This bathroom is the perfect example of how warm woods won't darken your space! With white and blue accents, this master bath is both light and airy. Scott Amundson Photography, LLC

From Mid Century to Contemporary Master Bathroom

ID by Gwen

Modern large master bathroom. Very airy and light. Pure white Caesarstone quartz counter, hansgrohe metris faucet, glass mosaic tile (Daltile - City lights), taupe 12 x 24 porcelain floor (tierra Sol, English bay collection), bamboo cabinet, Georges Kovacs wall sconces, wall mirror Photo credit: Jonathan Solomon - http://www.solomonimages.com/

Mount Vernon

Jubilee Interiors

This full home mid-century remodel project is in an affluent community perched on the hills known for its spectacular views of Los Angeles. Our retired clients were returning to sunny Los Angeles from South Carolina. Amidst the pandemic, they embarked on a two-year-long remodel with us - a heartfelt journey to transform their residence into a personalized sanctuary. Opting for a crisp white interior, we provided the perfect canvas to showcase the couple's legacy art pieces throughout the home. Carefully curating furnishings that complemented rather than competed with their remarkable collection. It's minimalistic and inviting. We created a space where every element resonated with their story, infusing warmth and character into their newly revitalized soulful home.

Rawlings Street

Anthro Architecture

The master ensuite uses a combination of timber panelling on the walls and stone tiling to create a warm, natural space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, limestone, brown walls, limestone floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

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.

Mid-Century Modern Deck House

The Design Gallery

Master Bath with floating vanity streamlines the mid-century modern design.
Design ideas for a 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.

Master Bathroom Remodeling

Mr. & Mrs. Construction & Remodeling

Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and a corner tub.

Mid-Century Vanities

Lignum Custom Woodwork

Situated on prime waterfront slip, the Pine Tree House could float we used so much wood. This project consisted of a complete package. Built-In lacquer wall unit with custom cabinetry & LED lights, walnut floating vanities, credenzas, walnut slat wood bar with antique mirror backing.

El Conquistador Bathroom Remodel

Deluxe Designs of Arizona

Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

Comfortmaker

François Lévy Architecture + Interiors

Midcentury bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and vaulted.

Bel-Air

Lion Builder Construction Inc

Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
Large midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mid century inspired master bath

Platt Builders

Midcentury master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Mid-Century Master Bath

Suzanne Kristine Interiors

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Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, gray tile and grey floor.

Barcode House

Cravotta Interiors

Photo: Ryann Ford Photography
Design ideas for a midcentury master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Carmel Midcentury

Masterwork Builders

Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, gray tile, mosaic tile, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Krisana Park Mid-Century Modern

Cadence Design Studio

JC Buck Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

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.

Tangerine in the Desert

H3K Design

Ketchum Photography
This is an example of a midcentury bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile and mosaic tile.

Lelean St Coastal Architecture

DE atelier Architects

DE atelier Architects.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

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.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with Gray Tile

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.