Joe Cotitta
This is an example of a large midcentury bathroom in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors and green benchtops.

Mérignac/ Rénovation d'une maison de 115 m2

Almo Studio

Design ideas for a midcentury master bathroom in Bordeaux with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, green walls, a trough sink, green benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Mandeville Canyon Mid-Century Treehouse

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, green tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, terrazzo benchtops, green floor, a hinged shower door, green benchtops, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Mud Run Mountain House

River Woodcraft

Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white walls and green benchtops.

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U DESIGN

Salle d'au avec toilette, hyper optimisée verte, bois agrémenté d'une mosaïque noir et blanche.
Photo of a small midcentury master bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, green walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, green benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Frank Lloyd style in Lafayette

Janze Company Staging and Design

Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, brown tile, green tile, stone tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, green floor and green benchtops.

Mid Century Residence

KP Hudson Construction Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green tile, ceramic tile, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Sonoma/Glen Ellen Bathroom and Bedroom Remodel

MC² The Science of Design

Specially commissioned painting complements this custom designed curved bathroom vanity cabinet and counter top. Sonoma, CA residence.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Boise with furniture-like cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, pink walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Elevated Design with Tiles

York House Designs

Glazed metro tiles envelope the bathtub and extend to the bath panel for a luxurious and elevated design
Photo of a small midcentury kids bathroom in London with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, green benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

"Evergreen" Master Bathroom

Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.

This master bathroom is two rooms, separated by a hallway that leads to the large walk-in closet. Husband's room has lots of great storage for personal-care items, towels, and two hampers, in addition to the toilet and bidet. Inspired Imagery Photography.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie

Prime Realty

Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, pink walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, green floor, a sliding shower screen and green benchtops.

Guest bath

Inside Out

Mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Denver with furniture-like cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, green benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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U DESIGN

Salle d'au avec toilette, hyper optimisée verte, bois agrémenté d'une mosaïque noir et blanche. Ouverture d'une fenêtre avec vu sur le sacré-coeur
Small midcentury master bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, green walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, green benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Upholstered Walls

Stylit Window Coverings and Upholstery

This is an example of a large midcentury bathroom in Vancouver with glass-front cabinets, glass benchtops and green benchtops.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie

Prime Realty

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, pink walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, green floor, a sliding shower screen and green benchtops.

Mud Run Mountain House

River Woodcraft

Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white walls and green benchtops.

Lake Washington Condo

RJ Smulski Homes

This is an example of a midcentury bathroom in Seattle with beige walls, a drop-in sink and green benchtops.

1950's Mid Century COMPLETE home makeover!

Aesthetics Interiors Inc

Inspiration for a large midcentury master wet room bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, green benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Manitoba Residence

Jeannette Salazar Interior Design. LLC

Mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, green benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

AspenWestEnd

Sisson Lea Architects

Inspiration for a midcentury bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, green benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with Green 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.