This new build architectural gem required a sensitive approach to balance the strong modernist language with the personal, emotive feel desired by the clients. Taking inspiration from the California MCM aesthetic, we added bold colour blocking, interesting textiles and patterns, and eclectic lighting to soften the glazing, crisp detailing and linear forms. With a focus on juxtaposition and contrast, we played with the ‘mix’; utilising a blend of new & vintage pieces, differing shapes & textures, and touches of whimsy for a lived in feel.

Mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

In a home with just about 1000 sf our design needed to thoughtful, unlike the recent contractor-grade flip it had recently undergone. For clients who love to cook and entertain we came up with several floor plans and this open layout worked best. We used every inch available to add storage, work surfaces, and even squeezed in a 3/4 bath! Colorful but still soothing, the greens in the kitchen and blues in the bathroom remind us of Big Sur, and the nod to mid-century perfectly suits the home and it's new owners.

Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Detroit with a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete floors, blue floor and a niche.

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

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

powder room with wall paper, corner sink and penny tiles.
Design ideas for a small midcentury powder room in DC Metro with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, a wall-mount sink, white benchtops, mosaic tile floors, blue floor and wallpaper.

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.

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

custom made vanity cabinet
Design ideas for a large midcentury master wet room bathroom in Little Rock with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, cement tiles, blue floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, an alcove shower, solid surface benchtops and panelled walls.

Mid-sized midcentury bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

mid century modern bathroom design. herringbone tiles, brick wall, cement floor tiles, gold fixtures, round mirror and globe scones. corner shower with subway tiles and penny tiles.

This bathroom's statement-making floor tile beautifully bridges the gap between midcentury and modern style.
Midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors and blue floor.

Jeff Herron
Midcentury bathroom in Miami with an open shower, an open shower and blue floor.

This artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.

Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Primary bathroom vanity custom made in American black walnut with legs and accompanying custom wood framed mirror to match it's scale. Obscure glazing in lieu of shading devices.