This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Lyon with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bringing Back The Love

Meadowlark Design+Build

Wide subway tile is used to revamp this hall bathroom. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.

E Ave Remodel

Nicolls Design Build

Samantha Goh
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

The Tailored Boho | Lower Level Finish

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

We completed the project with a three-quarter bath with a floor to ceiling textured subway tile shower, a full length niche for plenty of storage for all the soaps. It's contrasted with the black fixtures and black hex flooring. The open wooden shelves add another element to the space and provide easy access to bathroom necessities. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Stratford Hills

Ashby Collective

Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, grey walls, a drop-in sink, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Venice Loft Renovation

FAME Architecture and Design

Photographer ©MadelineTolle
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Shower with White and Blue Bathroom Tiles

Fireclay Tile

Design firm Banner Day Interiors uses a clean palette of white and blue bathroom tiles while playing with scale and pattern in this satisfyingly seamless space. Featuring bathroom and shower tile from Fireclay Tile. Sample more colors at fireclaytile.com/samples TILE SHOWN Elongated Diamond Tile in Nautical Small Diamond Sheeted Tile in Calcite 4x8 Tile in Calcite

Mid Century Modern

Riverdell Construction, Inc.

Jesse Smith
Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

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.

Detached Garage to Studio ADU - Van Nuys

Pearl Remodeling

We turned this home's two-car garage into a Studio ADU in Van Nuys. The Studio ADU is fully equipped to live independently from the main house. The ADU has a kitchenette, living room space, closet, bedroom space, and a full bathroom. Upon demolition and framing, we reconfigured the garage to be the exact layout we planned for the open concept ADU. We installed brand new windows, drywall, floors, insulation, foundation, and electrical units. The kitchenette has to brand new appliances from the brand General Electric. The stovetop, refrigerator, and microwave have been installed seamlessly into the custom kitchen cabinets. The kitchen has a beautiful stone-polished countertop from the company, Ceasarstone, called Blizzard. The off-white color compliments the bright white oak tone of the floor and the off-white walls. The bathroom is covered with beautiful white marble accents including the vanity and the shower stall. The shower has a custom shower niche with white marble hexagon tiles that match the shower pan of the shower and shower bench. The shower has a large glass-higned door and glass enclosure. The single bowl vanity has a marble countertop that matches the marble tiles of the shower and a modern fixture that is above the square mirror. The studio ADU is perfect for a single person or even two. There is plenty of closet space and bedroom space to fit a queen or king-sized bed. It has brand new ductless air conditioner that keeps the entire unit nice and cool.

Lowcountry Bungalow

Indigo Alley Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Encino Master suite and laundry room

Eden Builders

Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Aquamarine Allure

Barbara Purdy - Purdy & Associates Design

A dated ensuite bath and inefficient use of space gets a complete makeover with a large closet with mirrored doors to give the illusion of a larger space, and a brand new ensuite with a much more accessible with a glorious turquoise pottery look glazed porcelain tile and much improved storage. Perfect for aging in place at this Kanata condo.

Aquamarine Allure

Barbara Purdy - Purdy & Associates Design

Master Bathroom

Adolfo Perez, Architect

View of Master Bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

CoreTec Plus LVT Bathroom

Arcata ProFloor, Abbey Design Center

Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige walls and vinyl floors.

E Ave Remodel

Nicolls Design Build

Samantha Goh
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Elegant and Luxurious guest bathroom

Paradise City

Elegant guest bathroom with gold and white tiles. Luxurious design and unmatched craftsmanship by Paradise City inc
This is an example of a 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.

Bringing Back The Love

Meadowlark Design+Build

Wide subway tile is used to revamp this hall bathroom. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.

Encino Master suite and laundry room

Eden Builders

Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with Beige Cabinets

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.