View towards walk-in shower. This space used to be the original closet to the master bedroom.
Small midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Sage Eichler Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

This Willow Glen Eichler had undergone an 80s renovation that sadly didn't take the midcentury modern architecture into consideration. We converted both bathrooms back to a midcentury modern style with an infusion of Japandi elements. We borrowed space from the master bedroom to make the master ensuite a luxurious curbless wet room with soaking tub and Japanese tiles.

SW Hills Residence

Don Tankersley & Co.

Powder bath with ceramic tile on wall for texture. Pendant lights replace sconces.
Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Bathroom Remodeling

Mr. & Mrs. Construction & Remodeling

This is an example of a large midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Grizzly Peak/Berkeley

ALTMANN & ASSOCIATES

Tasteful update to classic Henry Hill mid-century modern in the Berkeley Hills designed by Fischer Architecture in 2017. The project was featured by Curbed.com. Construction work required updating all systems to modern standards and code. Project included full master bedroom with ensuite bath, kitchen remodel, new roofing and windows, plumbing and electrical update, security system and modern technology updates. All materials were specified by the team at Fisher Architecture to provide modern equivalents to the originals. Photography: Leslie Williamson

Taplow- Mid Century Span House

Slightly Quirky Ltd

Anna Stathaki
Design ideas for a small midcentury bathroom in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet and a wall-mount sink.

Salle de bain avec zelliges verts

Marie-Sophie Donnedieu - Architecture d'intérieur

Design ideas for 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.

Briar Hill Bathroom for Baulch Services

GDP Interior Design

Carrara round mosaics as a backdrop in a shower niche.
Small midcentury kids bathroom in Melbourne with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Beacon Hill Mid-Century

Ore Studios

Lauren Colton
Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor and an open shower.

All Electric Home - Bathroom

Tali Hardonag Architect

A Porcelanosa sink and vanity with a long lit mirror is the focus of this bathroom. Alternating large format tile clad the walls. The shower has a bench and a soap niche. A large skylight over the shower provides natural light in this interior bathroom with no windows.

Palm Springs Bathroom Collection

Welcome Renovation

Palm Springs - Bold Funkiness. This collection was designed for our love of bold patterns and playful colors.
Large midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Elegant and Luxurious guest bathroom

Paradise City

Elegant guest bathroom with gold and white tiles. Luxurious design and unmatched craftsmanship by Paradise City inc
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

Ecrin Art Deco – Paris 20

MELANIE LALLEMAND ARCHITECTURES

Sophie Loubaton
Photo of a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Paris with a wall-mount toilet and mosaic tile floors.

Barton Hills Residence

Brett Grinkmeyer

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, slate, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-Century Vanities

Lignum Custom Woodwork

Situated on prime waterfront slip, the Pine Tree House could float we used so much wood. This project consisted of a complete package. Built-In lacquer wall unit with custom cabinetry & LED lights, walnut floating vanities, credenzas, walnut slat wood bar with antique mirror backing.

1950's House Refurb

Born Designers Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, mirror tile, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Badezimmer

Dani Schneider Interiors

Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Munich with medium wood cabinets, a hot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

Wicker Park Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation

nFORMAL design

Center entrance to master bath with mirrored vanity alcoves.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master wet room bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Eunice Street

Eisenmann Architecture

Mark Compton
Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with a Wall-mount Toilet

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.