Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, a corner tub, a two-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, pink walls and mosaic tile floors.

Healdsburg House

Social Studio

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Photo of a midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, green cabinets, an open shower, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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Ridge Construction LLC

This is an example of a midcentury bathroom in Minneapolis.

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A Mid-Century Dream

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Mid-Century Modern Vancouver Special

PlaidFox Studio

After taking the original bathroom down to the studs we created a new walk-in shower, designed a new vanity and incorporated modern, playful items such as the mint green sink and the tiger wallpaper (a nod to the homeowner's heritage).

Devonshire Mid-Century Modern Project

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1428 Cheyenne

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4 Piece Bathroom Remodel

Oak City Remodeling LLC

Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Mid-Century Modern Primary Bathroom Remodel / Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Modern Mid-Century style primary bathroom remodeling in Alexandria, VA with walnut flat door vanity, light gray painted wall, gold fixtures, black accessories, subway wall tiles and star patterned porcelain floor tiles.

Mid Century Update

Neff Designs

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Cantera Hill Model

Olinova Design

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Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Midcentury Caribbean Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

This artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom
Inspiration for a midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

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Story Renovations

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Cobble Hill Residence

Benjamin Andres Architekt

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Alicante - Grey Smoke - Floating

James Martin Vanities

Open View
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Custom Mid-Century Full Bath

Spectrum Design Group

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Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas

If you’re looking for midcentury bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Midcentury Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

Kristin Sims/Affinity Kitchens

Midcentury master bathroom in Phoenix.