This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Post + Beam Reimagined

Melinda Mandell Interior Design

Some spaces, like this bathroom, simply needed a little face lift so we made some changes to personalize the look for our clients. The framed, beveled mirror is actually a recessed medicine cabinet with hidden storage! On either side of the mirror are linear, modern, etched-glass and black metal light fixtures. Marble is seen throughout the home and we added it here as a backsplash. The new faucet compliments the lighting above.

Glen Road

risa boyer architecture

Inspiration for a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Portland with medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Royene Master Shower

SCA LLC

Walk in shower
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Albuquerque with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Mid-Century Modern Deck House

The Design Gallery

Main level guest bath. The 12 x 24 paneled tile along the back wall adds a great textural element.
This is an example of a small midcentury bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Moore St.

LETTER FOUR, INC.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

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AHG Interiors

This is an example of a small midcentury bathroom in New York with an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

Little River Cabin in Eldred

Kelsey Ann Rose

Little River Cabin Airbnb
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in New York with a drop-in tub, terra-cotta tile, plywood floors, wood benchtops, a niche, a floating vanity, exposed beam and wood walls.

Ravenna Art Deco Dwelling

Workshop Estates

This is an example of a large midcentury master wet room bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

Glen Road

risa boyer architecture

Midcentury master bathroom in Portland with medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom
Inspiration for a midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Mid-Century Modern Deck House

The Design Gallery

Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Mid-Century Modern

Pillar & Perch: Architects + Builders

Clean lines, floating vanity, curbless walk-in shower, exposed beams.
Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Joyce

Jessica Koltun Home

Experience the latest renovation by TK Homes with captivating Mid Century contemporary design by Jessica Koltun Home. Offering a rare opportunity in the Preston Hollow neighborhood, this single story ranch home situated on a prime lot has been superbly rebuilt to new construction specifications for an unparalleled showcase of quality and style. The mid century inspired color palette of textured whites and contrasting blacks flow throughout the wide-open floor plan features a formal dining, dedicated study, and Kitchen Aid Appliance Chef's kitchen with 36in gas range, and double island. Retire to your owner's suite with vaulted ceilings, an oversized shower completely tiled in Carrara marble, and direct access to your private courtyard. Three private outdoor areas offer endless opportunities for entertaining. Designer amenities include white oak millwork, tongue and groove shiplap, marble countertops and tile, and a high end lighting, plumbing, & hardware.

Beverly Glenn

Designer Kitchens LA

Custom Home Renovation
Photo of a large midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, beige floor and exposed beam.

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Honey Bee Staging and Design

This is an example of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and exposed beam.

All Electric Conversion

Tali Hardonag Architect

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Studio Canut Lyon

Jeanne Camoin

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in Lyon with blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Cardinal

KC Karen Cullen Design For Living

This is an example of a midcentury kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, blue tile, mosaic tile, slate floors, a vessel sink, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with Exposed Beam

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.