Ensuite Vanity
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master wet room bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

Stillbrook, Interior Design

CO Interiors

The vanity is the focal point in this bathroom design. Every other surface has a cooler colour palette, yet the beautiful walnut wood grain not only offers softness but warmth to the space and even to the touch. Keeping the wood countertop and adding top mount vessel sinks offers a more casual look, referencing a mid-century vibe.

Mid - Century Modern Bathroom

In Archive Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Baths Under $25,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Alair Homes Plano, Plano, Texas, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath Under $25,000
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Dallas with white tile, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white floor.

Charlie and Paul Master Bath

d KISER design.construct, inc.

Photography by Colin Conces
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Beautiful bath

User

Using a mid-century modern credenza for the vanity created a sense of history and a rich color contrast to the shower. Jeff Ong, PostRain Productions

Renovation 10

User

Ryan Edwards
Design ideas for a midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Primary Bath - Vanity

Studio QL

Primary bath vanity with integrated pull cutouts in the doors and drawer fronts. Fabricated in Walnut and outlined in White paint.
Midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, white floor and a niche.

Appartamento a Milano_tra il vintage e il contemporaneo

studio architetto Pierangela Crosti

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Milan with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, red floor, a sliding shower screen, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Salle de bain avec zelliges verts

Marie-Sophie Donnedieu - Architecture d'intérieur

This is an example of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Paris with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and a single vanity.

mid-century modern with big city views

Marianne Ritter, Realtor in Portland, Ore.

Design ideas for a midcentury master bathroom in Portland with beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Dual Sink Bathroom Vanity with Walnut Flat Panel Cabinets

MAK Design + Build Inc.

walnut flat panel cabinetry
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, orange tile, porcelain tile, orange walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Realville

Wright Jenkins Home Design

Guest bath
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

A node to mid-century modern style which can be very chic and trendy, as this style is heating up in many renovation projects. This bathroom remodel has elements that tend towards this leading trend. We love designing your spaces and putting a distinctive style for each client. Must see the before photos and layout of the space. Custom teak vanity cabinet

Il lago in città: appartamento panoramico al Parco delle Cave - In corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, beige walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and black benchtops.

Estrella Star Modern

Moderne Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Major Master Bath Reno - in MCM style

Kellie

Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in Richmond with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and marble benchtops.

Mid Century Modern Renovation

Momoko Morton

Guest bathroom renovation. Pink marble floating vanity.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Denver with gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, pink benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Orchard Hills - Late Brigham MidCentury Modern Whole House

Custom Design/Build, Inc.

Photo of a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

BAÑOS

Beatriz Solla Diseño de Interiores

Mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls and a vessel sink.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with a Vessel 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.