Design ideas for a midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue tile, mosaic tile and mosaic tile floors.

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Kat Alves
This is an example of a midcentury bathroom in Sacramento with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo and green tile.

H&D House - One Small Room Design

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James Knowler
This is an example of a midcentury bathroom in Adelaide.

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West Berridge

AJP Properties

Red Egg Design Group | Retro Master Bath with original green tile and architectural details. | Courtney Lively Photography
Design ideas for a small midcentury master bathroom in Phoenix with tile benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors and white cabinets.

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Foursquare Builders

Red Pants Studios
Mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Austin with white walls and ceramic floors.

Queen Anne Shower

Carlisle Classic Homes

Sorella Photos
Inspiration for a midcentury bathroom in Seattle with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile and ceramic tile.

Karli Rise #1

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This is an example of a midcentury bathroom in Perth.

Los Altos Double A-Frame Eichler - Full Renovation

Urbanism Designs

Photo of a midcentury bathroom in San Francisco.

Hollywood Condo

Trinity Builders & Design, Inc.

Charming guest bathroom featuring floor to ceiling backsplash with built in custom mirror. A floating vanity with a glass vessel sink and additional floating storage space below.

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Photo of a midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles.

St. Mary's Bath

Pear Tree Design Group

Calm and serene master with steam shower and double shower head. Low sheen walnut cabinets add warmth and color
Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and shaker cabinets.

Atomic Ranch MCM Main House

Breathe Design Studio

Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/atomic-ranch

Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

The guest bath design was inspired by the fun geometric pattern of the custom window shade fabric. A mid century modern vanity and wall sconces further repeat the mid century design. Because space was limited, the designer incorporated a metal wall ladder to hold towels.

Central Park West

Tina Ramchandani Creative

Midcentury bathroom in New York.

SW Portland post and beam

Lux Construction

Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel

The Artisans Group, Inc.

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Walnut Creek Eichler Remodel, Small Bathroom

Destination Eichler, LLC

Photo of a midcentury kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Resident Art

Alison Damonte Design

Photo © Bruce Damonte
This is an example of a midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Orange Slice Mid-Century Modern

Moderne Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower and white walls.

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.

Camas Soul | Camas Whole House Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The remodeled hall bathroom features flat-panel Walnut cabinets, sleek quartz countertops, a terracotta accent wall, and champagne bronze fixtures.
Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.