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Cat Dal Interiors This new build architectural gem required a sensitive approach to balance the strong modernist language with the personal, emotive feel desired by the clients.
Taking inspiration from the California MCM aesthetic, we added bold colour blocking, interesting textiles and patterns, and eclectic lighting to soften the glazing, crisp detailing and linear forms. With a focus on juxtaposition and contrast, we played with the ‘mix’; utilising a blend of new & vintage pieces, differing shapes & textures, and touches of whimsy for a lived in feel.
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Anthro ArchitectureThe master ensuite uses a combination of timber panelling on the walls and stone tiling to create a warm, natural space.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, grey tiles, limestone tiles, brown walls, limestone flooring, a wall-mounted sink, grey floors, a hinged door, an enclosed toilet, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, grey tiles, limestone tiles, brown walls, limestone flooring, a wall-mounted sink, grey floors, a hinged door, an enclosed toilet, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
Muchmore DesignContinuing the bold yellow and black colour palette in the en suite creates a coherent retro style throughout this quintessential midcentury guest bedroom and wet room.
Born Designers LtdThis is an example of a medium sized retro ensuite bathroom in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a built-in bath, a wall mounted toilet, mirror tiles, limestone flooring, a built-in sink, solid surface worktops, white worktops, a feature wall, double sinks and a floating vanity unit.
OGArchInspiration for a retro shower room bathroom in Berlin with an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, orange tiles, orange walls, an integrated sink, concrete worktops, an open shower, grey worktops, a single sink and a wall niche.
EBCON CorporationComplete Renovation
Build: EBCON Corporation
Design: Coddington Design
Photography: Vivian Johnson
Inspiration for a retro bathroom in San Francisco.
Inspiration for a retro bathroom in San Francisco.
Lewis / Schoeplein architectsRemodel and addition to classic California bungalow.
Midcentury ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, blue tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, blue floors, an open shower and white worktops.
Midcentury ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, blue tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, blue floors, an open shower and white worktops.
Studio AllieView towards walk-in shower. This space used to be the original closet to the master bedroom.
Small midcentury ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors and a hinged door.
Small midcentury ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors and a hinged door.
Moderne BuildersDesign ideas for a medium sized midcentury half tiled bathroom in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower and concrete flooring.
Gast ArchitectsPrimary bathroom
Inspiration for a retro ensuite wet room bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, a corner bath, green tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, an integrated sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, double sinks, a built in vanity unit, a timber clad ceiling and flat-panel cabinets.
Inspiration for a retro ensuite wet room bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, a corner bath, green tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, an integrated sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, double sinks, a built in vanity unit, a timber clad ceiling and flat-panel cabinets.
Cathie Hong InteriorsThis 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.
Schloegel Design RemodelClassic mid-century modern primary bathroom with walk-in closet separated by pocket door. Medium-stained wood vanities topped by white quartz. Spacious tile-and-glass shower sports gold hardware and fixtures over gleaming white ceramic.
Iv DesignPhoto of a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, black floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Midcentury Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your midcentury bathroom design brighter, cleaner and more attractive will make you feel happier to use it every day. If your bathroom is a small space in your home where you don’t spend much time, it’s time to think about alternatives. Browse the pictures to find inspiring bathroom ideas on Houzz, including stylish vanities, fancy toilets, taps, shower tiling, as well as storage ideas for small bathrooms. 
Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. 
The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your midcentury bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. 
How do I find retro bathroom ideas for my renovation?
If you’re starting your bathroom renovation from scratch, or ripping out and starting again, then once you’ve sorted the plan and the plumbing you’ll need to think about what kind of ideas you’d like. The easiest option is to get inspiration from bathroom professionals. However, if you’ve dreamt of a roll-top bath or a walk-in shower with heating at, then you might want to take longer looking for each item individually. Choosing all white elements will obviously tie everything together, but also think about the style you’re going for – ultra modern taps will clash with traditional Victorian-style wash basins. And it’s probably good to consider your flooring or surfaces, and walls to make sure everything will complement. Take a look through the different styles of bathroom designs on Houzz to get some inspiration. How do I select the right midcentury bathroom decor & furniture?
Selecting retro bathroom decor such as cabinets, mirrors, shelves or other furniture for bathrooms can be tricky. You want to consider the storage they offer while also making sure they make an attractive feature as you enter your bathroom. Don’t forget you need them to be durable and withstand the damp conditions, e.g. if you’re going for a painted cabinet make sure the paint is suitable for baths. For medicine cabinets you will find most have mirrored fronts, but you can find extra features such as clocks and shaving sockets built-in.What midcentury bathroom storage ideas should I look at?
While bathroom storage ideas is not the first thing you think of when it comes to bathrooms, you’ll be surprised at how much difference it makes when your bathroom is organised – specially if you’re dealing with a small bathroom, this is essential. We all know how accessories like bottles, toiletries, lotions and potions can pile up next to the bath. And where to put the cotton buds, painkillers, plasters, other medicine, creams and sanitary products? That’s not even considering using your bathroom as a place to store your towels and bathrobes. The first thing to consider when reviewing bathroom ideas is if you can invest in built-in bathroom storage. Large vanity units will have drawers and compartments to store a great number of toiletries and bathroom necessities, and if your bathroom or cloakroom has room for a built-in cupboard you can start storing small accessories and larger items there. If you can’t do anything on this scale, you could investigate built-in storage around the bath or look at less permanent options. Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. What's the best ideas for lighting?
Water and electricity don’t mix, so make sure your bathroom lights are safe, first and foremost. There are actually regulations around what type of light fittings you can use and where – IP67 rating lights for submerged areas e.g. inside baths and sinks (Zone 0); IP65 for any area above a shower or bath (Zone 1); and IP44 rating for anything 0.6m from a bath or basin (Zone 2). After you’ve made sure your light fittings are safe and to-code, you can consider the type and style you’d like as your working through your retro bathroom ideas. The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your midcentury bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. Bathroom tiles – what should I go for?
It’s rare to find bathrooms without tiles. Although it can be done with panelling, materials like tadelakt, waterproof paint, wallpaper or well-treated wood; bathroom tiles are so copious and easy to apply that it’s hard to avoid going with tiles in the bathroom. The great thing is that both floor tiles and wall tiles come in a huge variety of sizes, styles, colours and patterns, so you can remodel your room completely with whatever tile choices fit with your midcentury bathroom ideas. When it comes to flooring, tiles will be durable, easy to clean and deal well with water, but if you want something different you could go with modern concrete, traditional or country-style treated wooden floorboards, or a bit more quirky bamboo, cork or vinyl. What to do with small retro bathrooms?
The best small bathroom ideas will maximise the space you have. From installing a bidet to simple decorative tips there are plenty of things you can do to make it look bigger. Recessed shelves can make a huge difference both visually and practically to midcentury small bathrooms, so if you are able to have these installed when your walls are being renovated you could add some to your shower or sink area. You could choose pale colours and iridescent tiles that reflect the light, keep walls and ceilings the same colour and texture, and use complementary shades throughout the bathroom– fewer contrasts and transitions will help maintain the sense of space. Floating bathroom units also draw the eye to visible floor space underneath them, and clear glass shower screens will keep the room feeling open and airy. Finishing touches like artfully placed large mirrors will also make small bathrooms appear more expansive.
Fireclay TileDraped in variation, this bathroom's lush green 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern makes morning routines more enjoyable!
DESIGN
Jessica Davis
PHOTOS
Emily Followill Photography
Tile Shown: 3x12 in Rosemary; Small Diamond in Escher Pattern in Carbon Sand Dune, Rosemary
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