Shot from the entry of the Master Bath of this Eichler remodel. Retro, brass pendant star light. Terazzo floor with custom pattern design and brass inlay.

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.

Royene Master Shower

SCA LLC

Walk in shower
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Albuquerque with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Midcentury Modern - Harlan

Shear Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, cement tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, concrete benchtops, white floor and grey benchtops.

White Sails Mid-Century Modern

Patterson Custom Homes

Midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor and black benchtops.

Woodgrain Mid Century Modern

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an alcove shower, white tile, grey walls, an integrated sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Bel-Air

Lion Builder Construction Inc

Remodeled by Lion Builder construction Design By Veneer Designs
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mid-Mod Inspired Master

Christopher's Kitchen & Bath

Every so often we get the unique opportunity to collaborate with another designer. This quirky and elegant master bath could not have been more fun to be a part of. Meg Miller's incredibly cool vision for her clients' master bathroom was modern and bold, but refined, comfortable and inviting. The clients had specific needs for storage and the use of space, but didn't want anything to appear function-over-form. No amenities were overlooked: custom walnut cabinetry, heated floors, a digitally controlled shower and steam shower, and an all glass water-closet.

Mandeville

Lewis / Schoeplein architects

Marisa Vitale Photography
Design ideas for a midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Turkey Hill Westport

LTB Properties

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Windover Road

Bonura Building Inc.

Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Shower

Studio Bracket

Expansive midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with an open shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a niche and a shower seat.

Westport Mid Century Master

Creative Build

Small midcentury master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Color Theary

Modern Nest

This is a close up of the vanity. The round mirror breaks up all the squares in the space.
Photo of a small midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Classic Modern Bathroom Project

Remedy Design LLC

Design ideas for a small midcentury bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Remodel

B. Chic Interiors

Vanity Detail
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Sunset Hill

Heidi Caillier Design

Haris Kenjar
Midcentury bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Creston Remodel

WA Design Architects

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

South Drive Whole House Renovation

Harwood Design Builders Ltd.

A riverfront property is a desirable piece of property duet to its proximity to a waterway and parklike setting. The value in this renovation to the customer was creating a home that allowed for maximum appreciation of the outside environment and integrating the outside with the inside, and this design achieved this goal completely. To eliminate the fishbowl effect and sight-lines from the street the kitchen was strategically designed with a higher counter top space, wall areas were added and sinks and appliances were intentional placement. Open shelving in the kitchen and wine display area in the dining room was incorporated to display customer's pottery. Seating on two sides of the island maximize river views and conversation potential. Overall kitchen/dining/great room layout designed for parties, etc. - lots of gathering spots for people to hang out without cluttering the work triangle. Eliminating walls in the ensuite provided a larger footprint for the area allowing for the freestanding tub and larger walk-in closet. Hardwoods, wood cabinets and the light grey colour pallet were carried through the entire home to integrate the space.

east 2nd rockstar

mango design co

Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with White Tile

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.