Photo of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, gray tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and blue walls.

Midcentury Bathroom

Photo of a small midcentury bathroom in Minneapolis with marble benchtops, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and mosaic tile floors.

Bathrooms

HC Remodel & Design

Thomas Grady Photography
Inspiration for a small midcentury bathroom in Omaha with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors and a wall-mount sink.

Caladium

Constructionologists

Photo of a midcentury bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black and white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Guest Bathroom

Sopher Sparn Architects LLC

Photo of a midcentury bathroom in Denver with medium wood cabinets, mosaic tile floors, granite benchtops, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Ranch 55

Catherine Garrison Architect, Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Walk- in Primary Suite Shower

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Walk-in shower with a built-in shower bench, custom bathroom hardware, and mosaic floor tile.
Expansive midcentury master wet room bathroom in Phoenix with a one-piece toilet, white walls, mosaic tile floors, white floor, a hinged shower door and a shower seat.

Mid-Century Revival

Powell Construction

This 1960’s home underwent a striking transformation--remodeling the kitchen, hall bathroom and laundry room. These homeowners dreamed of an open floor plan that would unite the kitchen and adjacent living areas. To accomplish this, we removed an imposing chimney that separated the kitchen from the living room. Additionally, we eliminated a weight-bearing wall that was between the kitchen and dining room. What a change! The spaces that formerly felt dark and confined are now bright and connected, comfortably accommodating larger gatherings. When considering the specifics of design, we wanted to stay true to the home’s mid-century roots, while updating it with today’s style elements. Embracing the mid-century aspects, we played off some of the existing features of the home by mirroring them in the spaces we redesigned. To introduce today’s style, we thoughtfully incorporated the finishes and touches that would aptly reflect that component. The resulting design is beautifully juxtaposed by the homeowners’ treasured antique furniture pieces. In the kitchen, we enhanced the open and airy feel by choosing a light greige color for the inset cabinetry paired with a tonal light-colored, blue-veined quartz for the countertops. These tones are perfectly complemented by the gold finishes of the cabinet hardware, faucets, and mid-century modern pendants. To maximize the storage potential of this kitchen, we customized the cabinetry with a convenient utensil organizer and a blind corner “cloud” pullout. A full height zellige-style tile backsplash with custom floating shelves makes for an impressive statement wall. With family get togethers in mind, we added an additional bar/prep sink and a spacious breakfast nook with a good deal of bench storage. A vertically-slatted wood half-wall separates the kitchen and breakfast nook, replicating the original mid-century wall detail at the entry. Between the living room and kitchen, we designed a semi-open bar-height peninsula, accenting the bar front with a vertical shiplap kickplate in a bold blue. Carrying this color statement through the kitchen, the homeowner selected a “Navy Steel” Samsung Bespoke refrigerator and an AGA Mercury range, in “Blueberry.” These colors are also echoed in the multi-tonal quartz. In the hall bathroom, we were aiming for the bright ambiance we’d achieved in the living areas. The penny round tile flooring and full height zellige-look tile combine for a classy, elevated look. In keeping with the kitchen, we installed similar gold fixtures and inset cabinetry and the same beautiful quartz countertop. The vanity towers provide these happy homeowners with additional room to store all their necessities. Through the design process, we were able to gain square footage in the laundry room which allowed for the extra cabinet space the homeowners were looking for. Of course, a remodel is never complete without conveniences for the pets. The kitty’s litter box is neatly tucked in the cabinet behind a custom cat-cutout--a cute and tidy idea! Kitchen Selections: Cabinet color-Farrow & Ball Ammonite No. 274; Countertops-Silestone Pietra; Cabinet hardware-Top Knobs Barrington collection in Honey Bronze; Pendants-Rejuvenation Palo Alto; Faucets- Delta Trinsic in Champagne Bronze; Tile-Tilebar Portmore 4x4 in White; Island bar shiplap color-Farrow and Ball Wine Dark No. 308 Bathroom Selections: Floor tile-Cepac Classic Rounds in Cloud; Tile-Tilebar Portmore 4x4 in White; Cabinet color-Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone No. 275; Countertop-Silestone Pietra; Faucet-Delta Trinsic in Champagne Bronze

Travis Heights Area Bathroom Remodel

RRS Design + Build, LLC

This beautiful mosaic flooring set the foundation for this mid-century modern bathroom remodel. The tile was also used as an accent on the shower walls.

Mountview

Benedict Design

Photographer: Mitchell Fong
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Master Bathroom

Sopher Sparn Architects LLC

Design ideas for a midcentury master bathroom in Denver with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Midcentury-Modern Bath

Dana King Design Build Remodeling

Beautiful midcentury-modern master bath in a Benoudy home. Skylight and large window allows natural light to saturate the nature-inspired colors.
Small midcentury master bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, glass tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors and an undermount sink.

West Linn Residence

Treadline Hardwood

Custom tile shower in master bathroom. Home is 1980's and spaces were tight, but the homeowner was able to modernize with this walk in shower. Horizontal lay tile on the back wall, and soldier vertical on the side walls adds to the look. Geometric design on the floor gives a pop of color.

Franklin Hills

User

Russel Taylor
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, gray tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors and grey walls.

Ecrin Art Deco – Paris 20

MELANIE LALLEMAND ARCHITECTURES

Sophie Loubaton
Midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, a curbless shower and mosaic tile floors.

Modern Ranch

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

small master, all white clean and lovely
Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in Philadelphia with a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

Mid-Century Modern Condo in Historic Capitol Hill

Finesse Design Remodeling

A two-bed, two-bath condo located in the Historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC was reimagined with the clean lined sensibilities and celebration of beautiful materials found in Mid-Century Modern designs. A soothing gray-green color palette sets the backdrop for cherry cabinetry and white oak floors. Specialty lighting, handmade tile, and a slate clad corner fireplace further elevate the space. A new Trex deck with cable railing system connects the home to the outdoors.

1947 Cape Cod House

Erin McCammack

Home Matters
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Indianapolis with a shower/bathtub combo, pink tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, pink floor and a shower curtain.

Dwell House

User

Large midcentury kids bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, yellow tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, orange floor and a hinged shower door.

Mid Century Brick Ranch

D.A. Haig Construction, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Detroit with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tile floors and a drop-in sink.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile 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.