Katherine Hervey
Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Mid-Century Master Suite

Emerick Architects

Design ideas for an expansive midcentury master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and medium wood cabinets.

Mid Century Remodel

Weaver Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Dwell House

User

Photo of a large midcentury kids bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, an alcove shower, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, shaker cabinets, yellow tile, mosaic tile floors and orange floor.

Deloache Ave Residence

Mohment

Guest bathroom with walk in shower.
Inspiration for a small midcentury kids bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

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

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.

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.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Kansas City with a curbless shower, black walls, mosaic tile floors, black floor, a hinged shower door and a shower seat.

Classic Black and White Master Bath

Mountainwood Construction

Black and white bathrooms are clean and classic, this remodel is all that and more. A great rework of this space helped this become so much more than the small shower/closet it once was.

Morningside / Lenox Park Renovation and Addition

Anne Architecture

Handsome Primary Bath with a spacious wet room and lots of natural light!
Photo of a midcentury master wet room bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

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.

Mid-Century Modern Studio City

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The primary bathroom is open to the bedroom and has a custom wood vanity with white quartz countertops. The backsplash tile is a textured wall tile that also was used in the shower.

Warm and Elegant Mid Century Inspired Master Bath

Landis Architects | Builders

Our clients wanted a master bath connected to their bedroom. We transformed the adjacent sunroom into an elegant and warm master bath that reflects their passion for midcentury design. The design started with the walnut double vanity the clients selected in the mid-century style. We built on that style with classic black and white tile. We built that ledge behind the vanity so we could run plumbing and insulate around the pipes as it is an exterior wall. We could have built out that full wall but chose a knee wall so the client would have a ledge for additional storage. The wall-mounted faucets are set in the knee wall. The large shower has a niche and a bench seat. Our designer selected a simple white quartz surface throughout for the vanity counter, ledge, shower seat and niche shelves. Note how the herringbone pattern in the niche matches the surrounding tile.

New Custom Master Bathroom

Kasas Builders Inc.

Inspiration for 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.

Mid century modern meets Transitional design in La Canada Flintridge

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Creation of a new master bathroom, kids’ bathroom, toilet room and a WIC from a mid. size bathroom was a challenge but the results were amazing. The master bathroom has a huge 5.5'x6' shower with his/hers shower heads. The main wall of the shower is made from 2 book matched porcelain slabs, the rest of the walls are made from Thasos marble tile and the floors are slate stone. The vanity is a double sink custom made with distress wood stain finish and its almost 10' long. The vanity countertop and backsplash are made from the same porcelain slab that was used on the shower wall. The two pocket doors on the opposite wall from the vanity hide the WIC and the water closet where a $6k toilet/bidet unit is warmed up and ready for her owner at any given moment. Notice also the huge 100" mirror with built-in LED light, it is a great tool to make the relatively narrow bathroom to look twice its size.

Old Searsport, Belfast, Maine.

Modern & Contemporary Interior Design

Working with the eaves in this room to create an enclosed shower wasn't as problematic as I had envisioned. The steam spa shower needed a fully enclosed space so I had the glass door custom made by a local company. The seat adds additional luxury and the continuation of the yellow color pops is present in accessories and rugs.

Jessica Davis Patterned Bathroom Floor Tiles

Fireclay Tile

Your bathroom floor design will be an elating eye-catching element when using our Small Diamond Escher floor tile and pairing it with a 3x12 green shower tile. DESIGN Jessica Davis PHOTOS Emily Followill Photography Tile Shown: 3x12 in Rosemary; Small Diamond in Escher Pattern in Carbon Sand Dune, Rosemary

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.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with a Hinged Shower Door

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.