Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating 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 and star patterned ceramic tiles.

Project Onyx

MAC Renovations LTD.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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

Subway tile bathroom

Amart Services LLC

White subway tile bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and brick walls.

San Mateo Bathroom Transformation

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with brown cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

Bella Vie Interiors

Nestled amongst Queenslanders and large contemporary homes in a suburb of Brisbane, is a modest, mid-century modern home. The much-loved home of a professional couple, it features large, low windows and interiors that have lost their way over time. Bella Vie Interiors worked with Boutique Bathrooms Brisbane to redesign the bathroom and give it a true sense of identity. The result is a light, functional bathroom that blends seamlessly with the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic of the home.

Rainribbon Road Basement Remodel

FBC Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Agoura Hills Midcentury Small Bathroom Remodel

CaliCabi Cabinets & Remodeling

Agoura Hills mid century bathroom remodel for small townhouse bathroom.
Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Rénovation d'un appartement Parisien

AVBD Intérieur

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in Paris with an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, blue floor and an open shower.

White Subway Tile Shower with Brass Hardware

KraftMaster Renovations

A simple and sleek shower with white subway tile and brass hardware fixtures. Photos by Chris Veith.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Retro Master Bathroom Renovation in Houston

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Remodel

NW Development Contracting LLC

Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in Portland with a drop-in tub, white tile, ceramic tile, a drop-in sink, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Hi-Hat House

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Photo of a midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, cement tile, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and a drop-in sink.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Small midcentury master bathroom in Kansas City with brown cabinets, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, black walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Black & White Bathroom Remodel in Del Ray Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Stylish bathroom project in Alexandria, VA with star pattern black and white porcelain tiles, free standing vanity, walk-in shower framed medicine cabinet and black metal shelf over the toilet. Small dated bathroom turned out such a chic space.

Glen Road

risa boyer architecture

Midcentury master bathroom in Portland with medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Agoura Hills Midcentury Small Bathroom Remodel

CaliCabi Cabinets & Remodeling

Agoura Hills mid century bathroom remodel for small townhouse bathroom.
Design ideas for a small midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

The Shore

Skelly Build

Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, white tile, marble, white walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mid-Century Mod House

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Jasmine Star
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, black and white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and a drop-in sink.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink

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.