairs with a mosaic tile wall, a free-standing stone sink, a toilet and a mirror in a dark-stained frame.
A pretty under the stairs powder room with black walls, a little wall-mounted sink, a colorful rug and some cool decor.
A rustic under the stairs powder room with reclaimed wood, a rustic wall-mounted sink, a small shelf and a geometric mirror.
A small and cool under the stairs powder room with a navy accent wall, a printed floor, an open shelf with decor and a free-standing sink looks stylish.
A small boho powder room under the stairs with green walls, a shelf with decor, a toilet, a vanity and some pampas grass.
A small boho powder room with colorful tiles, navy walls, a bowl-shaped sink and pampas grass is a lovely undet the stairs space.
A small modern powder room with a grey accent wlal, printed tile on the floor, a wall-mounted sink and a mirror with a shabby chic frame.
A small modern powder room with white subway and printed black and white tiles, a wall-mounted vanity and a mirror.
A small powder room under the staircase with a wall-mounted sink, a stained cabinet, whitewashed beams, a mirror in a vintage frame.
A small powder room under the stairs with a bold tile, a wooden shelf, some decor and a pendant lamp is a cool soluton for a tiny space.
A small under the stairs powder room with a blue accent wall, white brick clad and tiles, a wall-mounted sink, a mirror and a toilet.
A small under the stairs powder room with a grey accent wall, a wooden shelf with decor and a toilet plus a marble tile floor.
A small under the stairs powder room with brick clad imitation, a small wall-mounted sink and a mirror with rounded corners.
A small under the stairs powder room with hexagon tiles, a wall-mounted sink and a toilet, a shelf with some lovely decor.
A small under the stairs powder room with turquoise walls and paneling, a printed floor, a wall-mounted sink, a hanging round mirror.
A small under the stairs powder room with white and green tiles, a concrete floor, a wall-mounted sink and a small mirror feels very modern.
A small under the stairs powder room with white subway and printed tiles, an open shelf, some decor and a stool.
A small vintage under the stairs powder room with dark green walls, a vintagw wall-mounted sink, a toilet, a basket and a tiny mirror.
A small white powder room under the stairs clad with white subway tiles, white appliances, a wooden shelf and a mirror in a stained frame.
A teal powder room with white appliances, an open shelf, a mirror hanging, some decor and a radiator.
A tiny black powder room under the stairs clad with skinny and herringbone tiles, a wall-mounted toilet and a sink is a great idea.
A tiny modern under the stairs pwoder room with bold tiles, a black wall-mounted sink and a catchy pendant lamp.
Now the main question that is popping up: how to make maximum of a tiny powder room? Choose neutrals or light colors, they will visually expand the space. Think of floating appliances that don’t take any floor space, or go for a very compact vanity with a sink, a corner sink and a small toilet or even try a toilet-sink combo, a popular idea for small spaces. Illuminate the space with several built-in lights or choose wall sconces to again save the space – pendant lamps and floor lamps aren’t for small powder rooms. If there’s a window, keep it!
As for storage, use shelves, recessed niches, or over-the-toilet cabinets to store toiletries and keep the space organized. Choose smart accessories like towel hooks, soap dispensers, and toothbrush holders that can be mounted on the wall. We also recommend adding a large mirror or high gloss surfaces to reflect light and make the room feel bigger.
All these tips should help you make the use of your powder room in the best way possible. Get inspired by the ideas we’ve gathered and make your powder room perfect!
A tiny powder room under the stairs with white and grey glossy tiles, modern appliances and black fixtures.
A tiny white under the stairs powder room with white appliances including a bowl sink, a stained cabinet and some greenery.
A turquoise under the stairs powder room with white appliances, a radiator, some shelves, greenery and gold touches.
A vintage powder room under the stairs done with bold tile and whimsical wallpaper plus white appliances is lovely.
A vintage powder room under the stairs with botanical wallpaper, a mosaic tile floor, a corner wall-mounted sink and gold touches.
A vintage powder room with printed wallpaper, a white radiator, a wall-mounted sink and some lights is amazing.
A white minimalist powder room with a window, light-stained wood, a vanity, white appliances and a small lamp.
A white under the stairs powder room with grey subway tiles, a floating vanity, a mirror cabinet and a glass shelf.
An industrial under the stairs powder room with brick walls and white subway tiles, a printed tile floor and a wall-mounted sink.
An under the stairs powder room with black walls, a bowl wall-mounted sink and some lights is a cool idea.
A small under stair guest toilet clad with white tiles, with a faux window, white appliances and a mirror in an ornated frame.
A catchy under stair bathroom with white and printed tiles, white appliances and a small metal shelf for towels.
A catchy under stari powder room clad with marble penny tiles, white appliances, a lit up mirror, an industrial shelf and neutral towels.
A contemporary powder room done with geometric tiles, a pedestal sink, a wall-mounted shelf for storage.
A cozy little powder room done with warm-colored tiles, a glass shelf and everything necessary.
A creative nautical under stair powder room with a cool artwork right on the wall, a free-standing sink and a window.
A minimalist powder room with a mirror and a sink plus toilet combo - you won't need more.
A minimalist under stair powder room done in white, with floating appliances and a rectangular mirror plus a striped towel.
A modern neutral powder room with a sink-toilet combo, a mirror with a shelf and some lights.
A modern under stair powder room with graphite grey walls, printed tiles, a window with artworks and black appliances.
A modern under stair powder room with navy walls and white subway tiles, white appliances and an artwork is a stylish and contrasting idea.
A powder room styled with white tiles and vintage printed wallpaper for an elegant vintage feel.
A pretty under stair powder room with auqa blue and printed tiles, white appliances, potted plants and a tiny faux window.
A refined powder room with an arched door, a stained vanity with drawers, a mirror in a gold frame under the stairs.
A simple and modern under stairs powder room with white floating appliances, a round mirror, a small shelf and some towels.
A small and elegant powder room with grey walls, a window, tiles on the floor, a vintage vanity with a sink and a pouf.
A small and pretty under stair powder room with pink chevron tiles, speckle wallpaper, a blue floating vanity and a small sink.
A small and refined powder room with mauve floral wallpaper, a vintage flower-inspired sink and a printed towel.
A small contemporary powder room in all-white is a great idea to make the space look larger.
A small modern under stair powder room clad with geo print tiles, with simple white appliances and a mirror is amazing.
A small powder room with black and white decor, an artwork and a jute rug for a cozy feel.
A tiny moody powder room under stairs, with mauve walls and wainscoting, white appliances and a catchy mirror is amazing.
A tiny under stair powder room clad with white and grey glossy tiles, with modern white applainces and a tiny black shelf for storage.
A stylish brick wall is always a stylish solution.
A vintage beach powder room with a blue framed mirror, an antique sink stand and even a potted plant.
Colorful geometric wallpaper to make the space catchy and sliding doors for space saving.
Decorate your powder room with dramatic floral wallpaper to make it really wow and edgy.
Floral wallpaper is a trend for bathroom decor, and here it's rocked right with a vintage bowl sink and wooden furniture.
Go for wallpaper in the powder room, it's a hot trend and this space won't get too wet.