This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Historic Home Refresh

Studio Como

A mid century modern bathroom for a teen boy.

Chic Bathroom Remodel

Lotus Home Improvement

Mid Mod Bathroom Vibes

Align Design LLC

Custom, walnut vanities with bentwood details were the inspiration for this primary bathroom. By removing an unused whirlpool tub, and trading out a bulky closet for a gorgeous, custom wardrobe, the clunky bathroom opened up a whole new world for the owners. Terazzo tiles in the shower and funky lighting add to the Mid Century vibe. In floor heating sealed the deal for the owners and their sweet Pug who loves to lay in the room all day.

Bathroom Remodel Contractor

Hochuli Design & Remodeling Team

4th Street Bungalow

Blythe Interiors

Midcentury Modern Hall Bathroom Transformation

Blue Eye Interiors

Revive a cramped hall bathroom into a midcentury modern space with contemporary influences.

M.M. Bathroom

Design REMODEL Pros

Leave the concrete jungle behind as you step into the serene colors of nature brought together in this couples shower spa. Luxurious Gold fixtures play against deep green picket fence tile and cool marble veining to calm, inspire and refresh your senses at the end of the day.

NY | Project H

Kemi Collective

Cluttered main bath transformed into Mid-Century Modern oasis. Removed Washer-Dryer closet to open up traffic flow and improve functionality. All new fixtures, anchored with free-standing 5.5ft Mid-Century Modern vanity. New marble floors and tub surround tile, new lighting throughout, glass shower screen, all offset by matte black hardware & faucets and burnished brass accessories.

BLAIRWOOD

Scala Construction Inc.

Midway Highlands Modern Bathroom Remodel

Blackline Renovations

Subway tile lines this shower/tub combination, accented with black matte shower fixtures.

Melrose Modern Bath

Karen Walson Interiors

The client wanted an all new bathroom with a few luxuries like a soaking tub, radiant heat flooring, double sinks (in a tight space) and heated towel bar with a completely different aesthetic than their existing bathroom.

Mid Century Master Bath

Jennifer Ryan Design

Bathroom renovation included using a closet in the hall to make the room into a bigger space. Since there is a tub in the hall bath, clients opted for a large shower instead.

San Mateo Bathroom Transformation

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Elegance Reimagined: A Timeless Bathroom Remodel in Santa Clarita, CA

We The People Construction

The design team has masterfully crafted a space that exudes both style and function, making it the perfect sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation.

European Style Master Bathroom - Richmond VA

Ryson Renovations LLC

This is truly a magazine cover worthy Master Bathroom. The home is pre-civil war and this space was originally a spare bedroom that we converted into a master bathroom. The flooring was originally heart pine which is so rare we carefully removed it to re-use it in another pat of the home. Customer wanted a modern bathroom that still had a lot of the charm of the original style of the home. Back in the day a bathroom like this would have been all marble, we chose to go with a marble looking porcelain tile so that the maintenance is minimal. We tiled the entire floor in a herringbone pattern and did a vertical staggered stack on the walls using all 12x24 large format tile. The vanities are a sleek modern European style with a traditional sit down vanity for the lady of the house. The countertops are Quartz. We custom made the shower with a wall niche and built in seat with a custom made shower door and half wall panel. Attention to detail in everything including the brass light fixtures and brass mirrors. This is a work of art that incorporated modern with a time long gone all the while making it a low maintenance bathroom that never go out of style.

2021 Palm Springs Bath Collection

Welcome Renovation

Palm Springs - Bold Funkiness. This collection was designed for our love of bold patterns and playful colors.

Long Marsh Lane, North Oaks

Ohana Home & Design

Custom - Springfield, MO

John Marion Custom Homes, LLC

Midcentury Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding Vanity

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.