Photography: Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with white tile, glass tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Irvin Ave Bathroom Renovation

Envinity, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

3 Palms - Guest Bathroom

Real Estate Judge

Midcentury Modern Guest Bathroom
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, concrete floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and brown walls.

Bluebell

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Julep Studio, LLC
This is an example of a small midcentury kids bathroom in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Palo Alto Eichler

Yama Architecture

yamamardesign architects, david yama alison damonte interior design bruce damonte photography
Design ideas for a large midcentury kids bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, green cabinets, mosaic tile floors, flat-panel cabinets and white walls.

Park Avenue

VMAX LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Ranch Reinvented

RD Architecture, LLC

Photography by Juliana Franco
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Meadow Trail

Rockin' Remodeling LLC

Full remodel of guest bathroom including: - New flooring & toilet - New bathtub & tile surround - New custom, hand-made vanity, Quartz countertop, vessel sink - Kohler bathtub faucet - Bathroom lighting - BATHROOM MIRROR NOT SHOWN

Boho Style Bathroom Vanity

Trim Tech Designs

Our designers #1 piece of advice when choosing a bathroom vanity: Include plenty of storage! Make sure your renovation project fits your lifestyle and your needs. Look at your current space, see what could be improved, and bring those ideas to your new project.

Mid-century Modern Guest Bath

Core Home Solutions, Inc.

- Custom mid-century modern furniture vanity - European-design patchwork shower tile - Modern-style toilet - Porcelain 12 x 24 field tile - Modern 3/8" heavy glass sliding shower door - Modern multi-function shower panel

Bold and Fun Primary Bathroom

Bennett Design Co.

From the get-go, we knew this project was on a tight budget and a tighter timeline. The construction was set to begin the same week the clients approached us, but we rose to the challenge! The new design has a larger curbless shower; the toilet was moved, creating space for a larger vanity with a warm wood finish that complements the cool white and teal tiles. We selected matt black hardware, plumbing, and light fixtures. The new floorplan makes the bathroom more functional, spacious, safe, well-lit, and modern. Overall, the new bathroom highlights the beautiful hexagonal tile, which transitions across the entire room, and onto the shower walls. The project finished on time, within budget, and is functional and aesthetically pleasing!

KITCHEN REMODELING, GENERAL AND FLOORING

American Home Improvement Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Palm Springs Modern Bathroom

Carolina V. Gentry, RID

Timeless Palm Springs glamour meets modern in Pulp Design Studios' bathroom design created for the DXV Design Panel 2016. The design is one of four created by an elite group of celebrated designers for DXV's national ad campaign. Faced with the challenge of creating a beautiful space from nothing but an empty stage, Beth and Carolina paired mid-century touches with bursts of colors and organic patterns. The result is glamorous with touches of quirky fun -- the definition of splendid living.

Palo Alto Eichler Major Remodel

Flegel's Construction Co., Inc.

The main bath was remodeled and updated with the kids in mind. All new trims, baseboards, doors and flooring. Bruce Damonte Photography
This is an example of a midcentury kids bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, green cabinets and white tile.

PG Bathroom

Stellar Design Interiors

Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Mid-Century Project

Makkan Design

Midcentury bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black and white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Renovation

The Smithery

Glen Whatmough
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Auckland with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Danny Piassick
Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and quartzite benchtops.

Full Remodeling for bachelorette

PARKinteriordesign

black porcelain tiles for the wall, ceiling and tub apron. chrome finish handle shower, rain shower and tub spout. big niche and floating shelves for shampoo, conditioner, etc.

Sonoma/Glen Ellen Bathroom and Bedroom Remodel

MC² The Science of Design

Specially commissioned painting complements this custom designed curved bathroom vanity cabinet and counter top. Sonoma, CA residence.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Boise with furniture-like cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, pink walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

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.