White subway tile bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and brick walls.

738 Willow Lane Home Building Project

Masami Suga

Masami Suga
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Skycrest 2

Asher Homes Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Historic Home Refresh

Studio Como

A mid century modern bathroom for a teen boy.
Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, black tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Park Avenue

VMAX LLC

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Lake Bluff Remodel

Eclectic Design Source

Studio West
Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a corner shower and an open shower.

Elegant, Custom Modern Prairie Home

User

The en suite master bathroom continues the sleek, modern look in this modern home built by Hibbs Homes in 2020. The freestanding tub with clean, sharp angles, warm timber wrapped floating vanity and thoughtful lighting details create a luxurious spa-like atmosphere.

Encino House Remodel - Bathroom

JHW Properties

Modern / Midcentury Modern Kids/Guest Full Bathroom with marble and mosaic shower tile. Double sink with black marble countertop. Tub shower combo. White Herringbone shower tile.

Aspen Alps Condominiums U105

Menendez Architects PC

The shower wall tile extends to the rest of the bathroom and unifies the different uses almost blurring the line of where the shower ends.
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls and slate floors.

A Mid-Century Modern Inspired Condo

User

In a 655SF one bedroom, one bath 1976 condo with popcorn ceiling and concrete walls, this lovely space was transformed into a clean and refreshing spa-like residence. The bath tile includes porcelain tile floors and walls along with glass mosaic accent tile. The shower features our favorite Kohler Hydrorail in Chrome along with Hansgrohe valve and trim. The valve is now located at the shower entry so that cold water doesn't spray on the user's arm when turning on the water. The doorless entry is 1/2" thick clear glass that was treated with Rain-X to reduce water spotting. The custom cabinetry was designed to match the existing kitchen cabinetry for continuity in this small space. There is a 48" wall-hung vanity plus a wall-hung linen tower. LED lights are installed under the vanity and linen tower which are controlled by a separate switch so that they may be left on all night as a nightlight. The granite counter has a flamed/antiqued finish so that it is matte, not shiny. The matte counter surface was selected to add balance to the glass mosaic tile. This was a really fun project to design and building it just put the icing on our cake. Enjoy! A big THANK YOU to Jordan Smith for the great photos!

Timeless subway shower

GREEN BUILDERS LLC

Warm white subway bath with freestanding tub in spa like setting.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Seattle with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, marble floors, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-Century Masterpiece - Alvarado Estates

Neuman & Neuman Real Estate, Inc.

Photo Credit: Sign On San Diego. The square lights over the double vanity were designed by the architect, Lloyd Ruocco. Originally, the window did not exist in this bathroom, and there were four of the fixtures. Some of the square glass covers had been damaged, but the owners were able to salvage three and had them re-plated in chrome. Two are in the master bathroom. The other hangs in the spa bathroom. Four of the five panels in the master bathroom vanity were taken from door fronts of the original kitchen cabinets. The shower tower in the master is from Toto’s Neorest collection and features an overhead shower, a handheld and body jets with a unique push button design, plus a sapphire glass door which ties in with the blue tones. The water closet has been opened up from the original design, a large window added as well as towel warmers. This level of detail is unmatched.

Shower Tile & Shower Enclosure Installation

ING Construction

Valley Villagem, CA - Complete Bathroom remodel Installation of all tile, shower heads and body sprays, tub area and with a finishing paint to finish.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Grosenbacher Custom Homes

Hill Country Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Mid Century Modern Normandy Park Remodel

Potter Construction Inc

Jeff Beck Photography
This is an example of a large midcentury master bathroom in Seattle with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, ceramic tile and flat-panel cabinets.

Kitchen B

Meyer Brothers and Sons, design | build | remodel

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Aspen Alps Condominiums U105

Menendez Architects PC

Midcentury Makeover

EdgeWork Design Build

Master bathroom with entry to upper deck.
Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Hickory Toffe / Verde Butterfly

Blue River Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath

StarMark hickory cabinetry with toffee stain, Verde Butterfly granite, Kohler verticyl sinks in biscuit, Devonshire chorme fixtures, Kendal Slate flooring and shower.

Mid-Century Modern Townhouse

Emily June Designs

Photo of a midcentury bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, black benchtops and grey walls.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with Granite Benchtops

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.