Our clients wanted an upgraded, more spacious master suite. They leaned towards a mid-century modern look with a vaulted ceiling and lots of natural light. Skylights over the bathroom vanity were on their “must-have” list as well. We gave them a new bathroom with a much larger double vanity and expanded shower, and we continued the modern theme with the finishes.

Mid Century Modern Renovation

Momoko Morton

Master suite bathroom. Gold accents with Chevron Tile
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Denver with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Mid-Century Remodel

David Henig, Architect

Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master wet room bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, medium hardwood floors, black floor, an open shower, light wood cabinets and marble benchtops.

Old Searsport, Belfast, Maine.

Modern & Contemporary Interior Design

Working with the eaves in this room to create an enclosed shower wasn't as problematic as I had envisioned. The steam spa shower needed a fully enclosed space so I had the glass door custom made by a local company. The seat adds additional luxury and the continuation of the yellow color pops is present in accessories and rugs.

Lagom Residence

CB Architecture + Design

Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Eastport Cottage

Brooke Steuart Swann

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Woodside House 2

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a large midcentury master wet room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white tile, marble, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Woodhaven Modern

Flavin Architects

Our clients wanted to replace an existing suburban home with a modern house at the same Lexington address where they had lived for years. The structure the clients envisioned would complement their lives and integrate the interior of the home with the natural environment of their generous property. The sleek, angular home is still a respectful neighbor, especially in the evening, when warm light emanates from the expansive transparencies used to open the house to its surroundings. The home re-envisions the suburban neighborhood in which it stands, balancing relationship to the neighborhood with an updated aesthetic. The floor plan is arranged in a “T” shape which includes a two-story wing consisting of individual studies and bedrooms and a single-story common area. The two-story section is arranged with great fluidity between interior and exterior spaces and features generous exterior balconies. A staircase beautifully encased in glass stands as the linchpin between the two areas. The spacious, single-story common area extends from the stairwell and includes a living room and kitchen. A recessed wooden ceiling defines the living room area within the open plan space. Separating common from private spaces has served our clients well. As luck would have it, construction on the house was just finishing up as we entered the Covid lockdown of 2020. Since the studies in the two-story wing were physically and acoustically separate, zoom calls for work could carry on uninterrupted while life happened in the kitchen and living room spaces. The expansive panes of glass, outdoor balconies, and a broad deck along the living room provided our clients with a structured sense of continuity in their lives without compromising their commitment to aesthetically smart and beautiful design.

B House by Skiles Architect, PA in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Skiles Architect, PA

Inspiration for a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Concordia Midcentury Modern

risa boyer architecture

Reagen Taylor
Design ideas for a small midcentury master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and an open shower.

г. Пушкин, ул. Чистякова

Александрова Светлана

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in Saint Petersburg with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, brown floor, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

South End Townhouse

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Auckland Bungalow Renovation

Nala Studio Architects Limited

Midcentury bathroom in Auckland with a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, subway tile, medium hardwood floors, engineered quartz benchtops and a floating vanity.

29 Winslow Place, Moraga, Ca

Nikolene Isely, M.A., Staging by Design

Tour Factory
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Large Masterbath with Laundry

Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling

This is an example of a large midcentury master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-Century Modern Kitchen with Yellow & Green

Model Remodel

Kitchen corner window closeup with glossy white crayon-shaped backsplash tile and a Silestone Eternal Charcoal soapstone countertop. © Cindy Apple Photography

Ranch 33 - Bathroom

Charles Petersheim, Builder

Modern black and white bathroom with graphic style white subway tile and dark grout. Black accent wall with squared edged, angular fixtures. Clean lines, high contrast. Wood slab vanity with bright white sink.

Eastport Cottage

Brooke Steuart Swann

Photo of a small midcentury master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Woodside House 2

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

Large midcentury master wet room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, marble, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, an open shower, gray tile, white tile, brown walls, quartzite benchtops and white benchtops.

W Mercer Way Residence

Citizen Design

Vicaso
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Seattle with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown floor.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with Medium Hardwood Floors

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.