A powder room — a half bath with just a toilet and sink — is one of the most practical additions a family home can have. For houses with a single bathroom, adding a powder room can transform daily life. For homes with guests, it’s a hospitality essential. Here’s what the project involves.
The best powder room location is one that minimizes the plumbing run — ideally on the same level as an existing bathroom or kitchen, and against a wall that shares a plumbing stack. The further from existing plumbing, the more extensive (and expensive) the rough-in work.
A powder room can be very small — as little as 11 square feet if it’s efficiently laid out. That said, 20 to 30 square feet gives you room to make design choices. Think about the entry, door swing, and whether someone using the toilet will have sufficient space.
Small vanities — 17 to 24 inches wide — are made specifically for powder rooms. Pedestal sinks are another popular choice: they take up minimal floor space and feel light. Corner sinks work in the tightest corners. Wall-hung toilets, which mount to the wall rather than the floor, eliminate the footprint of the base and work beautifully in a small space.
Because a powder room is used by guests and isn’t a daily-use space for the household, it’s an opportunity to make a bolder design statement than you might in a family bathroom. Bold wallpaper, a striking vanity, or an interesting mirror can make a small space memorable.
Come into Vanity Mart to see small vanity and toilet options for your powder room. We’re at 1-90 Frobisher Drive, Waterloo. Call 519-886-3240.
