Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Remodel

Square Inch Design

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel

The Artisans Group, Inc.

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

Heath Ceramics Flat and Dimensional Oval Wall Tile in Tub-Shower Combo

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, orange walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Midcentury inspired new build

Cat Dal Interiors

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.

Morningside / Lenox Park Renovation and Addition

Anne Architecture

Handsome Primary Bath with a spacious wet room and lots of natural light!
Photo of a midcentury master wet room bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Midcentury Inspired Jack and Jill Bathroom

Impeccable by Meredith Park

This midcentury inspired bathroom features tile wainscoting with a glass accent, a custom walnut floating vanity, hexagon tile flooring, wood plank tile in a herringbone pattern in the shower and matte black finishes for the plumbing fixtures and hardware.

Hand-crafted Modern

Lucy Interior Design

Architect: Sala Architects | Builder: Merdan Custom Builders Inc. | Photography: Spacecrafting
Photo of a midcentury bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white benchtops.

Woods Cove

User

Photo of a midcentury master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, grey walls, an integrated sink, grey benchtops and dark wood cabinets.

Mid Century Interior Renovation

KOSS design+build, pllc

Secondary bath. Rick Brazil Photography
Photo of a midcentury bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and grey floor.

Indoor-Outdoor, Midcentury, Los Angeles

Blake Civiello Architecture

Photos by Philippe Le Berre
Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, blue walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, gray tile and grey floor.

Hidden Desert South

H3K Design

Palm Springs house remodel by H3K Design. Photo by Patrick Ketchum
This is an example of a midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a double shower and white tile.

Midcentury Bathroom

This is an example of a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a double shower, white tile and white walls.

Fawn Hill Road

User

Photo of a midcentury master bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Midtown Midmod

Hammersmith Structures

This is an example of a midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a bidet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, blue walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-Century Debonair

KrimsonHAUS

The guest bathroom was designed to hold as much storage as possible while being influenced by the mid-century modern style. We achieved this look by installing textured porcelain tile, white quartz countertops, walnut cabinets and sprinkled with brass metals.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Photo of a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Mid-Century Modern Rehabilitation

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

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.

Fairhaven Eichler Tract Remodel

Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.

Gorgeous, mahogany floating vanity to match the traditional mahogany interior doors. Satin brass drawer pulls matching the lighting fixtures.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wood.

Family Ties - Hinsdale Home Opened Up

Liv Companies LLC Design + Build

this cozy powder room received a modern makeover with clean cabinets & fixtures in front of a geometric wallpaper backdrop
Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Wood 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.