Design ideas for a midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with a pedestal sink, a claw-foot tub and white tile.

Cuarto de baño en suite.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Madrid with open cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, an urinal, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, black floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Streamline Moderne

TRAD Design + Build

Photography by Daniel O'Connor Photography www.danieloconnorphoto.com
Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Denver with a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink and an open shower.

Woodstock Mid-century Remodel

Context

Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in New York with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, a pedestal sink, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Trois pièces en douplex /transformation et amenagement

Anastasia Design & co

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master wet room bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

Cornelius Renovation

Marisa Wilson Interior Design

Fully renovated bathroom with black and white tile. Photo credit: Laura Sumrak.
Small midcentury master bathroom in Charlotte with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

Black and White Art Deco Bathroom

Cypress Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Providence with a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

psPalms.com

Keith Ruoff

Brian Ashby
Photo of a midcentury bathroom in Other with a pedestal sink, an open shower, white tile, stone tile, mosaic tile floors and an open shower.

Huntington Beach Modern Ensuite

Revival Flat

A mid-century home gets a modern, era-appropriate update, resulting in a luxurious and serene ensuite bath.
This is an example of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a bidet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Midcentury Bathroom

Carlton Builders

Katherine Hervey
Photo of 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.

Casa del Gatto

MICCHI MINUTI + Partners

Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Florence with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, matchstick tile, white walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, green floor, a hinged shower door and a single vanity.

Stunning Art Deco Bathroom

Opun

The rectangular Art Deco mirror beautiful frames the bathtub and creates a truly stunning impression. Meanwhile, bespoke lighting features illuminate the bathroom with an enticing glow.

Black and White Art Deco Bathroom

Cypress Design Co.

Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Providence with a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Hollywood Hills, Art Deco bathroom

Fidelity General Contractors Inc.

Inspiration for a midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with a pedestal sink, a claw-foot tub and white tile.

Mid-Century Modern Inspired Bathrooms

Model Remodel

© Cindy Apple Photographer
Photo of a small midcentury bathroom in Seattle with white walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Mid-Century Cottage

M. B. Smith Design

guest bath
Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in New Orleans with a pedestal sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls and ceramic floors.

Kitchen and Hearth Room Reno

Feuerbach Design, L.L.C.

Tiny bath got a makeover as well with this kitchen remodel. Accent wall with geometric wallpaper,SW rookwood shutter green wall paint, black and brass light fixture and delta champagne bronze faucet update this bathroom.

Modern Ranch

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

small master, all white clean and lovely
Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in Philadelphia with a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

Kitchen & Bath, Santa Barbara

Projects General Construction, Inc

With only one Bathroom in the house, this one had to be perfect! The porcelain tile wainscot, tub apron and shower walls open up the small room as does the glass panel. The pedestal sink, recessed medicine and storage cabinet help to make a small bathroom feel more spacious.

Joesler Remodel

Aesthetics Interiors Inc

This is an example of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, cement tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with a Pedestal 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.