Master Bathroom in Carrara Marble: Shower Enclosure

Tesi Design, Inc. Interiors and Cabinetry

Master bathroom shower fully tiled in marble to complete the contemporary cool showering oasis. Carrara beveled geometric accent wall and dark octagon mosaics on the floor. Floating marble bench and shower column rainhead.

Mid Century Modern Remodel

Kelly Martin Interiors

This remodel was located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. The guest bathroom features the iconic Dorothy Draper Brazilliance wallpaper.
Small midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Full home remodel, Santa Monica

Love Home Renovations

Small midcentury kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mid-Century Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Perspektiv Design,LLC

Design ideas for a small midcentury master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hastings Mid-Century Guest Bath

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

This is a Design-Build project by Kitchen Inspiration Inc. Cabinetry: Sollera Fine Cabinetry - Rif white Oak Countertop: Vadara Quartz
Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Powder Pop

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

This is an example of a small midcentury bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Heather Bath Renovation

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

Designed-build by Kitchen Inspiration Mid-Century Modern Bathroom with blue herringbone & white subway tiles.
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Contemporary Cottage

42 North Custom Homes LLC

Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Grand Rapids with a wall-mount sink, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

La Pedrera Net Zero Residence

Bellingham Bay Builders

Architect: Domain Design Architects Photography: Joe Belcovson Photography
Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Vestavia Lake Whole Home

Highland Design+Build

Inspiration for 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.

Mid-Century Modern Apartment

Kia Designs

Anna Stathaki The layout of the ensuite has been reversed, so that the shower space is now a more luxurious size, and the toilet is tucked discreetly away around the corner.

Master Bathroom in Blue Bell, PA

Ryann Reed Design Build

Our clients came to us with a desire to completely renovate their master bathroom and enlarge the shower. We were able to double the size of the shower in width by taking space from an adjacent room. By not including a shower door, we were able to maximize the full potential of the space. An off set vanity bowl allowed us to provided four functional drawers for plenty of storage. Using a lighter tile in the shower and the floor we were able to create an interesting contrast in the vanity and granite. The bathroom fixtures in the Venetian Bronze was and excellent finish to this elegant master bathroom. Photographer: Ilona Kalimov

Midcentury Modern House

Woodways

This Woodways vanity reflects the midcentury modern design of this home. Contrasting light and dark materials combine to create visual balance. The white countertop keeps the bright and airy feel continuing into the bathroom space.

Project Crisp Modern

Chelsea Design Company

Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in St Louis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sage Eichler Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

This Willow Glen Eichler had undergone an 80s renovation that sadly didn't take the midcentury modern architecture into consideration. We converted both bathrooms back to a midcentury modern style with an infusion of Japandi elements. We borrowed space from the master bedroom to make the master ensuite a luxurious curbless wet room with soaking tub and Japanese tiles.

Baby Bath

Square Footage Inc.

Design ideas for a small midcentury kids bathroom in Toronto with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, white floor and a shower curtain.

Mancheski

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Midcentury Bathroom

Austin Historical

After remodel: New toilet and sleek modern vanity to help create the midcentury modern feel the client hoped for.
Design ideas for a small midcentury bathroom in Orlando with furniture-like cabinets and light wood cabinets.

Corrigan Basement Remodel (Shower)

St. Louis Design + Remodel

From design conception, through construction, to completion this job was a pleasure.
Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in St Louis with an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, cement tiles, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a niche and a single vanity.

Living Room & Powder Room Makeover

Kelly Home Designs, LLC

This powder room got a facelift with an updated paint color, new faucet and light fixtures
Small midcentury bathroom in New York with a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor and a single vanity.

Small Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas

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.