Tom Bonner Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove shower, pebble tile floors, brown tile, a freestanding tub, porcelain tile and beige walls.

San Carlos Treetop

Cathie Hong Interiors

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

Coronado Bathroom remodel, San Diego, CA

Bayside Home Improvement

A meticulously remodeled bathroom that merges classic charm with modern functionality. The space is defined by a serene, seafoam green subway tile shower surround, punctuated by a strip of intricately patterned accent tiles that infuse a pop of color and personality. The shower area is encased in a frameless glass door, enhancing the open feel of the room. Contrasting the cool tones, the terracotta hexagonal floor tiles bring a warm, earthy essence to the bathroom, harmonizing with the natural light that filters through the textured window shade. A traditional white vanity with ample storage space complements the overall aesthetic, offering a balance between vintage and contemporary elements.

Mount Vernon

Jubilee Interiors

This full home mid-century remodel project is in an affluent community perched on the hills known for its spectacular views of Los Angeles. Our retired clients were returning to sunny Los Angeles from South Carolina. Amidst the pandemic, they embarked on a two-year-long remodel with us - a heartfelt journey to transform their residence into a personalized sanctuary. Opting for a crisp white interior, we provided the perfect canvas to showcase the couple's legacy art pieces throughout the home. Carefully curating furnishings that complemented rather than competed with their remarkable collection. It's minimalistic and inviting. We created a space where every element resonated with their story, infusing warmth and character into their newly revitalized soulful home.

Apartment with a Mid-Century Modern Flair

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

The minimalist bathroom complete with a wall mount sink, wall mount faucet, wall mount toilet, and zero entry shower with a single glass panel and recessed niches. The heated wall mount towel rack and floating shelf storage area complete the space. Floor to ceiling tile keep it easy to clean. The lighted mirror make getting ready in the morning a breeze.

Mid-Century Modern Kids Bathroom with Frameless Glass Doors

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ann Arbor Midcentury Split Level Home

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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.

Geometric Mid-century Bathroom

Remodel Boutique

This retro bathroom pays homage to the original home while giving it a modern twist.
Inspiration for a small midcentury kids bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a floating vanity, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, porcelain floors, an open shower, a shower seat and a single vanity.

Canton - Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

Minchew and Company

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Projet Saint-Mandé

Karen Tinka Design Intérieur

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, orange tile, red tile, ceramic tile, orange walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and a hinged shower door.

Chevy Chase - Mid Century

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Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bringing Back The Love

Meadowlark Design+Build

Wide subway tile is used to revamp this hall bathroom. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.

Mid-Century Modern Studio City

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The guest bathroom has the most striking matte glass patterned tile on both the backsplash and in the bathtub/shower combination. A floating wood vanity has a white quartz countertop and mid-century modern sconces on either side of the round mirror.

42 m2 coloré

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Remodeling

PRG Home Improvement LLC

Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Baltimore with dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

San Mateo Bathroom Transformation

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Mid-Century Renovation

Wendy Wilson & Associates

Owner's spa-style bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with a corner shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, white floor and a hinged shower door.

niguel west mid-century modern

Moss Yaw Design studio

custom built-in cabinetry adds ample storage at this black and white bathroom, featuring mosaic wall tile and terrazzo flooring
Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Woodland Hills Residence

Mahle Design LLC

Main Bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a bidet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

SW Hills Residence

Don Tankersley & Co.

Powder bath with ceramic tile on wall for texture. Pendant lights replace sconces.
Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

All Wall Tile 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.