Benny Chan
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, brown walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, green floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Adina - Prairie Style

Level 7 Design & Build, Inc.

Organic architecture with inspired detail. Restoring and revitalizing this “Frank Lloyd Wright” inspired home with colorful textiles and rich finishes while also utilizing the large amounts of glass - achieving a balance between the lightness and airiness of the glass and the solid hard surfaces giving this home warmth and amazing style.

1947 Cape Cod House

Erin McCammack

Home Matters
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Indianapolis with a shower/bathtub combo, pink tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, pink floor and a shower curtain.

Interior Retreat

CTA Design Builders, Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Seattle with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, brown walls and travertine floors.

Bathrooms

I'm the Blind Lady

DESIGNER SCREEN SHADES Fabric/Material: Palette Color: Tundra
Photo of an expansive midcentury master bathroom in Albuquerque with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a niche, exposed beam and wood walls.

Mid-Century Master Suite

Emerick Architects

Inspiration for an expansive midcentury master bathroom in Portland with a freestanding tub, a double shower, brown walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Tivoli, Old World Tuscan

Rebath of Lubbock

Mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Austin with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, an alcove shower and a hinged shower door.

Milford Apartment

Jessica Chloe Photography

Jessica Chloe Gernat
Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Auckland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, brown walls, terrazzo floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops and grey floor.

John Lautner Carling House

DBGC Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Los Angeles with brown cabinets, brown walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and brown floor.

Updated Vintage Peach Bathroom - replaced bath fixtures

lynn29256

New bath fixtures, Kingston Brass
Design ideas for a midcentury bathroom in Other with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, pink tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

MidCentury Remodel

Dawn Dally Design, LLC.

Harvey Smith
Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Orlando with a vessel sink, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls and brown benchtops.

Mid Century Modern Revival

Monical Design

This is one of my all time favorite bathrooms because of the clean lines and relaxing color palette. We found this beautiful irradescent back splash tile that we ran vertically in a square area between the corner tall cabinet and the open area to the right of the vanity. I love to run a mirror from countertop to ceiling to create an illusion of height. By using a permanent mirror we saved money on back splash tile but create the look of a wall of glass tile. The counter top is raw soapstone that we loved the concrete appearance of and did not want to oil it and lose the grey industrial finish. We also used large drawers in the floating vanity cabinet for a large amount of storage for any bathroom items. The floating tall cabinet has adjustable shelves and square doors. None of the cabinetry touches any of the perpendicular walls or flooring which made it easy to install and fit.

Kenilworth Asheville Renovation

Altura Architects

This mid-century mountain modern home was originally designed in the early 1950s. The house has ample windows that provide dramatic views of the adjacent lake and surrounding woods. The current owners wanted to only enhance the home subtly, not alter its original character. The majority of exterior and interior materials were preserved, while the plan was updated with an enhanced kitchen and master suite. Added daylight to the kitchen was provided by the installation of a new operable skylight. New large format porcelain tile and walnut cabinets in the master suite provided a counterpoint to the primarily painted interior with brick floors.

Formosa Bath

deZign services inc

Client wanted her bathroom to look like an old barbershop. Client is aging and was concerned stepping over the original bathtub to take a shower. We removed tub and made this area into a large 3' by 5' shower with frameless glass enclosure. Check the niche over toilet. It houses her eyeglass collection. Original art work hangs on the walls. Waiting for mirror over sink.

Custom Millwork

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Design ideas for a small midcentury bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink and marble benchtops.

Los Feliz

US Premier Builders Corp

Photo of a large midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors and with a sauna.

THE H Residence Condominium 304

Pinnacle Design

Dan Denardo
Inspiration for a midcentury master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, brown walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Eichler Renovation

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with a console sink, open cabinets, brown cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls and porcelain floors.

Infusion

Oasis Architecture & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Kingfisher House

Josephine Hurley Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master wet room bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, travertine, brown walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Walls

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.