photo by scott hargis
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Brentwood - Sullivan Canyon

Susan Jay Design

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.

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

Iv Design

Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-Century Master Bath

DiGiacomo Homes & Renovation

With no windows or natural light, we used a combination of artificial light, open space, and white walls to brighten this master bath remodel. Over the white, we layered a sophisticated palette of finishes that embrace color, pattern, and texture: 1) long hex accent tile in “lemongrass” gold from Walker Zanger (mounted vertically for a new take on mid-century aesthetics); 2) large format slate gray floor tile to ground the room; 3) textured 2X10 glossy white shower field tile (can’t resist touching it); 4) rich walnut wraps with heavy graining to define task areas; and 5) dirty blue accessories to provide contrast and interest. Photographer: Markert Photo, Inc.

50's ITALIAN LAKE HOUSE

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Vista del bagno dall'ingresso. Ingresso con pavimento originale in marmette sfondo bianco; bagno con pavimento in resina verde (Farrow&Ball green stone 12). stesso colore delle pareti; rivestimento in lastre ariostea nere; vasca da bagno Kaldewei con doccia, e lavandino in ceramica orginale anni 50. MObile bagno realizzato su misura in legno cannettato.

Mid - century modern ADU Tulane Long beach

OC Builders Group

ADU luxury bathroom with two head shower and shower bench.
This is an example of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Mid- Century Modern Bath Remodel

Dercon Construction

Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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 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.

Sage Eichler Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

This Willow Glen Eichler had undergone an 80s renovation that sadly didn't take the midcentury modern architecture into consideration. We converted both bathrooms back to a midcentury modern style with an infusion of Japandi elements. We borrowed space from the master bedroom to make the master ensuite a luxurious curbless wet room with soaking tub and Japanese tiles.

Mid Century Master Bath

Jennifer Ryan Design

Bathroom renovation included using a closet in the hall to make the room into a bigger space. Since there is a tub in the hall bath, clients opted for a large shower instead.

Mid-Century Modern Lake House Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Studio Paris 13

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Salle d'eau avec douche ouverte au style rétro-moderne
Small midcentury master bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, linoleum floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and a single vanity.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Detroit with a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete floors, blue floor and a niche.

Cobble Hill Residence

Benjamin Andres Architekt

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

M.M. Bathroom

Design REMODEL Pros

Leave the concrete jungle behind as you step into the serene colors of nature brought together in this couples shower spa. Luxurious Gold fixtures play against deep green picket fence tile and cool marble veining to calm, inspire and refresh your senses at the end of the day.

Cupertino

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, green tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Horizon Hills Midcentury

ReFind Kitchens

Expansive midcentury master wet room bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Granada Drive

Ashley DeLapp Interior Design

Master Bathroom Renovation
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

New Custom Master Bathroom

Kasas Builders Inc.

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in 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.