Midcentury Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCSmall retro ensuite bathroom in Kansas City with brown cabinets, multi-coloured tiles, mosaic tiles, black walls, slate flooring, a built-in sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Haven Design and ConstructionThe guest bath design was inspired by the fun geometric pattern of the custom window shade fabric. A mid century modern vanity and wall sconces further repeat the mid century design. Because space was limited, the designer incorporated a metal wall ladder to hold towels.
Thompson ConstructionMedium sized retro shower room bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, white tiles, ceramic tiles, a wall niche and double sinks.
Wendy Wilson & AssociatesOwner's spa-style bathroom with beautiful African Mahogany cabinets
Design ideas for a medium sized retro ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Maven Home InteriorsMid century modern bathroom. Calm Bathroom vibes. Bold but understated. Black fixtures. Freestanding vanity.
Photo of a midcentury shower room bathroom in Salt Lake City with light wood cabinets, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Photo of a midcentury shower room bathroom in Salt Lake City with light wood cabinets, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Click ArchitectsThis is an example of a large retro ensuite wet room bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, a submerged bath, a one-piece toilet, green tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, an enclosed toilet, double sinks, a floating vanity unit and a vaulted ceiling.
Don Tankersley & Co.Powder bath with ceramic tile on wall for texture. Pendant lights replace sconces.
Photo of a small midcentury shower room bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, beige tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, terrazzo flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, white worktops, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Photo of a small midcentury shower room bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, beige tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, terrazzo flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, white worktops, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Cathie Hong InteriorsThis 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.
Alden Miller InteriorsJohn Merkl
Midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a submerged sink, blue floors and beige worktops.
Midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a submerged sink, blue floors and beige worktops.
ReFind KitchensDesign ideas for an expansive midcentury ensuite wet room bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, terrazzo flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, beige floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Material Design BuildTodd Mason
Inspiration for a retro bathroom in New York with medium wood cabinets, green tiles, mosaic tiles, green walls, a submerged sink and flat-panel cabinets.
Inspiration for a retro bathroom in New York with medium wood cabinets, green tiles, mosaic tiles, green walls, a submerged sink and flat-panel cabinets.
Soledad Builders, LLCThis is an example of a medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in Austin with light wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a shower/bath combination, a two-piece toilet, beige tiles, porcelain tiles, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, solid surface worktops, black floors, a hinged door, black worktops, double sinks, a floating vanity unit, wainscoting and flat-panel cabinets.
Ohana Home & DesignPhoto of a large retro ensuite bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese bath, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, an enclosed toilet, double sinks and a built in vanity unit.
Custom Design & ConstructionThis project is a whole home remodel that is being completed in 2 phases. The first phase included this bathroom remodel. The whole home will maintain the Mid Century styling. The cabinets are stained in Alder Wood. The countertop is Ceasarstone in Pure White. The shower features Kohler Purist Fixtures in Vibrant Modern Brushed Gold finish. The flooring is Large Hexagon Tile from Dal Tile. The decorative tile is Wayfair “Illica” ceramic. The lighting is Mid-Century pendent lights. The vanity is custom made with traditional mid-century tapered legs. The next phase of the project will be added once it is completed.
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Advance Design Studio, Ltd.Medium sized retro ensuite wet room bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding bath, white tiles, porcelain tiles, green walls, porcelain flooring, quartz worktops, black floors, an open shower, white worktops, a shower bench, double sinks, a freestanding vanity unit and a wood ceiling.
Ravenwood Developers LTDA full view of the ensuite bathroom showing the hex tile detail, curb less shower, custom vanity and fixtures
Inspiration for a retro shower room bathroom in Calgary with medium wood cabinets, black tiles, black and white tiles, multi-coloured tiles, white tiles, mosaic tiles, white walls, a vessel sink, white floors, white worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Inspiration for a retro shower room bathroom in Calgary with medium wood cabinets, black tiles, black and white tiles, multi-coloured tiles, white tiles, mosaic tiles, white walls, a vessel sink, white floors, white worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Blackline RenovationsTo create enough room to add a dual vanity, Blackline integrated an adjacent closet and borrowed some square footage from an existing closet to the space. The new modern vanity includes stained walnut flat panel cabinets and is topped with white Quartz and matte black fixtures.
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.1