Our designers #1 piece of advice when choosing a bathroom vanity: Include plenty of storage! Make sure your renovation project fits your lifestyle and your needs. Look at your current space, see what could be improved, and bring those ideas to your new project.

Palo Alto All Electric Home

BWB Builders Inc.

2022 NARI META GOLD AWARD
Design ideas for a midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Detroit with a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete floors, blue floor and a niche.

Ola Vista

Eyoh Design

Inspiration for a midcentury bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, concrete floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

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.

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.

San Mateo Bathroom Transformation

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with brown cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

SW Hills Residence

Don Tankersley & Co.

Colorful tile brightens up an otherwise all white bath.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Portland with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Canton - Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

Minchew and Company

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding vanity, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and vaulted.

Midcentury Modern- Master Bathroom Remodel

May Construction, Inc.

His and Hers Flat-panel dark wood cabinets contrasts with the neutral tile and deep textured countertop. A skylight draws in light and creates a feeling of spaciousness through the glass shower enclosure and a stunning natural stone full height backsplash brings depth to the entire space. Straight lines, sharp corners, and general minimalism, this masculine bathroom is a cool, intriguing exploration of modern design features.

Mid-Century-Inspired Master Suite

Hercules Design Build

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-Mod Garden House

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master wet room bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a bidet, cement tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Powder Pink En-Suite

West One Bathrooms Ltd

This master en-suite is accessed via a few steps from the bedroom, so the perspective on the space was a tricky one when it came to design. With lots of natural light, the brief was to keep the space fresh and clean, but also relaxing and sumptuous. Previously, the space was fragmented and was in need of a cohesive design. By placing the shower in the eaves at one end and the bath at the other, it gave a sense of balance and flow to the space. This is truly a beautiful space that feels calm and collected when you walk in – the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Mid-Century Modern, Hood River OR

Curtis Homes

This is an example of a large midcentury master bathroom in Other with brown cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Fairfax, VA Mid-Century Modern Remodel

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Gardner Architects, LLC
This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, pebble tile floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Ajax Place Retro

Eisenmann Architecture

This is an example of a large midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Canton - Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

Minchew and Company

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Mid-Mod Garden House

Kevin Spence Architect, AIA

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master wet room bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a bidet, cement tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Midcentury Modern inspired new build home. Color, texture, pattern, interesting roof lines, wood, light!
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Detroit with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Vestavia Lake Whole Home

Highland Design+Build

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in Birmingham with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with Vaulted

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.