There is something special about powder baths being done correctly. It’s often a small space in a house where guests pause and notice details. And unlike other rooms where features are often prioritized, powder baths are an opportunity to create an experience. It’s a compact moment of calm, allowing all the materials to shine.
When we began planning to renovate the Zuma Beach House, our powder bath was Really small. But I’m always excited by the opportunity to create something that feels special within a minimal footprint. My design philosophy is that size doesn’t determine the impact. And this intimate, every surface, every texture, and every detail is important.
Challenge: Feeling 20 square feet luxurious
Please be honest. Poderbuses often receive the remaining budget and “builder choice” treatment. After all, it can sometimes seem like just a basic practical space. But for me, small spaces are where you get bold and you can invest in dream materials that you might find overwhelming (and too expensive) in a large room.
Size does not determine the impact – the intention is.
The footprint we are working on is tight, but the constraints have become our creative catalyst. Instead of trying to feel the space even bigger, we decided to lean on that intimacy and feel it rich, layered and textured.
Zellige is making a statement
The stars in this space are definitely backsplash. We use this gorgeous, Glass-enclosed natural trapezoidal jiliget tile from Zia tiles It runs all the way from vanity to the ceiling.
The only thing I like about this tile is not just the warm, rustic tones. It’s an unexpected form. While most people think of Zellige as a classic subway or square tile, these trapezoids create this incredible geometric pattern that is timeless and completely fresh. Handcrafted quality means that each tile is slightly different, creating subtle variations in the colour and texture that make the wall feel lively.
Floor-to-ceiling execution was a deliberate choice to create the greatest impact. In small spaces, I want to move my eyes vertically to create the illusion of height. This dramatic background transforms what was an unforgettable powder bath into something memorable.
Lighting that feels like a sculpture
On the mirror we hang this impressive thing Lightology black pendant. It’s a bold choice, but I love the sculpture quality it brings to the space.
The black finish creates a beautiful contrast with warm jellyge and brass accents, giving the space the modern, organic quality I am completely obsessed with.
Brass tells the story
Like the rest of the house, we use uncleaned brass fixtures – especially the same Calista’s one collection faucet I chose the primary bathroom and guest bathroom.
I love the non-spelled brass that develop characters over time. Each fingerprint, each water spot becomes a part of the patina and a story. With a powder bath that sees many different hands over the years, I can imagine how beautifully it ages.
Round brass mirror from rejuvenation Echoes this warm metal tone while keeping the lines clean and simple. The round shape softens all the geometric corners of the trapezoid tile and creates a perfect balance.
A soft embrace-like wall
The same wall is used Patagonia Roman Clay by Portola Paints What we chose for the whole house. This soft, warm neutral has become our signature finish. It adds texture and depth while maintaining the gentle spa-like quality you need in any space.
In such a small room, Roman clay creates this coco-like feeling. Handmade textures beautifully catch the light and add much more interest than regular paint.
Embracing contrast: simple encounters sophistication
It is used at the countertop Caesar Stone by Marenstone– A stunning quartz surface with subtle veins that feel like natural stones, but with unparalleled durability and consistency. Caesarstone’s refined minimalist design creates this beautiful juxtaposition against the organic textures throughout the room, especially the wood floating beneath it.
It incorporates reclaimed wooden shelves under the countertop. This makes beautiful, rustic foil against the smooth lines of Caesar Stone. I add at least one playback touch to every room, bringing something that otherwise could make warmth and history feel too precious or refined.
This tension between refined and rustic has become the signature of all my designs. A defect in the handmade defects of old wood to the accuracy of Zeligé and brass. These unexpected combinations can feel that they are not decorated, not staged, and not lived, but gathered.
On the floor we use “Ingrid” StugaWood floor– Beautiful natural wooden tones that ground the entire pallet and connect to the organic materials throughout the rest of the house.
Yes, I love this toilet
I put the same gorgeous Duravit’s Starck Wall Mounted Toote Me I chose another bathroom here, but I don’t know how well-designed toilets will enhance the bathroom. It’s a design detail that is really worth paying attention to, and this is refined, minimal, and (dare I say) beautiful.
Small space, major statement
I hope this powder bath will tell you. Area is not to determine the purposeful design. You can take the time to choose the materials you love and pay attention to every detail, and even the smallest spaces can feel luxurious.
This room is all about the power of beautiful materials. From Zellige’s geometric drama to the brass living finish, everything works together to create both timeless and completely fresh.
My dream for this space: When guests step into it, they take that instant pause that happens when you unexpectedly encounter something beautiful. That’s the feeling I’m designing and I can’t wait to see it come back to life.
Source: Camille Styles – camillestyles.com
