This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Canton - Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

Minchew and Company

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom
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.

Mid-Mod Garden House

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master wet room bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a bidet, cement tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

VMCL Renovation - Master Bathroom Remodel

VMCL Renovation Corp

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Tampa with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and coffered.

Joyce

Jessica Koltun Home

Experience the latest renovation by TK Homes with captivating Mid Century contemporary design by Jessica Koltun Home. Offering a rare opportunity in the Preston Hollow neighborhood, this single story ranch home situated on a prime lot has been superbly rebuilt to new construction specifications for an unparalleled showcase of quality and style. The mid century inspired color palette of textured whites and contrasting blacks flow throughout the wide-open floor plan features a formal dining, dedicated study, and Kitchen Aid Appliance Chef's kitchen with 36in gas range, and double island. Retire to your owner's suite with vaulted ceilings, an oversized shower completely tiled in Carrara marble, and direct access to your private courtyard. Three private outdoor areas offer endless opportunities for entertaining. Designer amenities include white oak millwork, tongue and groove shiplap, marble countertops and tile, and a high end lighting, plumbing, & hardware.

Master Bathroom - Hermosa Beach, CA

DYM Builders Group, Inc.

Transform your home with a new construction master bathroom remodel that embodies modern luxury. Two overhead square mirrors provide a spacious feel, reflecting light and making the room appear larger. Adding elegance, the wood cabinetry complements the white backsplash, and the gold and black fixtures create a sophisticated contrast. The hexagon flooring adds a unique touch and pairs perfectly with the white countertops. But the highlight of this remodel is the shower's niche and bench, alongside the freestanding bathtub ready for a relaxing soak.

Beverly Glenn

Designer Kitchens LA

Custom Home Renovation
Photo of a large midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and exposed beam.

Palo Alto All Electric Home

BWB Builders Inc.

2022 NARI META GOLD AWARD
Design ideas for a midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Aries Whole Home Remodel

Shearer Designs

Kids bathroom with double vanity and custom walnut cabinet with brushed nickel legs, Portofino quartz countertop and blue penny tile backsplash for pop of color

Highlands Eichler

Gast Architects

Kids' bathroom
Inspiration for a midcentury kids bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and timber.

Ajax Place Retro

Eisenmann Architecture

This is an example of a large midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Pemberton

Haynsworth Custom Homes

Stunning midcentury-inspired custom home in Dallas.
Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Modernization of Midcentury Childhood Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper, wallpaper and a freestanding tub.

Mid-Century-Inspired Master Suite

Hercules Design Build

Our clients wanted an upgraded, more spacious master suite. They leaned towards a mid-century modern look with a vaulted ceiling and lots of natural light. Skylights over the bathroom vanity were on their “must-have” list as well. We gave them a new bathroom with a much larger double vanity and expanded shower, and we continued the modern theme with the finishes.

Fairhaven Eichler Tract Remodel

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Gorgeous, mahogany floating vanity to match the traditional mahogany interior doors. Satin brass drawer pulls matching the lighting fixtures.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wood.

mid-century courtyard home / laguna niguel

Moss Yaw Design studio

a floating vanity and open shelving are complemented by white dimensional tile wall texture and a vaulted ceiling at the primary bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, porcelain tile, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Encino House Remodel - Bathroom

JHW Properties

Modern / Midcentury Modern Kids/Guest Full Bathroom with marble and mosaic shower tile. Double sink with black marble countertop. Tub shower combo. White Herringbone shower tile.

Powder Pink En-Suite

West One Bathrooms Ltd

This master en-suite is accessed via a few steps from the bedroom, so the perspective on the space was a tricky one when it came to design. With lots of natural light, the brief was to keep the space fresh and clean, but also relaxing and sumptuous. Previously, the space was fragmented and was in need of a cohesive design. By placing the shower in the eaves at one end and the bath at the other, it gave a sense of balance and flow to the space. This is truly a beautiful space that feels calm and collected when you walk in – the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Royene Master Shower

SCA LLC

Walk in shower
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Albuquerque with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Glamorous Kildeer Spa

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master wet room bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

All Ceiling Designs 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.