luxurious details add warmth to the graphic space.
Design ideas for a small midcentury kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, cement tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Historic Home Refresh

Studio Como

A mid century modern bathroom for a teen boy.
Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, black tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

San Mateo Bathroom Transformation

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Photo of 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.

Digh Circle

Back Forty Designworks by Nechol

Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Owner's Bath Vanity

Lisa & Leroy

Can you believe this bath used to have a tiny single vanity and freestanding tub? We transformed this bath with a spa like shower and wall hung vanity with plenty of storage.

BLAIRWOOD

Scala Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Palm Springs William Cody Tennis Club Bungalow

Staci Munic Interiors

What was once a choppy, dreary primary bath was transformed into a spa retreat featuring a stone soaking bathtub, steam shower, glass enclosed water closet, double vanity, and a detailed designed lighting plan. The art-deco blue fan mosaic feature wall tile is a framed art installation anchoring the space. The designer ceiling lighting and sconces, and all drawer vanity, and spacious plan allows for a pouf and potted plants.

Kirkland Mid-Century

Riddle Construction & Design

This unfinished basement utility room was converted into a stylish mid-century modern bath & laundry. Walnut cabinetry featuring slab doors, furniture feet and white quartz countertops really pop. The furniture vanity is contrasted with brushed gold plumbing fixtures & hardware. Black hexagon floors with classic white subway shower tile complete this period correct bathroom!

Sunnyvale Mid Century House

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Large midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

1950s Cottage

Burr Salvatore Architects

Photo of a small midcentury bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

Midcentury Modern 2

HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

Master Bathroom with skylight and slate flooring - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Interior Architecture: HAUS with Design Studio Vriesman, General Contractor: Wrightworks, Landscape Architecture: A2 Design, Photography: HAUS

6000 Residence

Studio Build

Bob Greenspan
This is an example of a midcentury master bathroom in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Ferndale: Mid-century four bedroom single story home

Muchmore Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in London with a shower/bathtub combo, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

For the Love of MCM

Sklar Studios

Open to the Primary Bedroom & per the architect, the new floor plan of the en suite bathroom & closet features a strikingly bold cement tile design both in pattern and color, dual sinks, steam shower, and a separate WC.

Clean and Collected New Construction Home

Two Hands Interiors

The warmth of this primary bathroom radiates from the rich wood tones in a floating vanity and elegant stacked marble tile. Yet, the modern lines keep the space feeling clean and sleek. Design by Two Hands Interiors.

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.

Innis Arden Midcentury Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

This modern, playful. and midcentury bathroom has a fun mix of textures and color tones.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Midcentury Caribbean Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

This artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.

Fairhaven Eichler Tract Remodel

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Shot from the entry of the Master Bath of this Eichler remodel. Retro, brass pendant star light. Terazzo floor with custom pattern design and brass inlay.

SW Hills Residence

Don Tankersley & Co.

Colorful tile brightens up an otherwise all white bath.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Portland with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

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.