This is a renovation of the primary bathroom. The existing bathroom was cramped, so some awkward built-ins were removed, and the space simplified. Storage is added above the toilet and window.

Mid Century Modern Renovation

Momoko Morton

Guest bathroom renovation. Pink marble floating vanity.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Denver with gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, pink benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mandeville Canyon Mid-Century Treehouse

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, orange tile, cement tile, pink walls, terrazzo floors, terrazzo benchtops, pink floor, an open shower, pink benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and timber.

Paris Pied-à-Terre Bathroom

Laure Nell Interiors

After searching for the perfect Paris apartment that could double as an atelier for five years, Laure Nell Interiors founder and principal Laetitia Laurent fell in love with this 415-square-foot pied-à-terre that packs a punch. Situated in the coveted Golden Triangle area in the 8th arrondissement—between avenue Montaigne, avenue des Champs-Elysées and avenue George V—the apartment was destined to be fashionable. The building’s Hausmannian architecture and a charming interior courtyard make way for modern interior architectural detailing that had been done during a previous renovation. Hardwood floors with deep black knotting, slatted wood paneling, and blue lacquer in the built-ins gave the apartment an interesting contemporary twist against the otherwise classic backdrop, including the original fireplace from the Hausmann era. Laure Nell Interiors played up this dichotomy with playfully curated furnishings and lighting found during Paris Design Week: a mid-century Tulip table in the dining room, a coffee table from the NV Gallery x J’aime tout chez toi capsule collection, and a fireside chair from Popus Editions, a Paris-London furniture line with a restrained French take on British-inspired hues. In the bedroom, black and white details nod to Coco Chanel and ochre-colored bedding keeps the aesthetic current. A pendant from Oi Soi Oi lends the room a minimalist Asian element reminiscent of Laurent’s time in Kyoto. Thanks to tall ceilings and the mezzanine loft space that had been added above the kitchen, the apartment exudes a feeling of grandeur despite its small footprint. Photos by Gilles Trillard

Windermere Waterfront

Joie Gowan | Windermere Real Estate Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, beige floor and pink benchtops.

Pierre Koenig Midcentury Home

Suarez + Benz

Design ideas for a midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with pink tile, pink walls, pink benchtops and a single vanity.

Master Bathroom - North Center

A-1 PAM Home Remodeling, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, white tile, porcelain tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and pink benchtops.

Pink bath

RIEK Builds, Inc.

Modern, updated touches to an original pink bath.
Photo of a midcentury 3/4 bathroom with pink tile, ceramic tile, tile benchtops, pink benchtops and a single vanity.

Mid Century Modern Renovation

Momoko Morton

Guest bathroom renovation. Pink penny tile with pink marble floating vanity.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Denver with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, pink benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bryce Dallas Howard's Los Angeles Home

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Large midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, pink tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, terrazzo floors, terrazzo benchtops, pink floor, a hinged shower door, pink benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bryce Dallas Howard's Los Angeles Home

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

This is an example of a midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, pink tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, terrazzo benchtops, pink floor, a hinged shower door, pink benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with Pink 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.