These marble mosaics are so lovely to be in the same room as. Immediately you feel a sense of serenity. I like to think of them as fish scales. My client has a koi pond visible on exiting the bathroom. This was a renovation project. We removed the existing early '90s vanity, mirror and flour light fitting and all the plumbing fixtures. We than tiled the wall and put the new fixtures and fittings back. I love the combination of the black, white and timber with the soft greens of the mosaics & of course the odd house plant!

White Bathroom

ULFBUILT

A luxurious white bathroom with white subway tiles. Walk-in shower with glass enclosure. Built by ULFBUILT.
Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a sliding shower screen, a single vanity, marble benchtops, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

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.

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.

Revitalised Retro Victorian Home

My Bespoke Room

The combination of light colours, natural materials and natural light from the skylight creates a beautiful and calming atmosphere. The light and airy feel of this bathroom design is perfect for small spaces, as it creates the illusion of more room.

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.

Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

The guest bath design was inspired by the fun geometric pattern of the custom window shade fabric. A mid century modern vanity and wall sconces further repeat the mid century design. Because space was limited, the designer incorporated a metal wall ladder to hold towels.

Gresham Street Master Bathroom

Jordan Design-Build Group

The original bathroom on the main floor had an odd Jack-and-Jill layout with two toilets, two vanities and only a single tub/shower (in vintage mint green, no less). With some creative modifications to existing walls and the removal of a small linen closet, we were able to divide the space into two functional bathrooms – one of them now a true en suite master. In the master bathroom we chose a soothing palette of warm grays – the geometric floor tile was laid in a random pattern adding to the modern minimalist style. The slab front vanity has a mid-century vibe and feels at place in the home. Storage space is always at a premium in smaller bathrooms so we made sure there was ample countertop space and an abundance of drawers in the vanity. While calming grays were welcome in the bathroom, a saturated pop of color adds vibrancy to the master bedroom and creates a vibrant backdrop for furnishings.

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.

Bathroom & Powder renovation, Eltham

GDP Interior Design

Black framed boho bathroom with Posh Canterbury Wall mount bath set with levers, inset bath with niche. Powder room with black accessories half wall painted Dulux Natural white

Classic Modern Bathroom Project

Remedy Design LLC

Design ideas for a small midcentury bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

4th Street Bungalow

Blythe Interiors

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in San Diego with brown cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Master Bathroom - Twombly Ellis Remodel Final Realistic Rendering Option 3

Cinnabar Interiors

This is a realistic rendering of Option 3. Clients Final Choice. Current Master Bathroom is very outdated. Client wanted to create a spa feel keeping it mid century modern style as the rest of their home. The bathroom is small so a spacious feeling was important. There is a window they wanted to focus on. A walk in shower was a must that eventually would accomodate an easy walk in as they aged.

Young Modern

Alt Design Group

fun, playful, modern guest bath with color and pattern.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Vintage Lights Provide Design Inspiration

Michael Norpell's Wall To Wall

The original bathroom light fixtures with a gold star motif were the inspiration for this fun bathroom remodel. A textured wall tile picks up shapes of the shadow block on the exterior of the home, and a whimsical cosmic palm wallpaper ties all the elements together.

Skycrest 2

Asher Homes Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Riggs Residence

Green Works Construction & Design Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Mid Century Update

Neff Designs

Photo of a small midcentury kids bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Post Modern Bungalo

REDinterior

Small midcentury bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, yellow tile, grey walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with a Single Vanity

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.