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G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.This is the remodel of a hall bathroom with mid-century modern details done in a modern flair. This hall bathroom maintains the feel of this 1920's home with the subway tile, living brass finish faucets, classic white fixtures and period lighting.
LU Design BuildDesigner: Rochelle McAvin
Photographer: Karen Palmer
Welcome to our stunning mid-century kitchen and bath makeover, designed with function and color. This home renovation seamlessly combines the timeless charm of mid-century modern aesthetics with the practicality and functionality required by a busy family. Step into a home where classic meets contemporary and every detail has been carefully curated to enhance both style and convenience.
Kitchen Transformation:
The heart of the home has been revitalized with a fresh, open-concept design.
Sleek Cabinetry: Crisp, clean lines dominate the kitchen's custom-made cabinets, offering ample storage space while maintaining cozy vibes. Rich, warm wood tones complement the overall aesthetic.
Quartz Countertops: Durable and visually stunning, the quartz countertops bring a touch of luxury to the space. They provide ample room for food preparation and family gatherings.
Statement Lighting: 2 central pendant light fixtures, inspired by mid-century design, illuminates the kitchen with a warm, inviting glow.
Bath Oasis:
Our mid-century bath makeover offers a tranquil retreat for the primary suite. It combines retro-inspired design elements with contemporary comforts.
Patterned Tiles: Vibrant, geometric floor tiles create a playful yet sophisticated atmosphere. The black and white motif exudes mid-century charm and timeless elegance.
Floating Vanity: A sleek, vanity with clean lines maximizes floor space and provides ample storage for toiletries and linens.
Frameless Glass Shower: The bath features a modern, frameless glass shower enclosure, offering a spa-like experience for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Natural Light: Large windows in the bathroom allow natural light to flood the space, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.
Storage Solutions: Thoughtful storage solutions, including built-in niches and shelving, keep the bathroom organized and clutter-free.
This mid-century kitchen and bath makeover is the perfect blend of style and functionality, designed to accommodate the needs of a young family. It celebrates the iconic design of the mid-century era while embracing the modern conveniences that make daily life a breeze.
Breathe Design StudioOur Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom.
The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space.
In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space.
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Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/
To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/atomic-ranch
Solid Kitchen & BathModern Mid-Century style primary bathroom remodeling in Alexandria, VA with walnut flat door vanity, light gray painted wall, gold fixtures, black accessories, subway wall tiles and star patterned porcelain floor tiles.
BuildplanThis is an example of a small retro bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bath combination, marble tiles, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, solid surface worktops, a sliding door, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Hercules Design BuildOur clients wanted an upgraded, more spacious master suite. They leaned towards a mid-century modern look with a vaulted ceiling and lots of natural light. Skylights over the bathroom vanity were on their “must-have” list as well. We gave them a new bathroom with a much larger double vanity and expanded shower, and we continued the modern theme with the finishes.
Jennifer Ryan DesignBathroom 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.
Sofiov DesignBathroom Remodeling Project
This is an example of a small midcentury family bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, an open shower, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
This is an example of a small midcentury family bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, an open shower, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Lucia Silva StudioCuarto de baño en suite.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in Madrid with open cabinets, black cabinets, a walk-in shower, an urinal, black and white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a pedestal sink, wooden worktops, black floors, an open shower, brown worktops, an enclosed toilet, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury ensuite bathroom in Madrid with open cabinets, black cabinets, a walk-in shower, an urinal, black and white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a pedestal sink, wooden worktops, black floors, an open shower, brown worktops, an enclosed toilet, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Blue Eye InteriorsRevive a cramped hall bathroom into a midcentury modern space with contemporary influences.
Photo of a small retro shower room bathroom in Albuquerque with freestanding cabinets, light wood cabinets, a built-in shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, terrazzo worktops, grey floors, an open shower, multi-coloured worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Photo of a small retro shower room bathroom in Albuquerque with freestanding cabinets, light wood cabinets, a built-in shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, terrazzo worktops, grey floors, an open shower, multi-coloured worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
ADU MastersInspiration for a medium sized midcentury grey and black bathroom in San Diego with freestanding cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, grey walls, a submerged sink, black floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and engineered stone worktops.
Box Construction, Inc.This is an example of a medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, mosaic tile flooring, an integrated sink, wooden worktops, multi-coloured floors, a sliding door, grey worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Carmit Oron Interior DesignPhoto of a medium sized retro ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with brown cabinets, a corner shower, white tiles, ceramic tiles, porcelain flooring, a built-in sink, marble worktops, black floors, a hinged door, double sinks, a freestanding vanity unit and a vaulted ceiling.
Mahle Design LLCGuest Bathroom
Small retro bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a wall-mounted sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Small retro bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a wall-mounted sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Welcome RenovationPalm Springs - Bold Funkiness. This collection was designed for our love of bold patterns and playful colors.
Large retro ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with freestanding cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, grey tiles, cement tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, an open shower, white worktops, a wall niche, double sinks and a freestanding vanity unit.
Large retro ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with freestanding cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, grey tiles, cement tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, an open shower, white worktops, a wall niche, double sinks and a freestanding vanity unit.
Momoko MortonMaster suite bathroom. Gold accents with Chevron Tile
Design ideas for a medium sized retro ensuite bathroom in Denver with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, grey tiles, porcelain tiles, medium hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, brown floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks and a freestanding vanity unit.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro ensuite bathroom in Denver with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, grey tiles, porcelain tiles, medium hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, brown floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks and a freestanding vanity unit.
Scala Construction Inc.This is an example of a medium sized midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with brown cabinets, a freestanding bath, a built-in shower, white tiles, marble tiles, white walls, marble flooring, marble worktops, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and flat-panel cabinets.
Herron Horton Architects, Inc.custom made vanity cabinet
Design ideas for a large midcentury ensuite wet room bathroom in Little Rock with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, white tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, engineered stone worktops, blue floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks, a freestanding vanity unit, a submerged sink and flat-panel cabinets.
Design ideas for a large midcentury ensuite wet room bathroom in Little Rock with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, white tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, engineered stone worktops, blue floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks, a freestanding vanity unit, a submerged sink and flat-panel cabinets.
Haven Design and ConstructionRemodeling the master bath provided many design challenges. The long and narrow space was visually expanded by removing an impeding large linen closet from the space. The additional space allowed for two sinks where there was previously only one. In addition, the long and narrow window in the bath provided amazing natural light, but made it difficult to incorporate vanity mirrors that were tall enough. The designer solved this issue by incorporating pivoting mirrors that mounted just below the long window. Finally, a custom walnut vanity was designed to utilize every inch of space. The vanity front steps in and out on the ends to make access by the toilet area more functional and spacious. A large shower with a built in quartz shower seat and hand held shower wand provide touch of luxury. Finally, the ceramic floor tile design provides a mid century punch without overpowering the tranquil space.
Solid Kitchen & Bathmid century modern bathroom design.
herringbone tiles, brick wall, cement floor tiles, gold fixtures, round mirror and globe scones.
corner shower with subway tiles and penny tiles.
Midcentury Bathroom with a Freestanding Vanity Unit 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